Discovering Computers 2006: A Gateway to Information - Complete [Import] [Paperback]

Thomas J. Cashman (Author), Misty E Vermaat (Author), Gary B. Shelly (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 920 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology Inc; International Ed edition (February 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0619255498
• ISBN-13: 978-0619255497
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great starter book for High School, November 13, 2006

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J. Phillips (Darwin, NT, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Discovering Computers 2007: A Gateway to Information, Complete (Shelly Cashman) (Paperback)

Great book that summarizes ICT related information for High School computer courses.
Useful as a written resource for both students and teachers, and for teachers trying to help students look for resources beyond Wikipedia...
Basic information only, but covers a lot of ground. The best 'beginners' textbook that I have come across and used.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Foundation in Computer Concepts, May 19, 2006

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Blueskygal (Tucson, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Discovering Computers 2005: A Gateway to Information, Complete (Paperback)

i received a b.s. in mgt/mis in the 80s and recently took a self-paced community college course that used this as a textbook as part of a 2nd degree program i am pursuing. i wanted to refresh/update my knowledge in the field.

this is a comprehensive overview of computers presented in a clear way with wonderful study aids. i particularly enjoyed the programming, enterprise systems, and networking chapters. it also covers career fields within IT. what really makes this book outstanding is the website that comes with it. at the end of each chapter are tests and tutorials which you can do online. the labs are excellent and i loved the one on chapter 4 which explained the guts of the computer and then had you build one! it had you draw a network diagram and assign ip addresses. these types of tutorials really help "lock in" the subject matter. students today have the best tools to learn. i wish i had this 20 years ago!!

i recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about/brushing up on computer skills. for folks out of school, this is a great way to get the lingo.

to check out the online version go to [...]. each chapter is summarized on this site with a wealth of information to learn and explore.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Text for Beginning Computer Students, February 8, 1999

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This review is from: Discovering Computers 98: A Link to the Future, World Wide Web Enhanced (Paperback)

I have used this text for 2 semesters for my Introduction to Computer classes at Grand Valley State University and find it a very excellent text and instructional guide for instructor as well as for the students. The information is current and very relevant to what our students need to know. I highly recommend this text.