This book is one of a new series of 'Learning to use' books, designed to provide potential users, established users, teachers, students and businessfolk with standardised introductions to use of popular microcomputers.

This beginner's guide really does begin at the beginning: it assumes that you want to learn how to use the BBC Microcomputer in your work or leisure, rather than become a theorist in computing. The book provides a simple, down-to-earth, jargon-free introduction to the machine and its software.

Many applications of the BBC Microcomputer are described including business, educational and hobby uses; the micro's ability to produce and draw pictures and diagrams is explored and explained; and programs for a large number of graphics applications are presented.

The book will not only appeal to the new BBC Microcomputer owner but also to potential buyers since it will tell them how the BBC Microcomputer operates and performs and will help them assess whether the machine will suit their needs.