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| Society - Religion and Spirituality - Esoteric and Occult - Shopping - Books |
 | Occult e-books
http://www.occultebooks.com/
Occult and alternative paradigm thinking in handy e-book format. |
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| Society - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Shopping - Booksellers |
 | The Evangelical Library: E-Books
http://www.elebooks.org.uk/
Historic Christian literature by subscription for download. |
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| Society - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Music - Hymns - Authors and Composers - N - Neale, John Mason - Works |
 | A commentary on the Psalms: from primitive and mediaeval writers; and from the various office-books and hymns of the Roman, Mazarabic, Ambrosian, Gallican, Greek, Coptic, Armenian, and Syrian rites
http://www.archive.org/details/commentaryonpsal02nealuoft
Page scans of (1869-74) book at the Internet Archive. |
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| Society - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Denominations - Catholicism - Prayer and Spirituality - Prayers - Litanies |
 | Prayers E-Book: Litanies
http://saints.sqpn.com/index007.htm
Collection of 27 litanies and similar prayers. Most are good; a few are of dubious worth. |
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| Society - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Denominations - Catholicism - Prayer and Spirituality - Devotions - Novenas |
 | Prayers E-Book: Novenas
http://saints.sqpn.com/index009.htm
Collection of 27 novenas. Prayers only; no instructions. |
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| Society - Organizations - Fraternal - Freemasonry - Shopping |
 | Audio and E-Books on Freemasonry
http://www.smilebigtoday.com/freemasonindex.html
Over 150 old, rare and out of print books dedicated to the study of Freemasonry, downloadable (for a fee) in pdf format. |
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| Society - Issues - Intellectual Property - Copyrights - Digital Millennium Copyright Act - USA v. ElcomSoft and Dmitry Sklyarov - News and Media |
 | LA Times: E-Book Saga Is Full of Woe --and a Bit of Intrigue
http://amsterdam.nettime.org/Lists-Archives/nettime-l-0108/msg00106.html
"Richard DeGrandpre wrote 'Digitopia' as a warning about the false promises of the wired world. Then it was published as an electronic book, and all his predictions came true." By David Strietfeld. |
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 | Wired: Adobe E-Book Hacker Released
http://www.wired.com/politics/law/news/2001/08/45870
"A federal magistrate judge ordered that the Russian programmer -- whose arrest last month on copyright infringement charges sparked worldwide protests -- be freed Monday on $50,000 bail." |
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 | ElcomSoft Files For Dismissal Of E-Book Case
http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/01/29/1937237
"ElcomSoft, the Russian software company accused of such evils as producing software to enable the blind to read legally obtained e-books, has filed for a dismissal of the charge that they violated the DMCA." News and discussion forum. [Slashdot] |
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| Shopping - Publications - Digital |
 | AABS e-books
http://www.anglo-argentine.com/ebooks
Argentine and English ebook publishers offering modern works by English and Spanish speaking writers on a wide range of subjects. Also a selection of classical literature. |
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 | International E-book Library
http://www.internationalebooklibrary.com/
Offers e-book publishing as well as a place to sell books. Features available products including speeches and custom poetry. |
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| Shopping - Publications - Books - Professional and Technical - Computers - Software |
 | Oracle-Books.com
http://www.oracle-books.com/
Oracle books and other related materials. |
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| Science - Technology - Chemical Engineering - Journals and Magazines |
 | E-books about chemical process control
http://www.jashaw.com/ebooks
Downloadable e-books about the PID control algorithm, how to tune the controller, and other aspects of chemical process control. |
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| North America - United States - Massachusetts - Localities - S - Salem - Society and Culture - History - Salem Witch Trials |
 | Justice at Salem - free e-book
http://www.salemwitchtrials.net/
A free e-book (licensed under the Creative Commons) and a paperback about the Salem witch trials. The author argues that some of the convicted were guilty. |
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| North America - United States - California - Localities - S - San Diego - Business and Economy - Financial Services |
 | E-Bookkeeping
http://www.e-bookkeepingonline.com/
Provides complete outsourcing of bookkeeping services from an advanced and secure technology platform. Payroll, controller, paperless, and CFO services are offered. |
