CONCEPTS: Unit A: Understanding Essential Computer Concepts. WINDOWS 8: Unit A: Getting Started with Windows 8. Unit B: Understanding File Management. INTERNET EXPLORER 10: Unit A: Getting Started with Internet Explorer. MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013: Unit A: Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2013. MICROSOFT WORD 2013: Unit A: Creating Documents with Word 2013. Unit B: Editing Documents. Unit C: Formatting Text and Paragraphs. Unit D: Formatting Documents. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013: Unit A: Getting Started with Excel 2010. Unit B: Working with Formulas and Function. Unit C: Formatting a Worksheet. Unit D: Working with Charts. INTEGRATION: Unit A: Integrating Word and Excel. MICROSOFT ACCESS 2013: Unit A: Getting Started with Access 2013. Unit B: Building and Using Queries. Unit C: Using Forms. Unit D: Using Reports. INTEGRATION: Unit B: Integrating Word, Excel and Access. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2013: Unit A: Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint 2013. Unit B: Modifying a Presentation. Unit C: Inserting Objects into a Presentation. Unit D: Finishing a Presentation. INTEGRATION: Unit C: Integrating Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2013: Unit A: Getting Started with Email. Unit B: Managing Information Using Outlook. Appendices: Appendix: Capstone Projects. Appendix: SAM Projects. Appendix: Working with Windows Live and Office Web Apps.

David W. Beskeen has authored or co-authored over 65 successful computer books since 1992, including more than 40 educational titles for Course Technology and Cengage. He has guided readers in mastering PowerPoint®, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Windows®, LiveMotion and other leading proprietary software packages. An expert in applied technology, Beskeen has extensive teaching and consulting experience in today's computer technology. Carol M. Cram is the author of more than 35 textbooks on computer applications, business communications, and Internet-related subjects. Carol is also a well-recognized and respected faculty member at Capilano College in North Vancouver, where she currently serves as the Convenor of the Executive Support Program, the Program Consultant for Business and Computers in Continuing Education, and as an instructor of business and computer-related courses. NA Lisa Friedrichsen is a professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she teaches database and web development classes. She also has written several prominent Access, Office and web-related textbooks. Friedrichsen spent a decade at IBM Corp. before becoming a consultant, author and college professor. Combining her extensive industry experience with her passion for teaching, she creates clear, practical presentations. She earned a B.S. in engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from Drake University. Ms. Elizabeth Eisner Reding has authored numerous books for Delmar and Course Technology on a variety of software programs, including Adobe® Photoshop, Microsoft® Office, and Microsoft® Publisher. Living in New Mexico with her husband, Ms. Reding spends her free time grilling, water gardening, road and mountain biking, and collecting Southwestern art.