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A very easy introduction to BASIC programming on the Dragon - originally aimed I think at young users.

A 56 page paperback in good condition.

A Personal Computer World book of educational programs, all fully documented with useful tips.

A bit different from the usual games type-ins - a 170 page paperback in good condition.

Sets out to guide the Dragon 32 owner from the humblest level of programming in BASIC to the point where they can write programs that make use of the Dragon's most sophisticated features.

Covers colour, high res graphics, sound, animation, music, joysticks, printers and includes example program listings.

A 252 page book in excellent condition.

Fully examines BASIC covering every function, taking you through simple routines to advanced machine code programs. Many professional hints and tips are included and for the serious programmer, a memory map and "monitor entry points" provide information difficult to find elsewhere.

A 148 page book in excellent condition.

Based on a collection of solid, sophisticated programs covering data storage, finance, graphics education and games.  Each program is discussed in detail, line by line, so advanced programming skills spring out of the discussions.

A 160 page paperback in excellent condition.

Starts with the more simple commands and short programs and gradually tackles more complex routines in a planned approach to teaching Dragon BASIC.
Also touches on machine code, inerfacing and hardware - a lot is jammed into this little book.

A 92 page paper-back in good condition.

30 programs covering games, education and business.  A programming style which emphasises and illustrates the power of Dragon BASIC with hints and tips and a comprehensive guide to debugging.

A 176 page spiral bound paperback in excellent condition.

A collection of programs using all 9 colour facilities of the Dragon.
Covers several games and applications such as Adventures, "Masterbrain" and Home Accounts.

A 64 page paperback in good condition.

A combined manual and beginner's course on Dragon BASIC, covering both the setup and operation of the computer, the first principples of programming, then on to more advanced topics such as high resolution graphics.
Several example programs are included which can be entered, played and modified.

A 180 page book in excellent condition.

A combined manual and beginner's course on Dragon BASIC, covering both the setup and operation of the computer, the first principles of programming, then on to more advanced topics such as high resolution graphics , music and special effects.
Later chapters also cover the use of ROM cartridges and Machine Code.

Ian Sinclair's books were always up there with the best - a 160 page book in excellent condition.

A useful little book if you do not have the Dragon manual - written by the famous Ian Sinclair.
Shows the beginner how to get results avoiding unnecessary theory, with lots of programming examples and illustrations.
Concludes with listings for an original game and a database.

A 124 page book in very good condition.