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| North America - Canada - Ontario - Localities - O - Ottawa - Business and Economy - Shopping - Books |
 | Renouf Publishing Co. Ltd. e-Bookstore
http://www.renoufbooks.com/
Governmental, international, current affairs, business and legal publications. Online shopping, store listings, business history. |
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| Computers - Usenet - FAQs - Individual Group FAQs |
 | alt.binaries.e-book.msreader
http://www.villines.com/Files/msrfaq.htm
Charter, group origins, posting guidelines and other FAQs. |
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| Computers - Programming - Resources |
 | Directory of computer e-books
http://freeitbookdirectory.atspace.org/
Links to programming related online e-books. |
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| Computers - Multimedia - Software |
 | E-Book Systems
http://www.flipviewer.com/
Publisher of authoring tools for e-books, online photo albums, and CD shopping carts. |
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| Computers - E-Books - Titles |
 | No Tree
http://www.notree.com/
Introduction to the development of Web sites and electronic commerce. [EXE] |
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 | The Peace
http://www.arjay.bc.ca/Fiction/ThePeace/ThePeace.html
Christian science fiction tale by Rick Sutcliffe. Includes excerpts and reviews. [PDF/Palm/HTML] |
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 | Be Successful: Free E-Books
http://www.ksinclair.com/ebooks.htm
Various titles for free download covering business and self-improvement topics. |
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 | Baen Free Library
http://www.baen.com/library/
Numerous science fiction titles from Baen Books. [Multiple Formats] |
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 | Water, Water
http://www.talewins.com/Treasures/Kids/Ahab/index.htm
Free electronic bible tale designed to initiate questions between parents and children. By Lin Stone. |
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 | Four Souls: A Search for Epic Life
http://www.foursoulsthebook.com/
Four young men embark on a worldwide odyssey in search of the epic life. Microsoft Reader format. |
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 | The Vanilla World View
http://sassure1.tripod.com/
Dedicated to the development of one's personal and spiritual energy. |
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 | Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages
http://pdf.coreservlets.com/
Includes complete PDF version of Sun Microsystems Press servlet/JSP text. Coverage of servlets 2.2 and JSP 1.1. Also includes source code from book, available free for unrestricted use. |
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 | USA Today Openbook
http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/openbooks.htm
A serialized e-book novel with a new chapter appearing each week. |
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 | Free EBooks
http://www.easymediabroadcast.com/
Selection of titles for the TK3 Reader. |
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 | The Secret Guide to Computers
http://www.secretguide.net/
Free online book covering computer hardware and software. |
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 | ManyBooks.net
http://manybooks.net/
Thousands of free e-books available in multiple formats, including specific e-reader and PDA formats, epub, HTML, PDF, large print PDF, and plain text. |
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 | CNET.com: E-Books
http://www.download.com/3150-2125-0-1-1.html
Listing of individual titles for downloading. [Multiple Formats] |
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 | Microsoft Reader Catalog of e-books
http://www.mslit.com/
Searchable catalog of Microsoft Reader e-books with publication data and links to online retailers. [LIT] |
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 | Newton's Library
http://www.newtonslibrary.org/
Large selection of free titles in Newton book format. |
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 | E-book Library at the Electronic Text Center
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/ebooks/
Wide range of publicly-available e-books from the University of Virginia Library in Microsoft Reader and Palm formats. |
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 | 2 Miracles For Peace
http://www.ebookstand.com/books.grp/BC1339.html
Details the need for miracles for inner and world peace. Includes a sample chapter. [PDF/PDB/DOC] |
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 | The Heretic
http://www.jasonkchapman.com/heretic_online/
Free cyber-thriller by Jason K. Chapman. [HTML] |
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 | Planet eBook
http://www.planetebook.com/
News, information, newsletters, discussion, and an online store. |
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 | The Baker
http://www.thebaker.org/
Novel dealing with the use of marijuana to treat critically ill patients. By Miles Archer. [PDF] |
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| Computers - E-Books - Readers - Software - Microsoft |
