Compendium (n) A summary ..." of listings in this case, which is sad because a compendium of programming techniques could be far more valuable. However, not all listings books are equal and some writers have realised that doing more than reproduce print-outs improves their offerings. In its favour this one starts with a brief introduction to the micro's graphic and sound capabilities, with programs to demonstrate these. After which it's back to the usual compilation, though without the worst space-fillers. All the programs are well laid out with plenty of Rems, but also some mis-apollings. It's not a cheap book but of its kind it's better than average. John Minson, Popular Computing Weekly | 
