I started with the "Get Certified Get Ahead - SY0-601 study guide" by Darill Gibson. I got the kindle version. I would say that the explanation is pretty straightforward and fairly simple and I would definitely recommend that book as a foundation for the exam's preparation. More @Wikipedia
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