 | Microsoft Reader
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/
A freeware e-book reader for the Windows and Pocket PC platforms. Available in multiple languages. |
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| Computers - E-Books - Readers - Software - Adobe |
 | Adobe PDF Merchant
http://www.adobe.com/products/pdfmerchant/
Offers encryption software that provides digital rights management for publishing and distributing ebooks. |
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 | Adobe Reader
http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/
Download, product information, and support. |
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 | Adobe Digital Editions
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/
Software to view and manage eBooks and other digital publications. Offers several free sample titles. |
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| Computers - E-Books - Readers - Software |
 | Stanza
http://www.lexcycle.com/
iPhone/iPad application to display and share ebooks. Site includes product page, forums and support information. |
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 | iSilo Document Reader
http://www.isilo.com/
A freeware application for the PalmOS, PocketPC, OS X, Android and Windows platforms for reading ebooks in the proprietary iSilo format. Site includes FAQs, upgrades, option to contact technical support, specifications, manuals, general information, knowl |
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 | EBK EBook
http://ebk.home.sapo.pt/
A freeware application for the Windows platform. Supports multiple formats, source code available. |
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| FlipViewer
http://www.flipviewer.com/
A commercial application which displays FlipBooks, a proprietary format, in a web browser. Site includes sample flipbooks and usage information for consumers. |
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 | Mentoract Reader
http://www.globalmentor.com/
A freeware cross-platform application that works with standards-compliant works, such as .oeb and .html formatted texts. |
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 | Pubolab MiniBook
http://www.pubolab.com/
A shareware utility for the Casio pocket viewer. |
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 | ReadThemAll
http://maksee.narod.ru/palm/rta/
A freeware tool for the PalmOS that features a scrolling feature for improved readability. |
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 | Rudenko Software BookReader
http://www.rudenko.com/ebook.html
A freeware tool that includes various works as well as a personal library manager, bookmarks manager and on-line library browser. |
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 | TomeRaider
http://www.tomeraider.com/
A freeware application for the TomeRaider format. Available for PalmOS, EPOC, PocketPC and Windows platforms. |
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 | uBook Reader
http://www.gowerpoint.com/
A freeware, skinable application to read ebooks (html, .txt, .rtf, .pdb and .prc) on Android, Windows and PocketPC platforms. Site includes upgrades, purchase, forums, and general information for consumers. |
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 | ICE Book Reader Professional
http://www.ice-graphics.com/ICEReader/IndexE.html
A shareware reading tool for the Windows platform. Can open and format almost any large text file. |
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 | Annabel Blue Cannibal's GRM (Graphic Reading Module) Matrix
http://www3.sympatico.ca/2trilogy/GRMatrix.html
A web-based program with a design inspired by H R Giger, The Matrix, 3d art and VRML. A number of texts available for use, including exclusive works by author Colin James McKinlay. |
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 | HandStory Suite
http://www.namo.com/products/handstory/
A fully featured commercial suite that includes Palm Doc support. Available for the PalmOS and PocketPC. |
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 | EText Reader
http://linux.techass.com/projects/etr/
A freeware (GPL) app to display text, zip and gzip files for Windows and Linux. Site includes upgrades, documentation and usage information for consumers. |
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 | InDevSoftware.com - Book Readers
http://indevsoftware.com/products.php?ep=88&SectionId=30
PalmDoc readers for Palm OS. |
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 | AbookReader
http://www.ganpuzzle.com/AbookReader/
On-line freeware reader that displays .html versions of eBooks as a 2-page book. Functions include turning pages, adjustable fonts, and variable book size. |
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 | Spacejock yBook
http://www.spacejock.com/yBook.html
A freeware tool that will load text files and display the contents. Supports .txt, .html, .pdb, .prc and .rtf files. |
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 | EBookME
http://ebookme.sourceforge.net/
Open source (LGPL) ebook reader for mobile phones with Java ME (MIDP 1.0). Supports multiple languages. |
