The main section of the book gradually introduces the reader to programming with HyperTalk, the built-in programming language of HyperCard. Starting with simple problems, HyperCard users, particularly those without any programming experience, learn how to use all important commands and incorporate them in a program with practical application. The author deals with extensively with special HyperCard subjects, such as - working with resources, icons and images - extending HyperCard by means of external routines A large number of Annexes enable descriptions of individual commands to be found quickly.