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Information Technology



Computers Are Your Future Brief 2005 Edition, 7/E
Bill A Daley

ISBN-10: 0131139797
ISBN-13: 9780131139794

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 392 pp
Published: 01/06/2004

Suggested retail price: $94.67
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For introductory courses in computer concepts or computer literacy often including instruction in Microsoft Office.

 

Engages students with a refreshing and easy to learn from style, while maintaining an encyclopedic approach and popular magazine format.

  • NEW - Thoroughly revised and reorganized information throughout–Streamlines material to produce a vibrant and active flow to the content.

    • Keeps the text up-to-date, eliminates any redundancy across chapters, and serves instructors and students with a book that is ready for the challenge of a diversified classroom–without sacrificing quality, integrity, or choice.

  • NEW - Added chapters on Wired and Wireless Communication, and Enterprise Computing.

    • Presents the latest research on subjects instructors and students want to cover.

  • NEW - Coverage of cutting-edge topics–i.e., Microsoft Office; ethics; e-commerce; security; privacy; communications trends and infrastructure; and multimedia.

    • Engages students in discussion of current issues and the latest practices.

  • NEW - Visually stimulating Spotlight boxes–e.g., ethics; buying and upgrading your computer system; and file management.

    • Highlights innovative thinking in each subject area with “bites” of computer content.

  • NEW - Currents boxes throughout–Includes Emerging Technologies; Ethics; Security; Communication, and Careers.

    • Examines issues in computing as well as cutting-edge computer technology to show students what is going to change the face of computing by the time they become professionals.

  • NEW - Impacts boxes.

    • Illustrates chapter-by-chapter insights on thought-provoking cultural and societal implications of computing–to stimulate class discussion or team debates on all aspects of the impact technology is having on life today.

  • NEW - Emphasis on key terms.

    • Reinforces critical concepts in students' minds without causing them to lose focus.

  • NEW - Updated design and coverage–Features new screen shots using Office 2003, new photos and a fresh new layout.

    • Sets the tone for text material, demonstrated the current style of the book, and keeps students interested in its content.

  • Extensive chapter-end material.

    • Provides students with substantial review including updated multiple choice, matching, fill in, and short answer questions, as well as exercises and Web research projects.

  • Techtalk and Destinations margin notes.

    • Respectively, defines commonly-heard computer jargon and directs students to related Web sites where they can explore chapter topics in depth.

  • Concepts training in Train and Assess IT.

    • Brings important concepts to life.

  • TechTV links and references in every chapter.

    • Supplies students with current, rich, and interesting topics presented in a multimedia format of web based videos.

  • Explore It Labs

    • Offers students an interactive look into the world of computer concepts by bringing challenging topics in computer concepts to life through interactivity, and assessing knowledge via a quiz section.

  • OneKey course content is available for this title.

  • Thoroughly revised and reorganized information throughout–Streamlines material to produce a vibrant and active flow to the content.

    • Keeps the text up-to-date, eliminates any redundancy across chapters, and serves instructors and students with a book that is ready for the challenge of a diversified classroom–without sacrificing quality, integrity, or choice.

  • Added chapters on Wired and Wireless Communication, and Enterprise Computing.

    • Presents the latest research on subjects instructors and students want to cover.

  • Coverage of cutting-edge topics–i.e., Microsoft Office; ethics; e-commerce; security; privacy; communications trends and infrastructure; and multimedia.

    • Engages students in discussion of current issues and the latest practices.

  • Visually stimulating Spotlight boxes–e.g., ethics; buying and upgrading your computer system; and file management.

    • Highlights innovative thinking in each subject area with “bites” of computer content.

  • Currents boxes throughout–Includes Emerging Technologies; Ethics; Security; Communication, and Careers.

    • Examines issues in computing as well as cutting-edge computer technology to show students what is going to change the face of computing by the time they become professionals.

  • Impacts boxes.

    • Illustrates chapter-by-chapter insights on thought-provoking cultural and societal implications of computing–to stimulate class discussion or team debates on all aspects of the impact technology is having on life today.

  • Emphasis on key terms.

    • Reinforces critical concepts in students' minds without causing them to lose focus.

  • Updated design and coverage–Features new screen shots using Office 2003, new photos and a fresh new layout.

    • Sets the tone for text material, demonstrated the current style of the book, and keeps students interested in its content.



 1. Computers, the Web & You.


Spotlight 1: Ethics.


 2. System Software: The Operating Environment.


 3. Application Software: Tools for Productivity.


Spotlight 2: Microsoft Office.


 4. Inside the System Unit.


 5. Input/Output and Storage.


Spotlight 3: File Management.


 6. Networks: Communicating and Sharing Resources.


 7. The Internet and World Wide Web.


 8. Wired and Wireless Communication.


Spotlight 4: Buying and Upgrading Your Computer System.

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    ISBN-10: 0130865400 | ISBN-13: 9780130865403


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