Hacking the IT Cube
I saw a post about this book at digg.com and decided to give it a read. Overall, I was impressed. Hacking the IT Cube won't teach you about a new, emerging technology; instead, it'll give you an inside look at the unique world of IT.
I think the perfect audience for this book is someone who's thinking about going into IT or has just started. The first couple chapters can be thought of as a brochure you see in your Guidance Counselors office titled "So You're Thinking About IT." They cover what IT is all about, the proper skills and education you should have, how to find an IT job, and different types of IT positions.
The next couple of chapters are more technical and geared toward someone who just started their first IT job. Chapter 4 has a lot of popular utilities and concepts to become familiar with -- it'll save a lot of time reading about them here rather than running into them throughout the next few years. Chapter 5 introduces server and network equipment as well as how to properly maintain them.
Finally, the last two chapters are more about the politics of IT -- mainly about how IT is managed and the wonderful world of office life.
I think anyone who's worked in IT for more than two years can read this and nod silently. Hacking the IT Cube offers a pretty truthful (but light hearted) look into this odd little field. Whether you're still studying in school or thinking about making a career move, this book can give you a head start on what you can expect with IT. I give it an 9/10.