New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 11th Edition, Comprehensive (New Perspectives (Paperback Course Technology)) [Paperback]

June Jamrich Parsons (Author), Dan Oja (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1423925181 | ISBN-13: 978-1423925187 | Publication Date: February 19, 2008 | Edition: 11

Engage, excite and enlighten your students with New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, Eleventh Edition. This book has been completely updated to provide your students with the latest, most in-depth information on computer concepts and their application today's world. The Eleventh Edition provides the most current information on computers, software, the Internet, and emerging issues and technologies. Its unique method transforms learning concepts into an approachable, hands-on experience that appeals to everyone, from the computer novice to the computer savvy learner.

Product Details

• Paperback: 795 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 11 edition (February 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423925181
• ISBN-13: 978-1423925187
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #651,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

June Parsons and Dan Oja purchased their 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, they opened a successful small computer retail store that also offered software instruction to children and adults. June taught at the university level for more than 20 years, has a doctorate in Educational Technology, and was certified by the ICCP in 1995. June and Dan began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. They contributed to the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series and developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. They work via the Internet with a team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Computer Concepts, February 7, 2009

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Darrin Nicholson "Eagle1981" (Fairfield, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 11th Edition, Comprehensive (New Perspectives (Paperback Course Technology)) (Paperback)

The book is very detailed but easy to understand. It explained computer terminology, hardware, software, language, and more in such a way to make sense. The book is ideal for people with little undertanding of, or just beginning to use, computers and programs.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars average, November 7, 2009

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Joshua Makela (Mpls, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2010: Comprehensive (New Perspectives (Course Technology Paperback)) (Paperback)

not particularly engaging. though the class i bought this for is review for me. a satisfactory, very basic computer essentials textbook.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i love my book, March 7, 2011

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This review is from: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2010: Comprehensive (New Perspectives (Course Technology Paperback)) (Paperback)

this books is the bomb. i search through alot book (that would let me)before deciding on this one. there's a vast amount of infomation on everything in here, i would need at least 3 books to cover what this does. it came with a cd many exams,test,vocabulary words and key terms to help me understand and get the concept.