CATALOG - REALITY SOFTWARE 11/10/94 (See Internet and shareware below.) INTRODUCTION Here is a listing of books on disk in the history of religion series currently available from Reality Software. The price differences between books reflect both the work that went into the research and their length. The least expensive contain documents whose length is less than 25 pages. The more costly contain articles in excess of 75 pages for the longest documents in the package and, in some cases, extensive glossaries as well. Such estimates vary with printer and print setup, of course. These works are scholarly and written for thinking adults. They represent an attempt at original synthesis from the literature and some of the writing is at journal level. All Windows products come with REPLICA, an application independent viewing system which bypasses the need for a word processor. REPLICA is easily installed into WIN 3.1 or WFW 3.11 and can then be used to view and print the electronic books. Full instructions are included. For those of you who may be interested in our products and do not have a high-end Windows system, notice that several books are available with a superb document viewing interface for DOS (BigText) that in the latest version (1.3) incorporates graphics to produce illustrated electronic books. We offer a money back guarantee: if you do not find a book captivating and interesting, return your disk(s) for a full-no questions-asked, refund. Assume all disks are high density. PUBLICATIONS 1) Explore the Origins of Mythology with hunter-gatherers in the Upper Paleolithic and Indians in the Amazon. Available in an illustrated Windows version that utilizes Replica (v1.5) or as v1.3, which incorporates a new state- of-the-art document viewing interface for DOS (BigText) which is also illustrated. Have you ever wondered how it all began? Major references include the work of Alexander Marshak and shamanic practices among peoples of the Amazon. 2) The White Goddess in Neolithic Old Europe is an in-depth study of the archeology, artifacts, iconography and ritual of the Goddess religion of Neolithic Europe. The material is based extensively on the breakthrough work of Marija Gimbutas. Several hypotheses are presented about iconography and metaphor which are drawn from realms as diverse as evolutionary biology and the marine zoology of megafauna in the dark abyss of the deep ocean. Available for DOS only. 3) Early Myth and The Goddess in Ancient China is a discussion of the feminine in Shang and Chou Dynasty myth and the central role played by the Myth of the Sacred Mulberry Tree (Fu Sang). Major use is made of recent publications by Birrell and Allen and there are also discussions of archeology, Manchu shamanism and possible commonalities with Western metaphor. Available for both BigText and DOS (v.1.3) and Replica for Windows (v1.5). 4) Our book on disk about The White Goddess In Eire, Britain, Wales and Gaul has been revised. This new version also incorporates a new state-of-the-art document viewing interface for DOS (BigText) - v1.2. Explore the multiplex Goddess in Britain, Eire, Wales and Gaul. Considerable detail about Boudicca and the Welsh epics. If you ever wished to separate New Age nonsense from the 'real' historical myths, this book is for you. 5) A revision of The Great Goddess in India and Tibet, is also available with the latest version of the superb document viewing interface for DOS (BigText) which is illustrated (v1.3), and Replica for Windows (v1.5). This study is exceptionally deep about tantra; gnosticism; the sacred horse ritual; the saga of the doomsday mare; the first appearance, near demise and then resurgence of the Goddess in India; and Tara - the White and Green Goddess of Tibet. 6) Our exceptional Historical TimeLine covers ancient and early medieval history for the period 12,000 B.C. to 900 A.D. and emphasizes the history of religion. It is only available for Windows 3.1 or WFW 3.11 as TimeLine V4.0. There are literally hundreds of line items which include information found in no other timeline and there is a vast increase in the data from previous versions. A typical printout would be three pages across and 19 pages deep. REALITY SOFTWARE ON THE INTERNET Free shareware versions of each products are available at several of the largest BBS's in the United States such as Exec-PC (1-414 789-4210) and Software Creations (1-508 368-7036). Set your communications software to ANSI emulation and 8,1,N. They are also available through the Internet at three of the largest BBS's in the US but only subscribers are allowed to download shareware when the connection is made via telnet or ftp (although see World Data Bank below)* 1) You can telnet to Software Creations at swcbbs.com. Type B at main menu prompt followed by 9 to read about subscription options. To download, type D at the main menu prompt followed by the exact filename of the archive you wish to obtain (see below). 2) Telnet to the DSC BBS at dsc.voicenet.com (192.204.289. BBS. Type B at the main menu prompt followed by 2 to read about subscriber options. Type D at the main menu prompt followed by the exact filename of the archive you wish to download. 