Shelly Cashman Series / Discovering Computers, Complete

1. Basic Introduction to Computers. Special Feature: Computing Timeline. 2. Fundamentals of the World Wide Web and Internet. Special Feature: Using the Web. 3. Software for Systems. Special Feature: Communication in the Digital Age. 4. System Unit Components. 5. Understanding Input. 6. Understanding Output. Special Feature: Video Technology in the Digital World. 7. Types of Storage. 8. Types of Utility Programs and Operating Systems. Special Feature: Guide for Buyers. 9. Networks and Communications. 10. Managing a Database. 11. Manage Computing Securely, Safely and Ethically. Special Feature: Forensics in the Digital Age. 12. Exploring Information System Development. 13. Computer Programs and Programming Languages. Special Feature: Program Development for Web 2.0. 14. Enterprise Computing. Special Feature: Case Study in Enterprise Order Processing. 15. Careers in Computers and Certification. Special Feature: Your Life in a Digital World.

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series and has written or co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS and Microsoft® Word books. Steven M. Freund serves as a lead instructor of various Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, programming and internet technology courses throughout Central Florida. An integral author for the successful Shelly Cashman Series® since 2001, he has presented at the annual customer conference, the Shelly Cashman Series Institute and other customer events. Freund has co-authored multiple editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, Mozilla Firefox, Windows® Internet Explorer, Windows® Office and Dreamweaver books. In addition, he has written numerous successful instructor supplements. He attended the University of Central Florida. Susan L. Sebok is a retired professor at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. She also is a licensed attorney. Working with the leading Shelly Cashman Series® since 1993, she has co-authored several successful textbooks, including multiple versions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS and Microsoft® PowerPoint® books. She holds both Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees. Gary B. Shelly wrote and published his first computer education textbook in 1969. More than twenty million copies of Shelly Cashman Series' textbooks have been sold. Gary and a talented group of contributing authors have produced books on computer programming, computer concepts, and application software that are the leading textbooks in the computer technology market today. Gary has hosted the