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S&S Press Software Catalog
1 - About This Catalog
2 - How To Do It Yourself
3 - Educational Tutorials
4 - Writing Tutorials
5 - LitDisks
6 - End This Catalog
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S & S PRESS CATALOG OF SOFTWARE
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About This Catalog
Programs in this catalog are for the IBM PC or compatible. Most of
the programs require only a CGA display, unless otherwise noted. No
other special hardware requirements are needed. These programs do not
support a mouse. Many of the programs contain illustrations in the
PCX format, which can be printed out by using a compatible graphics
programs. Many of the plans programs and the LitDisks include ASCII
text files for easy print-out using most word processors.
Items in this catalog are available on either 5-1/4" or 3-1/2" disks.
Please use the handy order form enclosed on the disk to order, or be
sure to indicate your desired disk size if you do not use the order
form. Both disks are available at the same basic, affordable price.
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Disk prices are in U.S. dollars, and the prices include postage to
the United States. Other countries, add $3 U.S. for postage. Payment
must accompany orders. We accept U.S. cash, company or personal checks,
and U.S. money orders. We also accept Canadian P.O. money orders drawn
in U.S. dollars. We also accept foreign bank checks drawn in U.S.
dollars. Please do not send foreign currency or checks drawn in foreign
funds. We also do not accept credit-card charges of any kind.
If you are not satisfied with any program you order from us, simply
return it postpaid within 30 days for a prompt refund. We will also
replace any defective disk.
Order from S & S Press, P.O. Box 5931, Austin, TX 78763.
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** DISCLAIMER! **
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S & S Press publishes these programs simply as an educational,
informational, or historical service. All information is provided
"as is," with no implied or expressed warranties of workability,
effectiveness, reliability, or safety of the information presented.
Nor do we accept any liability for actions by the purchaser of this
information. Use all plans at your own risk!
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BE SMART! BE SAFE! BE CAREFUL!
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.cen(*HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF*)
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H1--A FORMULAE SAMPLER
A FORMULAE SAMPLER is a collection of formulas for everyday use,
dealing with everything from how to clean stains and remove spots to
how to repel mosquitos and soothe bug bites. Included are formulas for
use in the shop and auto, as well as formulas for cosmetics, glues and
pyrotechnics. Many of the formulas are old, dating from 1915 to 1940.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00
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H2--OLD-TIME RECIPES
A thorough collection of recipes, 1820s style. Includes a wide
variety of 19th-century recipes for pickling and preserving,
breads, meats, soups and sauces, desserts and confections. Try
to cook the way your great-great-great-grandparents did.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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H3--BUILD A CONCRETE-BLOCK HOUSE
A detailed tutorial outlining the procedure to build a
small home of 865 square feet. Includes many diagrams and
illustrations (PCX). *Requires EGA or better.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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H4--THE KNOW-HOW OF LOG CABIN BUILDING
A tutorial on the basics of building a log cabin: choosing
logs; making a foundation; corner joints; sills; rafters;
fireplace. Includes many illustrations (PCX) on several
different cabin designs. *Requires EGA or better.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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H5--WORKSHOP QUIZ
Just how much do you know about workshop procedures and
tools? Take this test of 101 questions and find out.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00
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.cen(*EDUCATIONAL TUTORIALS*)
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E1--TYPING TEACHER
A thorough typing tutorial aimed at youngsters but good for
anyone who wants to learn to type. Lessons include keyboard
layout; home keys and finger assignments; upper and lower
case; assorted drills.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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E2--PARTS OF SPEECH
A grammar tutorial designed for upper-level elementary and
middle-school students. Includes various drills for the parts
of speech; a section on common grammar problems; and a section
on diagramming sentences.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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E3--MATH CLASS
A tutorial for elementary-school students on the basic math
skills--addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Includes tips for each procedure and many drills, with positive
reinforcement.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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E4--GREEK GODS
A tutorial on the various Greek gods and goddesses, their
relationships, and their home on Mount Olympus. Includes brief
biographical details on the gods and goddesses, as well as more
thorough treatments of popular Greek myths. Also includes a quiz.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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W1--WRITING FOR PLEASURE AND PURPOSE
A tutorial aimed at introducing writers to four basic writing
objectives: self-expression, persuasion, information, literary.
Also discussed are the means of meeting those ends: narration,
description, classification, evaluation. Includes sample essays
that illustrate each point and sample topics.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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W2--ANALYZING FICTION
A tutorial emphasizing the ability to recognize and interpret
the seven basic elements of fiction. Each element is thoroughly
explained, with examples from popular stories. The tutorial also
shows how to write an analytical essay, with sample outlines.
Also included is a sample story with an analytical discussion of
the mechanics of the story.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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W3--CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION
A tutorial detailing the basic building blocks of a short story.
Includes hints on how to develop characters; how to choose point
of view; how to use setting effectively; how to construct a plot
and resolve a conflict.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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W4--CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY
A tutorial detailing the basic building blocks of a poem.
Includes information on various poetic structures; rhyme schemes;
symbolism; point of view.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
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W5--PUBLISHING TACTICS
A tutorial on how to publish in print or on disk. Includes
details on submitting manuscripts to trade and small press
publishers; how to self-publish your own book; how to self-
publish software disks through the shareware system.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00
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.cen(*LitDisks*)
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The following are all books of fiction or poetry on disk. Each
disk includes a reading program. The works are also included in
ASCII text files for easy print-out using most any word processor.
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L1--THE ABADDON FACTION
Scoutmaster Bruno lives in a future world where people reside
in domes, protected from a hostile environment. Their needs and
lives are fulfilled by the Central Controller, an unknown entity
that fashions their destinies. But what happens when discontent
replaces complacency? Who will protect people from themselves?
A novella of 8000 words by D.W. Skrabanek.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00
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L2--THE XISTON CHRONICLES: A Tale of Beyond the End
After Adam Xist's attempt to mine the asteroid belt for the
mystery element Xiston ends in worldwide cataclysm, he and a
small group of survivors begin a surrealistic journey of super-
natural proportions. A novel of 60000 words by D.W. Skrabanek.
1 disk , HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00
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L3--TRAIPSING THE TRINITY: A Mystical Journey in Verse
As a boy, the focal character vows to catch the mysterious
fish of the Trinity River. Through the years and changing
seasons, he departs from and returns to the river and his
lifelong goal. At last, he catches the revered fish, only to
let it go, knowing others follow in his footsteps. At the end,
he cleans his tackle and puts it away to await what will come.
An inspiring collection of 52 poems of self-examination,
faith, doubt, love, hope, and the many things of value in our
lives. By D. W. Skrabanek.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00
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L4--PARODIZE LOST
A lively collection of parodic poems by Warren Pease that
spoofs the writings of Shakespeare, Keats, Yeats, Dickinson,
Donne, Housman, and others. Includes "Leda and the Duck,"
"Ode in a Grecian Urinal," "To His Goy Mistress," and many
more. A total of 18 poems and an essential reading list.
1 disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00
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For a print-out of this catalog,
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type COPY CATALOG.DOC LPT1 at the DOS prompt.
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