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Thesis advisor, Yuh-jeng Lee

Thesis advisor, Yuh-jeng Lee

Thesis advisor, Yuh-jeng Lee

Most tutoring systems are machine dependent. In this thesis we present an intelligent tutoring system, ITS Ada, that exploits the designed portability of Ada. ITS Ada possesses full knowledge of Ada as defined in the official language reference manual and consists of four major components. The instructional module is a series of screens presented in an order determined by a topic network that covers the complete set of concepts in the Reference Manual for the Ada Programming Language. Superordinate concepts will be presented only after the prerequisite concepts have been mastered. There are exercise problems associated with each topic. The problems are presented by the diagnostic module in either an expository or interrogatory format, based on the student's mastery level for that concept, as determined by the student module. Solutions to the given problems are checked by parsing the student's response into a meaning list and comparing the results with solutions in the expert module. ITS Ada has been tested on three platforms: PC/InterAda, Sun SparcStation/Verdix Ada, and Apple Macintosh/Meridian Ada. We believe it can be run on any system with a validated Ada compiler.

Most tutoring systems are machine dependent. In this thesis we present an intelligent tutoring system, ITS Ada, that exploits the designed portability of Ada. ITS Ada possesses full knowledge of Ada as defined in the official language reference manual and consists of four major components. The instructional module is a series of screens presented in an order determined by a topic network that covers the complete set of concepts in the Reference Manual for the Ada Programming Language. Superordinate concepts will be presented only after the prerequisite concepts have been mastered. There are exercise problems associated with each topic. The problems are presented by the diagnostic module in either an expository or interrogatory format, based on the student's mastery level for that concept, as determined by the student module. Solutions to the given problems are checked by parsing the student's response into a meaning list and comparing the results with solutions in the expert module. ITS Ada has been tested on three platforms: PC/InterAda, Sun SparcStation/Verdix Ada, and Apple Macintosh/Meridian Ada. We believe it can be run on any system with a validated Ada compiler.

An Ada oriented framework for the design and documentation of the U.S. Army TYC-39 store and forward message switch (military software) system is presented. This document package contains a Requirements, Design, Ada Integrated Methodology, and Final Report section. A methodology to use Ada in specifying requirements, design, and the implementation of a system was developed. This methodology was used to redesign the TYC-39 message switch system. A selected software module was programmed after the redesign. (Author)

An Ada oriented framework for the design and documentation of the U.S. Army TYC-39 store and forward message switch (military software) system is presented. This document package contains a Requirements, Design, Ada Integrated Methodology, and Final Report section. A methodology to use Ada in specifying requirements, design, and the implementation of a system was developed. This methodology was used to redesign the TYC-39 message switch system. A selected software module was programmed after the redesign. (Author)

The cost of software today consumes over ten percent of the DoD budget. Software costs, complexity, and size continue to rise because of the ever increasing dependence of weapons and general purpose systems on computers. Software engineering, the Ada programming language, and efforts to determine the performance and risk of software development organizations by measuring process maturity represent key initiatives by the DoD to improve the quality, reliability, and maintainability of the software DoD buys. This study examines and describes each of these areas based on current literature and interviews with officers of 37 companies engaged in software development for command, control, and communications systems.

This document, the Rationale for the design of the Green programming language, and the companion Reference Manual, are the two defining documents for the Green language. They serve different purposes. The Reference Manual contains a complete and concise definition of the language. Following Wirth we believe in the virtue of having a rather short reference manual. This has the advantage of providing the information in a form that can easily be consulted, read and reread several times, as the basis for developing a good familarity with the language.

An Ada oriented framework for the design and documentation of the U.S. Army TYC-39 store and forward message switch(military software) system is presented. This document package contains a Requirements, Design, Ada Integrated Methodology, and Final Report section. A methodology to use Ada in specifying requirements, design, and the implementation of a system was developed. This methodology was used to redesign the TYC-39 message switch system. A selected software module was programmed after the redesign. (Author)

This document describes the design and implementation of a programming support environment for the ADA language based on a syntax-directed editor and a program tree structure. Though the prototype compiler is limited to a small subset, the full ADA language is supported by the remainder of the environment. Most of the environment is driven by a language syntax description, and is therefore capable of processing virtually any programming language. The prototype syntax-directed environment demonstrates the ability to reduce programmer idle time during development by eliminating parsing and lexical analysis in the compiler. The program tree structure also allows for the development of superior programming environment tools. (Author)

