New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows Vista Edition (New Perspectives (Thomson Course Technology)) [Spiral-bound]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1423906152 | ISBN-13: 978-1423906155 | Edition: 001

Prepare your students to master the unprecedented capabilities of Microsoft Office 2007 with the New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course,Windows Vista Edition! With our critical-thinking, problem-solving approach, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the software and will learn how to capitalize on the flexibility it offers. The case-based tutorials challenge students 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, students understand why they're learning what they're learning, and are better situated to retain skills beyond the classroom.

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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 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 J. Adamski spent 12 years as a computer professional at aerospace and financial services companies and is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Grand Valley State University. He has worked as a computer professional and educator for over 40 years with a special interest in database management and personal uses of databases.

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 1032 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 001 edition (May 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423906152
• ISBN-13: 978-1423906155
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #559,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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3.0 out of 5 stars Office 2007, September 25, 2010

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The textbook was incompleted because it did not include the key, and without the key it is useless.

5.0 out of 5 stars New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows Vista Edition, July 2, 2009

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I have difficulty with modern technology. This book was very helpful with my transition to newer programs. I am now almost computer savvy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for what it is: a textbook for beginners, January 30, 2009

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

I purchased this as a necessary textbook for a class & I have to admit that I liked the layout. Everything is well summarized, easy to look at, & the spiral binding makes it easy to lay the book down for classwork.

Those who are savvy to Vista will want to pass over this because it is essentially Vista for extreme beginners & there are cheaper books out there that will say about the same thing. Unless you need this for a class or work, there may not be anything in here that you couldn't find cheaper.

I also don't usually comment on the shipping time, but I do want to put out a warning for people- it took a teensy bit longer than normal to ship. It wasn't a heinous wait (just 3-4 more days than the other stuff), but it was obvious that this isn't something they normally keep in stock like their other regular books & movies. I get the impression that this is something they have to get directly from the publisher at times, so make sure that you give your book plenty of time to get here before your class starts. The price is good & the shipping time is decent for textbooks, but it does take longer than the usual amazon shipping times.