Macintosh Garden - Bureau Development

Great Literature

IIGS_User — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:31:39 +0000

A collection of cutouts from important works of the world literature, the emphasis lies however on American literature. The CD-ROM version has been supplemented by many acoustic quotations and pictures.

To see a list of contents, please refer to the Manual's chapter 'Author/Book list'.

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Great Literature

Monarch Notes

IIGS_User — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:37:02 +0000

Excerpt from the Review found at Textfiles.com:

The Monarch Notes CD-ROM contains the complete set of over 200
Monarch Notes study guides to classic and contemporary
literature. Notes contain extensive discussions of the literary
work, character analyses, background information about the author
and the historical context of the work, plot summaries, and
quotations from the work. Many of the Notes include study guides
consisting of sample essay questions and answers, bibliographies,
and critical commentaries. Pictures and audio clips are also

Multimedia World Fact Book

IIGS_User — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:41:27 +0000

The 1992 edition seemed primitive compared to other CD-ROM products now being marketed. As the introductory statement points out, the product is "for the use of United States Government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements." Unless later editions are available, be prepared for a rather boring, if fact-filled, presentation.

History of the World

IIGS_User — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:09:48 +0000

"History of the World", also known as "World History", includes many books related to this theme.

Amazon.com Buy Link: History of the World - A Complete and Authoritative World History Reference on CD-ROM

'History of the World' PC/Mac CD image
HIST_WORLD.cdr.sit (122.2 MB)
For DOS and Mac OS 6 to 9

US History

IIGS_User — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:23:10 +0000

Also known as 'US History on CD-ROM', this disc works on both classic Macs and PC DOS.

An excerpt from the 'About US History on CD-ROM' document included on the disc:

You are using US History on CD-ROM, of one of a series of CD-ROM databases published by Bureau Development, Inc. This product allows you to search by word, author, title, or subject, and contains 107 books and over 1,000 pictures, illustrations, and tables.

US History on CD-ROM is appropriate for students, researchers, teachers, professors, and anyone who has an interest in US History.