you understand new concepts. User-friendly means you can get set up and started on America Online; learn the secrets of the America Online Windows menu bar; contact other members with ease; locate online entertainment information, lifestyles and interest forums, business and finance tips, and more; shop and make travel arrangements online; send and receive e-mail; and unmask the wonders of the World Wide Web.  (less)

people who get the computer out of the box, have someone set it up for them, and then say, 'Now what?' These people are afraid of breaking the computer. Even the Dummies books are too hard for the complete novice to understand, and they really aren't dummies. They're just really, really new. That's why we wrote the book in simple, Plain English so these people can learn quickly and move on to enjoying what the Internet has to offer." The book includes a chapter on how to keep one's personal information safe while surfing the Internet, as well as how to protect the computer from viruses, hacking, and "bad guys" on the net. Has anyone ever told you what to do to keep Windows from crashing? Becky and Gretchen do!  (less)

the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. CourseSmart is an online eTextbook, which means users need to be connected to the internet in order to access. Students can also print sections of the book for maximum portability. English Essentials, Canadian Edition, by John Langan and Lisa Salem-Wiseman profiles real Canadian students' personal stories accompanied by photographs of real people whose lives have been changed by reading and writing. The Canadian author, Dr. Lisa Salem-Wiseman, interviewed students across the country and wove their personal life stories into the fabric of this book. Not only do students learn grammar through practice, they have an opportunity to engage in and relate to the instruction and exercises for each skill. Reflecting the faces, challenges, and triumphs of its reader, this text inspires students to improve their writing skills. Student photographers snapped the photo essays of many of the students featured in this textbook. This is a text made for students, by students.  (less)

a comprehensive resource bank encompassing online material.  (less)

and lab manual assignments, customizing activities and questions, and setting up your course in a few simple steps. A complete online text, workbook, and homework package with interactive exercises and weblinks, QUIA is also an integrated course management system that automatically grades many types of exercises-and then sends the results straight to a versatile, cross-platform electronic grade book that allows you to track the results for individual students and your entire class. QUIA even has a floating accent bar for world languages! Learn more at http://quia.heinle.com.  (less)

engages students as they become better-prepared and successful writers. English21 supports students through every step of the writing process, from assignment to final draft. English21 includes carefully crafted multimedia assignments; a collection of essays that amounts to a full-sized thematic reader; a full interactive handbook, including hundreds of animations, exercises, and activities; a complete research guide with animated tutorials and a link to Gale’s InfoTrac® database; and a rich multimedia library with hand-selected images, audio clips, video clips, stories, poems, and plays. Access to English21 Plus is available for a nominal fee when packaged with new copies of the text. English21 Plus includes all of the features mentioned above plus access to Wadsworth’s InSite for Writing and Researchâ„¢. InSite features an electronic peer review system, an originality checker, a rich assignment library, and electronic grade marking. To learn more about English21 and English21 Plus, please visit us online at http://academic.cengage.com/english21.  (less)

and successful writers. English21 supports students through every step of the writing process, from assignment to final draft. English21 includes carefully crafted multimedia assignments; a collection of essays that amounts to a full-sized thematic reader; a full interactive handbook, including hundreds of animations, exercises, and activities; a complete research guide with animated tutorials and a link to Gale’s InfoTrac® database; and a rich multimedia library with hand-selected images, audio clips, video clips, stories, poems, and plays. Access to English21 Plus is available for a nominal fee when packaged with new copies of the text. English21 Plus includes all of the features mentioned above plus access to Wadsworth’s InSite for Writing and Researchâ„¢. InSite features an electronic peer review system, an originality checker, a rich assignment library, and electronic grade marking. To learn more about English21 and English21 Plus, please visit us online at http://academic.cengage.com/english21.  (less)

prepared and more effective writer. English 21 supports you through every step of the writing process, from assignment to final draft. English 21 includes carefully crafted multimedia assignments; a collection of essays that amounts to a full-sized thematic reader; a full interactive handbook including hundreds of animations, exercises, and activities; a complete research guide with animated tutorials and a link to Gale's InfoTrac® database; and a rich multimedia library with hand-selected images, audio clips, video clips, stories, poems, and plays. Access to English 21 Plus is available for a nominal fee when packaged with new copies of the text. English 21 Plus includes all of the features mentioned above, and it provides access to Wadsworth's InSite for Writing and Researchâ„¢. InSite features an electronic peer review system, an originality checker, a rich assignment library, and electronic grade marking. Learn more about English 21 and English 21 Plus at academic.cengage.com/english21.  (less)

exercises, and an integrated e-Book) gives you the choices and tools you need to develop strong writing skills and get the top grade. The integrated e-Book gives you online access to your handbook-making it convenient for you to study anytime, anywhere!  (less)

English21 supports students through every step of the writing process—from assignment to final draft. English21 includes carefully crafted multimedia assignments; a collection of essays that amounts to a full-sized thematic reader; a fully interactive handbook that includes hundreds of animations, exercises, and activities; a complete research guide with animated tutorials and a link to Gale's InfoTrac® database; and a rich multimedia library with hand-selected images, audio clips, video clips, stories, poems, and plays. Access to Personal Tutor, an easy-access online environment with one-on-one tutoring and on-demand assignment help from experienced tutors, is included with English21. To learn more, visit academic.cengage.com/english21.  (less)

prepared and more effective writer. It supports you through every step of the writing process, from assignment to final draft. English 21 includes carefully crafted multimedia assignments; a collection of essays that amounts to a full-sized thematic reader; a full interactive handbook including hundreds of animations, exercises, and activities; a complete research guide with animated tutorials and a link to Gale's InfoTrac® database; and a rich multimedia library with hand-selected images, audio clips, video clips, stories, poems, and plays. Learn more about Enlgish21 at academic.cengage.com/english21.  (less)

become better-prepared and successful writers. English21 supports students through every step of the writing process, from assignment to final draft. English21 includes carefully crafted multimedia assignments; a collection of essays that amounts to a full-sized thematic reader; a full interactive handbook including hundreds of animations, exercises, and activities; a complete research guide with animated tutorials and a link to Gale's InfoTrac® database; and a rich multimedia library with hand-selected images, audio clips, video clips, stories, poems and plays. Access to Personal Tutor, an easy-access online environment with one-on-one tutoring and on-demand assignment help from experienced tutors, is included with English21.To learn more, visit academic.cengage.com/english21.  (less)