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ISO 9001:2008 is in fact one part of a series of three publications, namely;

ISO 9000:2000 (2005) Quality Management Systems - Fundamentals and vocabulary

Establishes a starting point for understanding the three standards and covers the basics of what quality management systems are and also contains the core language of the ISO 9000 series of standards. As a guidance document it is not used for certification purposes, but it is an important reference document to understanding the terms and vocabulary related to quality management systems. In 2005 the publication was revised and ISO 9000:2005 published, so it is now be referred to as ISO 9000:2005
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems - Requirements (previously 9001:2000)

Sets the standard to meet both customer and regulatory requirements that an organization needs to fulfill if it is to achieve customer satisfaction through consistent products and services and thus meet customer expectations. It includes a requirement for the continual improvement of the Quality Management System.
Note : This is the only member of the series to which 3rd party accreditation and certification can be achieved.

ISO 9004:2000 Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for performance improvements

This gives you advice on what an organisation could do to enhance an continually improve upon a mature system to the benefit of all interested parties. This standard very specifically states that it is not intended as a guide to implementation

In addition and supporting these three standards is;
ISO 19011 Guidelines for quality and/or environmental management systems auditing