Hugh Vincent's book represents good value for money and quite reasonably bears the Commodore seal of approval.

The title "Problem Solving In Basic" is a little misleading: it won't, for example, help sort out your cash-flow crisis. The problems referred to are set exercises within the text, much like a school textbook.

And that is probably where this book will find its home - in the classroom. It is an ideal study aid, working logically through an introduction to programming and offering sufficient reward in the way of graphics and games to maintain interest among junior programmers.

Aimed specifically at the Pet/Vic user, Problem Solving In Basic also includes larger projects, such as developing a calendar program and writing a maze game.

Newcomers to the world of micros will also derive benefit from the clear presentation and informative material.