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4TOPS Mail Merge for Microsoft Access is the ultimate solution if you want to create Microsoft Word documents or emails using data in your Microsoft Access database. Documents can be created easily with any level of complexity.
4TOPS Mail Merge for Microsoft Access is the ultimate solution if you want to create Microsoft Word documents using data in your Microsoft Access database. Documents can be created easily with any level of complexity (e.g. contracts).
A comprehensive implementation of the original Pinochle and Bezique card games (the two-player versions). Play online or against your computer. Pinochle and Bezique has a rich user interface with many customizable visual, audio, and game options.

ReadWrite Chinese (Simplified)
$16 - Declan Software
Learn to read and write 1000 Chinese Simplified characters
* Includes the 1000 most frequently used Chinese characters
* Both Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions available
* Writing stroke order animation
* Over 3000 examples of the use of the characters included
* Flashcard review and exercises to aid memorization
* Windows Mobile/Pocket PC version also available
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Main Page
The Main Page displays the character currently in Learning List - the subset of the total 1000 characters that are current being learned. The Learning List Status windows displays the Learning List statistics including the number of kanji successfully learned.
The Main Page also provides access to:
* the Learning List Manager;
* the Character Review Window;
* the six exercises; and
* the Stroke Order Window.
Interactive help is also displayed based on the position of the mouse.
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Character Details Popup
Double clicking on a Chinese character in the main window Learning List list brings up a popup displaying the details of the character including:
* Meaning;
* Pinyin Pronunciation;
* Strokes Details; and
* Radical Information
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Chracter Learning List Review
The Learning List Review windows displays all the details of each kanji currently in the Learning List. Details include:
* The Stroke Order of the character with animation;
* The character's meanings;
* The character's pinyin pronunciation; and
* Up to four examples of the use of each character.
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Exercises
After reviewing the Learning List, the hanzi are tested through a series of exercises. Only after each exercise is completed correctly for a character does it graduate off the learning list. The exercise include:
* Pronunciation MultiChoice
* Meaning MultiChoice
* Pronunciation Tones Exercise
* Grid Search Exercise
* Stroke Order Exercise

ReadWrite Chinese (Traditional)
$16 - Declan Software
Learn to read and write 1000 Chinese Traditional characters
* Includes the 1000 most frequently used Chinese characters
* Both Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions available
* Writing stroke order animation
* Over 3000 examples of the use of the characters included
* Flashcard review and exercises to aid memorization
* Windows Mobile/Pocket PC version also available
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Main Page
The Main Page displays the character currently in Learning List - the subset of the total 1000 characters that are current being learned. The Learning List Status windows displays the Learning List statistics including the number of kanji successfully learned.
The Main Page also provides access to:
* the Learning List Manager;
* the Character Review Window;
* the six exercises; and
* the Stroke Order Window.
Interactive help is also displayed based on the position of the mouse.
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Character Details Popup
Double clicking on a Chinese character in the main window Learning List list brings up a popup displaying the details of the character including:
* Meaning;
* Pinyin Pronunciation;
* Strokes Details; and
* Radical Information
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Chracter Learning List Review
The Learning List Review windows displays all the details of each kanji currently in the Learning List. Details include:
* The Stroke Order of the character with animation;
* The character's meanings;
* The character's pinyin pronunciation; and
* Up to four examples of the use of each character.
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Exercises
After reviewing the Learning List, the hanzi are tested through a series of exercises. Only after each exercise is completed correctly for a character does it graduate off the learning list. The exercise include:
* Pronunciation MultiChoice
* Meaning MultiChoice
* Pronunciation Tones Exercise
* Grid Search Exercise
* Stroke Order Exercise

Cribbage by MeggieSoft Games
$24 - MeggieSoft Games
MeggieSoft Games Cribbage is a comprehensive two-player implementation supporting the Five, Six, and Seven Card versions. Play against an online opponent or against your computer. Cribbage has a rich user interface and many customizable graphic, sound (including MIDI music and speech output), rule and scoring options. Six different computer opponent skill levels are available for when you are unable to get online, or just want to practice privately.
Cribbage is played with a standard 52-card deck. The game involves the discarding of two cards by each player and then playing the cards with the object of scoring points for completing combinations (15, 31, pairs, sequences, and flushes), and for acheving other scoreable situations. When the cards have been played, the players retrieve their played cards and score further points for combinations of the cards held. The dealer also scores for the Crib (the initially discarded cards). Successive rounds are dealt and played until one player has reached the points goal of the game (61, 121, or 181 points, depending upon the deal size). Cribbage supports the Cuthroat Cribbage (Muggins) variation, and additional rule and scoring options.
The user interface, common to all MeggieSoft Games, supports both point-and-click and drag-and-drop mouse operations. Features include: realistic animated card movement; right-click pop-up menus; a hint facility; a tutorial; automatic play; automatic save and restore of partly finished games; multiple-user scoreboards; a clean and uncluttered main window; status-bar shortcut buttons; and fully customizable main display font and wallpaper effects for the table and playing mat, and the card backs.