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 | SpeakAlong from ThingTone Software
http://www.thingtone.net/speakalong/
A talking storyteller. SpeakAlong is a book reader for Mac OS X available in several editions, including a Bible edition, each with hours of listening. |
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 | Tom's eTextReader
http://www.fellnersoft.at/eTR.htm
A freeware reader available for download, features a book-like two-page form, which can open zip-files directly. Available for the Windows platform. |
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 | Mobipocket Reader
http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/ProductDetailsReader.asp
This software comes in both free and commercial forms, and allows for the display of the proprietary Mobipocket e-book format. Available for Windows and most hand-held platforms in both English and French. |
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 | FBReader
http://www.fbreader.org/
Free (GPL) e-book reader for Android, Linux, OS X, Windows, Unix, and other handheld devices. It supports a number of formats (.txt, .html, OEB, FB2, others). Site includes software downloads, option to contact technical support, screen shots, documentati |
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 | ReadManiac
http://www.deep-shadows.com/hax/ReadManiac/
Open source reader for mobile phones with Java support. Web site includes a detailed presentation, an online manual and screenshots. |
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 | GameBoy Book Reader
http://www.mqp.com/fun/
A freeware reader for the GameBoy and GameBoy Advance. Source code is available for download along with instructions. |
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 | Calibre eBook Management
http://calibre-ebook.com/
An open source e-book library manager for Linux, Macintosh and Windows platforms, released under the GPL v3 license. Features include: Library Management, E-book conversion, Syncing to e-book reader devices, Downloading news from the web and converting it |
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 | iFlow Reader
http://www.iflowreader.com/
Application that displays e-books on the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac and Windows. Site has an online bookstore which features free ebooks, national bestsellers, and new releases. |
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 | eLIB
http://ebooklib.50webs.com/
Free software to categorize, organize, view, manage all your ebooks on your Windows computer. It can also generate automatically the covers of your ebooks, and can handle many extensions like pdf, doc, xls, etc. Site includes screen shots, upgrades, optio |
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 | STDU Viewer
http://www.stdutility.com/stduviewer.html
Freeware software to view/display TIFF, PDF and DjVu documents. |
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 | CSpotRun
http://www.palmgear.com/en/usd/product_4870411_details.html
A free reader for documents in the popular DOC format. |
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 | iBooks
http://www.apple.com/ipad/built-in-apps/ibooks.html
Apple application exclusively for iPad, iPod and iPhone that allows purchasing and displaying of ebooks in ePUB and PDF formats. Site includes screen shots, video tutorials, specifications, documentation, advice and usage information for consumers. |
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| Computers - E-Books - Readers |
 | Cybook
http://www.bookeen.com/
e-Ink readers by Bookeen. Models covered include Cybook Opus and Cybook Gen3. Site includes FAQs, upgrades, option to contact technical support, specifications, manuals, general information, tips, advice, reviews and usage information for consumers. |
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 | NOOK
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp
An e-Ink reader for Barnes and Noble. Site includes information on ordering the device and accessories, blog, reviews, FAQ and customer support. |
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 | Kindle
http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store-ebooks-newspapers-blogs/b?ie=UTF8&node=133141011
An e-Ink based reader from Amazon. Site provides information on Whispernet wireless eBook delivery to the Kindle readers, features, accessories, reading apps, customer support, offers online ordering of the readers and books, newspapers, magazines and blo |
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 | JetBook
http://www.ectaco.com/eBook-PDA-Dictionaries-items/
e-Ink readers. Site includes product information, purchasing and technical support. |
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 | PRS
http://ebookstore.sony.com/reader/
Personal Reader Systems are e-Ink based readers from Sony of various screen sizes. Site includes specifications, general information, support and reader tips and ordering for PRS models, ebooks, accessories. |
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 | BeBook Reader
http://mybebook.com/
Official website provides news and information about their readers along with online support, downloadable firmware, FAQ, free ebook library, and online shop for readers and accessories. |
