New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition (New Perspectives Series) [Spiral-bound]

Ann Shaffer (Author), Patrick Carey (Author), Kathy T. Finnegan (Author), Joseph J. Adamski (Author), Roy Ageloff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1423905776 | ISBN-13: 978-1423905776 | Edition: 1

Master the unprecedented capabilities of Microsoft Office 2007 with the New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition! With our critical thinking, problem-solving focus, users will gain a comprehensive understanding of the software and will learn how to capitalize on the flexibility it offers. The case-based tutorials challenge users to apply what they are learning to real-life tasks, preparing them to easily transfer skills to new situations. With the New Perspectives Series approach, users understand why they are learning what they are learning and are better prepared to retain these skills.

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About the Author

Ann Shaffer has contributed to several books about computers, including New Perspectives on Microsoft Word. She began in textbook publishing as a Development Editor for William C. Brown and is now a freelance technical editor and writer. Ann holds a Master's degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Patrick Carey received his M.S. in Biostatistics from the University of Wisconsin, where he worked as a researcher designing and analyzing clinical studies. He co-authored his first textbook on using Excel as a statistical tool. Patrick has authored or co-authored over 20 academic and trade texts for the software industry. Kathleen Finnegan is a co-author on New Perspectives on Microsoft Access Brief and has edited and managed many other textbooks on Microsoft applications for Thomson Course Technology. Kathy taught various computer courses for corporate training and high-tech companies and developed courseware as a technical writer and editor. Joseph Adamski earned a Master's degree in computer science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and spent 12 years as a computer professional at aerospace and financial services companies. He recently published his 30th textbook. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Grand Valley State University, where he?s taught since 1979. Roy Ageloff has taught courses in computer programming, database design and development, accounting information systems, and office productivity software at the University of Rhode Island and has written textbooks in programming languages, database software, and spreadsheet applications. He is a business consultant and teacher at Paradise Valley Community College, Arizona.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 1032 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 1 edition (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423905776
• ISBN-13: 978-1423905776
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Applications > Office XP

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Ann Shaffer has contributed to several books about computers, including New Perspectives on Microsoft Word. She began in textbook publishing as a Development Editor for William C. Brown and is now a freelance technical editor and writer. Ann holds a Master's degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I am IT and I hate this book!, September 19, 2008

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Keith Kovacik "Mac4Brains" (Vermont) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition (New Perspectives Series) (Spiral-bound)

I myself am fairly computer literate; I am after all a computer repair tech. I also work in my local college with people that are having difficulty with computers in general. I get to see this book often.

This is a good book since it covers all the basics of the world of Microsoft Office 2007, it goes over word, excel and PowerPoint nicely.

This book also has major issues with its wording, for the college student that grew up surrounded with computers it was not that bad. However for the older, say 40+ group it is a terrible book. Directions are hard to follow and understand. I have seen students come to me needing help with some of the work the book asks them to do and I have difficulty following and understand the instructions and I have been in the computer and electronics field since 1982.

Another MAJOR FLAW with this book is that it often asks you to work on a partly started document that you can download off line. Most of the time I spend with a student trying to help them with this book often requires me to spend the first 45 minutes trying to find the file. The web site is so intent in trying to sell you the book they didn't consider if someone who owns the book is trying to get access to the data there told to. It would be better if this book came with a CD with all the data on it.

If you're an "older" person who is looking to get a book to help with gaining some computer knowledge, this is possibly the worst book you can ever get your hands on. You will find your-self frustrated and unable to do the work with out any outside help. After paying the exuberant price for a "College" book you will most likely find your self eager to either return it or to burn it.

For the college student who is told that this is your textbook, with every homework assignment, give the "Case instructions" a glance and look to see it you understand it before you leave the classroom.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Thought I Knew It All, March 4, 2009

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Annie L. - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition (New Perspectives Series) (Spiral-bound)

I purchased New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition to help my son with his college computer applications course, which used New Perspectives as the class textbook. I consider myself tech-savvy. However, after guiding my son through a Word tutorial assignment using New Perspectives, I realized that I didn't know all there is to know about Microsoft Office. I realized that this book could teach me what I needed to know. New Perspectives is a user-friendly paperback book. It is spiral-bound, so the spine will never break and the pages will always lay flat. The tutorials are chock-full of colorful screen shots, so you'll never lose your place in the lesson. The tutorials seem to use every possible button and command in the MS Office suite. I know that when I finally complete the textbook assignments - I intend to work my way through every lesson from start to finish - I will be skilled in the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars MS office 2007 review, August 20, 2009

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Julia - See all my reviews

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This review is from: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows XP Edition (New Perspectives Series) (Spiral-bound)

This book covered the class well enough from basic to intermediate level. I found it a little hard to follow at times and too much detail. I think overall it is a good introduction to MS office 2007.