This book has two main aims. The first is to provide an introduction to BASIC that is really easy to understand. The second is to give an introduction that can be used with the Acorn Electron. The reader can learn BASIC, quickly and easily, and at the same time discover the unique capabilities of the Acorn Electron. - Features of BASIC - First programs - Writing, storing and displaying a crossword puzzle - Displays and BASIC functions - Writing extensive programs - Writing a computer game - A Space Invader program - Writing a database program - Creating graphics - Creating sounds