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Introduce your students to the new generation of Microsoft Office with the new generation of Shelly Cashman Series books! For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. With Office 2007, we're continuing our history of innovation by enhancing our proven pedagogy to reflect the learning styles of today's students. In Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques you'll find features that are specifically designed to engage students, improve retention, and prepare them for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages students to expand their understanding of the Office 2007 software through experimentation, exploration, and planning ahead. Brand new end of... Less

Introduce your students to the new generation of Microsoft Office for Mac with the new generation of Shelly Cashman Series books! For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. With Office 2011 for Mac, we're continuing our history of innovation by enhancing our proven pedagogy to reflect the learning styles of today's students. In Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac: Introductory you'll find features that are specifically designed to engage students, improve retention, and prepare them for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages students to expand their understanding of the Office 2011 software through experimentation, exploration, and planning ahead. Brand new end of chapter... Less

Part of the Illustrated series, this text offers a visual, flexible way to build Microsoft Word 2003 skills. This popular Word textbook has been revised to include coverage of the new features of Word 2003, such as Reading Layout view, using XML in a Word document, tracking features, and more! The focus is on creating real-world documents and publications.

A visual approach to learning to basic skills needed to use Microsoft Office XP. Units cover Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Also, students learn how to use Office applications together to increase productivity.

Succeeding in Business with Microsoft Access 2003: A Problem-Solving Approach prepares students to analyze data and solve real-life business problems using Microsoft Access as a tool. Moving beyond a basic "point and click" focus, it challenges students to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life situations.

In-depth, case-based, problem solving approach to learning the new features of Microsoft Office 2003. Includes coverage of file management, integration tutorials, and improved readability.

Part of the highly successful Shelly Cashman Series, this text offers a clear screen-by-screen, step-by-step approach to learning the fundamentals of Microsoft Office XP. Includes special Web and Integration features.

Following the critical thinking, problem-solving approach of the New Perspectives Series students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office 2007, including the new features of the software. The case-based tutorials challenge students to apply what they are learning to real-life tasks, preparing them to easily transfer skills to new situations. With the New Perspectives Series approach, students understand why they're learning what they're learning, and are better situated to retain skills.

Part of the Illustrated series, this text offers a visual, flexible way to build Microsoft Excel 2003 skills.

With the same straightforward and clear writing style that has made previous editions so successful, Understanding Operating Systems, Fifth Edition, provides the ideal blend of operating theory and practice. Coverage includes the fundamentals of operating systems: what they are, what they do, how they function, how they can be evaluated, and how they compare to one another. Part One describes the management of memory, processors, devices, files, and networks as well as system security, ethics, and overall system management. The second part of the book focuses on four specific operating systems (UNIX, MS-DOS, Windows, and Linux) and how they apply the theory explained in the first part of the text. Updates include discussions of new technologies that affect operating system design,... Less