Amazon.com description: Product Description: A straightforward, comprehensive programming design and writing manual written in plain English for anyone desiring to write and/or sell basic software programs. It teaches how to develop ideas, and design, write, debug, protect, and market high quality programs. Written in logical, step-by-step fashion, it provides beginning programmers with marketing and copyrighting information along with advice on writing sales and royalty contracts. Includes several complete program listings.