Graphics Development System (Glentop Publishers)

If you're looking for a package that will really take your Beeb to the limits of graphics and animation for a reasonable price, then this really delivers the goods. It takes some getting to grips with though.

Boffin (Addictive Games)

The mad professor with his umbrella is a great idea, and as an example of the Manic Miner type of caverns game, Boffin shows a wonderful sense of humour and is strongly recommended.

Advanced Disc User Guide (Cambridge Micro Computer Centre)

Perhaps not for the absolute beginner, but for anyone who wants to learn about any aspect of the Beeb's disc system this book is a must.

Interfacing The Beeb: Eight Books Reviewed

Sensing And Control Projects For The BBC Micro (Micro Books)

One of the most simple of the hardware projects books for the BBC. It has large lettering, large diagrams and many sections on 'what to do if it doesn't work'. It's ideal for older children, or those who have never seen-a piece of wire, let alone a chip, before.

Micro Interfacing Circuits Books 1 & 2 (Babani)

The Babani interfacing books cover a wide range of topics - everything from powering LEDs to audio digital filters - and they are meant for other micros as well as the Beeb. But there is next to no constructional details here, nor supporting software either.

DIY Robotics And Sensors With The BBC Micro (Sunshine Books)

If you are a dedicated electronics fan with a desire to get into robotics, then this book could provide a starting point. However, don't expect too much in the way of in-depth constructional details.

Interfacing And Control On The BBC Micro (NEC)

Offers a reasonable grounding in the use of the Beeb's analogue and VIA ports.

Interfacing The BBC Microcomputer (Macmillan)

If you're a near-expert in electronics, unfamiliar with the operation and architecture of a microcomputer, this book will, no doubt, go down well. However, if you've never wielded a soldering iron before, let alone designed your own circuit boards, you're likely to be disappointed with it.

Interfacing The BBC Microcomputer (McGraw-Hill)

A book for those already knowledgeable in the field. As a reference work for the electronics hobbyist the friendly style and excellent explanations of the theory of the Beeb's ports it is recommended, but the lack of real application and home appeal spoils the book's chances for most of us.

BBC Hardware Projects (Melbourne House)

The range of projects is not very inspired but all are laid out on stripboard and so are eminently attemptable by the average Beeb owner.

Interfacing Projects For The BBC Micro (Addison-Wesley)

There's little here for the absolute beginner, but then the book is not aimed at them. If you have a little experience with a soldering iron (or even a lot) you will not go far wrong with this one.