Parallels desktop 10 for mac

Hi all,
After using apple's pages, I find it difficult to use effectively. Hence, I am intending to install the pc versions of microsoft word, powerpoint and excel onto my mac. My question is: using parallels desktop 10, is it possible to use pc versions of word, powerpoint and excel without installing windows os?
Thanks.

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