Overview
This book is a companion for students and novices to begin with the computing environment and the tasks associated with productivity software that will be used throughout their education and professional careers. Designed to primarily address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite, it also includes instructions for students using OpenOffice and MacOS platforms. The focus of this text is to provide new students and those with some experience with the skills needed to proficiently discuss essential computer concepts, navigate and conduct basic tasks using an operating system, and develop files using basic productivity applications. Video tutorials on the DVD will support each chapter by demonstrating the principles presented. FEATURES * Designed to address the Windows operating system and the 2010 Microsoft Office application suite * Integrates the use of both MacOS and OpenOffice into the text to describe the respective concepts in Windows and Microsoft Office * Includes 4-color design with supplementary video tutorials * Covers the topic of interoperability of the software packages throughout the text * Numerous instructor supplements available upon adoption * Includes a comprehensive DVD with project files, tips, figures, and shortcuts
Full Product Details
Author: Theodor Richardson ,
Charles Thies
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
Imprint: Mercury Learning & Information
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 25.10cm
Weight: 1.179kg
ISBN: 9781936420292
ISBN 10: 1936420295
Pages: 600
Publication Date: 19 August 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unknown
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
This text introduces the computer environment and productivity software applications in Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office for Mac 2011, and the OpenOffice.org suite to students and beginners who use either the Microsoft or Mac operating systems. It explains computer concepts, navigating the environment, working with the web, email, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and database software, with each section including a chapter on advanced skills and projects, and inclusion of the theory and history of how the applications have evolved and how to use them to accomplish multiple tasks. The DVDs contain sample tutorial videos, project files, all images from the text, Excel functions and formulas, and shortcuts.
Author Information
Theodor Richardson is the Online Program Director and Interim Chair for the Information Technology Department at South University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing. Charles Thies has a successful track record as an IT executive in business and with the DOD, and is currently an instructor at Tulane University.
