        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)

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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).

