NEW "PRIDE" METHODOLOGIES eBOOK & AUDIO BOOK INTRODUCED

PALM HARBOR, FL, USA (May 19, 2006) - M. Bryce & Associates (MBA) is pleased to announce the release of a new book on their "PRIDE" Methodologies for IRM which is implemented in two forms: as an eBook (PDF) and as an Audio Book (MP3). "PRIDE" represents three integrated methodologies for developing and managing the resources needed to support the information resources of a business. It includes structured methodologies for Enterprise Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, and Data Base Engineering. Also included is a Project Management system.

In November 2004, MBA released "PRIDE" to the public via the Internet in order to introduce a world standard for Information Resource Management (IRM). "PRIDE" represents a massive body of work that has evolved over the last 35 years. The new book represents a condensed version and, as such, complements the Internet version.

"These new electronic versions of PRIDE were developed for today's mobile managers and developers," said Tim Bryce, the Managing Director of MBA and the author of the book. "It puts the PRIDE documentation at their fingertips and allows them to listen to the book as they are commuting or traveling. The audio version is also useful for the visually impaired."

The book describes each methodology in terms of concepts and philosophies implemented, the structure and navigation of the methodology, followed by a description of each phase, including its activities and sample deliverables. Supplemental sections are also included in support of the methodologies and includes a comprehensive glossary of terms and index.

The eBOOK version (ISBN 0-9786182-0-3) is 363 pages in length and is implemented using the popular Adobe Reader. This provides the means to quickly navigate the book through bookmarks as well as print the pages (8.5" x 11" paper). The price for this version is $49.00 (U.S.) plus tax and is delivered via e-mail.

The AUDIO BOOK (ISBN 0-9786182-1-1) is an abridged version as it doesn't include the examples and some of the supporting sections, e.g., glossary of terms, index, etc., otherwise it is identical. The Audio Book is implemented as a series of MP3 files (38 total) representing over nine hours of tutorials by the author. This format is excellent for use in iPods, MP3 players, CD players, and PC's. The price for this version is $54.00 (U.S.) plus tax and is delivered on CD through the post office.

A discounted package price is available for both, the eBook and the Audio Book, for $93.00 (U.S.) plus tax.

The book is excellent for both corporate developers as well as at the university level where it complements a college curriculum. The eBook version includes sample deliverables (examples) resulting from the methodologies.

Both versions of the book are sold and destributed by MBA as well as authorized book retailers (discounts available). Excerpts from the book are also available (a trial version) both as a PDF file and MP3 file.

"The book does not replace the web version of 'PRIDE' but, instead should be considered a companion to support it," said Bryce. "The web version is still very robust and includes a lot more information than we could possibly publish."

For additional information on the book, see:
http://www.phmainstreet.com/mba/pridebk.htm

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