This document is a feasibility study of reimplementing the JAMPS(JINTACCS Automated Message Processing System) applications software using the Ada programming language. Existing JAMPS software is written in 'C' language; reimplementation is under consideration to promote the reusability of the JAMPS software and decrease JAMPS life cycle costs. Ada software development tools for the MC68000 now exist in rudimentary form, but, due to the inadequacy of run time environments and the lack of validated compilers, these tools are inadequate for duplicating JAMPS software at this time. However, the tools are expected to improve sufficiently that reimplementation in Ada might reasonably begin in FY85. Cost estimates result in a $4.5M pricetag; manpower estimates and schedules are also included. (Author)

This document is a feasibility study of reimplementing the JAMPS(JINTACCS Automated Message Processing System) applications software using the Ada programming language. Existing JAMPS software is written in 'C' language; reimplementation is under consideration to promote the reusability of the JAMPS software and decrease JAMPS life cycle costs. Ada software development tools for the MC68000 now exist in rudimentary form, but, due to the inadequacy of run time environments and the lack of validated compilers, these tools are inadequate for duplicating JAMPS software at this time. However, the tools are expected to improve sufficiently that reimplementation in Ada might reasonably begin in FY85. Cost estimates result in a $4.5M pricetag; manpower estimates and schedules are also included. (Author)

This guide provides materials for a three-block curriculum to teach the Ada computer programming language to secondary and postsecondary vocational students. The curriculum design and strategy has the following components: lectures, audiovisual aids, computer-aided instructional training and reference materials, laboratory experiences, and feedback devices. Block I, "Ada and the Department of Defense," consists of five units and four labs. Block II, "Fundamentals of Ada Programming," contains 19 units and 20 labs. In Block III, "Advanced Ada Topics," there are 11 units and 8 labs. Laboratory experiments consist of student worksheets and teacher guides. Each provides some or all of these components: block, unit, lab number, lab title; student objectives; procedure; questions; and a list of any required materials. In addition, the teacher guide provides teacher notes as needed. The information lesson plan for each unit consists of the following components: block, unit, and lesson title; lesson objectives; learning activities; special resource list; presentation (which includes an introduction and instructional topics and key points); and questions with answer key. (YLB)

An Ada oriented framework for the design and documentation of the U.S. Army TYC-39 store and forward message switch (military software) system is presented. This document contains a Requirements, Design, Ada Integrated Methodology, and Final Report section. A methodology to use Ada in specifying requirements, design, and the implementation of a system was developed. This methodology was used to redesign the TYC-39 message switch system. A selected software module was programmed after the redesign. (Author)

An Ada oriented framework for the design and documentation of the U.S. Army TYC-39 store and forward message switch (military software) system is presented. This document contains a Requirements, Design, Ada Integrated Methodology, and Final Report section. A methodology to use Ada in specifying requirements, design, and the implementation of a system was developed. This methodology was used to redesign the TYC-39 message switch system. A selected software module was programmed after the redesign. (Author)

An Ada oriented framework for the design and documentation of the U.S. Army TYC-39 store and forward message switch (military software) system is presented. This document contains a Requirements, Design, Ada Integrated Methodology, and Final Report section. A methodology to use Ada in specifying requirements, design, and the implementation of a system was developed. This methodology was used to redesign the TYC-39 message switch system. A selected software module was programmed after the redesign. (Author)

An Ada oriented framework for the design and documentation of the U.S. Army TYC-39 store and forward message switch (military software) system is presented. This document contains a Requirements, Design, Ada Integrated Methodology, and Final Report section. A methodology to use Ada in specifying requirements, design, and the implementation of a system was developed. This methodology was used to redesign the TYC-39 message switch system. A selected software module was programmed after the redesign. (Author)

This survey provides a summary description of some of the major Ada benchmarks currently available and an evaluation of their applicability to the Ada Embedded Systems Testbed (AEST) Project at the Software Engineering Institute. The benchmarks discussed are: the University of Michigan benchmarks, the ACM Performance Issues Working Group (PIWG) benchmarks, and the prototype Ada Compiler Evaluation Capability (ACEC) of the Institute for Defense Analyses. The primary purpose for the Ada Embedded Systems Testbed (AEST) project at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is to develop a solid in-house support base of hardware, software, and personnel to permit the investigation of a wide variety of issues related to software development for real-time embedded systems. Two of the most crucial issues to be investigated are the extent and quality of the facilities provided by Ada run-time support environments. The SEI support base will make it possible to determine assessments of the readiness of the Ada language and Ada tools to develop embedded systems. The AEST Project testbed is essentially a host-target environment. It is hoped that some, if not all, of the benchmarks may be used to determine Ada performance characteristics on the testbed target initially a DEC MicroVAX II running the VAXELN real-time executive, and later a Motorola MC68020 microprocessor. A MIL-STD-1750A processor is also a possible future target.

