Book Downloads

Downloadable books are published in electronic form. They can be downloaded to be viewed on-screen, or they they can be printed out using your own computer and printer.

We currently have five books that are available for download.

DOS
the
EASY
Way

by
Everett Murdock
Ph.D.


Covers All Versions
of DOS
 






 
This is the latest version of Dr. Murdock's best selling book, DOS the Easy Way (click here for more information). It includes complete information about using all versions of DOS, including DOS with Windows XP & VISTA). The book includes easy to understand information about using DOS and provides tryouts of all current and past DOS commands. It shows you how to create and use batch files and other advanced techniques to control your computer. Published in print form since 1988, there are now more than one million copies of this book in print. Only $8.75. (This book can also be purchased as part of the three book special - only $19.95.)

Windows
the
EASY
Way

by
Everett Murdock
Ph.D.


Get Windows
Answers
 





 
The latest version of Windows the Easy Way (click here for more information) includes complete information about using all versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows XP. It uses a question and answer approach to make learning and using Windows easy. It includes (1) the EasyWindows Questions and Answers book, (2) the Windows Troubleshooting Guide, (3) the Windows XP Features e-manual, (4) Windows XP Networking Guide, (5) the Error Messages e-manual (with error solutions), (6) the Using DOS with Windows e-manual, (7) the Using Batch Files e-manual, and (8) the Example Batch Files List. Still only $8.75. (This book can also be purchased as part of the three book special - only $19.95.)

Computers
the
EASY
Way

by
Everett Murdock
Ph.D.



A Complete Text
on Today's Computers
 




 
Computers the Easy Way (click here for more information) is a complete text on using computers with easy-to-understand information about the world of computers, software, and computerized devices (includes information about how computers are used in today's homes, schools, and businesses). Only $8.75. (This book can also be purchased as part of the three book special - only $19.95.)



Three Book Special

Get all three of the Easy Way computer books described above for one low price: DOS the Easy Way, Windows the Easy Way, and Computers the Easy Way. Get all three for $19.95.

You can also pay with ATM, debit card, check, money order, or cash using the PayPal payment system at www.paypal.com (make $19.95 payment to the PayPal account of ssudbury@yahoo.com).


   dBASE   
III+
the
EASY
Way

by
Everett Murdock
Ph.D.



Learn and Use
dBASE
 




 
dBASE III plus the Easy Way (click here for more information) is a fast-start, no-nonsense introduction to the dBASE data management system. dBASE has been around for many years, but it is still one of the most popular database programs on the market. Only $8.75.





HyperCard
the
EASY
Way

by
Everett
Murdock, Ph.D.


Covers All Versions
& HyperText
 




 
This latest version of HyperCard the Easy Way (click here for more information) is a complete text on using Apple's HyperCard and HyperTalk scripting on a Macintosh computer. It shows you how to create and use HyperCard stacks, cards, buttons, and fields, using a step-by-step tryout approach. Only $8.75.


Each of the Easy Way downloadable books is described in more detail below.

DOS the Easy Way

by Everett Murdock Ph.D.

This is the latest version of Dr. Murdock's best selling book, DOS the Easy Way (includes complete information about using all versions of DOS, including DOS with Windows XP & VISTA). Published in print form since 1988, there are now more than one million copies in print. This book is now only available in electronic, downloadable form.

The downloaded book can be read by any word processing program such as Microsoft Word, Word for Windows, Office, Works, Word Perfect, etc. The book has been completely redesigned and re-desktop published to make it easy read on screen or print out in an attractive, easy-to-read format.

DOS the Easy Way uses a tryout approach, with tryout examples for each new topic that is introduced. It is currently used as a textbook at a number of colleges and universities.

The book includes sections on DOS format notation and DOS file management techniques. It shows how to configure your system using DOS, with information about directory structure and file naming. It includes extensive information on creating and using batch files (including the AUTOEXEC Batch File and other system-management batch files). It provides many basic and advanced batch file examples and shows how to make practical use of them on your computer. The book even includes a special section on DOS error messages and shows you how to deal with computer problems using DOS.

To order the book, click on one of the payment options below. Only $8.75. (This book can also be purchased as part of the three book special - only $19.95.)
Pay by credit card:
You can also pay with ATM, debit card, check, money order, or cash using the PayPal payment system at www.paypal.com (make $8.75 payment to the PayPal account of ssudbury@yahoo.com for item 1101).

For more information about this book, CLICK HERE to contact the publisher.

Windows the Easy Way

by Everett Murdock Ph.D.

This latest version of Windows the Easy Way includes information about using all versions of Microsoft Windows, up to and including Windows XP. It uses a question and answer approach to make learning and using Windows as easy as possible. This latest version of Windows the Easy Way is only available in downloadable electronic form.

The EasyWindows download package includes nine documents:

(1) Readme File
(2) Questions and Answers e-book
(3) Troubleshooting Guide
(4) Windows XP Features e-manual
(5) Windows XP Networking Guide
(6) Error Messages e-manual
(7) Using DOS with Windows e-manual
(8) Using Batch Files e-manual
(9) Example Batch Files List

This book is published in HTML format so you can read or print it using your internet browser.

To order Windows the Easy Way, click on one of the payment options below. Your password and download instructions will be sent to you by email as soon as we receive notice of your payment. Only $8.75. (This book can also be purchased as part of the three book special - only $19.95.)
Pay by credit card:

You can also pay with ATM, debit card, check, money order, or cash using the PayPal payment system at www.paypal.com (make $8.75 payment to the PayPal account of ssudbury@yahoo.com for item 1102).

