Jason Hsu wrote:
>I have a background in electrical engineering, and I am looking for a
> job in embedded engineering.  I have successfully designed and built a
> PIC16F72-based SWR/wattmeter.  My report on this project is at
> http://www.jasonhsu.com/swrwatt.html , and my source code is at
> http://www.jasonhsu.com/swrwatt-source_code.txt .
>
> What books should I buy and read to prepare myself?

Jason, I think the reason you haven't gotten many responses is because your 
question is too open-ended. I can name dozens of books which I believe help 
me do my job in one way or another.

If you are interested in learning about software development in general, I 
highly recommend these two books:

Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
Steve McConnell

Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code
Martin Fowler

The "MMM" (Mythical Man-Month) is a short classic that is definitely worth a 
read, although many ideas are now obsolete (and some have even been proven 
wrong).

I can also recommend books on self-improvement, time management, people 
management, managing/improving the manufacturing process, 
starting/running/growing your business, design patterns, development 
methodologies, and specific technologies.

Vitaliy 

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