A book/disk package teaching program designed in a language-independent manner. Emphasis is on maintaining an overall structure in program design, and pseudo-code is shown as an alternative or supplement to flow-charting. Assumes no prior programming background. Can be used as a core text for any course covering programing logic and design or structured programing. This fifth edition contains a new chapter on modularization. Bohl works in the private sector. Rynn is affiliated with Northern Virginia Community College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)