Overview
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7, International Edition takes a critical-thinking approach to teaching Windows 7 concepts and skills. In addition to in-depth coverage of essential topics, this book also covers some of the coolest new features to the Windows Operating System including Live TV and Windows Touch. The New Perspectives Series has also added new pedagogical elements to help students with all learning styles absorb key information. The Visual Overview at the beginning of each tutorial gives students a visual look at the content, as well as a study guide for later use. ProSkill Boxes and Exercises provide students with information and practice on Professional Skills that relate to that tutorial's content.
Full Product Details
Author: June Jamrich Parsons (MediaTechnics Corporation) ,
Joan Carey (Carey Associates, Inc.) ,
Dan Oja (MediaTechnics Corporation) ,
Patrick Carey (Westminster Kingsway College)
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: South-Western
Edition: International ed
Dimensions:
Width: 21.40cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 27.40cm
Weight: 0.768kg
ISBN: 9780538470711
ISBN 10: 0538470712
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 01 March 2010
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By: 9781285081618
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Author Information
June Parsons purchased her first computer, an Apple II+, in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year she opened a successful small computer retail store with Dan Oja that also offered software instruction to children and adults. Dr. Parsons taught at the university level for more than 20 years. She holds a doctorate in Educational Technology and was certified by the ICCP in 1995. Dr. Parsons began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. She contributed to the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series and developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. She works via the Internet with a team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces. An esteemed professional and respected author, Dan Oja, along with June Parsons, purchased an Apple II+ in 1981 and quickly became fluent in BASIC, dBASE II, Lotus 123, WordStar, and a variety of accounting programs. The next year, he and Dr. Parsons opened a successful small computer retail store that offered software instruction to children and adults. With Dr. Parsons, Mr. Oja began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. Together, they contributed to the leading success of the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series. They also developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. Today, Mr. Oja's and Dr. Parson's team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces work together via the Internet to deliver exceptional texts. Mr. Patrick Carey received his M.S. in biostatistics from the University of Wisconsin where he worked as a researcher designing and analyzing clinical studies. He co-authored his first textbook on using Excel as a statistical tool. Today, Mr. Carey has authored or co-authored more than 20 leading academic and trade texts for the software industry. Lisa Ruffolo has been a technical writer and editor for more than 30 years. She is pursuing an emphasis on operating systems and digital literacy. She has edited top-selling books in the fields of introduction to computing, Microsoft Office, PC repair and computer programming.
