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- │ HUMANITIES, RELIGION, MUSIC. │
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- │ 1) Morality and Religion │
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- │ 3) Geography │
- │ 4) Music │
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- MORALITY AND RELIGION Various Ages
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- H237: ANIMATED NEW TESTAMENT (93) FLIX
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- Freeware program to help children or adults learn the order of books in the
- New Testament. EGA. ****
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- E307: BIBLE COMPANION v4.31 (93) P.KAPUSTA
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- Daily reading plan (prints useful bookmarks), maps with search and find,
- graphic charts and figures. Comprehensive and easy to use. Interesting facts
- and figures include O.T weights and measures, N.T day and time, unusual
- words. Riddles and enigmas, poetry, topical references, chronologies. 10+;
- 340K; $5; ANY GRAPHICS MONITOR. ****
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- E308: BIBLE TIMELINE (93) CASCOLY
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- Special version of Chronos (E130) covers 2000BC through to 1st centuries of
- the Christian church. 3 datasets; Rome, Genesis, Kings. Emphasis on tracking
- books of Bible, but includes cultural and historical facts. Which biblical
- leaders were alive during the 1st Olympic games? Create quizzes. 14+; 330K;
- $30 (more data); ANY MONITOR (best in colour). ****
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- E310: BIBLE GAMES (menued) - three small games aimed mainly at children. ****
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- BIBLEMEN v1 (86) BYXBE - study a descriptive phrase about a bible character.
- Who is it? Type in name, or press to the reveal answer and a Bible reference.
- OT (120 names) or NT (60). 1-8 players. 9+; 130K; $15; ANY MONITOR. ****
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- BIBLE MIXER v2.1 (93) W.GROTHE - unscrambling game for one or two players. 10
- words per game; each has a clue (person, book of bible, geography, object or
- general). Work against the clock. NOTE: too fast on a 486 unless you can turn
- turbo button off. 12+; 80K; $10 (more words and levels); ANY MONITOR. ***
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- JOURNEY (87) PARACLETE - fun way to learn the Ten Commandments. You're shown
- a commandment and must select the correct number. If correct, you move one
- stage through the wilderness on a simple graphical display. Can you reach the
- promised land? 8+; 60K; $13 (more); ANY MONITOR (best in colour). ****
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- E309: BIBLE CHALLENGE (93) R.WEST
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- How well do you know your Old Testament? (based on K.J version). Nicely set
- out, optional sound. Skill levels, certificates, high scores. Each game has
- ten random questions from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus-Numbers, Deuteronomy or
- Joshua-Judges. 1-4 players. 10+; 300K; $15 (part 2); ANY MONITOR. ****
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- H128: PARABLES & PARABOLAS (92)
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- Help teenagers understand how they make moral decisions. What's your moral
- orientation? (expressive, conventionalist, theistic, utilitarian). Suggests
- one of 11 parables/fables to select - each is described and explained, with
- advice. Mouse/keys; 14+; 250K (600); $10 (manual, extras); 286+ DOS 3.3+. ***
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- HISTORY All Ages
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- H553: HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS
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- Magna Carta, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Maastricht Treaty, lots
- of U.S documents ( New Colossus, Star Spangled Banner, Gettysburg Address,
- Declaration of Independence, Mayflower Compact, Constitution, Emancipation
- Proclamation). Also an interactive text of the U.S constitution (including
- preamble & ammendments) with useful keyword search. 200K (600); ANY MONITOR.
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- H561: FREEDMANS ROMAN DATABOOK (92) L.S.FREEDMAN (U.K)
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- Everything you could ever wish to know about the Romans. Presented as a
- hypertext book with print options, mark pages, etc. Excellent background and
- detailed information - for school topics, research, or just for browsing.
