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Give your students a comprehensive, hands-on, and engaging learning experience with the MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007-ILLUSTRATED INTRODUCTORY PREMIUM VIDEO EDITION. This Premium Video Edition includes a Video Companion containing approximately 150 videos each based on a two-page lesson in the book, 10 Capstone Projects and SAM Projects instruction files to help "Bring Learning To Life" For both the computer "rookies" and the computer "hotshots" – MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007-ILLUSTRATED INTRODUCTORY PREMIUM VIDEO EDITION appeals to all the learners, covering the essential information that users need to know now. Our signature two-page spread design has been updated and refreshed to take full advantage of the new features of the Office 2007 software. This practical, easy-to-navigate book provides readers with the essential knowledge they need to succeed in both the classroom and beyond.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #75444 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .3 pounds
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 772 pages

About the Author
David W. Beskeen has authored or co-authored numerous computer books since 1992, including over 25 titles for Course Technology. David has written on PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Windows, Livemotion, and other proprietary software packages. David also has teaching and consulting experience in the computer technology field.

Carol M. Cram has authored over thirty-five textbooks on computer applications, business communications, and Internet-related subjects. As a faculty member at Capilano College in North Vancouver, she is currently the Convenor of the Executive and Project Administration Program, instructor of communications, business, and computer courses, and facilitates business writing seminars.

Jennifer Duffy is a freelance writer who lives and works in New Hampshire. She has been writing for Course Technology for ten years, including four editions of Microsoft Word Illustrated for the popular Office series. Jennifer has worked successfully in the business world as a writer, editor, and public relations liaison. She brings her business knowledge, Word expertise, and writing skills to this book.

Lisa Friedrichsen is a Professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas where she teaches database and Web-related classes. As an author, Lisa has written several Access, Office, and Web-related textbooks. Lisa has developed many relational database systems in the fields of marketing, healthcare, and education.

Elizabeth Eisner Reding has authored many books for Course Technology on a variety of software programs, including Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Publisher. Living in New Mexico with her husband, she spends her free time designing and creating stained-glass decorative pieces, water gardening, mountain biking, and collecting Southwestern art.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Windows 2007 Review
By H. Ariniga
I bought this book as a course requirement for a college computer literacy course. I have found this book to be a good starting point for the absolute beginner. You really need to use the included CD-Rom disc in order to complete the given exercises. The text is primarily composed of exercises based upon the templates included on the CD-Rom. If you have even the remotest familiarity with Windows 2007 and it's various programs then you will probably find more help within the Windows help menus rather than the text itself. This text was written and intended for the absolute beginner and is in no way meant to be, or usable as, a desk referrence.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
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By Friedman Sowell
**--Folks, the review section is for the item itself, not the condition of the item received!--**

This book is written in a step-by-step format and quickly becomes mind-numbing. This is learning by rote vs. comprehension; focusing on the process vs. the reasoning behind the process. Much of the terminology is incorrect in the exercises, and is inconsistent with the reading sections.

If you're forced to use this book, my condolences. If you have a choice, run - don't walk, to another book as fast as your feet can carry you.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Hacked
By Nurse Nancy
The computer book I received for the price was wonderful and it was new with a CD program. I especially liked it when my bank account was hacked into right after I ordered this book. This was the first time I ever used Amazon to order a book for school. I'm not sure I will order from this site using this method of payment again.