This series of handbooks is intended to meet the demand for training in office technology. They provide step by step instructions to the main applications of some of the most widely used wordprocessing and data processing programs. The manuals are suitable for the complete beginner and can be used either for group teaching or self-study. This book aims to teach the reader how to manipulate information stored in a database file, display that information in a meaningful way using a report and create his or her own database files. A disc accompanies the book which contains several specimen databases which are referred to regularly throughout the text. The book is divided up into a number of lessons, each with its objective clearly stated at the beginning and with a summary of the topics covered at the end. Peter Gosling co-authored "Mastering Word Processing".

Easily into SuperCalc 4

by P.E. Gosling

Published March 1989
This practical training guide has been developed to help the user get the most out of the latest version of Computer Associates' SuperCalc 4 spreadsheet data processing software, which runs on IMC PCS and PC compatibles. The text provides step-by-step instructions in simple language which explain the different functions and responses of this system, and a variety of exercises designed to further the reader's understanding of SuperCalc 4. This text will be of benefit to accountants, financial managers, analysts and students of business and commerce studies. Peter Gosling has also written "Mastering Word Processing", "Mastering Computer Programming", "Mastering Spreadsheets" and "Easily into DOS".

Easily into DOS

by P.E. Gosling

Published March 1989
This series of handbooks is intended to meet the demand for training in office technology. They provide step by step instructions to the main applications of some of the most widely used wordprocessing and data processing programs. The manuals are suitable for the complete beginner and can be used either for group teaching or self-study. "Easily into DOS" looks at the main features of the PC Disk Operating System and with the use of exercises concentrates on the skills needed for effective "housekeeping" on a PC. The instructions show how different actions produce different results and how to get the best out of an operating system. It is directed towards the experienced user and towards teachers, trainers in business and secretaries, especially those in training or needing a usable/readable altenative to the manufactures' manual. Peter Gosling is co-author of "Mastering Word Processing" and author of "Mastering Computer Programming" and "Mastering Spreadsheets".