Microsoft Office 2013/365 and Beyond is divided into five sections with 16 chapters that progressively introduce you to computer concepts from the moment you hit the power button all the way through to using a variety of productivity software applications available in Microsoft Office 2013 and Microsoft Office for Mac 2011. The focus of this text is to provide readers with the skills needed to discuss essential computer concepts, navigate and conduct basic tasks using an operating system, and develop files using basic productivity applications. The companion disc includes all of the files needed to complete the chapter exercises within the text[Companion Disc Files available for downloading with Amazon order number by writing to [email protected]]. You will also find video tutorials, a repository of high-resolution images from the chapters, and samples of completed projects for comparison.

Features:
+Designed to address the Windows operating system and the 2013 Microsoft Office application suite
+Integrates the use of both Mac OS and Open Office into the text to describe the respective concepts in Windows and Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
+Includes a dynamic 4-color design with supplementary video tutorials to enhance the learning process
+Discusses common computer applications, including Adobe Reader (for reading PDF files) and Microsoft One Note for Windows (for managing files). Additional productivity tools like Open Office.org are presented
+Includes a comprehensive DVD with sample tutorial videos, project files from the text, figures, Excel functions and formulas, and MS Office shortcuts[Companion Disc Files available for downloading with Amazon order number by writing to [email protected]]
+Numerous instructor supplements and companion Web site available upon adoption

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents: Section I: The Computer Basics. 1. Introduction to Computer Concepts. 2. Navigating and Using the Computer Environment. 3. Using the Internet. 4. Using Email and Email Clients. 5. Microsoft OneDrive and Cloud Computing. 6. Microsoft Outlook and Productivity Management. Section II: Word Processing 7. Introduction to Word and Word Processing. 8. Developing and Editing Documents. 9. Advanced Features of Word Processing. Section III: Presentation Software. 10. Introduction to PowerPoint and Presentation Software. 11. Creating Effective Presentations. 12. Advanced Features of Presentation Software. Section IV: Spreadsheet Software. 13. Introduction to Excel and Spreadsheet Software.
14. Developing Worksheets and Graphic Representations. 15. Advanced Features of Spreadsheet Software. Section V: Database Software. 16. Introduction to Access and Database Software. Appendices. A. Additional Productivity Software. B. Alternate Productivity Software. C. Odd-Numbered Answers to Knowledge Check Exercises. D. On the Companion Disc. Index.

Theodor Richardson is the Assistant Dean for the College of Business, Online at South University. He earned his PhD in computer science and engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing. Charles Thies is the Director of Digital Publishing and Information Technology at Books International, Inc. and has taught numerous college courses in computer science.