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 | DittoBook D9
http://www.dittobook.com/
An e-Ink based 9-inch reader. supporting pdf, txt, epub, html, doc, xls, ppt formats. Site includes product specifications and online ordering along with downloadable manual and firmware. |
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 | eSlick
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/ebook/
Discontinued e-Ink based reader from Foxit. Site still provides support documentation and manuals to download. |
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 | txtr
http://reader.txtr.com/
An e-Ink based reader. Site provides description, specifications, FAQ and newsletter. |
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 | Comparison of E-Book Readers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_readers
Wikipedia's hyperlinked encyclopedia article provides information and comparison charts of available and announced e-book readers. |
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 | Kobo
http://www.kobobooks.com/
An e-Ink reader sold by Indigo Books and Music and Borders Books. Site includes FAQs, firmware upgrades, option to contact technical support, specifications, manuals, documentation and usage information for consumers. |
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 | Edge
http://www.entourageedge.com/
Android device which combines an e-ink reader and a laptop. It can play mp3 files, voice record, the read back (text to speech) ebooks. Site includes FAQs, upgrades, option to contact technical support, specifications, manuals, general information, tips, |
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 | Pandigital Novel Personal eReader
http://www.pandigital.net/
A gray-scale touch screen display for ebooks with support for the Barnes & Noble online bookstore. Also has information on the Android color Multimedia Novel tablet, a rich multimedia application platform. Contains FAQ and customer service. |
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 | OziTab
http://www.ozitechnology.com/ozi/ozitab/specs.htm
Android based 10-inch multi-touch tablet |
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 | OziReader
http://www.ozitechnology.com/ozi/ozireader/specs.htm
Reader that uses an LCD display but is designed for e-book reading. |
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 | MyPad Air
http://www.ozitechnology.com/mypad/mypad.htm
Android tablet with 7-inch color LCD touch screen. Site contains technical support and hardware specification details. |
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 | Icarus
http://www.icarusreader.com/
Android 2.3 tablet with 7-inch capacitive touchscreen. Site includes FAQs, upgrades, technical support, manuals and specifications. |
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 | JE100
http://www.jointech.com.hk/
A multi-functional digital device running Windows for displaying e-books. |
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 | Portable Ebook Reader
http://portable-ebook-reader.net/
The latest news and reviews on readers and tablets, such as the Kindle, iPad, Asus Eee, Cool-er, Sony Reader, NOOK, etc. |
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 | Pixelar MReader
http://www.mye-reader.co.uk/
An e-Ink reader that runs open source software and supports a wide range of digital content. Site includes information about the e-readers, free downloadable titles and software updates, and online store. |
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 | Nook's Club
http://nooksclub.nookcolorwallpapers.com/
Forum for users of the Nook Color reader. |
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 | Kindle Ready
http://www.kindle-ready.com/
Site contains information about the different models of the Amazon Kindle, how to obtain Kindle books and a comparison of different eReaders available on the market. |
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 | E-book Reader Answers
http://www.ebookreaderanswers.com/
Forum web site where users can ask and get answers to questions and issues regarding the Kindle reader. |
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 | PocketBook
http://www.pocketbook-usa.com/
e-Ink reader models Pro 602 and 902. Site includes FAQs, upgrades, manuals, general information, forums and usage information for consumers. |
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 | Digital Book Readers
http://www.digital-book-readers.com/
Site contains reviews and articles on popular reader brands and models. |
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 | Sony Reader Forum
http://sonyreaderboards.com/
A message board that solely discuss the Sony eBook Reader Line and which contains reviews, technical support, deals, reading recommendations, etc. |
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 | BeBook
http://www.bebook.net.au/
An e-Ink reader that let's you read documents and ebooks anywhere as you do on paper. Site includes FAQs, forums, specifications, manuals, general information, tips, advice, reviews and usage information for consumers. |
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 | Which e-reader should I buy?
