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  1. ADASTRA.ZIP   2150160  04-28-99  Adastra 2.5 is a 32-bit planetarium simulator
  2.                                | that allows you to explore your night sky     
  3.                                | from any location or date. It permits quick,  
  4.                                | toolbar driven manipulation of its realtime   
  5.                                | sky display, with center, zoom, directional,  
  6.                                | animation, and panning functions. A single    
  7.                                | mouse click will bring a comprehensive report 
  8.                                | on any object visible in Adastra's sky.       
  9.                                | (Swimming Elk Software) (ASP) (Reg.Fee: $0)   
  10. ARITHM.ZIP     788022  04-28-99  Arith-M-Attack 1.11 provides two customizable
  11.                                | math games. You can preset by level, by       
  12.                                | skill, expertise and difficulty. Choose       
  13.                                | addition, subtractractions, patterns,         
  14.                                | multiplication, division and money. Game 2 is 
  15.                                | reached after proficiency at Game 1. Scores   
  16.                                | are kept for each problem type. Requires      
  17.                                | VBRUN300. (Achieve Software) (Reg.Fee: $14.95)
  18. DSBEE160.ZIP  2100966  04-28-99  Dynamic Spelling Bee 1.6 can produce random
  19.                                | spelling lists and dynamically adjusts a      
  20.                                | 22,000 word spelling dictionary to eliminate  
  21.                                | mastered words. Features include the          
  22.                                | production of a failure list, auto level      
  23.                                | mode, online help, and a sound option. (Peter 
  24.                                | Richards) (Reg.Fee: $20)                      
  25. LCT32BTU.ZIP  2265111  05-03-99  Lectra (32-bit) 3.30 helps you get some
  26.                                | practice in reading. Fourteen exercises are   
  27.                                | included so you can systematically work the   
  28.                                | basic abilities of the reading act: the       
  29.                                | perceptive skill, the knowledge of            
  30.                                | vocabulary, anticipation, and selective       
  31.                                | reading. Requires Win9x. (Michel Brun)        
  32.                                | (Reg.Fee: $30)                                
  33. LECT33US.ZIP   556153  04-27-99  Lectra (16-bit) 2.33 helps you get some
  34.                                | practice in reading. Fourteen exercises are   
  35.                                | included so you can systematically work the   
  36.                                | basic abilities of the reading act: the       
  37.                                | perceptive skill, the knowledge of            
  38.                                | vocabulary, anticipation, and selective       
  39.                                | reading. Requires WIN31+. (Michel Brun)       
  40.                                | (Reg.Fee: $30)                                
  41. SETER261.ZIP   687150  05-05-99  Seterra 2.61 is a very comprehensive
  42.                                | geography program with more than 50 map       
  43.                                | exercises and 13 quiz exercises. This covers  
  44.                                | countries, capitals, flags, mountains and     
  45.                                | cities from across the globe. Each exercise   
  46.                                | has a high score list to keep track of your   
  47.                                | progress. Requires Win95/NT. (Arro & Wartoft  
  48.                                | AB) (Reg.Fee: $28)                            
  49. SHKPNCH.ZIP   2254988  05-05-99  Shakespeare Punch 1.0 provides an
  50.                                | introduction to Shakespeare through short,    
  51.                                | representative excerpts of dialog and         
  52.                                | soliloquies. As students read, the program    
  53.                                | helps them gain the insight to write about    
  54.                                | characterization, metaphors and symbols, and  
  55.                                | the use of imagery. Help messages offer       
  56.                                | guidance throughout the program. The program  
  57.                                | prompts students step-by-step. Requires       
  58.                                | Win95/98. (Merit Audio Visual) (ASP)          
  59.                                | (Reg.Fee: $44)                                
  60. STUDIARY.ZIP  2421656  05-03-99  Student Diary 1.01 is a simple and powerful
  61.                                | way for students to organize themselves. It   
  62.                                | includes a notebook of classes and homework   
  63.                                | for today, an easy to use timetable, address  
  64.                                | book, personal diary, a reminder system, and  
  65.                                | more. (VanSoft) (Reg.Fee: $30)                
  66. TTTT21PC.ZIP  4405567  05-06-99  Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 2.1 is designed to
  67.                                | teach the skill of touch typing in an         
  68.                                | accessible step-by-step manner. Features      
  69.                                | include: an introductory quiz to customize    
  70.                                | the package to your requirements, full and    
  71.                                | correct support for the Qwerty and the Dvorak 
  72.                                | keyboard layouts, comprehensive "live"        
  73.                                | feedback and regular reports on your          
  74.                                | progress, extra practice options, a           
  75.                                | personalized certificate upon completion of   
  76.                                | the course, and more. Requires Win95/98/NT.   
  77.                                | (Cross Worlds Computing) (Reg.Fee: $25.95)    
  78.