More about eBooks

What are eBooks?

eBooks are simply electronic copies of books that you can read on your computer or printout. You can download eBooks and read them immediately so there is no waiting for shipment and in most cases; they are cheaper than their 'hard copy' counterparts.

eBooks also offer the convenience of size and portability, you can store your own personal library of eBooks on your PC, Laptop or hand held device. Additionally, you can upload ebooks anywhere on the internet - to your email, website, myspace or facebook page - so you can read books online.

What are the benefits of reading eBooks?

• Cost Effective - in most cases, eBooks are cheaper than paper books.

• Instantly Available Worldwide – you can download eBooks in the convenience of your own home or office, instead of having to go to the bookstore or having to wait for them to be delivered in the mail.

• Quick to Download - the average book takes only minutes to download

• Easy to Store - you can build a whole library of eBooks and conveniently store them on your computer, instead of having messy shelves of paper books that take up a lot of space.

• Read Books Online - The best part of ebooks is that you can read books online. You can read books online in electronic format anywhere at anytime. All you have to do is attach copies of these eBooks to an email you send yourself. This way you can always have it to read anywhere you are in the world you can open attachments from your email.
  

• Text Search Available – with eBooks, it is easy to search and find keywords or specific information you are looking for. It is also easy to navigate between sections and chapters.With conventional books you can waste a lot of time manually looking for information that you desire.

• Print eBooks – You can print eBooks and take them with you where ever you go. You can mark up or lose the printouts, and simply print a fresh copy again.

• Free Reading Software - eBook reading software is free and easy to download from the internet.
  

Do I need special software or hardware to read eBooks?

All you need is a computer (which you have access to if you are reading this) and the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you don’t already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download the free Reader software here .