New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2014, Introductory (with Microsoft Office 2013 Try It! and CourseMate Printed Access Card) - Softcover

Parsons, June Jamrich; Oja, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1285766997 ISBN 13: 9781285766997

Publisher: Course Technology, 2014

Synopsis

Go beyond computing basics with the award-winning NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS. Designed to get you up-to-speed on essential computer literacy skills, this market leading text goes deeper, providing technical and practical information relevant to everyday life. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2014 incorporates significant technology trends that affect computing and everyday life; such as concerns for data security, personal privacy, online safety, controversy over digital rights management, interest in open source software and portable applications, and more. In addition, coverage of Microsoft Windows 8 and Office 2013 will introduce you to the exciting new features of Microsoft's next generation of software.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Course Technology
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1285766997
• ISBN 13: 9781285766997
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 584