Computing Books published by Granada Publishing

The following is a list of Computing Books published by Granada Publishing in the Centre for Computing History collection. It is not an exhaustive list of and other books may have been published. If you have a book that you would like to donate to our collection, please view our donations page.

There are 38 Computing Books published by Granada Publishing in our collection :

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Date: 1984 21 Games for the Electron

A book of 21 games for the Acorn Electron.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Mike James, S.M. Gee, Kay Ewbank
Platform: Acorn Electron

Date: 1984 40 Educational Games for the Commodore 64

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Vince Apps
Platform: Commodore 64

Date: 1984 40 Educational Games for the Dragon

If your family already owns a Dragon - or if you are thinking of buying one - the chances are that it's because you have thought about the part computers are going to play in your family's future. The programs in this book have been designed to help the younger members of your family to handle the Dragon and to increase their general knowledge - whilst enjoying themselves.

All of these ideas have been developed with the assistance of educationalists and a professional programmer. They are intended to give young users games which will complement their schooling and also give them a head start in using a micro.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Vince Apps
Platform: Dragon 32

Date: 1984 40 Educational Games For the Electron

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Vince Apps
Platform: Acorn Electron

Date: 1984 6502 Machine Code for Humans

Publisher: Granada Publishing

Platform: 6502

Date: 1984 An Expert Guide to the Spectrum

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Mike James
Platform: ZX Spectrum

Date: 1983 BBC Micro Graphics and Sound

Paperback:170 pages
Publisher: Granada Publishing

First Printing 1983

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Steve Money
Platform: BBC Micro

Date: 1984 Beginners Micro Guides - BBC Micro

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Jonathan Inglis
Platform: BBC Micro

Date: 1984 Business Applications On The BBC Micro

Paperback: 219 pages
Publisher: Granada Publishing

First Printing 1984

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Susan Curran and Margaret Norman
Platform: BBC Micro

Date: 1984 Commodore 64 Disk Systems and Printers

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Commodore 64

Date: 1985 Computers

Step into Science - Facts and Figures

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Steve Parker
Platform: Computer Studies

Date: 1983 Databases for Fun and Profit

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Nigel Freestone
Platform: Databases

Date: 1983 Discovering BBC Micro Machine Code

Understanding machine code opens up a way to a whole new experience in computing ...

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: A.P. Stephenson
Platform: BBC Micro

Date: 1984 Dragon Graphics and Sound

Discover the creative world of Dragon graphics and sound! Here is a practical guide showing you how to get the best from the Dragon's remarkable capabilities.

Many practical programs are provided as you are shown the principles of graphics and the various techniques of drawing, producing graphs and using colour. The book goes on to explain animation - an essential for video games - as well as how to create perspective and three-dimensional effects. It also sets out how to produce exciting sound effects and music, with many practical listings for you to try out and enjoy.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Steve Money
Platform: Dragon 32

Date: 1983 Get More From the TI99/4A

"This book will help you master the TI99/4A quickly. It builds on the excellent user manual that comes with the machine, teaching you to program using very many example listings which you can enjoy as you extend the repertoire and improve your technique."

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Garry Marshall
Platform: TI99/4A

Date: 1985 Handbook Of Procedures And Functions For The BBC Micro

Paperback:143 pages
Publisher: Granada Publishing

First Printing 1985

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Audrey Bishop and Owen Bishop
Platform: BBC Micro

Date: 1983 Introducing the BBC Micro

The BBC Microcomputer is one of the best micros on the market and arguable the most worthwhile investment for ambitious beginners. It is also particularly suitable for family use because very many children already have access to a BBC Microcomputer at school, where it is one of the most popular machines.

The machine, however, is complex. It presents and impressive array of facilities, yet the same sophistication that appeals to experts can also appear daunting to beginners. The large size of the manual can also make it difficult for beginners to master the essentials quickly.

