From the Publisher: Brief yet comprehensive lab-based introduction to computers, Windows XP, Vista, and Office 2010 suite software; Thoroughly field-tested. Over 20 years, thousands of students, educators, and administrators have used previous editions and have offered helpful comments about each skill and explanation; Very easy to follow tutorials that quickly take students from raw beginners to confident users; Quick reviews, practice sheets, and command summaries throughout; Fifteen projects for each program allow students to test their skills; Independent modules make it easy to present software in any order.