Topics discussed include: reusability; mission critical issues; run time; expert systems; language issues; life cycle issues; software tools; and computers for Ada.

Topics discussed include: reusability; mission critical issues; run time; expert systems; language issues; life cycle issues; software tools; and computers for Ada.

ADA128028

This thesis explores the requirements necessary to develop a graphics support library for the Ada programming language hosted on the Zenith H/A-100 microcomputer. A prototype graphics library is implemented in 8086 assembly language embedded in an Ada package. The library operates with JANUS/Ada under the CP/M-86 operating system. Listings of library routines developed are provided as well as a user's guide and demonstration programs. Potential areas for further investigation and development are suggested. It is concluded that an Ada graphics library for microcomputers is feasible and practical. Keywords: Computer programs; Computer programming; Computer graphics. (Theses)

Topics discussed include: test and verification; environment issues; distributed Ada issues; life cycle issues; Ada in Europe; management/training issues; common Ada interface set; and run time issues.

Topics discussed include: test and verification; environment issues; distributed Ada issues; life cycle issues; Ada in Europe; management/training issues; common Ada interface set; and run time issues.

This International Standard specifies the syntax and semantics of a database programming language, the SQL Ada Module Description Language, SAMeDL. Texts written in the SAMeDL describe database interactions which are to be performed by database management systems (DBMS) implementing Database Language SQL. The interactions so described and so implemented are to be performed on behalf of application programs written in Programming Language Ada. The SAMeDL is not a Programming Language; it may be used solely to specify application program database interactions and solely when those interactions are to occur between an Ada application program and an SQL DBMS. The ISO/lEO 9075:1992 include all applicable Leveling Rules for Entry Level SQL. This International Standard does not define the Programming Language Ada nor the Database Language SQL. Therefore, ISO/lEO 8652:1995 takes precedence in all matters dealing with the syntax and semantics of any Ada construct contained, referred or described within this International Standard; similarly, ISO/lEC 9075:1992 takes precedence in all matters dealing with the syntax and semantics of any SQL construct contained, referred or described within this international standard

Topics discussed include: test and verification; environment issues; distributed Ada issues; life cycle issues; Ada in Europe; management/training issues; common Ada interface set; and run time issues.

ADA176921

This research grant is titled Research, Development, Training & Education Using the Ada Programming Language and is hereafter called ReDTEA. The primary goal of this activity was to conduct research in the application and development of Ada, and in broader terms the objectives were as follows: 1) To develop numerical algorithms for parallel processing using the Ada language; 2) To develop new methodologies in reusing Ada software; 3) To solve select problems in applied mathematics using MACSYMA and Ada; 4) Simulate the interactions of nodes in a network using Ada; 5) To increase the cadre of educations available to provide Ada training by conducting Ada workshops for Norfolk State University faculty and staff; 6) To develop a series of in-class and individualized modules addressing Ada programming using computer assisted instruction; and 7) To disseminate research and computer aided instruction modules to other minority institutions through computer networking, workshops, and lecture series. Keywords: Software reuse, Network routing.

Contents: Lexical and Textual Structure; Classical Programming; Types; Numeric Types; Access Types; Derived Types; Subprograms; Packages; Separate Compilation and Libraries; General Program Structure - Visibility and Overloading; Generic Units; Tasking; Exception Handling; Representation Clauses and Machine Dependencies; Input-Output.

