from the back cover: "Now for the first time ever, a text specifically designed for novices, potential buyers, and existing owners of the IBM Personal Computer. Here is the book that gives readers a thorough yet refreshingly informal introduction to programming in BASIC computer language. This book contains all the information you need to know about the IBM Personal Computer, from turning it on to programming it and why! In this book you will find: -a clear, concise outline of what a computer is and how it works -a thorough introduction to BASIC language with helpful tips on easing the frustrations of programming -immediate applications to business, graphics, games and word processing -comprehensive tables, charts, appendices, and much more."
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