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intereact!Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat
Edition: 1
Retail Price (not our price): $107.95
ISBN: 0619255250
ISBN-13: 9780619255251
Publication Date: 2004-02-20
Format: Paperback
Pages: 920
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Product Description
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. This new edition employs the proven Shelly Cashman approach to learning, presents fundamental computer concepts in a clear writing style, and includes extensive end-of-chapter exercises. The book’s visually appealing layout keeps students interested and allows them to receive the most interactive learning experience on computer concepts.
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) A Solid Foundation in Computer Concepts [Rating: 5 out of 5]
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.2) Technology Education [Rating: 3 out of 5]
This is an interesting book to start your knowledge on the Technology field. However, in comparison with other sources (i.e. The Hardware Bible) it does not have the broadness on certain subjects.Overall this title is excellent when you want to start in the technology of communications.3) Discovering Computers 2006... [Rating: 4 out of 5]
So far so good... this book is an excellent educational IT tool for those interested in learning about computers!4) One of the best books [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is one of the best books in this field, for Introduction to Computer (CS, MIS, IT, Computer Literacy, etc.) and my choice textbook for the introductory courses.5) Great Beginner's Text. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
DISCOVERING COMPUTERS 2005 is a textbook that we used in an introductory course on computers in business class that I had. The book is a great tool for anyone who has had no experience with computers to those who have had a limited experience working with computers. It provides a foundation of most of the current terms and concepts about computers and how those things are applicable in life. The book is filled with colorful illustrations, current photographs, and detailed graphs. The text is easy to read and with all the illustrations, photos, and graphs it doesn't take very long to read an entire chapter. My only complaint about the book is that for all the key terms and concepts that are introduced, there is no glossary to look those words up. Other than that, it's a great text for an introduction to computers class.