This book starts at the very beginning with setting up the machine. It guides the reader, step-by-step, through the difficult early stages until he is able to write his own programs with confidence, achieve his own special effects, and is all set to exploit the full potential of this superb micro.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: BBC Micro

Date: 1983 Lynx Computing

The Lynx has attracted widespread interest because of its remarkable value for money and easy expandability.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform:

Date: Make the Most of Your ZX Microdrive

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: ZX Microdrive

Date: 1984 Memotech Computing

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Memotech

Date: 1982 Programming Microcomputers With Pascal

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: M.D Beer
Platform:

Date: 1983 Programming with Graphics

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Garry Marshall
Platform:

Date: 1983 Simple Interfacing Projects

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Owen Bishop
Platform: BBC Micro

Date: 1984 Simple Music and Sound Effects

Programs for the BBC Micro and Electron Computers

Part of the Micro Mates Series

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Jonathan Inglis
Platform: BBC Micro, Electron

Date: 1984 Software 64: Practical Programs for the Commodore 64

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Owen Bishop (and Audrey Bishop)
Platform: Commodore 64

Date: 1984 Spectrum Graphics and Sound

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Steve Money
Platform: ZX Spectrum

Date: 1984 The Aquarius and how to get the most from it

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Aquarius

Date: 1984 The Atmos Programmer

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: S. M. Gee and Mike James
Platform: Atmos

Date: 1983 The BBC Micro - An Expert Guide

From the back cover:

"There has been no more momentous event in the short history of personal microcomputers than the advent of the BBC Micro.

This book is a practical introduction to the advanced features of the BBC Micro, covering both hardware and software aspects. It begins with an inside view of this micro, before giving a connoisseur's guide to BBC BASIC and an introduction to the machine operating system."

Signed 'CBT' by Chris Turner

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Mike James
Platform: BBC Micro

Date: 1983 The Commodore 64 Games Book

21 Sensational Games

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Owen Bishop (and Audrey Bishop)
Platform: Commodore 64

Date: 1984 The Complete Commodore 64

The Complete Commodore 64 is a detailed guide to your computer by an experience team of computer authors. This book will tell you everything you need to know, from creating your first BASIC programs to mastering the superb Commodore graphics and sound facilities and even writing your first machine code program. As well as learning about the computer itself, you'll find valuable information about add-on equipment and cartridges, a guide to Commodore software, and dozens of invaluable program examples, tables, diagrams and explanations.

Publisher: Granada Publishing

Platform: Commodore 64

Date: 1983 The Dragon programmer

Now you have a dragon you will want to improve your programming knowledge as soon as possible.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: S M Gee
Platform: Dragon 32

Date: Unknown The Memotech Games Book

21 Fascinating Games for the Memotech Machine

ISBN : 0 246 12407 5

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Owen Bishop and Audry Bishop
Platform:

Date: 1984 The Oric Book of Games

21 Quality Games for your Oric!

Here is a compendium of twenty-one exciting games with something for all the family. The selection comprises a combination of old favourites such as Alien Invaders, Squash and Bobsleigh, and exciting new ideas including Commando Jump, Across the Ravine and Sheepdog Trials. There are also computer implementations of the traditional pastimes, Noughts and Crosses and Dice, a challenging board game in which you can talk to your Oric.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: M. James, S. M. Gee, K. Ewbank
Platform: Oric

Date: 1984 The Oric Programmer

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: S. M. Gee and Mike James
Platform: Oric

Date: 1983 The ORIC-1 And How to Get the Most from It

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: ORIC-1

Date: 1983 The VIC 20 Games Book

Can you beat the VIC 20 at its own games?

There is something for every member of the family in this book of twenty-one fascinating games. The have all been written to exploit in full the excellent graphics and sound capabilities of the VIC 20, and are fully tested and crash-proofed.

The very youngest of the family will enjoy the race to build the Sandcastle before the tide washes it away, while Black Hole presents a fast-moving challenge to those of any age. There are games such as Snipers and Minefield, loaded with the excitement of zapping the enemy, and games of strategy for the more reflective. Tightrope tests the powers of coordination of the individual while Rail Runner and Spellbound provide fun and entertainment.

The book includes an updated version of the traditional game of Nine Men Morrisas well as many entirely new games. In Breakaway, you begin by beating the computer easily, but it learns from its mistakes and becomes harder and harder to beat!

Each program is accompanied by instructions telling you how to play the same, and often some tips on winning tactics. The way each program works is also explained in detail. Hints are also given on how to adapt the game to suit your own ideas wherever possible.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Owen Bishop (in collaboration with Audrey Bishop)
Platform: Commodore VIC-20