This theses project written in Ada, involved designing and implementing AFIT GKS which is a subset of the Graphical Kernel System (GKS). This project implemented AFIT-GKS on a ROLM Data General MV/8000-II validated Ada compiler, using a proposed Binding of GKS to Ada developed by the Harris Corporation. After introducing Ada and CKS to the reader, this project considers several alternative ways of designing AFIT-GKS. Selecting what was considered the best design alternative, this project implements AFIT-GKS. It concludes with a discussion of how well Ada, the proposed GKS binding to Ada, and GKS, worked in AFIT-GKS. This thesis found minor problems with the validated ROLM Ada Compiler, the proposed GKS binding to Ada, the GKS, but overall they were each excellent products. By using AFIT-GKS as proof, this project concludes that Ada can support large programs, and Ada can support computer graphics. Originator-supplied keywords include: Computer Graphics, Graphics, GKS, Programming Languages, High Level Languages, and Ada.

This theses project written in Ada, involved designing and implementing AFIT GKS which is a subset of the Graphical Kernel System (GKS). This project implemented AFIT-GKS on a ROLM Data General MV/8000-II validated Ada compiler, using a proposed Binding of GKS to Ada developed by the Harris Corporation. After introducing Ada and CKS to the reader, this project considers several alternative ways of designing AFIT-GKS. Selecting what was considered the best design alternative, this project implements AFIT-GKS. It concludes with a discussion of how well Ada, the proposed GKS binding to Ada, and GKS, worked in AFIT-GKS. This thesis found minor problems with the validated ROLM Ada Compiler, the proposed GKS binding to Ada, the GKS, but overall they were each excellent products. By using AFIT-GKS as proof, this project concludes that Ada can support large programs, and Ada can support computer graphics. Originator-supplied keywords include: Computer Graphics, Graphics, GKS, Programming Languages, High Level Languages, and Ada.

Most tutoring systems are machine dependent. In this thesis we present an intelligent tutoring system, ITS ADA, that exploits the designed portability of Ada. ITS Ada possesses full knowledge of Ada as defined in the official language reference manual and consists of four major components. The instructional module is a series of screens presented in an order determined by a topic network that covers the complete set of concepts in the Reference Manual for the Ada Programming Language. Superordinate concepts will be presented only after the prerequisite concepts have been mastered. There are exercise problems associated with each topic. The problems are presented by the diagnostic module in either an expository or interrogatory format, based on the student's mastery level for that concept, as determined by the student module. Solutions to the given problems are checked by parsing the student's response into a meaning list and comparing the results with solutions in the expert module. ITS ADA has been tested on three platforms: PC/InterAda, Sun SparcStation/Verdix Ada, and Apple Macintosh/Meridian Ada. We believe it can be run on any system with a validated Ada compiler.

This report is based upon research on the use of the Ada language in the commercial community. The formal interview process took place during a seven month period from October 1984 to April 1985. The objective of the study was to investigate and describe areas of commercial Ada use in an effort to encourage better informed investments in the development and implementation of Ada products by the commercial community.

This report documents the research and development effort for the design and documentation of the Missile Minder System AN/TSQ-73 using Ada as a program design language. Issues analyzed include adequacy of design methods, system design issues, and the career types required for the system design. (Author)

Ada is the result of a collective effort to design a common language for programming large scale and real-time systems. This report is the proposed standard document for Ada. Since the early 70's, DoD has been committed to the use of High Order Languages and has developed an extensive set of requirements for a single language which could be adopted for use throughout DoD. In April 1978, the language designed by Jean Ichbiah and his team at Honeywell/Cii- Honeywell Bull, Paris, France, was chosen to be the new DoD language. For the ensuing fourteen months, Ada was subjected to an intense period of test and evaluation by the international computer science community and the design was modified in response to language issues raised during the test and evaluation. It will be added to the list of approved languages for use in DoD systems and promises to have a significant impact on DoD software development. Ada will be reviewed under American National Standards Institute (ANSI) canvass procedures for designation as an American National Standard and is on the agenda for the International Standards Organization (ISO). The DoD is concentrating on the development of compilers and an integrated programming support environment for Ada software. Although developed for use in DoD systems, Ada has generated considerable interest in the international computing community, particularly NATO, as well as in the U.S. commercial computing community.

