Recommended Introductory Books on RF/Wireless

Microwaves and Wireless Made Really Simple, Thomas S. Laverghetta
This excellent down-to-earth book explains all those microwave terms without any math.
RF and Microwave Circuit Design for Wireless Communications, Lawrence E. Larson editor
Expert authors have contributed to the chapters covering cutting edge circuit design for wireless communications.
RF Design Guide, Peter Vizmuller
Design cookbook and mini encyclopedia of RF engineering with information on RF circuit and system design.
Microwave Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis and Design, Guillermo Gonzalez
A unified presentation of the analysis and design of microwave transistor amplifiers (and oscillators) -- using scattering parameters techniques.
Microwave Circuit Design Using Linear and Nonlinear Techniques, Vendelin, George D.; Pavio, Anthony M.; Rohde, Ulrich L.
The authors provide all the mathematics and practical design information necessary to aid both students and experienced engineers in carrying out the design of hybrid and monolithic integrated circuits.
Mobile Cellular Telecommunications: Analog and Digital Systems, Second Edition, William C. Y. Lee
One of the best all purpose reference books for cellular and PCS technology. Almost all analog and digital technologies are reviewed in detail.
Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, Theodore S. Rappaport
One of the best-selling wireless books covering all major wireless standards worldwide. Very practical book!
Wireless Personal Communications, A Systems Perspective, David Goodman
Without heavy duty mathematics, founder and director of WINLAB, covers the latest PCS technologies in this new book.
Mobile Communications Design Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, William C.Y. Lee
One of the best books on the mobile radio system design. Covers CDMA, cellular systems, PCS, airborne and satellite systems. Good teaching, or self-study text, useful as a professional reference.
Wireless Communications, TRA
"I thought the Wireless Communications tape was a great introduction to wireless. The presentation was very professional... Great product, I can't wait to see more of them!" Brian Treadwell, Ameritech. Very professional! RF circuit design, Chris Bowick CDMA Systems Engineering Handbook, Jhong S. Lee, Leonard E. Miller; 1998