David Ahl's Small Basic Computer Adventures - 25th Annivesary Edition - 10 Treks & Travels Through Time & Space

Ahl, David H; Conrod, Philip

ISBN 10: 193716117X / ISBN 13: 9781937161170

Published by Kidware Software, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: David Ahl's Small Basic Computer Adventures - 25th Annivesary Edition - 10 Treks & Travels Through Time & Space
• Publisher: Kidware Software
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193716117X
• ISBN 13: 9781937161170
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

DAVID AHL'S CLASSIC BASIC COMPUTER ADVENTURES book is back in an updated Special 25th Anniversary Microsoft Small Basic Edition! The Small Basic text based computer adventure simulations you will develop in this tutorial are based on historical personalities like Marco Polo, Amelia Earhart, and on historical events like the Tour de France, The Longest Automobile Race 1908, and the 1847 Oregon Trail. We have also included some fiction adventure simulations like Voyage to Neptune and the Hong Kong Hustle. We even included all the original "GOTO" subroutines for your nostalgic programming enjoyment.

To grasp the concepts presented in DAVID AHL'S SMALL BASIC COMPUTER ADVENTURES, you should possess a working knowledge of Windows and have had some exposure to Microsoft Small Basic programming (or some other programming language). We offer two beginning programming tutorials (MICROSOFT SMALL BASIC FOR KIDS and BEGINNING MICROSOFT SMALL BASIC) that would help you gain this needed exposure.

This tutorial requires Windows 8, Windows 7, XP or Vista, and Microsoft Small Basic (Version 1.0). The Small Basic source code is available for download from the publisher's website (ComputerScienceForKids.com) after book registration.

About the Author

David Ahl is the well-known author of more than 20 books covering the educational and recreational applications of computers, including the best-selling BASIC Computer Games and More BASIC Computer Games. In 1974, he founded Creative Computing magazine, the first consumer magazine devoted to personal computers. David has also written for such publications as National Geographic World, Travel Weekly, Omni, Science Digest, The New York Times, and The Christian Science Monitor.

Philip Conrod has authored, co-authored and edited numerous computer programming books for kids, teens and adults, including the best-selling Beginning Microsoft Small Basic and The Developer's Reference Guide to Microsoft Small Basic.  Philip holds a BS in Computer Information Systems and a Master's certificate in the Essentials of Business Development from Regis University.  Philip has also held various Information Technology leadership roles in companies like Sundstrand Aerospace, Safeco Insurance Companies, FamilyLife, Kenworth Truck Company, PACCAR and Darigold.   In his spare time, Philip serves as the President & Publisher of Kidware Software, LLC.  He is the proud father of three "techie" daughters and his beautiful family live in Maple Valley, Washington.