Misty E. Vermaat has more than 30 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of THE SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES and has authored and co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS, MICROSOFT® PUBLISHER and MICROSOFT® WORD books.

• Focus On: Purchasing the Right Computer.1: Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology.2: The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating.3: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities.4: Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home.5: Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses.6: Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components.7: Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices.8: Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and in the Cloud.9: Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources.10: Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content.11: Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing.12: Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions.Focus On: Troubleshooting Computer and Mobile Device Problems.Focus On: Jump Starting Your Technology Career.Focus On: Workbook.

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 30 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft® Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of THE SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES and has authored and co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS, MICROSOFT® PUBLISHER and MICROSOFT® WORD books.

• Focus On: Purchasing the Right Computer.1: Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology.2: The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating.3: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities.4: Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home.5: Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses.6: Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components.7: Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices.8: Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and in the Cloud.9: Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources.10: Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content.11: Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing.12: Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions.Focus On: Troubleshooting Computer and Mobile Device Problems.Focus On: Jump Starting Your Technology Career.Focus On: Workbook.