Computing Books written by P. K. McBride

The following is a list of Computing Books written by P. K. McBride 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 2 Computing Books written by P. K. McBride in our collection :
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Programming in GW-BASIC Date: 1989 Programming in GW-BASIC

"This book starts from first principles and goes on to explore all aspects of the language, providing myriad examples to guide beginners and to stimulate more experienced programmers."
1991 reprint

Publisher: Butterworths
Author: P. K. McBride
Platform: GW-BASIC

Using SuperCalc 3 on the Amstrad PC Date: 1987 Using SuperCalc 3 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.

Step by Step books have been designed for clarity and ease of use. They guide the reader gently through the stages of understanding how to use the hardware and software that makes up the Amstrad PC1512/1640 computer system, quickly and effectively.

This book, Using SuperCalc 3 on the Amstrad PC, introduces the use of a spreadsheet to the suer who has no experience with this type of financial planning program. Thi book is divided in to parts, each of which deals witha a number of topics, one section to each topic. In each section, there is text and diagrams which show in detail how the commands of SuperCalc 3 are used.

The order of the sections follow the logical path of the user who will experiment first with simple spreadsheet applications and eventually work up to items of more complexity, with the type of application that would be used in the running of a business. A very full index makes it easy to obtain information."

Publisher: Heinemann New Tech
Author: P. K. McBride
Platform: Amstrad PC

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