CCNA study material suggestions

Does anyone have any good reccomendations for CCNA study material? I have purchased some books in the past for exschange and MCSE and they have been less than helpful. I usually try to steer clear of the MSPress stuff. Does Ciscopress suffer the same weak presentation in their material as does MS or what? just looking for suggestions on good reference material. i am not looking to have a paper cert. thanks