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Do you have an Atari microcomputer and want to run BASIC programs?Do you wish you had a book full of a wide variety of Atari BASIC programs?Home Applications and Games for the Atari microcomputer not only provides a library of exciting programs, but its side-by-side notes also explain how Atari BASIC works. Simply put, this book will help you learn BASIC programming. Further, some aficionados claim that learning programming re-orders your mind by making you think more logically.First published in 1983, this second edition is a faithful reproduction of the original, classic book that boasts 31 easy-to-use Atari BASIC programs.This is an appropriate book for Novice and experts alike. Even someone who has never programmed a single line of BASIC code will find multiple streets of joy within this book's pages. Some of the programs are bare-bones simple. Others take advantage of Atari BASIC's sophisticated colour graphics and sound. Keep in mind that the Atari is famous for its colourful, sound-arific games Simply type them in and use them to manage your checkbook or to keep an inventory of household goods. You can even play graphic games, shooting down MIG fighters or battling the monster Grendel, or one of the evil Ghost Town Vampire girls. You can also compose music, encrypt or decrypt private files. What's special about this book is that its programs take advantage of all the sophistication of Atari BASIC. Its 6502 Motorola main processor talks to a separate graphics chip that offers great graphics for games, a feature that was unavailable on other home computers of the time. More particularly, in addition to graphics, Atari BASIC supports sound, (SOUND statement), graphics (GRAPHICS, SETCOLOR, COLOR, PLOT and DRAWTO), and peripheral units like joysticks (STICK, STRIG) and paddles (PADDLE, PTRIG). Other home computer users were often left with cryptic PEEKs and POKEs for such programming. As such, this book's litany of programs provides a self-teaching guide to all the nuances of Atari Basic.Learn how to make your Atari microcomputer sing Click on the Buy Now button at the top of this page.

Learning the Kuna LanguageOne Word at a TimeLocated on the North shore of the Republic of Panama, just West of the Colombian border, the Guna Yala, often referred to as the San Blas islands, is a Caribbean archipelago with one island for every day of the year, each one blessed with white sand beaches and gently swaying palm treesThe native tongue of the Kuna, is pronounced Guna or Tulekaya. From A to Z this basic Kuna/Spanish/English dictionary details a litany of necessary translations for common words and phrases most likely to be encountered in the San Blas Islands. Here are a few examples designed to whet your appettite.A Listing of Basic Kuna WordsKuna/EnglishOlasu - Nose ring worn by Guna women.Guna Yala - The San Blas Islands.Guna - An indigenous native of Guna Yala.Sahila - Village leader.Tulemola - Clothing.Oros - Rice.Madu - Bread.Ua or Tilapia - Fish.Dulup or Skungit - Lobster.Koibir or Ogob - Coconut.Cabi - Coffee.Cayuca - Canoe carved from a tree trunk.Erragon - A Kuna god.Nuchus - A holy, wooden doll.Poni - An evil spirit.Kuna - Kuna land.Ico-inna - Feast related to coming of age, puberty.Tilapia - A fish.Congresos - A town meeting.In Kuna mola means shirtIn Dulegaya, the Kuna's native language, mola means shirt or clothing. The mola art form originated with the tradition of Kuna women painting their bodies with geometric designs, using available natural colors. Molas, form the traditional outfit of a Kuna woman, two mola panels are incorporated as front and back panels in a blouse. Full costumes includes a patterned wrapped skirt (saburet), a red and yellow headscarf (musue), arm and leg beads (wini), a gold nose ring (olasu) and earrings in addition to the mola blouse dulemor.Dulegaya is the primary language of daily life in the comarcas, and the majority of Kuna children speak the language. Spanish is also widely used, especially in education and written documents. Although it is relatively viable, Kuna is considered to be one of the world's endangered languages.Must Know Words & Phrases English/DulegayaHello - NaHow are you? - Bede nued guddi?Fine - NuediFine, thank you. And you? - An nuedi. Bedina?What is your name? - Igi be nuga?My name is.. - An nugaNice to meet you - An yeel itoeWhere are you from? - Be bia lidi?I am from - An .. ginedi.Yes - ElleNo - SuliThanks - Dot NuetPlease - Uis anga saetOk - Nued gudii oGood - Nabir, nuediWelcome - Nuegambi use be nonikiI'm happy - An yee ito diiI'm warm - An uerba itoeI'm hungry - An uku itoeI'm thirsty - An gobieI'm cold - An dambe itoeI'm sleepy - An nue gapieGood bye - Degi maloGood luck - Nuedgine, nuegan biSee you tomorrow - An banedese be dakoeI had a good time - An yer ittosaSuffice it to say, BASIC KUNA is a good, pocket beginners guide you handily can carry on your travels in your back pocket or backpack.Dedicated to Abi SuaThis book is dedicated to, Abi, Sua, the infant child born on the San Blas island, Nargana (circa 1985) of sailor parents, an English father from the Channel Islands and a Brazilian mother from Fortaleza, whom had sought shelter from a vicious storm at sea. The author met the family while on one of his trips researching this book.

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Learn Dominican Spanish One Word at a Time - It's EasyNo matter whether traveling to the Dominican Republic as a tourist, a student, or moving there as an expatriate, this guide will serve you well. You already know the Spanish spoken by Dominicanos is a distinct and unique idiom, rich with words, phrases, and slang they don't teach in high school Spanish class.Intended for English speakers, this book shares common words, phrases, and slang you need to communicate in everyday situations: When ordering a meal in a restaurantOrdering a drink in a bar.Bargain for fresh produce at the mercado.While flirting, When getting street directions.When hiring a taxi.Snorkeling on the reefsZip-lining in the jungle.Relaxing on beautiful beaches.That said, be advised that this little book is neither a complete course in learning the Spanish language nor a textbook. Instead of a scholarly work, it is a basic introduction to Dominican Republic Spanish, a good beginner's guide you can handily carry on your travels, either in your back pocket or tucked away in a backpack. This guide contains a wealth of words and expressions you can look up when you hear or read them to know what is happening around you. The best strategy: Before you go, spend a night or two curled up with the book gaining familiarity with the wisdom it contains. That way, when you hear a vaguely familiar word on the street, you will know which page to consult to jog your memory. Even if you studied Spanish in high school, learning a few words of Dominican Republic-specific slang pays big dividends through more enjoyable conversation. And even more importantly, it will help you fit in a little better. Instead of being seen as some soul-less gringo tourist, the locals will hold you in higher esteem. As a result, you may make new friends, and as a bonus, perhaps get a better price on a hotel room or lower prices while shopping.A Sampling of Dominican Republic Foods: Ahuyama - A yam used in many soups for nutrition and colorAj - A generic pepperAji Verde - Green pepperAlb ndigas - meatballsAlcachofas - artichokesAlgarrobo - This is an extraordinary, fuzzy textured fruit. When opened, it reeks, hence its nickname mierda en cajeta (shit in a little box) texture. Once you get past the foul odor, the fruit is sweet and delicious.Arbejas - peasArenque - stewed herringArepa - is a spicy, baked pudding made from cornmeal and coconutArepitas de Ma z - fried corn meal cakes that resemble cornbreadBacala tos - codfish frittersBacalao - codfishBarbacoa - barbecueBatata Frita - sweet potato frittersBatata - sweet potatoBatida - a drink blended with fruit, ice, sugar, and either regular or Carnation milk

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