Gin Rummy by MeggieSoft Games
$24 - MeggieSoft Games
MeggieSoft Games Gin Rummy is a very comprehensive implementation of the popular card game including Hollywood and Oklahoma variations. Play against online opponents or against your computer. Gin Rummy has a rich user interface with many customizable graphic, sound (including MIDI music and speech output), rule and scoring options. Six different computer opponent skill levels are available for when you are unable to get online, or just want to practice privately.
Gin Rummy is a game of taking and melding cards with the object of being able to lay your cards down as rank sets (e.g. three Kings) or runs (e.g., 8, 9, 10 of Clubs) before your opponent. You may take either a new card from the stock, or the opponent's last discard, to start your turn. You end your turn by discarding a card. The first player to 100 points wins the game. The many rule and scoring options affect when you can knock (go out) and how many points are awarded. MeggieSoft Games Gin Rummy supports Undercuts, Gin Offs, Double Gins and all documented variations.
The user interface, common to all MeggieSoft Games, supports both point-and-click and drag-and-drop mouse operations. Features include: realistic animated card movement; right-click pop-up menus; a hint facility; a tutorial; automatic play; automatic save and restore of partly finished games; multiple-user scoreboards; a clean and uncluttered main window; status-bar shortcut buttons; and fully customizable main display font and wallpaper effects for the table and playing mat, and the card backs.

Rummy 500 by MeggieSoft Games
$24 - MeggieSoft Games
MeggieSoft Games Rummy 500, is a comprehensive implementation of the popular card game also known as 500 Rum. Play against an online opponent or against your computer. Rummy 500 has a rich user interface and many customizable graphic, sound (including MIDI music and speech output), rule and scoring options. Six different computer opponent skill levels are available for when you are unable to get online, or just want to practice privately.
Rummy 500 is a game of taking, melding, and discarding cards with the object of scoring more points than your opponent. When taking cards, one may either take a new card from the stock, or pick any number of previous discards. Melded cards score points, and a round ends when one player has no more cards in hand or the stock is empty. The first player to 500 points wins the game.
The user interface, common to all MeggieSoft Games, supports both point-and-click and drag-and-drop mouse operations. Features include: realistic animated card movement; right-click pop-up menus; a hint facility; a tutorial; automatic play; automatic save and restore of partly finished games; multiple-user scoreboards; a clean and uncluttered main window; status-bar shortcut buttons; and fully customizable main display font and wallpaper effects for the table and playing mat, and the card backs.

Piquet by MeggieSoft Games
$20 - MeggieSoft Games
MeggieSoft Games Piquet is a comprehensive implementation of the highly-regarded card game dating back to the 15th century. Play against an online opponent or against your computer. There are many customizable graphic, sound (including MIDI music and speech output), rule and scoring options. Six different computer opponents are available for when you are unable to get online, or just want to practice privately.
Piquet is a game of exchanging cards, declaring combinations, and playing tricks with the object of scoring more points than your opponent. Each game, or "partie", comprises 6 rounds. Piquet is one of the oldest card games and is widely regarded to be the finest and most challenging card game ever devised for two players.
Each round starts by the players exchanging some of their cards with fresh cards from the "talon" (the stock). The declaration phase follows during which the players attempt to out bid each other's Point (long suit), Sequences (runs) and Sets (three or four of the same rank). The winner in each category scores points for the winning declaration and any additional sequences or sets, respectively. Finally the cards are played as tricks, with points awarded for leading and capturing tricks.
The challenge of Piquet is to balance the exchange, the declarations and the trick winning in order to have the maximum advantage over the opponent. Special bonuses exist in both the declaration and trick phases for the artful player.
The user interface, common to all MeggieSoft Games, supports both point-and-click and drag-and-drop mouse operations. Features include: realistic animated card movement; right-click pop-up menus; a hint facility; a tutorial; automatic play; automatic save and restore of partly finished games; multiple-user scoreboards; a clean and uncluttered main window; status-bar shortcut buttons; and fully customizable main display font and wallpaper effects for the table and playing mat, and the card backs.
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