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.

In the New Perspective Series, this title takes a case-based, problem-solving approach to teaching Microsoft Office 2007 skills.

A case-based approach to learning all the essentials and new features of Microsoft Office 2003. Includes improved readability and reference features, plus integration tutorials.

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.

Essential Computer Concepts Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows Vista Managing Your Files Browser and E-mail Basics Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007 Word 2007 Tutorial 1: Creating a Document Tutorial 2: Editing and Formatting a Document Tutorial 3: Creating a Multiple-Page Report Tutorial 4: Desktop Publishing and Mail Merge Excel 2007 Tutorial 1: Getting Started with Excel Tutorial 2: Designing a Workbook Tutorial 3: Working with Formulas and Functions Tutorial 4: Creating Charts and Graphics Integration Tutorial 1: Integrating Word and Excel Access 2007 Tutorial 1: Creating a Database Tutorial 2: Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships Tutorial 3: Maintaining and Querying a Database Tutorial 4: Creating Forms and Reports Integration Tutorial 2: Integrating Word, Excel, and Access PowerPoint 2007 Tutorial 1: Creating a Presentation Tutorial 2: Applying and Modifying Text and Graphic Objects Integration Tutorial 3: Integrating Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Creating Web Pages with Microsoft Office 2007