Computer Encryptions in Whispering Caves

2nd Edition, 2006, ISBN 0-759-36202-5

Swallowing her half-panic, Bennett stepped out. Except for the rural mailbox standing amid roadside litter on the downhill side, the stopping place might have been chosen at random. But below the loaf-shaped mailbox was a faded sign -- CEDAR LAWN COTTAGE. The post marked a neglected driveway that plunged into a bushy oblivion below. [Excerpt from p. 17]
This educational novel is designed especially for the accounting information systems course, although it could be effectively used in any business course to enhance coverage of the World Wide Web and information technology issues.  Technical concepts are presented in the context of an adventure story involving computers, drugs, crime, ethics, accounting information systems, the Internet, computer viruses, and environmental auditing.
Computer Encryptions in Whispering Caves, like other educational novels, is intended to supplement, rather than replace, textbooks.  The novel offers instructors an innovative approach for presenting technical material, in this case concerning accounting and computers.  The authors report, "Research shows that you learn more when information is presented in the context of drama, mystery, or humor.  If there is action involved, you will remember more than if there is only facts and figures."
How to Order: The book can be ordered from Thomson Corporation at Tel: 800-355-9983, Fax: 800-487-8488. In Europe, orders may be placed at Tel: 44-207-0672500 (UK).

Authors: Dr. D. Larry Crumbley, LSU; Dr. Murphy Smith, Texas A&M University, and Ms. Edith Battles, California writer. The authors welcome any comments or inquiries regarding the book.

If you want to send e-mail to Dr. L.M. Smith, his address is: Lmsmith@tamu.edu

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