3) Our shareware is also available at a second FTP site, the World Data Bank BBS whose Internet address is wdn.com. Although also a subscriber system, they do allow nonsubscribers to download. Their download limit per day for non-members is 360K. This download limit will allow you to acquire our DOS shareware via FTP. It will not allow for FTP of Windows shareware, the file sizes are much too large (see below). Type D at the main menu prompt followed by the exact filename of the version you wish to download. Use the BANK door to store up to 360K thus acquiring the ability to download up to 720K at one time (every other day). I can supply our shareware on HD disk at cost: $3 within the U.S. and $4 overseas (includes postage) for all titles with one exception (see below). SHAREWARE Shareware versions contain introductory materials, a brief preview of the main text, and in some cases a glossary. Each also contains a packaged reader (explained above - BigText or Replica) which might be of interest to those involved with the technology of producing and disseminating e-books. The approach to the Windows versions obviates the need for a user to have any word processor and allows for a highly designed text. Registration brings the full e-text of the book itself. Here is the listing of shareware files: 1) Origins of Mythology: origin13.zip (0.13Meg - DOS) and origin15.zip (1.12Meg - WIN). 2) The White Goddess in Neolithic Old Europe: whgds.zip (.032Meg - DOS only). 3) Early Myth and the Goddess in Ancient China: china13.zip (0.274Meg - DOS) and chin15wn.zip (1.7Meg - WIN). NOTE: shareware costs for chin15wn.zip are $4 USA and $5 overseas. 4) The White Goddess in Eire ...: celt12.zip (0.057Meg - DOS only) 5) The Great Goddess in India and Tibet: intb13.zip (0.263Meg DOS) and intb15wn.zip (1.42Meg WIN). 6)TimeLine: tmln4wn.zip (1.16Meg WIN only). ORDER FORM FOR REGISTERED VERSIONS (complete e-books) To order, simply fill our this form and mail to: ___________________________________________________________ REALITY SOFTWARE, P.O. BOX 105, WALDOBORO, ME 04572. Name ____________________________________ Date _______ Street Address __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Town or City _______________ State _____ Zip ________ Country ________ 1) ORIGINS OF MYTHOLOGY v1.5 Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant)) __$9 (v1.3 DOS: BigText version with graphics) __$15 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows) 3 1/2" (Quant) __$10 (v1.3 DOS: BigText version with graphics) __$16 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows) Total $_______ 2) THE WHITE GODDESS IN THE NEOLITHIC OF OLD EUROPE v1.0 (*sale price*) Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant) __previously $20 now $10 (DOS: ASCII text files) __previously $22 now $11 (WordPerfect for Windows 5.1 3 1/2" (Quant) __previously $21 now $11 (DOS: ASCII text files) __previously $23 now $12 (WordPerfect for Windows 5.1) Total $______ 3) EARLY MYTH AND THE GODDESS IN ANCIENT CHINA v1.5 Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant) __$12 (v1.3 DOS: ASCII text files) __$14 (v 1.3 DOS: BigText version with graphics) __ $16 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows) 3 1/2" (Quant) __$15 (v 1.3 DOS: BigText version with graphics) __$17 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows) Total $______ 4) THE WHITE GODDESS IN EIRE, BRITAIN, WALES AND GAUL v1.2 Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant) __$15 (DOS: ASCII text files) __$17 (DOS: BigText version) __$17 (MS WORD FOR WINDOWS 2.0) 3 1/2" (Quant) __$18 (DOS: BigText version) __$20 (MS WORD FOR WINDOWS 2.0) Total $______ 5) THE GREAT GODDESS IN INDIA AND TIBET v1.5 Disc Size 5 1/4" (Quant) __$16 (v 1.3 DOS: ASCII text files) __$18 (v 1.3 DOS: BigText version with graphics) __$18 (v 1.5 MS WORD for Windows 6.0: doc files) 3 1/2" (Quant) __$19 (v 1.3 DOS: BigText version with graphics) __$19 (v 1.5 MS WORD for Windows 6.0: doc files) __$25 (v1.5 REPLICA for Windows) Total $______ 6) TIMELINE v4.0 REPLICA for Windows Disc Size: 3 1/2" (Quant) ____$25 Total $_______ Total of all books $______ ORDER ALL SIX BOOKS ON DISK AND TAKE A 20% DISCOUNT!! Discount $_______ Amount Enclosed $_______ Method of Payment. Check _____ Money Order ______ (Made out to Ben Blumenberg; sorry we cannot accept credit cards. Shipping and handling are included on all U.S. orders. Canadian and Latin American customers please add $2 S/H for airmail. Orders for all other countries please include $4 for airmail.) Thank you! CONTACT INFORMATION Copyright 1994 Ben Blumenberg Reality Software 1015 Main Street Waldoboro, ME 04572-0105 Phone: (207) 832-7348 Internet - bennett@pipeline.com (almost daily mail run); or (least preferred) 71044.1645@compuserve.com Messages may also be left for me addressed to Ben Blumenberg at Software Creations where I am on the part-time staff and check for e-mail several times a week. Software Creations was voted the No.1 BBS in the U.S.A. by Boardwatch Magazine for both 1993 and 1994. Their main connect number is (508) 365-2359 (8,1,N). You will find all the shareware releases of Reality Software in their file listings. Dan Linton is the owner and sysop of SWC and Glenn Brensinger is the sysop. Tiger Team Buddhist Information Network is the home base for Reality Software: you will find all of our shareware publications there. This is an exceptional board for all those interested in Buddhism. Dial (510) 268-0102 (8,1,N). ReVision Systems is a small board with a specialty in poetry, literature and electronic publishing. You will find all the shareware of Reality Software in their file directories and two of our books on disk are available for on-line reading in the Readroom. Paul Lauda is the sysop: dial (609) 896-3667 (8,1,N). Ursa Major is fine BBS in California that now carries all of our shareware. The connect number is (310) 545-2047 and the sysop is Scott Robb. As a former college professor who spent 21 years teaching and publishing over 60 scientific journal articles, it is my intent to continue my quest in the area of archeo-mythology. Any comments, questions or scholarly discussions are welcome and greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to use snail-mail or one of my many e-mail addresses. * I cannot provide technical help about telnet to Software Creations, DSC or World Data Bank. The voice number for Software Creations is (508) 368-8654; DSC staff may be reached at (215) 674-9290; and World Data Bank staff voice line is (703 648-0808).