The Ada language was designed for military embedded computer applications, and therefore its multitasking facilities will be heavily utilized in DoD software. However, Ada's multitasking facilities do not provide capabilities equivalent to current multitasking facilities in existing languages. Ada's unconventional multitasking facilities raise serious questions. Problem areas are identified and discussed, and solutions are proposed. Because Ada's multitasking facilities are only a small part of the total language, changes and improvements can be made without impacting the remainder of the language. (Author)

This research investigated the perceived Ada and software engineering education needs of software managers throughout the Air Force and provided recommendations to Air Staff for developing the education. Since the Department of Defense mandated all DOD agencies use the Ada programming language for software development, the education of the personnel who have to support the policy has lagged behind the implementation Ada is not a simple language to use and is only fully effective if used with sound software engineering principles. A survey was given to Air Force mid-level personnel who manage software in some capacity. Of the software personnel surveyed, 48 percent indicated that Ada education would help. Less than 45 percent of the personnel who work with Ada have had a formal course in using the language while over 70 percent of the people have had some form of formal software engineering education. This research also investigated the required frequency of education. The respondents indicated that the frequency (periodic or as-needed) should depend on the nature of the individuals job and rank or position.

Ada is a programming language designed in accordance with requirements defined by the United States Department of Defense: the so-called Steelman requirements. Overall, these requirements call for a language with considerable expressive power covering a wide application domain. As a result, the language includes facilities offered by classical languages such as Pascal as well as facilities often found only in specialized languages. Thus the language is a modern algorithmic language with the usual control structures, and with the ability to define types and subprograms. It also serves the need for modularity, whereby data, types, and subprograms can be packaged. It treats modularity in the physical sense as well, with a facility to support separate compilation. In addition to these aspects, the language covers real-time programming, with facilities to model parallel tasks and to handle exceptions. It also covers systems programming; this requires precise control over the representation of data and access to system-dependent properties. Finally, both application-level and machine-level input-ootput are defined.

This thesis examines the use of an inexpensive commercial microcomputer for the preparation of Naval Reporting Structure Operational Reports. These highly formatted reports provide critical unit information used by the National Command Authority and Joint Chiefs of Staff in assessing the nation's defense posture. Since these reports are processed by computer, correct formatting and data entry are essential to preserve the timeliness and accuracy of the information. The requirements of a Report Origination System are investigated from the perspective of the system operator, the message drafter and the message releasing authority. Interfaces are developed which provides for system application to different hardware configurations. A subset of the Ada language is used to allow structured programming and data abstraction techniques. Elements of the Unit Status and Identity Report (UNITREP) are implemented using this method.

This thesis explores the requirements necessary to develop a graphics support library for the Ada programming language hosted on the Zenith H;Z-100 microcomputer. A prototype graphics library is implemented in S0S6 assembly language embedded in an Ada package. The library operates with JANUS Ada under the CPM-S6 operating system. Listings of library' routines developed are provided as well as a user's guide and demonstration programs. Potential areas for further investigation and development are suggested. It is concluded that an Ada graphics library for microcomputers is feasible and practical.

An Ada oriented framework for the design and documentation of the U.S. Army TYC-39 store and forward message switch (military software) system is presented. This document package contains a Requirements, Design, Ada Integrated Methodology, and Final Report section. A methodology to use Ada in specifying requirements, design, and the implementation of a system was developed. This methodology was used to redesign the TYC-39 message switch system. A selected software module was programmed after the redesign. (Author)

This thesis examines the use of an inexpensive commercial microcomputer for the preparation of Naval Reporting Structure Operational Reports. These highlyformatted reports provide critical unit information used Dy the National Command Authority and Joint Chiefs of Staff in assessing the nation's defense posture. Since these reports drz prccessed ty computer, correct formatting and data entry are essential to preserve the timeliness and accuracy of the information. The requirements of a Report Origination System ere investigated from the perspective of the systerr operator, the message drafter and the message releasing authority. Interfaces are developed which provide for system application to different hardware configurations. A subset of the Ada language is used to allow structured programming and data abstraction techniques, elements of the Unit Status znd Identity Report (UNITRE?) are implemented using this method .

This thesis examines the use of an inexpensive commercial microcomputer for the preparation of Naval Reporting Structure Operational Reports. These highlyformatted reports provide critical unit information used Dy the National Command Authority and Joint Chiefs of Staff in assessing the nation's defense posture. Since these reports drz prccessed ty computer, correct formatting and data entry are essential to preserve the timeliness and accuracy of the information. The requirements of a Report Origination System ere investigated from the perspective of the systerr operator, the message drafter and the message releasing authority. Interfaces are developed which provide for system application to different hardware configurations. A subset of the Ada language is used to allow structured programming and data abstraction techniques, elements of the Unit Status znd Identity Report (UNITRE?) are implemented using this method .

