GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) - Looking for Books

["Razorren" <razorren () coralwave com>]

Hi,

Can someone recommend a good book or books to prepare me for this
certification? Paying for the SANS course is too expensive right now so I
planned to try and self study.

I was able to find books on Amazon for the GSEC, but nothing for the entry
level GISF course.

For someone who is a Windows / Unix admin is the GISF necessary or you
recommend jumping right into the second level GSEC? Long term I hope to work
my way up through the higher level security certifications.

Thanks

Ren