Welcome to the World of Computers, 3rd Edition is a revision of our best-selling Silver Series text. It's an easy, fun way for computer novices to learn how to use computers, Windows 7, the Internet (IE8), email basics, and word processing using Microsoft Word 2010 and 2007. Learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises. The textbook includes a full set of instructor resource materials, including our web-based simulation tools (Websims) that give students hands-on experience even when the application isn't available in the lab. Welcome to the World of Computers, 3rd Edition is the perfect introduction to computers for dislocated workers, students requiring skills enhancement, and others with little to no previous computer experience. The textbook starts with elementary computer concepts and introduces basic navigation such as mousing, the cursor, the Desktop, and the taskbar. The fundamentals of word processing are covered using Word 2010 and 2007. Then, students are introduced to basic file browsing and file management. Web browsing and web basics are explained. The book ends with a discussion of webmail, email attachments, and email security including scams, phishing, and spam. Our unique instructional design makes learning faster and easier for students at all skill levels. Compelling case studies demonstrate the relevance of subject matter in practical situations. Concept Reviews and Skill Builder exercises at the ends of lessons reinforce learning.

Welcome to Subirdia presents a surprising discovery: the suburbs of many large cities support incredible biological diversity. Populations and communities of a great variety of birds, as well as other creatures, are adapting to the conditions of our increasingly developed world. In this fascinating and optimistic book, John Marzluff reveals how our own actions affect the birds and animals that live in our cities and towns, and he provides ten specific strategies everyone can use to make human environments friendlier for our natural neighbors. Over many years of research and fieldwork, Marzluff and student assistants have closely followed the lives of thousands of tagged birds seeking food, mates, and shelter in cities and surrounding areas. From tiny Pacific wrens to grand pileated woodpeckers, diverse species now compatibly share human surroundings. By practicing careful stewardship with the biological riches in our cities and towns, Marzluff explains, we can foster a new relationship between humans and other living creatures—one that honors and enhances our mutual destiny.

This is the extended second edition of the book. Some of the reviews refer to the first edition, which was published 3 years ago. A young man full of hope and aspirations who travels to a new world. A technology whiz kid who becomes a Silicon Valley executive by age 33. An old world romantic confused by the definition of love in the brave new world. A true story so imaginative and incredible that no fiction writer could have thought of it. It begins as a story of ambitions, aspirations and young love at the University of California in 1987. It unfolds in the fast moving world of Hi-Tech industry in Silicon Valley San Francisco and Seattle. From the west coast we jump to Nashville for a brief detour to sample the software industry there, and then get back to Southern California, where we hold our breadth as our narrator survives the infamous wildfires. Technology. Art. Wit. Literature. Humor. Imagination. They all come together in this wonderful tale of man's journey though space, time, life and love.

Pregnant and alone. That’s not how I expected to end up after high school. Jake wants me back. But I don’t want that toxic relationship. We aren’t good together and this baby isn’t the reason we should work things out. Between work and school, I barely have time to figure out what I want to do. That is until I’m paired up with a hot guy in class for a project. He’s slowly working his way into my heart. But, I’m pregnant and trying to adjust to my new life. How can he actually be interested in me? With Jake home from college, he’s doubling his efforts. Especially now that he sees me with Reaf. I have decisions to make...and it’s not just about me anymore.