| Discovering Computers 2006: A Gateway to Information, Introductory |  | Authors: Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat
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Rating:  14 reviews
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Edition: 1
Pages: 704
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Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 0619255455
Dewey Decimal Number: 004
EAN: 9780619255459
ASIN: 0619255455
Publication Date: February 23, 2005
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Provides current and thorough introduction to computers by integrating usage of the World Wide Web with the printed text. This text offers a complete solution to successfully teach students basic computer concepts with new exercises, case studies, and online tools on the Companion Web site. For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computers to millions of students-consistently providing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative materials in computer education.
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 Excellent Text for Beginning Computer Students February 9, 1999
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have used this text for 2 semesters for my Introduction to Computer classes at Grand Valley State University and find it a very excellent text and instructional guide for instructor as well as for the students. The information is current and very relevant to what our students need to know. I highly recommend this text.
Best Textbook April 6, 2002
Richard K. Min (Dallas, Texas, USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of the best college-level introduction, easy to read and excellent for its content. The terms are cricial and scholarly, to serve the academic and serious readers. Please check the updated sequal of this book: Discovering Computers 2003 Concepts for a Digital World Web and XP Enhanced, Complete
Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat. ISBN: 0-7895-6514-5 2002, Publish date: February 13, 2002, 840 pages. This is my choice for the course that I am teaching...
 Good Primer June 11, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is a good primer or intro, as it is marketed. My only problem with it is that it is heavy on large pictures, and limited on true text.
A Solid Foundation in Computer Concepts May 19, 2006
Blueskygal (Tucson, Arizona United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
i received a b.s. in mgt/mis in the 80s and recently took a self-paced community college course that used this as a textbook as part of a 2nd degree program i am pursuing. i wanted to refresh/update my knowledge in the field.
this is a comprehensive overview of computers presented in a clear way with wonderful study aids. i particularly enjoyed the programming, enterprise systems, and networking chapters. it also covers career fields within IT. what really makes this book outstanding is the website that comes with it. at the end of each chapter are tests and tutorials which you can do online. the labs are excellent and i loved the one on chapter 4 which explained the guts of the computer and then had you build one! it had you draw a network diagram and assign ip addresses. these types of tutorials really help "lock in" the subject matter. students today have the best tools to learn. i wish i had this 20 years ago!!
i recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about/brushing up on computer skills. for folks out of school, this is a great way to get the lingo.
to check out the online version go to [...]. each chapter is summarized on this site with a wealth of information to learn and explore.
 Get the Optional CD January 29, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Trying to do the weblabs linked in each chapter, is futile!! Your connection will be to slow unless you are on digital high speed connection (not the telephone). It takes forever to do the labs
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