This thesis examines the use of an inexpensive commercial microcomputer for the preparation of Naval Reporting Structure Operational Reports. These highlyformatted reports provide critical unit information used Dy the National Command Authority and Joint Chiefs of Staff in assessing the nation's defense posture. Since these reports drz prccessed ty computer, correct formatting and data entry are essential to preserve the timeliness and accuracy of the information. The requirements of a Report Origination System ere investigated from the perspective of the systerr operator, the message drafter and the message releasing authority. Interfaces are developed which provide for system application to different hardware configurations. A subset of the Ada language is used to allow structured programming and data abstraction techniques, elements of the Unit Status znd Identity Report (UNITRE?) are implemented using this method .

1Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

By Howard Pyle

Robin Hood is the archetypal English folk hero; a courteous, pious and swashbuckling outlaw of the mediæval era who, in modern versions of the legend, is famous for robbing the rich to feed the poor and fighting against injustice and tyranny. He operates with his "seven score" (140 strong) group of fellow outlawed yeomen – named the Merry Men. He and his band are usually associated with Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire.<br><br>The Victorian era generated its own distinct versions of Robin Hood. The traditional tales were often adapted for children, most notably in Howard Pyle's Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. These versions firmly stamp Robin as a staunch philanthropist, a man who takes from the rich to give to the poor.(Summary from Wikipedia)

2Otto of the Silver Hand

By Howard Pyle

The story of little Otto, a gentle, peace-loving child born into the heart of turmoil and strife in the castle of a feuding robber baron in medieval Germany. (Summary by Arctura)

3Counterpane Fairy

By Katharine Pyle

A little boy, recuperating from a lengthy illness, is entertained by visits from the Counterpane Fairy, who treats him to stories associated with each of the squares in the counterpane (quilt) on his sickbed. She has him concentrate on one of the squares until it turns into something like a doorway into the story. Once inside the story, he becomes its lead character until it fades out as if he's awakening from a dream. (Summary by Lee)

4Men of Iron

By Howard Pyle

Men of Iron by Howard Pyle is historical fiction that transports us back to the 1400's, a time of knighthood and chivalry. Myles Falworth is eight years old when news comes they must flee their home. His blind father is accused of treason. We see Myles grow up, train as a knight, and with perseverance, clear his father of any wrong-doing and restore their family name. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

5Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates

By Howard Pyle

Swashbuckling tales of legendary pirates, buccaneers, and marooners, terrors of the Spanish Main.(Summary by Epistomolus)

"Four and twenty marvellous tales, one for each hour of the day," retold in a novel and entertaining manner by a master of the form. While drawing on German, English, and Scandinavian folk literature for many of his characters and plots, Pyle reworks the material in an imaginative way, crafting the tales in his own inimitable style. Equally engaging are the numerous woodcuts that accompany the stories and enliven the narrative. <a href="http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=pyle&book=wonder&story=_contents" rel="nofollow"> Read along and see the illustrations</a> (Summary from mainlesson.com)

7Twilight Land

By Howard Pyle

The room was all full of twilight; but there they sat, every one of them. I did not count them, but there were ever so many: Aladdin, and Ali Baba, and Fortunatis, and Jack-the-Giant-Killer, and Doctor Faustus, and Bidpai, and Cinderella, and Patient Grizzle, and the Soldier who cheated the Devil, and St. George, and Hans in Luck, who traded and traded his lump of gold until he had only an empty churn to show for it; and there was Sindbad the Sailor, and the Tailor who killed seven flies at a blow, and the Fisherman who fished up the Genie, and the Lad who fiddled for the Jew in the bramble-bush, and the Blacksmith who made Death sit in his apple-tree, and Boots, who always marries the Princess, whether he wants to or not-- a rag-tag lot as ever you saw in your life, gathered from every place, and brought together in Twilight Land. <br/> (Extracted from the first chapter of the book)

David goes on a journey to the moon-garden where everything is beautiful and where he also meets Phyllis who is not like the other children in the garden. While he is allowed to play in this beautiful place for awhile, he at last finds out that he has been brought there to reveal his true mission, which is to find the Wonder-Box and the Know-All Book that is hidden in the Iron Castle and bring them back to earth. In order to find the Iron Castle, he must first find and tame the Black Winged Horse. Will he be able to succeed at the task given him? (Summary by Laura Victoria)

9Tales of Folk and Fairies

By Katharine Pyle

In "Tales of Folk and Fairies" Ms. Pyle tells 15 different children's stories from around the world; each more delightful than the last. Each story stands completely on it's own and although they were probably meant for children, adults will certainly enjoy them as well. (Summary by wtomcho)

