Discovering Computers ©2016

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The popular DISCOVERING COMPUTERS is now revised, based on customer feedback, to reflect the evolving needs of today's Introductory Technology students. This exciting new edition maintains proven hallmarks that ensure students know what they need to be successful digital citizens in college and beyond. This edition offers the latest coverage of today's digital world with an emphasis on enterprise computing, ethics, Internet search skills, mobile computing, various operating systems, browsers and security. Critical thinking and problem-solving exercises throughout the text reinforce key skills, while end-of-chapter activities provide hands-on practice. DISCOVERING COMPUTERS provides the content your students need, presented in a way that ensures their success.
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About the author (2015)

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series and has written or co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS and Microsoft Word books. Susan L. Sebok is a retired professor at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. She also is a licensed attorney. Working with the leading Shelly Cashman Series since 1993, she has co-authored several successful textbooks, including multiple versions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS and Microsoft PowerPoint books. She holds both Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees. Steven M. Freund serves as a lead instructor of various Microsoft Office, computer concepts, programming and internet technology courses throughout Central Florida. An integral author for the successful Shelly Cashman Series since 2001, he has presented at the annual customer conference, the Shelly Cashman Series Institute and other customer events. Freund has co-authored multiple editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, Mozilla Firefox, Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Office and Dreamweaver books. In addition, he has written numerous successful instructor supplements. He attended the University of Central Florida. Jennifer T. Campbell has written and co-authored several other leading technology texts, including TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS, DISCOVERING THE INTERNET, WEB DESIGN: INTRODUCTORY, MICROSOFT EXPRESSION WEB INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES, COMPUTER LITERACY BASICS: MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 COMPANION and MICROSOFT OFFICE QUICK REFERENCE POCKET GUIDE. For over 25 years, she has served integral roles in computer educational publishing as an editor, author and marketing manager. She holds a B.A. in English from The College of William and Mary.

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