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If you are looking for a computer textbook for the new grade 11 (ICS3M) and/or grade 12 (ICS4M) curriculum, here is an opportunity to check out these new books on JAVA and Visual Basics.

We at Biostrategy Inc. understand that teachers have no time to search for or duplicate learning materials for students. The school can provide funding for textbooks for departments other than English, Math. and Science.
Biostrategy Inc. is now the official publisher of 6 books:


(1)"Learning Object-Oriented Programming with Java" by Vincent Lo
ISBN # 09695844-3-4

$39.95 each

Click on the following links to see the "Table of Contents" and an example of a chapter "Unit 5"



Table of Contents
Sample Chapter

Sample files require Adobe Acrobat Reader 

This book includes over 180 examples and 250 exercises. It is suitable for the new curriculum of grades 11, 12 computer science students. All examples and exercises work on both the PC and the Mac. Java software is free from the Internet.

In each chapter, you will find:

  • a well-constructed collection of examples with step-by-step explanations

  • adequate exercises for students to consolidate learning

  • a test on vocabulary in the form of a cross-word puzzle, and

  • a logic problem to test student's lateral thinking skill

 Topics in the book include:

  • History of Java
  • String manipulations
  • Selection Process
  • Iterations: loops
  • Methods and classes
  • Arrays
  • Graphics
  • Animation
  • Applets
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  • Files
  • Game Programming
  • Dynamic data structures
  • Linked Lists
  • Recursion
  • Swings
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(2) Teacher's Resource Book (for the above)

$89.95 each

This book contains solutions to exercises, sample tests, exams, rubrics, and major project suggestions

NOTE : For 20 copies or more of (1), WE GIVE A 10% DISCOUNT, plus a Teacher's Resource Book absolutely FREE, a saving of over $160.00


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(3) "Java Workbook for Computer & Information Science", by Vincent Lo  ISBN # 0-9695845-1-3

$24.95 each

This book has 11 units with over 200 exercises and covers most of the provincial curriculum. The book is for students of all types with different learning abilities. Students will see a step-by-step approach to prepare a major project. The detailed recursion unit is suitable for grade 12. The book may be used by TIK2O, ICS3M and ICS4M classes.

Topics include:
    Unit 1: Introduction to Java Programming

    Unit 2: Manipulating Strings

    Unit 3: Data Types

    Unit 4: Selection Constructs

    Unit 5: Looping Constructs

    Unit 6: Arrays

 		Unit 7: Methods

Unit 8: Reading and Writing to External Files

Unit 9: Anatomy of a Major Project

Unit 10: Using Applets to create Major Projects

Unit 11: Recursion

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(4) Teacher's Resource Book (for the above)

$69.95 each

This book contains solutions to all exercises plus sample tests and exams for final evaluations. Additional enrichment programs are also included.

NOTE : For 20 copies or more of (3), WE GIVE A 10% DISCOUNT, plus a Teacher's Resource Book absolutely FREE, a saving of over $100.00

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5) "Introduction to Computing with Visual Basics", by Vincent Lo  ISBN # 0-14-9695745-1

$34.95 each

The book is made up of two parts: Part A deals with the Internet, Hardware, Software, Problem Solving Techniques and the Number Systems. Part B deals with hands-on assignments using Visual Basics.

Table of Contents:

                            Part A                                                                 Part B

    Unit 1: Basic Knowledge of the Internet

    Unit 2: Computer Hardware

    Unit 3: Computer Software

    Unit 4: The Problem Solver

    Unit 5: Number Systems



     
 Unit 1: Visual Basics Programming Environment

Unit 2: TextBox & CommandButton Controls

Unit 3: Label & PictureBox Controls

Unit 4: OptionButton & Image Controls

Unit 5: CheckBox & Timer Controls

Unit 6: ListBox & ComboBox Controls

Unit 7: Scrollbar & Shape Controls

Unit 8: Major Projects

 
 

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(6) Teacher's Resource Book (for the above) - ISBN # 0-14-9695745-2

$79.95 each

NOTE : For 20 copies or more of (5), WE GIVE A 10% DISCOUNT, plus a Teacher's Resource Book absolutely FREE, a saving of $150.00

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To order contact:

Biostrategy Inc., Publisher
9 Grover Hill Ave.
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 1S6
 		Tel: 416-716-6286
Fax: 905-737-7183
e-mail: java@biostrategyinc.com

Please order by fax or e-mail.

Purchase order is required for order originating from a school board.

Shipment will be made within 7 days.

Courier or postal charge is extra. No handling charge.

Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Cheque should be made payable to Biostrategy Inc.

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