Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 1) by Thomas A. Christie
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In this section: IntroductionExcerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" by Thomas A. ChristieThe Sinclair ZX Spectrum was one of the most popular home computers in British history, selling over five million units in its 1980s heyday.Amongst the thousands of titles released for the Spectrum during its lifetime, the text adventure game was to emerge as one of the most significant genres on the system.Covering 100 games in all, this book celebrates the Spectrum’s thriving interactive fiction scene of the eighties, chronicling the achievements of major publishers as well as independent developers from the machine’s launch in 1982 until the end of the decade in 1989."The Spectrum of Adventure" is Copyright ©2016 Thomas A. Christie, all rights reserved, and is published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.

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Original Cuban Bolero song
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Original Cuban Bolero song

The chorus was re-written about a week ago with a harmony lead added. "Playa del Sol" - translates to Beach of the Sun in Spanish. I hope you enjoy this song and "Thank You" for listening. "Playa del Sol"

Santa Cecilia Mariachi Band - La Cucaracha
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Santa Cecilia Mariachi Band - La Cucaracha

The Santa Cecilia Mariachi Band performed at the annual International Cleveland Community Day at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The band strolled the Atrium before their performance and played the traditional Spanish folk corrido "La Cucaracha" which is Spanish for “The Cockroach". This song became popular in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.

American Christmas TV Movies filmed in Scotland
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American Christmas TV Movies filmed in Scotland

Tom Christie and Santa Joe Moore welcome you to their "Traditionally Speaking" podcast on all things Christmas on both sides of the Atlantic. American Christmas TV Movies filmed in Scotland.

How to make your own cover art (Easy on your phone & advanced on desktop)
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How to make your own cover art (Easy on your phone & advanced on desktop)

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Original Cuban Bolero song
03:34
Original Cuban Bolero song

The chorus was re-written about a week ago with a harmony lead added. "Playa del Sol" - translates to Beach of the Sun in Spanish. I hope you enjoy this song and "Thank You" for listening. "Playa del Sol"


Santa Cecilia Mariachi Band - La Cucaracha
03:16
Santa Cecilia Mariachi Band - La Cucaracha

The Santa Cecilia Mariachi Band performed at the annual International Cleveland Community Day at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The band strolled the Atrium before their performance and played the traditional Spanish folk corrido "La Cucaracha" which is Spanish for “The Cockroach". This song became popular in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.


American Christmas TV Movies filmed in Scotland
19:27
American Christmas TV Movies filmed in Scotland

Tom Christie and Santa Joe Moore welcome you to their "Traditionally Speaking" podcast on all things Christmas on both sides of the Atlantic. American Christmas TV Movies filmed in Scotland.


How to make your own cover art (Easy on your phone & advanced on desktop)
09:45
How to make your own cover art (Easy on your phone & advanced on desktop)

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