Computing Books written by Ian Sinclair
The following is a list of Computing Books written by Ian Sinclair 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 28 Computing Books written by Ian Sinclair in our collection :
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Date: 28th March 1987
Advanced Amstrad CPC6128 Computing
Including CP/M, Printers and Business Applications
Publisher: Collins
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform:
Date: 1984
Amstrad Computing with the CPC464
From back cover:
...Just as you would find it difficult to learn a foreign language from a dictionary, you will probably find it difficult to learn to master your Amstrad CPC464 from the manual alone. This book takes you step by step, in detail, through the commands.
Publisher: Granada
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Amstrad CPC464
Date: 1st January 1983
Boots Guide to the ZX Spectrum
A Fast, No-Nonsense Guide to
Publisher: Boots
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform:
Date: 1984
Commodore 64 Disk Systems and Printers
Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Commodore 64
Date: 1984
Electron Machine Code For Beginners
A book created to assist beginners in using machine code on the Electron. Contains information such as the definitions of ROM, RAM, Bytes and bits to register actions. Contains multiple diagrams and flow charts.
Publisher: Granada Publishing Ltd
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Acorn Electron
Date: 1984
Guide to the Atari 600XL
Boots guide.
"This book makes it easy for you to get the best out of your machine. It shows you how to get rapid results, avoiding all the unnecessary theory, but providing lots of illustrative and varied program examples to make learning a pleasure."
Publisher: Boots
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Atari 600XL
Date: 1st January 1984
Introducing Dragon Machine Code
Publisher: Granada
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Dragon 32
Date: 1983
Introducing Spectrum Machine Code - How To Get More Speed and Power
Publisher: Granada Publishing Ltd
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: ZX Spectrum
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: 1987
Locoscript 2 on the Amstrad PCW
First Edition.
You do not need to know about computers to master word processing: you do not even need to have used a typewriter. Without guidance, however, teaching oneself to use a word processor can be a tedious and frustrating task, even with the Amstrad PCW.
This book enables beginners to learn professional word processing techniques really quickly without having to wade through long manuals. By following Ian Sinclair's clear examples and instructions you will soon be using your system for:
- Business letters, reports, invoices
- Envelopes and labels
- Stored phrases and paragraphs
- Forms and tables
- Multiple letters
- Long documents such as manuscript and magazine articles
Publisher: BSP Professional Books
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Amstrad PCW 8356/8512 and 9512
Date: 1988
Locoscript 2 on the Amstrad PCW (amended)
You do not need to know about computers to master word processing: you do not even need to have used a typewriter. Without guidance, however, teaching oneself to use a word processor can be a tedious and frustrating task, even with the Amstrad PCW.
This book enables beginners to learn professional word processing techniques really quickly without having to wade through long manuals. By following Ian Sinclair's clear examples and instructions you will soon be using your system for:
- Business letters, reports, invoices
- Envelopes and labels
- Stored phrases and paragraphs
- Forms and tables
- Multiple letters
- Long documents such as manuscript and magazine articles
Publisher: BSP Professional Books
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Amstrad PCW
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: 1983
Mastering The Colour Genie
Publisher: Granada
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform:
Date: June 1995
Music & Sound on Your Amstrad (CPC 464)
The Amstrad CPC464 contains one of the most versatile sound generating chips that can be found in any of today's computers. This guide has been designed for you, the Amstrad user, to extract the maximum benefit from the extraordinary sound capabilities of the CPC464. With the Amstrad's very powerful BASIC, you won't even need to know about machine language to create music and sound effects to delight you. Beginning with the first principles of sound you will be shown, step-by-step, how to create melodies, rhythm and fantastic sound effects to liven up your own programs. Along with the aid of the many program examples you can master the Amstrad sound chip and tap your own creativity.
Publisher: Melbourne House
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Amstrad CPC 464
Date: 31st October 1990
Newnes 8086 Family Pocket Book
Newnes Pocket Books
This book was kindly donated by Julian Bryant.
Publisher: Heinemann Newnes
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: 8086
Date: 1985
The Amstrad CPC464 Disc System
Including CP/M and Printers
Publisher: Collins
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Amstrad CPC464
Date: 1984
The Aquarius and how to get the most from it
Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Aquarius
Date: 1983
The Dragon 32 and How to Make the Most of It
The Dragon 32 and How to Make the Most of It
by Ian Robertson Sinclair
ISBN 0246121149 / 9780246121141 / 0-246-12114-9
Publisher Granada Publishing, Limited
Language English
Edition Softcover
1983
Publisher: Granada
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Dragon 32
Date: 1983
The Dragon 32 How to use and Programme
Publisher: Grenada
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Dragon 32
Date: 1983
The ORIC-1 And How to Get the Most from It
Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: ORIC-1
Date: 1982
The ZX Spectrum and how to get the most from it
This book is written for the Sinclair SPECTRUM user who is a beginner or has used other machines, particularly the ZX 81. It covers the setting up and operation of the machine in detail but from the viewpoint of the beginner, highlighting the difficulties and illustrating how the machine responds to incorrect commands. The beginner is guided through the difficult early stages until he or she feels confident enough to start designing and entering BASIC programs. The book has also been designed to be used as a reference guide for the more experienced user.
Publisher: Granda Publishing
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Date: 1985
Useful Subroutines and Utilities for the Commodore 64
Publisher: Collins Professional and Technical Books
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Commodore 64
Date: 1987
Using MS-DOS on the Amstrad PC
For the first time user, new to computers, the process of learning how to use the machine can be a daunting process. This book, Using MS-DOS on the Amstrad PC, introduces the user to MS-DOS methods for those users who have some small prior knowledge of computing but no previous experience of MS-DOS or CP/M.
Publisher: Heinemann New Tech
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Amstrad PC
Date: 1988
Z88 Computing
This book is for owners and would-be purchasers of the Z88 who are not computer literate but who want to be able to use it quickly and effectively.
Since the machine has no facility for using external disk software, it comes with its own built in wordprocessor, spreadsheet, database, diary and calculator.
The Author concentrates on how to make the best use of the built-in software and explains in simple terms how to down-load files to another computer or printer, and how to load files into the Z88 from another computer.
The Z88 portable computer has been aimed at a market entirely separate from that assumed for earlier machines in its lineage. It is the first truly cheap portable laptop computer, and the first computer to dispense with disk drives in favour of memory.
Publisher: David Fulton Publishers
Author: Ian Sinclair
Platform: Z88
