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About our authors Alan Evans, MS, CPA, is a faculty member at Moore College of Art and Design and Montgomery County Community College, teaching a variety of computer science and business courses. He holds a BS in accounting from Rider University and an MS in Information Systems from Drexel University, and he is a certified public accountant. After a successful career in business, Alan finally realized that his true calling is education. He has been teaching at the college level since 2000. Alan enjoys attending technical conferences and exploring new methods of engaging students.Kendall Martin, PhD, is a full professor of computer science at Montgomery County Community College, with teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at a number of institutions, including Villanova University, DeSales University, Ursinus College, and Arcadia University. Kendall's education includes a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Rochester, and an MS and a PhD in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. She has industrial experience in research and development environments (AT&T Bell Laboratories) as well as experience with several start-up technology firms.Mary Anne Poatsy, MBA, is a senior faculty member at Montgomery County Community College, teaching various computer applications and concepts courses in face-to-face and online environments. She enjoys speaking at various professional conferences about innovative classroom strategies. She holds a BA in psychology and education from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA in finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Mary Anne has been teaching since 1997, ranging from elementary and secondary education to Montgomery County Community College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Muhlenberg College, and Bucks County Community College, as well as training in the professional environment. Before teaching, she was a vice president at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Municipal Bond Investment Banking Department.

• Technology in Action, Complete1. The Impact of Technology in a Changing World2. Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts3. Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources4. Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play5. System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management6. Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System7. Networking: Connecting Computing Devices8. Managing Your Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics9. Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices10. Behind the Scenes: Software Programming11. Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems12. Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World13. Behind the Scenes: How the Internet WorksAppendicesA. The History of the Personal ComputerB. Careers in ITTechnology in Action, Introductory1. The Impact of Technology in a Changing World2. Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts3. Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Web’s Resources4. Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play5. System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management6. Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System7. Networking: Connecting Computing Devices8. Managing Your Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics9. Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and DevicesAppendicesA. The History of the Personal ComputerB. Careers in IT