Discovering Computers 2007: A Gateway to Information, Complete (Shelly Cashman) [Paperback]

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

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1418843709 | ISBN-13: 978-1418843700 | Publication Date: February 10, 2006 | Edition: 001

Provides a current and thorough introduction to computers by integrating usage of the World Wide Web with the printed text. Updated for currency, this Shelly Cashman Series text offers a complete solution to successfully teach students basic computer concepts with new exercises, case studies, and online tools on the Online Companion.

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"Students appreciate the detail of instruction the Shelly Cashman Series texts offer and the numerous resources made available to them. Once students have taken a course using a Shelly Cashman text, they do not want a book by anyone else." - Linda Haberaecker, Davenport University

"The Shelly Cashman Series is to computer applications as Kleenex is to tissue." - Instructor Diane Folse

"After using your text this past semester, I think it is great! The instructorÂ's supplemental material (tests, practice, PowerPoint slides, etc...) make the teaching task easier! The book and supporting materials are ten times better than our previous text." - Dr. Stanley E Meyers, Norwalk Community College --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Gary B. Shelly wrote and published his first computer education textbook in 1969. More than twenty million copies of Shelly Cashman Series' textbooks have been sold. Gary and a talented group of contributing authors have produced books on computer programming, computer concepts, and application software that are the leading textbooks in the computer technology market today. Gary has hosted the annual Shelly Cashman Institute, a week-long training event focusing on the latest topics in technology, for the past 34 years.

Thomas J. Cashman received his education at California State University, Los Angeles. He established one of the first business data processing programs in the U.S. at Long Beach City College in California, where he taught and served as department head. In 1969, he began collaborating with now best-selling author, Gary Shelly.

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 20 years of experience in the field of computer information systems. She has co-authored many textbooks for the Shelly Cashman Series, including multiple versions of Discovering Computers, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Office Word books. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 904 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 001 edition (February 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418843709
• ISBN-13: 978-1418843700
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #754,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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

By A Customer

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.