- Split into 5 main sections (History, Institutions, Army, Life and Literature)
- each with many subsections. For example Roman Life covers food, clothes,
- education, houses, etc. 13+; 270K (330); £5 (other titles); ANY MONITOR. ****
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- H513: AMBROSES CHRONOLOGY OF HISTORY v1.0 (94) HISTORICAL ENTERPRISES - £3.00
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- Major new work, 10,000+ entries cover 230 countries. Timeline format covers
- events from 4300BC - 1900. "Major historical facts" and three other sections;
- "Facts at a glance" (eg. Popes, Sports, etc.), "Rulers and leaders" (5,000
- entries); and extensive war chronologies. Sort by subject(Treaties, Politics,
- Wars, etc.), time periods or country. Make your own chronologies using
- keywords. Each entry has an extensive reading list. Full search facility. A
- great historical reference and research tool. Clearly presented colour
- screens, mouse support. Saves selected info to log files for printing. 12+;
- 1.2MB (5MB); $29.95 (26,000 entries, other features); ANY MONITOR. *****
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- E127: MONARCH v4.06 (90) UK
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- Database of English monarchs (827AD - now). Select by name or year. 1-2 pages
- coloured text for each of 60 monarchs (can print). "Master Quiz" (200+
- questions) and a perpetual calendar for calculating no. of days between any 2
- dates (with notes on Gregorian calendars). 10+; 340K; PD; ANY MONITOR. ****
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- H126: JUBILEE (92) "Historical Discoveries Kit"
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- Uses VGA images and text. Students select presentation order and answer
- questions. 4 topics: Columbus (quincentennial, events, where does he fit in
- history?); Salk (polio vaccine history); Apollo 11 (life in space, what would
- you say if you landed on Mars?); Lewis & Clark (geographical facts). A stand-
- alone program, or as basis for other work. Teacher can add text, collect
- class responses. 14+; 280K(650); $10 (guide, questions); 286+; VGA. ***
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- E130: CHRONOS v2.12 (92)
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- Interactive timelines. People / events shown in two linked, but independent,
- scrolling windows. Click any person, then any event to see how old the person
- was. How old was Napoleon when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
- Ability to sort and select in groups and factions. You decide what to
- include. Five datasets (Israel, Renaissance, Revolt etc) or make your own.
- For students, genealogists, teachers, writers, anyone needing to establish or
- demonstrate chronological events. "Gamemaker" makes quiz from data. 14+;
- 340K; $30 (more datasets). ANY MONITOR (best in colour). ****
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- H131: DESERT STORM - FAREWELL TO BABYLON v2.1 (91)
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- Comprehensive, hypertext information about Iraq and its neighbours in the
- Gulf conflict. 100+ screens of info and pictures. Detailed maps, click for
- more detail (air bases, refineries, weapons plants, etc). Details weapon
- specifications, personalities etc. Fascinating. Print pics with PrtSc (good
- for topics). Mouse/keys. 12+; 360K(1.2MB); $15 (update); CGA. EGA. *****
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- GEOGRAPHY All Ages
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- H516: MAPIT v1.4 (94) ALLISON SOFTWARE - £3.00 HD ONLY
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- Produce detailed, quality maps for inclusion in documents and reports. Shows
- time and day anywhere in world. Zoom in/out, optional display of long/lat
- grid, canals, rivers, boundaries, cities (25,000), etc. Measure distances,
- plot range curves, calculate azimuth angles. Save any screen or selected area
- as a PCX or HP plotter image. Track data using global positioning system.
- Insert your own lines, figures, cities or text to within 100ft of anywhere!
- Document maps with "hidden" text that "pops-up" when you click on an area.
- Useful "insert figure" feature - great for geography homework and projects.
- You can even design your own figures to depict factories, buildings, shapes,
- anything! Great pictorial maps. Use saved maps in Windows Paint - children
- can colour, or embellish further. Excellent. Age 10-ADULT; 1MB (1.6); $35
- upwards (more detail, extras, etc.). 286+; EGA. VGA. MOUSE. *****
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- H515: CC WORLD (93) C.CHURMS (S.Africa) - £3.00 HD ONLY
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- On-disk encyclopaedia, based on 1992 Book of World Facts, covers huge array
- of subjects on all countries of the world. Select country, then choose
- GEOGRAPHY, PEOPLE, GOVERNMENT, ECONOMY, DEFENCE or COMMUNICATIONS. These
- topics have up to 20 submenus where you can find all manner of facts. Some
- may get outdated (population, leaders, etc.), but many will remain useful for
- years to come ( climate, coastline length, flag, religion, literacy etc).
