New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2014: Comprehensive International Edition - Softcover

June Jamrich Parsons

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1285098420 ISBN 13: 9781285098425

Publisher: Thomson South-Western, 2013

Synopsis

Brand New 2014 Edition. Slighty Used. In excellent condition.

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About the Author:

June Parsons purchased her 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 she opened a successful small computer retail store with Dan Oja that also offered software instruction to children and adults. Dr. Parsons taught at the university level for more than 20 years. She holds a doctorate in Educational Technology and was certified by the ICCP in 1995. Dr. Parsons began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. She contributed to the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series and developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. She works via the Internet with a team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces. An esteemed professional and respected author, Dan Oja, along with June Parsons, purchased 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, he and Dr. Parsons opened a successful small computer retail store that offered software instruction to children and adults. With Dr. Parsons, Mr. Oja began writing and creating educational software for Course Technology in 1992. Together, they contributed to the leading success of the Windows for Business and Illustrated Series. They also developed the New Perspectives, e-Course, and Practical series. Today, Mr. Oja's and Dr. Parson's team of highly skilled media specialists and desktop publishers located in various states and provinces work together via the Internet to deliver exceptional texts.

Review:

Preface. Orientation. 1. Computers and Digital Basics. 2. Computer Hardware. 3. Software. 4. Operating Systems and File Management. 5. Local Area Networks. 6. The Internet. 7. The Web and E-mail. 8. Digital Media. 9. The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics. 10. Information Systems Analysis and Design. 11. Databases. 12. Computer Programming. Glossary. Index.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson South-Western
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1285098420
• ISBN 13: 9781285098425
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 872