Information Technology

by Roger Carter

Published 9 October 1987
Part of a series intended for either self-education or for work in groups, this book addresses the information technology components in BTEC and RSA courses, as well as the components in CIPFA, AAT and ICSA professional courses. It is also structured to offer a "good read" in general terms to any interested party. Information technology handles information in every conceivable form, whether in music, video, graphics, speech, data or text. It also embraces an increasing range of technological expertise - for example, "smart" cards, computer animation, interactive compact discs, computer-based training, computer-integrated manufacturing, virtual reality systems and so on. The work also covers the full range of IT topics, including the more traditional subjects such as programming languages, data processing and systems analysis.

Spreadsheet Skills

by Roger Carter

Published 17 February 1994
Excel is the leading spreadsheet package for the Windows environment on PCs, combining great power and tremendous graphics with ease of use. The aim of the book is to teach all aspects of spreadsheet skills, including worksheet design, presentation and
charting, using Excel. It covers the main categories of worksheet problems including formulas and functions; working with multiple worksheets; record keeping with worksheets, presentation issues; and how to automate worksheets. The book does not assume
any knowledge of Excel Spreadsheet Skills will appeal both to novice users of PCs and Excel, and to readers with some initial knowledge and will help users develop the real skills which will help them get the best out of their PC * Roger Carter is
Reader in Information Technology at the Buckinghamshire College.

"Wordprocessing Skills" forms part of a small range of IT Skills titles within the Made Simple blue series. Each book is designed to demonstrate IT applications (with reference to the most commonly used software packages), and is mainly targeted at business users and students. Wordprocesslng Skills focuses primarily on the business applications of Wordperfect, currently the market leading wordprocessing package, commonly used by students/business users. This book shows you how to get the most out of Wordperfect, rather than just concentrating on the keystrokes. Roger Carter is Reader in Information Technology at the Buckinghamshire College. Anne Gautier runs business computer applications courses for delegates from colleges and industry at the Buckinghamshire College. She is a Wordperfect Certified Resource.