- Absolute mine of information - ideal for research and school topics.
- 12-ADULT; 800K (2.5MB); $10; ANY MONITOR (best in colour). *****
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- H514: PC GEOGRAPHY v2.0 (93) ASCMETZ SOFTWARE
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- For browsing and improving your knowledge of world geography. Select one of
- seven areas (or the whole world) and type of quiz desired. Map can be on or
- off, and can be "zoomed" into for extra clarity. Quiz on country names,
- leader names, capitals, etc. Also 100 world flags. Tracks individual's
- progress. 10+; 470K (1.2MB); $19 (extras); EGA. mouse optional. ****
- [3½"DD £2.00 or 5¼"HD £3.00]
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- EO13: FLAGS OF THE WORLD v6.04.1989 (menued)
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- Covers 275 national, state and organisation flags. 50+ national anthems are
- also included. Three modes of operation: 1) Automatic - flags shown in
- continous alphabetic order. 2) Flags by request - select a country. 3) Random
- quiz. 6-ADULT. 330K; PD; EGA. ****
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- E284: EUROQUIZ (93) TORPEDO
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- VGA graphical game that almost instantly improves your knowledge of Europe. 4
- different quizzes. Countries, capital cities, major geographical features
- (mountains, rivers, oceans etc) or major exports. Click on correct portions
- of colourful maps. Scores, customisable time limit. All ages and abilities.
- Very well done. 8-ADULT; 300K; $2 (World quiz $12); VGA. MOUSE. *****
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- H366: VOYAGE TO PLANET EARTH v93.03 (93) WWW SOFTWARE
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- You're aboard a spaceship with an overhead view of earth. Move about or zoom
- in for a closer look. View earth in its natural state or with political
- boundaries. After exploring why not take the "navigator challenge" - choose a
- city (or input your own) and see how long it takes you to find it! Great
- learning aid, and great fun too. 8-ADULT. 380K(750); $14; EGA. ****
- [3½"DD (£2.00) or HD 5¼" (£3.00) only]
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- H098: GEOCLOCK UK v5.0 (93) J.AHLGREN - UK version.
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- Super tool for home/classroom. Current time shown with a colourful world map
- (also polar, U.S, UK maps). Sun position, parts of earth in sun or twilight
- are all shown. Display auto-updated every 1-20 seconds. Show cities, long/
- latitude, time zones, local sunrise & sunset, sun's azimuth & elevation.
- Custom screen colours. Special UK version. Customise to a town/city near you.
- Improved EGA/VGA graphics & now with mouse support. Shows distances, local
- times etc. Great for explaining time zones to children. 10-ADULT; 300K(600);
- £35 (more maps & options); EGA. VGA. *****
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- E109: GEOGRAPHY SPECIAL (menued) - maps, time zones, calendars.10-ADULT. ****
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- TERRATIME v3.0 (88): colourful world map shows local times (max 44 cities).
- Time updated every minute and the map every 20 minutes to show "night" and
- "day". 12 / 24 hr clock; currency conversion between cities (can edit to
- reflect latest exchange rates); distances between cities; set local time;
- centre map on U.S, Europe or Asia; daylight saving; add your own cities; even
- an alarm clock. 8+; 100K; $15 (update); COLOUR MONITOR. ****
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- STATE CAPITALS (86): colourful U.S quiz. 1) Review states and capitals -
- large map displayed, push space bar to see individual states and capitals. 2)
- Test on state names. 3) As 2 but for state capitals. 9+; 54K; PD; CGA. ***
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- WORLD 3D (85): 3D global map, simple CGA graphics but you can input any
- long/latitude to be at centre of display (print with Prt.Sc). Optional grid
- lines, alter radius & ratios. 10+; 49K; PD; CGA. ***
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- GREGORIAN CALENDAR (88): useful - displays complete calendar (colour text)
- for any chosen year between 1753-2400. 10+; 16K; PD; ANY MONITOR. ***
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- EASTERS (88): simple program that someone may find useful! Shows date of any
- Easter Sunday from 1900-2199. 3 metonic (19 yr) blocks shown in coloured text
- starting with chosen date (March dates highlighted). 40K; PD. ANY MONITOR.