For more information about this book, CLICK HERE to contact the publisher.

Computers the Easy Way

by Everett Murdock Ph.D.

The latest version of Computers the Easy Way is a complete text on using computers with extensive information about the world of computers, software, and computerized devices. This new version is only available as a downloadable book. It includes information about computer hardware and software and how computers are used in today's homes, schools, and businesses. This downloadable version was written in HTML for easy onscreen reading and/or printing using only your internet (web) browser. Because it includes many internal links, it only takes one click to jump to definitions of terms or to explanatory sections in other chapters.

Computers the Easy Way is for both beginners and experienced users: it provides simple explanations and many clear, full-color pictures to illustrate computer concepts and techniques. It can be used in computer classes or by individual users at home or at the office. This book is currently used as a textbook at a number of colleges and universities.

This downloadable version of the book includes:

The book contains the following 7 units:

Unit 1. Where Computers Came From - Where They Are Going
Unit 2. Everything You NEED to Know About Computer Hardware
Unit 3. Everything You NEED to Know About Computer Software
Unit 4. Computer Applications: Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, Spreadsheets, Graphics and Multimedia
Unit 5. Computer Data and Databases
Unit 6. Communications, Networks, and the Internet
Unit 7. Computers in Business

The book includes:
  1. An HTML-based interactive index.
  2. The latest interactive ComputersEasy Questions and Answers list.
  3. An Interactive Glossary of Computer Terms with links to the appropriate sections in the book.
  4. Dozens and dozens of full-color pictures to show how computers work.
To order the book, click on one of the payment options below. Your password and download instructions will be sent to you by email as soon as we receive notice of your payment. Only $8.75. (This book can also be purchased as part of the three book special - only $19.95.)
Pay by credit card:

You can also pay with ATM, debit card, check, money order, or cash using the PayPal payment system at www.paypal.com (make $8.75 payment to the PayPal account of ssudbury@yahoo.com for item 1103).

For more information about this book, CLICK HERE to contact the publisher.

dBASE III Plus the Easy Way

by Everett Murdock Ph.D.

dBASE III Plus has been around for many years, but it is still one of the most popular database programs on the market. This book is a fast-start, no-nonsense introduction to the basics of dBASE. The book's main approach is to introduce each of dBASE's features and options and then provide a tryout example. We have found that this is usually the fastest way to learn a new program. You can also use the book as a reference to dBASE's main features.

The topics covered in each chapter are outlined below:

Chapter 1. Introduction

This chapter introduces the main concepts related to databases and introduces dBASE III Plus.

Chapter 2. Getting Started

This chapter focuses on learning how to use dBASE. It describes how to start dBASE and it introduces each of dBASE's main features, with tryouts for each. This chapter includes a number of pictures illustrating the program's main options.

Chapter 3. Planning and Creating a Database

This chapter introduces database structures and discusses database planning considerations. It also provides a tryout of starting and new database.

Chapter 4. Displaying Data

This chapter describes dBASE's data display options, including the LIST and DISPLAY options. It also describes printing and status options.

Chapter 5. Sorting Data

This chapter describes dBASE's data sorting options and includes a tryout of the INDEX option.

Chapter 6. Creating and Printing Reports

This chapter introduces dBASE's options for developing and printing reports based on the data in the database. It provides tryouts of creating label forms and other report forms.

The latest version of the book dBASE the Easy Way by Dr. Everett Murdock is available only in electronic downloadable form in Microsoft Word files. To order the book, click on one of the payment options below. Your password and download instructions will be sent to you by email as soon as we receive notice of your payment. Only $8.75.

Pay by credit card:

You can also pay with ATM, debit card, check, money order, or cash using the PayPal payment system at www.paypal.com (make $8.75 payment to the PayPal account of ssudbury@yahoo.com for item 1104).

For more information, CLICK HERE to contact the publisher.

HyperCard the Easy Way

by Everett Murdock Ph.D.

The latest version of HyperCard the Easy Way is now available as a downloadable book. The book was written by Dr. Everett Murdock who is the author of the popular DOS the Easy Way (more than a million copies in print), Computers the Easy Way, and Windows the Easy Way, as well as many other books on using computers. It is a complete text on using Apple's HyperCard and HyperTalk scripting on a Macintosh computer. It includes information and many pictures showing you how to create and use HyperCard stacks, cards, buttons, and fields. It uses a step-by-step tryout approach, showing you how to create HyperCard objects and HyperTalk scripts. This downloadable version was written in HTML for easy onscreen reading and/or printing using only your internet (web) browser. Because it includes many internal links, it only takes one click to jump to definitions of terms or to explanatory sections in other chapters.

HyperCard the Easy Way is for both beginners and experienced users: it provides simple explanations and many clear, full-color pictures to illustrate computer concepts and techniques. It can be used in computer classes or by individual users at home or business.

Each chapter of the book includes explanatory introductions to the chapter's terms and concepts. In addition, there is a set of study questions at the beginning of each chapter. Each chapter ends with a clear, concise summary of the concepts introduced in the chapter.

The download is a compressed file containing the book and the HyperCard Examples stacks.

The latest version of the book HyperCard the Easy Way by Dr. Everett Murdock is available only in electronic form, downloadable from the publisher. To order the book, click on one of the payment options below. Your password and download instructions will be sent to you by email as soon as we receive notice of your payment. Only $8.75.

Pay by credit card:

You can also pay with ATM, debit card, check, money order, or cash using the PayPal payment system at www.paypal.com (make $8.75 payment to the PayPal account of ssudbury@yahoo.com for item 1105).

For more information about this book, CLICK HERE to contact the publisher.


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