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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 annual Shelly Cashman Institute, a week-long training event focusing on the latest topics in technology, for the past 34 years.Thomas J. Cashman received his education at California State University, Los Angeles. He established one of the first business data processing programs in the U.S. at Long Beach City College in California, where he taught and served as department head. In 1969, he began collaborating with now best-selling author, Gary Shelly.Misty E. Vermaat has more than 20 years of experience in the field of computer information systems. She has co-authored many textbooks for the Shelly Cashman Series, including multiple versions of Discovering Computers, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Office Word books.

Essential Introduction to Computers Microsoft Windows Vista 1. Introduction to Windows Vista Microsoft Word 2007 1. Creating and Editing a Word Document 2. Creating a Research Paper 3. Creating a Cover Letter and a Resume Web Feature: Creating a Web Page Using Word Microsoft Excel 2007 1. Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart 2. Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries 3. What-If Analysis, Charting, and Working with Large Worksheets Web Feature: Creating Web Pages Using Excel Microsoft Access 2007 1. Creating and Using a Database 2. Querying a Database 3. Maintaining a Database Integration Feature: Sharing Data Among Applications Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 1. Creating and Editing a Presentation 2. Creating a Presentation with Illustrations and Shapes Web Feature: Creating Web Pages Using PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook 2007 1. Managing E-Mail and Contacts with Outlook Microsoft Office 2007 Integration 1. Integrating Office 2007 Applications and the World Wide Web Appendices A: Project Planning Guidelines B: Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007 C: Microsoft Office 2007 Help D: Publishing Office 2007 Web Pages to a Web Server E: Customizing Microsoft Office 2007 F: Steps for the Windows XP User G: Microsoft Business Certification Program