10Counterpane Fairy (version 2)

By Katharine Pyle

Teddy has been ill. Now, he is feeling better and is bored; and his exhausted mother needs to rest. He is befriended by the Counterpane Fairy, who entertains him with stories of which he is the hero. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

One must have a little pinch of seasoning in this dull, heavy life of ours; one should never look to have all the troubles, the labors, and the cares, with never a whit of innocent jollity and mirth. Yes, one must smile now and then, if for nothing else than to lift the corners of the lips in laughter that are only too often dragged down in sorrow. … Yet listen! One must not look to have nothing but pepper and salt in this life of ours—no, indeed! At that rate we would be worse off than we are now. I only mean that it is a good and pleasant thing to have something to lend the more solid part a little savor now and then! … Are you ready? Very well; then I will tell you a story. - Summary from the Preface

12Rejected Of Men; A Story Of Today

By Howard Pyle

This is a setting of the story of Jesus as if it had occurred during early twentieth century America. The narrator's point of view is that of an outsider looking in at the story of Jesus. Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911) was an American illustrator and author. - Summary by Wikipedia and david wales

13Six Little Ducklings

By Katharine Pyle

Six little ducklings and their mom live in a hollow tree down by the river. Join them as the grow up by the water and learn more about themselves and their animal neighbors. - Summary by Mary Kay

14Three Little Kittens

By Katharine Pyle

Jazbury, Yowler and Fluffy are three brave and curious kittens craving adventure. Join them as they accidentally venture into the woods and courageously face off against dogs, rats and strange people. - Summary by Mary Kay

15Mother’s Nursery Tales

By Katharine Pyle

Perhaps you did not know that fairy tales were ever truths, but they are—the best and oldest of them. That does not mean they are facts like the things you see around you or learn from history books. Facts and truths are as different as the body and the spirit. Facts are like the body that we can see and touch and measure; we cannot see or measure the Spirit, but it is there. <br /><br /> No one knows who first told them, nor where nor when. Perhaps none of them was told by any one particular person. Perhaps they just grew upon the Tree of Wisdom when the world was young, like shining fruit, and our wise and simple first parents plucked them, and gave them to their children to play with, and to taste. These are not new fairy-tales, the ones in this book that has been newly made for you and placed in your hands. They are old fairy-tales gathered together, some from one country, and some from another. They are old, old, old. As old as the hills or the human race,—as old as truth itself. Long ago, even so long ago as when your grandmother’s grandmother’s grandmother was a little rosy-cheeked girl, and your grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather was a noisy shouting little boy, these stories were old.They could not harm the children, these fruits from the tree of wisdom, for each one was a lovely globe of truth, rich and wholesome to the taste. Magic fruit, for one could eat and eat, and still the fruit was there as perfect as ever to be handed down through generations, until at last it comes to you, as beautiful as in those days of long ago - Summary from the introduction

16Story of the Champions of the Round Table

By Howard Pyle

The second of four volumes of Pyles' retelling of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, which tells the stories of Percival, Tristram, and Launcelot of the Lake. - Summary by Maggie Travers

Masterful artist, illustrator, and storyteller Howard Pyle brings new life to the legends of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. The first in Pyle's series of four books about King Arthur, this volume takes readers to the very beginning and the miracle of Arthur pulling the sword from the anvil and claiming his birthright as King of Britain. We are reintroduced to Pyle's Lady Guinevere, the Enchanter Merlin, the evil Morgana Le Fay, the chivalrous knights Sir Pellias and Sir Gawaine and follow their noble adventures. A book to be enjoyed by children and adults, alike. - Summary by Jill Engle

18Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions

By Howard Pyle

This is the third volume of Howard Pyle's stories of the legends of King Arthur and his knights retold for young readers. Join Sir Launcelot as he rescues the Queen, faces the terrible Worm of Corbin, and goes temporarily insane. Also included are the adventures of Sir Gareth and Sir Ewaine. - Summary by Robin Lamb

19Men of Iron (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)

