New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Premium Video Edition (Available Titles Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) - Office 2007)

Give your students a comprehensive, hands-on, and engaging learning experience with the NEW PERSPECTIVES ON MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007, FIRST COURSE, PREMIUM VIDEO EDITION. This Premium Video Edition includes a Video Companion containing 75 videos of challenging skills, 10 Capstone Projects and SAM Projects instruction files to help "Bring Learning To Life" The New Perspectives Series challenges 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' case-based, critical thinking approach, students understand why they're learning what they're learning, and are better situated to retain skills and concepts beyond the classroom. Note: Autograding requires purchase of SAM pincode.

Ms. Ann Shaffer has contributed to several books about computers, including New Perspectives on Microsoft Word. She began a career in textbook publishing as a Development Editor for William C. Brown and is now a freelance technical editor and writer. Ms. Shaffer 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 successful textbooks on Microsoft applications for Cengage Learning's Course Technology. She has taught various computer courses for corporate training and high-tech companies and has developed courseware as both a technical writer and editor, with over 20 years of experience in this field.

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.