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.