http://howtodecide.com/e-reader/
Guides user in deciding which e-reader to buy. Suggests factors to weigh and alternatives to consider in making an e-reader purchasing decision. |
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 | Unofficial Kindle Blog
http://blogkindle.com/
Daily news on e-readers, including comparison reviews, how-to guides, e-book recommendations. |
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 | EBook Readers Reviews
http://ebook-readers-reviews.com/
Contains reviews on ebook readers. |
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 | E-Readers for Electronic Books
http://ereaders-foryou.com/
Contains reviews about e-Readers and electronic books, read e-Reader reviews and how to choose the best e-Book reader device. |
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| Computers - E-Books - News and Media |
 | Are Digital Books Good Enough to Curl Up With?
http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9810/09/digbooks.idg/index.html
An overview of how electronic books read and manage e-titles. [PC World] |
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 | An Electrifying Read
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1998/09/22/BU72923.DTL
Explains some of the current e-book technology and how it works. [SF Gate] |
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 | Downloading Literature - E-books change the face of reading
http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9812/17/t_t/e.books/
Electronic books have finally arrived and now represent a challenge to the traditional paper and ink, but how good are they and how do they work? [CNN] |
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 | A New Chapter for E-Books
http://www.businessweek.com/1998/44/b3602055.htm
Briefly outlines the history of e-books and details the technology currently on the market. [BusinessWeek] |
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 | Exit Gutenberg?
http://www.theatlantic.com/unbound/digitalreader/dr2000-11-16.htm
Report on the eBook World conference and the future of publishing. [Digital Reader] |
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 | 4 Publishers Agree to Sale of E-Books on Yahoo
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/05/technology/ebusiness/05BOOK.html
Short announcement about Penguin Putnam, Simon and Schuster, Random House and HarperCollins publishers. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | Random House Sues Over Rights to Publishing E-Books
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/02/28/technology/28BOOK.html
News of a lawsuit over the digital sales of books. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | The King of E-Books
http://www.spark-online.com/april00/trends/rose.html
Discusses the success of Stephen King's first foray into e-books and what it may mean for the future. [Spark-Online] |
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 | Book Lovers Fail to Click with E-Pages
http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/0123/p01s03-woeu.html
Several major booksellers have shelved the idea of selling online editions. [Christian Science Monitor] |
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 | Struggles Over E-Books Abound
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/27/technology/27BOOK.html
A detailed analysis of the electronic book business. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | Another Format in the E-Book Field
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/06/technology/06BOOK.html
News of Reciprocal's introduction of another e-book data format. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | The Good E-Book
http://www.nytimes.com/library/magazine/home/20000604mag-ebook.html
A thoughtful look at the e-book movement, concluding "Can anyone really be against that?" Free registration required. [NY Times] |
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 | Rebooted Any Good Books Lately?
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/04/technology/04BOOK.html
A lengthy overview of electronic book readers. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | Stephen King's Net Horror Story
http://slashdot.org/features/00/11/30/1238204.shtml
An interpretation of the demise of "The Plant." [Slashdot] |
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 | The Story Of E-Books
http://www.forbes.com/2000/08/31/feat2.html
Current business efforts to move e-books to the mainstream. [Forbes] |
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 | The Bearable Lightness of E-Books
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/mar2001/nf20010322_286.htm
An introduction to the capabilities of e-book readers. [CBC] |
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 | Publisher's Web Books Spur Hardcover Sales
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/19/technology/19BAEN.html
A look at some companies making money with online books. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | Beyond Hypertext: Novels With Interactive Animation
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/05/arts/05ARTS.html
Self-published books with electronic artistry. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | Is This the End of the Story for Books?
http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/11/biztech/articles/20book.html
"Books will still be around, many scholars say, but we may read in a different way." Free registration required. [NY Times] |
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 | Racing to Convert Books to Bytes
http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/12/biztech/articles/09book.html
Meeting the rising demand for online access to books. Free registration required. [NY Times] |
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 | E-Books Take Off
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/media/jan-june00/e-books_3-16.html
An interview examining the impact and future of e-books. [PBS NewsHour] |
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 | First Monday - Will E-books Change the World?