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- E107: WORLD29 v2.99 (90)
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- Comprehensive world atlas. Loads of options inc: 1) Select position by typing
- long/latitude 2) Select by area / country / city name. 3) Select by U.S
- capitals / national capitals / other important cities. 4) Enter tracks - of
- anything you wish (storms, planes etc). Hurricane tracks for 1984-1990
- included. 5) Global view - using a globe rather than "flat" map. 6) Point at
- location using arrow on world map, then zoom in. 7) Approx distance given
- between any two cities. 8) Name the city game. Maps can be shown with or with
- out political/state boundaries, long/lat. Customise - add your own locations,
- maps, tracks. Integrate into main maps or as optional supplemental overlays.
- 10-ADULT; 350K; $10 (update); CGA. EGA. ****
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- MUSIC Various Ages
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- E214: JUNIOR MUSICIAN (menued) - excellent recorder tutor and more! Ages 6+.
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- RECORDER TUTOR (93) SOFTSELL (U.K) - great if your child is learning recorder
- at school. Good graphics; recorder picture shown at all times with correct
- holes covered. Music shown with each note highlighted as it is played. Simply
- watch or play along. Built in help inc. various aspects such as choosing a
- recorder, blowing, etc. 4 levels (beginner to expert) each with different
- music. 6-12; 210K; £19.95 (mouse support, tutorial). EGA. DOS 3.3. *****
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- MOUSE JAM v1.7 (92) CHOI - become an instant musician and have a jam session!
- Move mouse on screen to make notes higher & lower or slower & faster. Creates
- very good effects with hardly any effort! 28K; 4-ADULT. $5; ANY MONITOR. ****
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- E249: WOLFIES MUSIC GAMES v1.1 (92) P.T.DAWSON
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- 10 games teach the relationship between notes on staff, note letters and the
- piano keys. Games range from space invaders to a musical memory type. For all
- ages from about 6 upwards. Each game has scores, help screen, 5 speeds,
- and pop-up encouragement from Wolfie (Wolfgang!). Other nice features include
- an animated demo of piano keys, change palette, tile factory for background,
- sound on/off. Original, educational and lots of fun! 6-ADULT; 320K; $10
- (update, free game); EGA. 286 recommended. 640K RAM. *****
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- E305: LEARN THE GUITAR (menued) - two for beginners & experts. 9-adult.
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- PHILLS GUITAR TUTOR v1.0 (93) P.FENTON - assumes no previous knowledge. Work
- through sequentially or by topic. Each area has help, graphics, notes played
- through PC speaker and questions to test your progress. Includes Tuning,
- Playing Left-handed, Simple Chords, Finger Picking, An Easy song to Play,
- Final Test. 120K; £15 (update, program); ANY MONITOR (colour best). ****
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- CHORD MAGIC v1.0 (93) GRYC - "for anyone who needs to name, find, transcribe,
- discover, alter or create chords. To name a chord click with mouse or keys
- where the fingers go. To find a chord, pick from list and the finger
- positions will be shown. Plus select alternate tunings, create your own. 70K;
- $20 (more chords, save settings, manual,); ANY MONITOR (best in colour). ****
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- E103: EGA FLASHCARDS (menued) - maths & music with good graphics. Ages 5+.
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- MELISSAS MUSIC FLASHCARDS v1.0 (91) clever way to learn musical notes. Select
- clef (treble, bass or both) and the no. of flats/sharps desired. Notes are
- then shown randomly. Click on appropriate box at top of screen. If correct,
- the note smiles. Incorrect answers make notes cry! Ask for a "hint" and note
- is shown on piano keyboard. 8+; 110K; $20 (update, support); EGA. MOUSE. ****
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- FLASHCARDS v1.1 (92) P.T.DAWSON: simple but effective with good EGA graphics.
- Select type/difficulty of problem (+,-,x,÷ or mix). Problem shown on screen -
- yell out answer (just like real flashcards!) before it appears, then simply
- press space for next problem. 20+ student names, alter colours, sound on/off.
- Good for classroom groups. 5+; 130K; $10 (update, extras); EGA. 286. ****
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