Programming LiveCode for the Real Beginner available again!

[Mark]

Hi everyone,

The first print of my book sold out in just over a month. Everybody who took an interest in the book was asked to do the survey at http://livecodebeginner.economy-x-talk.com/survey/ (which you can still fill out if you want) and that made it clear that we are doing things pretty much the right way. So, we've decided to print more books, after making a few small corrections.

I haven't changed much because I want teachers and students to be able to use the two prints next to each other. Nonetheless, I went through my book once more and corrected a few dozens of small typos. Where possible, I improved any confusing phrases. You can find the most important changes at http://qery.us/3xy . I'll be extending the list of errata during the next few weeks.

Besides corrections, the new print has a slightly heavier soft cover and a better index. If you still have any comments or questions while reading the book, you can post them on our Q&A site at http://livecodebeginner.economy-x-talk.com/qa/ .

An important change, partly due to the survey results, is the minimum order size that qualifies as a bulk order. From now on, if you order at least 10 books, you may qualify for a big discount (this used to be 25 books). Contact me off-list for more information.

If you bought the book recently, we'll be shipping it within a few days. Books purchased after today will be shipped within 2 weeks. DHL needs at most 3 weeks to deliver the package, while you should normally get it within 1 week after we ship it.

More info about the book can be found at http://qery.us/3xz .

Kind regards,

Mark

[Mark]

Hello again,

Now that the second print run of my book is being shipped, I'd like to write a few words. This week, we have sent almost 20 books all over the world. If you confirmed your address in reply to our request, you will receive it soon.

I would like to ask everyone, again, to make sure that you provide us with a correct e-mail address when you order the book. Three people ordered the book with false contact information and it took a tremendous effort to find out who those people are and where they live. Please, make sure PayPal, your credit card company and your bank have your correct e-mail (if applicable), name and address and make sure to check this before, and not after, placing your order.

When you receive the book, please fill out the questionnaire at http://livecodebeginner.economy-x-talk.com/survey/ . Your feedback is very important, because we use it to improve the book and our services. The questionnaire contains questions that we really need you to answer, even if you decide not to buy it. Another place for feedback is our Q&A website at http://livecodebeginner.economy-x-talk.com/qa/ . Here you can post your questions and comments and discuss the book with other readers.

One issue that has become apparent from the survey is the price perception. There is little we can do about the price, because it just happens to be the total cost of printing and packaging the book, plus all taxes and postage and a minimal margin. However, we have made it easier to get a discount. From now on, we will apply a discount to any order of 10 books or more. The discount is at least 5 euro per book. User groups, book shops and schools always get a discount, if they order more than 1 book (note that all books must be sent to one single address). Contact us for a quote.

I will say more about the survey in another e-mail. I suppose there are people on this mailing list who would like to read some answers. For now, additional general info about the book can be found at http://livecodebeginner.economy-x-talk.com/ .

N.B. You may get a free copy by liking Programming LiveCode... on Facebook. The URL is https://www.facebook.com/LiveCode.Beginner and as soon as we have 1000 ´likes' we'll raffle off 10 copies.

Kind regards,

Mark