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue6_10/hillesund/index.html
Argues that the evolution of e-book technology is related to the penetrating impact of networks and information technology on society. |
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 | Evolving E-Books Let Authors Answer Critics
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/10/technology/10CASS.html
News on a Princeton University Press project with adaptive e-books. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | The Battle to Define the Future of the Book in the Digital World
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue6_6/lynch/index.html
A thorough look at the competing economic, technological, and social factors influencing the development of e-books. [First Monday] |
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 | Compressed Data: Tags Could Help Keep E-Book Links Alive
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/18/technology/18LINK.html
The use of digital object identifiers (DOIs) in e-books. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | E-books and Their Future in Academic Libraries
http://www.dlib.org/dlib/july01/snowhill/07snowhill.html
An overview of e-book issues, based on a development strategy for the University of California libraries. [D-Lib Magazine] |
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 | Forecasts of an E-Book Era Were, It Seems, Premature
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/08/28/technology/ebusiness/28EBOO.html
Cases of the slow growth of the e-book industry. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | AOL Retreats From Big Push for E-Books
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/05/technology/05BOOK.html
AOL Time Warner eliminates its iPublish division. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. |
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 | In Lean Times, E-Books Find a Friend: Libraries
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/21/technology/circuits/21BOOK.html
Digital book collections continue to grow at libraries. [requires free nytimes.com registration to read] |
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 | The Future of Books
http://web.media.mit.edu/~nicholas/Wired/WIRED4-02.html
Summarizes a bits vs. books argument. [Wired] |
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 | Evolution of Portable Electronic Books
http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue29/wilson/
Charts the development of portable electronic book hardware. [Ariadne] |
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 | Is Digital Publishing Taking Off?
http://www.internetnews.com/ec-news/article.php/4_738451
An update on recent e-book business deals. [InternetNews] |
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 | Battle Over Access to Online Books
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/17/technology/17LIBR.html
Librarians' efforts to provide online access to electronic holdings. Free registration required to view. |
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 | Electronic Books: Reports of Their Death Have Been Exaggerated
http://www.infotoday.com/online/jul02/hawkins.htm
Review of companies, market issues and outlook for the e-book industry. [Online] |
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 | The E-Book Wars
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/books/news/10/25/salon.ebooks/index.html
News of the major publishing houses taking over the e-book publishing industry. [CNN] |
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 | EBooks Are Not Just For Reading
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/03/06/ebook.perks.idg/
Adding handwritten notes to the Rocket eBook. [CNN] |
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 | U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Free-lancers
http://archives.cnn.com/2001/LAW/06/25/scotus.copyright/
Writers may control whether articles they sold for print in a regular newspaper or magazine may be reproduced in electronic form. [CNN] |
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 | E-textbooks Clicking with Colleges
http://archives.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/08/30/coolsc.ebooks/
Cases of the appeal of e-books. [CNN] |
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 | Will We Ever Want E-Books?
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/14735.html
Commentary on why consumers don't want or need e-books. [E-Commerce Times] |
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 | Report: E-Book Industry Set to Explode
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/6215.html
Announcement of the report "Electronic Publishing Forecast and Analysis, 2000-2004: Digital Books and Print on Demand." [E-Commerce Times] |
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 | Amazon.com Launches e-Books Store
http://www.internetnews.com/ec-news/article.php/4_511051
News announcement that the online superstore now offers e-books. [E-Commerce News] |
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 | Mystery of E-Books: Who Reads Them?
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/2002/05/08/ebooks.htm
Report on the suggestion that anybody actually reads e-books. [USA Today] |
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 | Forbes.com: Simon & Schuster Leads The E-Book Charge
http://www.forbes.com/2000/08/09/mu1.html
Early promotional titles sell well. |
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 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the E-Book
http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/inetlibrarian/2000columns/may2000funny.cfm
An overview of e-book business issues such as copyright protection. [American Libraries] |
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 | E-Book Conference Illuminates Issues
http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/techspeaking/1999columns1/november1999.cfm
Report and overview of the second annual Electronic Book Conference. [American Library Association] |
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 | The Future of the Book
http://archive.salon.com/books/special/2000/03/29/future/
A series of articles examines how the digital revolution is changing what and how we read. [Salon] |
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