By Howard Pyle

"The year 1400 opened with more than usual peacefulness in England. Only a few months before, Richard II—weak, wicked, and treacherous—had been dethroned, and Henry IV declared King in his stead. But it was only a seeming peacefulness, lasting but for a little while; for though King Henry proved himself a just and a merciful man—as justice and mercy went with the men of iron of those days—and though he did not care to shed blood needlessly, there were many noble families who had been benefited by King Richard during his reign, and who had lost somewhat of their power and prestige from the coming in of the new King. <br><br> ...Their plan had been to fall upon the King and his adherents, and to massacre them during a great tournament, to be held at Oxford. But Henry did not appear at the lists; whereupon, knowing that he had been lodging at Windsor with only a few attendants, the conspirators marched thither against him. In the mean time the King had been warned of the plot, so that, instead of finding him in the royal castle, they discovered through their scouts that he had hurried to London, whence he was even then marching against them at the head of a considerable army. So nothing was left them but flight. Some betook themselves one way, some another; some sought sanctuary here, some there; but one and another, they were all of them caught and killed.<br><br> The Earl of Kent—one time Duke of Surrey—and the Earl of Salisbury were beheaded in the market-place at Cirencester; Lord Le Despencer—once the Earl of Gloucester—and Lord Lumley met the same fate at Bristol; the Earl of Huntingdon was taken in the Essex fens, carried to the castle of the Duke of Gloucester, whom he had betrayed to his death in King Richard's time, and was there killed by the castle people. Those few who found friends faithful and bold enough to afford them shelter, dragged those friends down in their own ruin. Just such a case was that of the father of the boy hero of this story, the blind Lord Gilbert Reginald Falworth, Baron of Falworth and Easterbridge, who, though having no part in the plot, suffered through it ruin, utter and complete..." (Taken from the Introduction)<br><br> <b>Cast List</b><br><br> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13075">Rita Boutros</a><br> Sir John Dale, Young Squire, Other Squire No. 2, Gosse, Groom, Bishop of Winchester, and Friend No. 1: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10542">David Purdy</a><br> Lord Falworth, Prior Edward, and Herald: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12980">Wayne Cooke</a><br> Diccon Bowman and Armorer Smith: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13661">Lynette Caulkins</a><br> Myles Falworth: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14309">Cavaet</a><br> Francis Gascoyne: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16368">Mozartjr</a><br> Earl of Mackworth: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11484">Mike Manolakes</a><br> Armorer and Sieur de la Montaigne: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17250">arbycoors</a><br> Walter Blunt: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16463">Jake Malizia</a><br> Sir James Lee and Earl of Alban: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16550">Kerry Adams</a><br> Older Bachelor: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13577">Adrian Stephens</a><br> Edmund Wilkes: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16573">llamaart</a><br> Other Squire No. 1: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17559">The Countess</a><br> Other Squire No. 3, Other Person, and Friends 2, 3, and 4: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16871">Paul Lawley-Jones</a><br> Robin Ingoldsby: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16384">Cindy Gorman</a><br> Different Bachelor and Surgeon: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13278">KevinS</a><br> Lady Anne: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16239">Nissy</a><br> Lady Alice: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7026">Michele Eaton</a><br> Lord George Beaumont: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14540">Andrew Gaunce</a><br> King Henry IV: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7170">Alan Mapstone</a><br> Attendant Gentlewoman: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12055">Carol Pelster</a><br> Marshall and Constable: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8011">Greg Giordano</a><br> Prince of Wales: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/15932">Andrea Atwood</a><br> Earl Marshal: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17546">Victoria Alice Bell</a><br> Defendant: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17120">archive27vo</a><br>

20Men of Iron (Version 3)

By Howard Pyle

Myles Falworth, son of a wrongfully outlawed lord, grows up amid the rough life of the dark ages. This book tells how he grows from an impulsive, rash, though good-hearted youth, through many hard knocks, to a ripe, mature 'man of iron'. Along the way, he sometimes feels, more so the older he grows, as though he is being carefully watched & guided by the powerful Lord Mackworth, but to what purpose? Could he be a key player in Mackworth's own personal schemes? Or could there be plans afoot even greater than he could imagine possible? And what of the seemingly impossible romance developing between himself and the sweet and pretty Lady Alice? - Summary by Annie C.

21Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies

By Ernie Pyle

In the Fall of 1940, Ernie Pyle and “that girl” who rode with him (his wife, “Jerry”) came to Gatlinburg and Ernie wrote eleven columns for the Scripps-Howard Newspapers about the village of Gatlinburg, the native people and a trip he took to LeConte. These columns are reproduced in this little booklet.