This is the first book written that covers the Microchip PIC based Basic Atom modules and chips and is a great first step to the world of Embedded BASIC Language programming. Through his unique way of making the complicated understandable, Chuck takes the reader through the inner workings of the Basic Atom by explaining the Microchip PIC and its role in the Atom module. From there Chuck explains the various Basic Atom modules and how to use the Basic Atom compiler. Chuck then delivers 13 projects that include Timers, Interrupts, RS232, LCD, Relays, Digital I/O and Analog to Digital Conversion. The reader can then use this knowledge to develop their own Basic Atom projects. If you are just getting started in the world of digital embedded electronic microcontrollers then this book and the Basic Atom is your best option.