The WIT book is another good read, A2.4 Symbols, The welding handbook on ESW, The API study guide isnt really all that much help but is another read, the Lincoln procedure handbook, might wanna go ahead and read about GTAW,GMAW,SMAW,SAW,FCAW and read them once a week if you don't know much about welding, The Visual Inspection book, and practicing with guided bends based upon the fake code, and throw in some fillet welds while your at it, Z49.1 Safety and health for welders. I spent 4 months preparing, the week of the test i drove over an hour and a half each way, stayed the night in the motel the night before, got fat and slept. There is no decent way to practice for the practical portion other than going through scenarios in your head, I studied for 4 months and passed with ease, Good luck.