1. Introduction to Computers. Special Feature: Timeline 2009. 2. The Internet and World Wide Web. Special Feature: Making Use of the Web. 3. Application Software. 4. The Components of the System Unit. 5. Input. Special Feature: Digital Communications. 6. Output. Special Feature: Digital Imaging and Video Technology. 7. Storage. 8. Operating Systems and Utility Programs. Special Feature: Buyer's Guide 2009. 9. Communications and Networks. 10. Database Management. 11. Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy. Special Feature: Computer Forensics. 12. Information System Development. 13. Programming Languages and Program Development. 14. Enterprise Computing. Special Feature: Enterprise Order Processing: A Case Study. 15. Computer Careers and Certification. Special Feature: Digital Entertainment. Appendices: A: Coding Schemes and Number Systems. B: Quiz Yourself Answers. C: Computer Acronyms.