Learning Series (DDC): Learning Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 [Spiral-bound]

Faithe Wempen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131476424 | ISBN-13: 978-0131476424 | Publication Date: July 18, 2004

Appropriate for all introductory-to-intermediate level courses in Microsoft Office Publisher 2003. Designed for students at a wide variety of skill levels, Learning Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 provides a total-immersion, hands-on tutorial that walks students step by step, mouse-click by mouse-click, keystroke by keystroke through each of Publisher 2003's most important features. The well-illustrated, spiral-bound manual contains easy-to-read, appealingly formatted procedural explanations, step-by-step exercises, and many screen shots-- all in a carefully organized multi-part lesson format. Each lesson is comprised of several exercises built around using Publisher in real-life business settings. Most exercises consist of seven key elements: a brief "On the Job" description of how the student would use this feature in the workplace; a realistic exercise scenario; definitions of key terms; concise notes describing and outlining important concepts; hands-on mouse and keyboard procedures; step-by-step instructions for putting the skills to work; and an "On Your Own" critical-thinking activity students can work through on their own, for reinforcement, practice, or to test skills proficiency. Each lesson ends with additional Critical Thinking exercises that call upon students to rely on the skills they've learned. Coverage in this edition includes: getting started with Publisher; changing designs and layouts; working with fonts, styles, pictures, and WordArt; and more. Coverage also includes: creating a wide range of publications, ranging from fliers and newsletters to greeting cards and envelopes; as well as both Web and e-mail content.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131476424
• ISBN-13: 978-0131476424
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #763,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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120 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful workbook approach, September 11, 2004

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This review is from: Learning Series (DDC): Learning Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 (Spiral-bound)

This is not a book that you would sit down and read from cover to cover. It consists of 70+ exercises you work through with Publisher and the included CD-ROM of practice files. I find that this approach is much better for learning than trying to just read a book. It covers all the features of Publisher, even the advanced ones. Great for people who are hands-on learners or just want to brush up on Publisher using real examples. I guess it is designed for use in a classroom but it would work for individuals too.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for teaching, November 3, 2006

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H. Brown "Publisher Teacher" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learning Series (DDC): Learning Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 (Spiral-bound)

I teach a publisher class and this is a great book to use as a resource! It is very detailed and explains every aspect of publisher. The only downfall is that it is very text heavy and not many pictures. You will have to do a lot of reading. But I would recommend it for beginners and advance publisher users!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Textbook, March 8, 2007

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J. Smith - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning Series (DDC): Learning Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 (Spiral-bound)

I am using this book to teach Desktop Publishing at a secondary level. The step-by-step instructions are easy for the students to follow, and the practice exercises on the companion CD are very engaging. This book is not sold by the publisher in the US, so I was very pleased to be able to get it from Amazon. I like this better than any other computer text I have used so far. One warning: the book is a paperback spiral and therefore not very durable, so I would recommend covering or reinforcing it in some way.