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Formats
Mobipocket - a french company created with ePub was in its infancy. They were purchased by amazon in 2005 when Amazon unveiled the Kindle. Mobipocket is HTML 3.2 and features some unique formatting options. -- Kindle can still read Mobipocket however it has been replaced by Kindle Format 8
Tech Specs - The Mobipocket format allows books to be locked with Digital Rights Management (DRM) or not. When an encrypted file is downloaded from a retailer it is locked to the user’s registered device. The Kindle devices use the same DRM, but files bought from Amazon cannot be read in old Mobipocket reading applications
When to Use - Not recommended.
Kindle Format 8 - Released in 2011, it replaced Mobipocket format and
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When an encrypted file is downloaded from Amazon it is locked to the user’s Kindle device. This DRM cannot be applied by anyone except Amazon.
Devices: KF8 eBooks can be read on any of the Kindle devices, as well as in any of theKindle Apps.
Extensions: Kindle files come in three different file extensions: .mobi, .prc, and .azw. There are no functional differences between these formats, and the files themselves are exactly the same.
While KF8 has many of the same features as ePub2 and ePub3, it is not the same. There are still some key differences between the formats, and we do recommend creating native Kindle files, not just auto-converting an ePub using an conversion tool like
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The iBooks Author format is only able to be read in the iBooks ecosystem, and it can only be created in the iBooks Author program on a Macintosh computer. iBooks Author files are inherently fixed layout, meaning that the design is static and does not allow the reader to change the font size or other visual settings. However, iBooks Author also has an option for creating a reflowable version of the content that can be accessed by changing the orientation of the device. Normally the fixed layout design is implemented in landscape while the reflowable design is implemented in portrait, but this can be determined by the designer creating the file. iBooks Author files should not be used for children’s eBooks because it does not have support for narration overlays (the Read Aloud function that is available in standard children’s fixed layout eBooks for Apple).
Apple calls these files “multi-touch” because they are designed to include interactive features and content, such as video, audio, and widgets. The format is also structured in a very consistent way for every eBook, with the chapters and each page within those chapters easily
The Kindle fire, from the house of Amazon is a great new offering in the e-reader market. Amazon is the world's largest online retailer and a well known name in the world of books. With the launch of kindle fire, Amazon has now taken the experience of reading a book to the next level. Kindle fire is a real treat for a book lover. With millions of books available for download from Amazon, you can now carry a virtual library around wherever you go. You can read your favorite books, newspapers, magazines and pdf files on the go. And the sleek and sturdy design of the tablet makes a great fashion statement too.
The how eBooks are made is something that American societies are considering. In this time and age, society is living in a world where global warming is an issue. Because of this, consumers and producers are thinking of innovative ways to help the environment. That is where eBooks come into play. Since these books are digitalized, it limits damage to the environment. It doesn’t require trees or ink at all. It is actually a way that is saving the environment. Additionally, there have been innovations in order to prevent the health issues, such as eyestrain. A great example of that type of innovation is the creation of the NOOK. The NOOK is a product dedicated that is used as an eBook reading device. Within this device is a function, known as the antiglare. Initially, this enables the user to operate the NOOK without having any type of glare compared to products such as the iPad. Interestingly, that same function has a second feature to it that many users are unaware of. That feature creates a subtle representation of real ink that is used in books. Because of this feature, it enables users to read an eBook without having an increased concern with any eye related concerns. These features would really initiate the movement and inclination for the production and use of eBooks because it aids in saving the environment and produces little to no health
Kindle self publishing has provided e-book authors fresh chances to make cash. Amazon's ebook reader device is considered the most favored one, meaning that the Kindle ebook publishing choice is very worthwhile.
One of the advantages to an eBook over a printed book is that you can enlarge the
Ebooks offer several advantages when they’re done right, and creating one is easy when you have the right information and plan.
“Imagine walking into a library or bookstore and needing three or four pairs of different glasses to read different books manufactured to specific viewing equipment. Or buying a book and then having to arbitrarily destroy it after say, two weeks. That’s just nuts. But it’s the current situation we’re in with eBooks.”
Electronic texts as paraphrased by Vacca (2008, p.426) states; electronic text must be presented by the reader visually, have conventional associations with books to make the reader feel they are reading a book, have an organized theme like a book or of a printed book, and must be primarily text centered. Trade books' meaning interpreted by Vacca (2008, p.383) is books filled with narrative and content that has the potential to magnifying or enhance the reader's personal interactions with a subject; while these these books can customarily hold an overall lesson, they are intentionally made for all in which they are published and sold for the general public.Each texts contributes to content area learning by bring something the other does not have and through the combined effort brings the most of learning.
Kobo gives you the Typing Genius ™ with 11 fonts availble, 24 sizes and amazing weight and sharpness settings. The content provided on KObo is ver 3.5 million of the best titles in the world, books, comics and kids' titles.
E-books have become a new channel for book content distribution. Sales are skyrocketing thanks to the popularity of Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader and the iPad. Publishing companies have begun investing more resources in the Kindle and iPad as delivery platforms for their books and less money in traditional delivery platforms like print news and bound books. Textbook publishers are working on iPad versions of their offerings; newspapers have apps out for the iPad and offer Kindle subscriptions to readers; and major publishers are contracting with software companies to convert existing files to e-reader compatible products.
But Microsoft made some exclusive deals which included the exclusive rights from Random House to publish a novel Timeline as an eBook in Microsoft Reader format, and the exclusive deals with Simon & Schuster for a series of Star War books for a limited time. Adobe, on the other hand, had strong historical relationships with publishers and it used it as an advantage over Microsoft. An estimated 70% of publishers' digital archives of print titles were already saved in PDF format. And Adobe also launched Adobe InDesign which captured about 30% of shipments since introduction. For this area, Adobe has a stronger position.
This gives the reader the advantage. Unlike a digital book, a paper book cannot change its own font size, it remains the same. A person can either purchase a new book with a bigger font or they can scan it into a computer and zoom in, causing the person to lose money or spend unnecessary time. Digital books can increase a reader’s comfort level with the text and they can save space.
Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print
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Like with presentations, you can always re-package your content into PDF’s to let users download it and view on iPad, share with friends and save locally for further reference: