Choosing between two New Perspectives course books in the business office courses space is easier once you separate the Microsoft Office version from the physical format. The first book covers Microsoft Office 365 and Excel 2019, and the second covers Microsoft Office 2003 as a first course. Your decision starts with which Office release your class uses, then with the format and condition that match your study habits.
Quick verdict
If your coursework revolves around Office 365 or Excel 2019, the New Perspectives Microsoft Office 365 & Excel 2019 Comprehensive is the direct match, and its listed price of $6.74 is lower than the $25.27 listed for the Office 2003 title. If you're learning Office 2003 and want a spiral-bound first-course book, the New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2003, First Course, Second Edition is the one to consider.
Comparison snapshot
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Format | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office 365 & Excel 2019 Comprehensive | USD 6.74 | Trade Paperback | Very Good | |
| Office 2003 First Course, Second Edition | USD 25.27 | Spiral | Good |
Where each product stands
The Office 365/Excel 2019 title covers the subscription-era office suite and Excel 2019 in one volume. It is listed as a New Edition and includes author Patrick Carey. The Office 2003 title is a First Course, Second Edition text with four listed authors. The two books are bound differently, and the course version is the deciding factor.
Product notes
New Perspectives Microsoft Office 365 & Excel 2019 Comprehensive
If your business office course is built around Office 365 and Excel 2019, this book lines up with the curriculum. It's listed as a New Edition, which makes it a strong fit for a class that bases its lessons on that Office generation. The ISBN shown is 9780357025765. The listed condition is Very Good, but that grade allows for minimal underlining or highlighting, possible library labels, and the absence of original extras such as toys or DVDs. If you need a copy with completely clean pages, this may not be the one. Otherwise, the comprehensive coverage in this title gives you a single workbook for Office 365 and Excel 2019.
New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2003, First Course, Second Edition
If your course material is still based on Microsoft Office 2003, this first-course textbook gives you the Office basics. The author list includes Patrick Carey, Ann Shaffer, June Jamnich Parsons, and Dan Oja, and the book is a second edition. The ISBN shown is 9780619268084. The condition is Good, so you can expect normal signs of use such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but the book is still readable. If you need an Office 2003 text that keeps the essentials in one place, this is the listed option for that version.
Final choice by use case
Choose the New Perspectives Microsoft Office 365 & Excel 2019 Comprehensive when your business office course covers Microsoft Office 365 or Excel 2019 and you want a comprehensive workbook that pairs with that curriculum. Choose the New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2003, First Course, Second Edition when your training targets Office 2003 and you want a first-course text with a four-author perspective.
