Product Description

Following the critical thinking, problem-solving approach of the New Perspectives Series learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office 2007, including the new features of the software. The case-based tutorials challenge learners to apply what they are learning to real-life tasks, preparing them to easily transfer skills to new situations. With the New Perspectives Series approach, learners understand why they’re learning what they’re learning, and are better situated to retain skills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #144652 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 1032 pages

About the Author
Ann Shaffer has contributed to several books about computers, including New Perspectives on Microsoft Word. She began in textbook publishing as a Development Editor for William C. Brown and is now a freelance technical editor and writer. Ann 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 textbooks on Microsoft applications for Thomson Course Technology. Kathy taught various computer courses for corporate training and high-tech companies and developed courseware as a technical writer and editor.

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.

Customer Reviews

New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007, First Course, Windows Vista Edition
I have difficulty with modern technology. This book was very helpful with my transition to newer programs. I am now almost computer savvy!

Good for what it is: a textbook for beginners
I purchased this as a necessary textbook for a class & I have to admit that I liked the layout. Everything is well summarized, easy to look at, & the spiral binding makes it easy to lay the book down for classwork.

Those who are savvy to Vista will want to pass over this because it is essentially Vista for extreme beginners & there are cheaper books out there that will say about the same thing. Unless you need this for a class or work, there may not be anything in here that you couldn't find cheaper.

I also don't usually comment on the shipping time, but I do want to put out a warning for people- it took a teensy bit longer than normal to ship. It wasn't a heinous wait (just 3-4 more days than the other stuff), but it was obvious that this isn't something they normally keep in stock like their other regular books & movies. I get the impression that this is something they have to get directly from the publisher at times, so make sure that you give your book plenty of time to get here before your class starts. The price is good & the shipping time is decent for textbooks, but it does take longer than the usual amazon shipping times.

Microsoft 2007
The book arrived in perfect condition and had no markings or bent pages! I was glad the binding was in perfect condition also!