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eBook Web Sites
- eBook Connections
Features information about the latest eBooks, a monthly bestseller and new release list, and eBook reviews. There are also many useful links to eBook related sites. You may also subscribe to a free weekly newsletter.
http://www.ebookconnections.com
- eBookNet.com
eBookNet is both a clubhouse for the eBook-aware and a welcome center for those new to the technology. The news and feature pages cover all aspects of electronic books, including hardware, software, writing, publishing, and business developments. This site also features a "Things to Read" section, which is an up-to-date guide to new eBook content of all genres and formats. It also provides a Community section with public message boards and online events dedicated to a spectrum of important topics in the eBook world.
http://www.ebooknet.com
- Microsoft Reader
Microsoft Reader, the world's first pocket eBook featuring ClearTypeŠ technology, is now available on Pocket PC devices. Microsoft Reader delivers an on-screen computer reading experience that, for the first time, approaches the convenience and quality of reading text printed on paper.
http://www.microsoft.com/READER
- netLibrary
By combining the time-honored traditions of the library system with electronic publishing, netLibrary offers an easy-to-use information and retrieval system for accessing eBooks, letting you read books online for free. It works on the premise of a public library; you check out eBooks for a specific amount of time, and if you have a book checked out, no one else can access it until you return it.
http://www.netlibrary.com
- Online Books Page
Search more than 500 online electronic books on this site. Search by author or title. If you are looking for full texts of books, then this site is a great resource for you to visit.
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/authors.html
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http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/titles.html
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http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/subjects.html
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http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/banned-books.html (Banned Books)
- Online Catalog of Electronic Texts on the Internet (Alex)
Alex is/was an informal research project whose purpose was to explore the possibilities of creating catalogs of Internet-based electronic texts. Originally conceived by Hunter Monroe in 1993-4, the catalog contains roughly 2,000 entries mostly on gopher servers. Maintenance of the Alex Catalog has been suspended until adequate funding and/or a systematic method for collecting electronic texts can be obtained. There are two ways to approach the catalog. You can go directly to the catalog and browse its contents, or you can use a search form to enter a Boolean query.
http://www.infomotions.com/alex/
- Online Electronic Text Center
Since 1992, the Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia has combined an online archive of thousands of SGML-encoded electronic texts (many of which are publicly available) with a library-based center that houses hardware and software suitable for the creation and analysis of text.
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/english.html
- Project Gutenberg
This site gives you free access to a large digitally republished text archive of fine literature, reference materials and articles. It allows you to search for a full text by author or title, and then download the text to your personal computer. You will not find the latest bestsellers on this site, since they cannot publish any text that is still in copyright. You will find the classic books from the start of the century and previous centuries.
http://www.gutenberg.net
- Rocket-Library.com
Rocket-Library.com is a publicly accessible Web site where anyone can post or obtain free electronic reading material. You do not need a Rocket eBook to access this site. In order to create RocketEditions (the format used by this site), you can use the RocketWriter feature of the free RocketLibrarian software. To read RocketEditions without a Rocket eBook, just grab the free eRocket software (for your Windows computer).
http://www.rocket-library.com
- The RunningRiver Reader
An online guide to eBooks. This site offers a free weekly newsletter that helps readers find eBooks. Each issue includes author profiles, articles, editorials, reviews, bestseller and new release lists and other sources of information.
http://www.runningriver.com
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eBook Software
- Adobe's Acrobat Reader
The PDF format of Adobe is a popular format for eBooks because it is widely used and pre-installed on most new computers. Acrobat Reader will incorporate Glassbook Reader software by the end of 2000 for improved eBook reading.
http://www.adobe.com
- Glassbook Reader
Glassbook is a company that builds high-fidelity eBook reading software for consumers and applications that automate the eBook supply chain for publishers, booksellers, distributors, and libraries. This is a free downloadable program that allows you to read eBooks on laptops, notebooks or a desktop PC. Internet booksellers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble use the Glassbook Content Server to deliver eBooks to consumers. Glassbook also features its own bookstore. The Glassbook Reader runs on Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. It requires Internet Explorer or Netscape version 4 or later.
http://www.glassbook.com
- Microsoft Reader
Microsoft Reader software features "ClearType" technology, which was developed to recreate the aspects of the traditional print book. It eliminates distracting icons and buttons. Microsoft Reader reads eBooks that are compatible with the Open eBook Standard (OeB) format. Microsoft Reader also gives users the ability to hear spoken-word content with integrated Audible.com technology. Microsoft Reader is a featured application for the Pocket PC, the next-generation Windows CE operating system-based Palm-size PC. Microsoft is available as a free download as of mid-2000.
http://www.microsoft.com/READER/
- PeanutReader
PeanutReader is free downloadable eBook reading software. Peanut Reader is a program for Palm OS and Window CE handheld computers. This reader software is bundled with each book order at peanutpress.com.
http://www.peanutpress.com
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eBook Hardware
- eBook-Gemstar.com
Rocket-eBook.com and SoftBook.com are now eBook-Gemstar.com. In January 2000, Gemstar-TV Guide International announced its entry into the electronic book ("eBook") business through the acquisition of NuvoMedia, Inc., makers of the Rocket eBook, and SoftBook Press Inc., makers of the Softbook Reader. They are the technology providers behind the next generation of exciting new reading devices from RCA, and are a source for high quality, digital books, magazines and newspapers. Unlike PCs or handheld computers, eBook reading devices deliver a reading experience comparable to traditional paper books, while adding powerful electronic features for note taking, fast navigation, and key word searches. eBook is perfect for reading in all the places you love to read and perfect for all the material you like to read: bestsellers, fiction, all the top genres, even popular magazines, and newspapers. eBook has just about everything you want to read, available anytime, anywhere. The eBook can carry dozens of novels, newspapers and magazines at one time. And if you want something new to read, just connect your eBook to any phone line and you can receive new hits in seconds. They have a strong relationships with all the major publishers, which means they can offer you their latest bestsellers and all their most popular titles, so you can enjoy them on the Gemstar eBook.
http://www.ebook-gemstar.com
- Rocket eBook
The Rocket eBook is a hand-held electronic book from NuvoMedia. It is approximately the size of a paperback book but holds up to 4,000 pages of text and images. Users can make margin notes, underline special passages, and bookmark pages. The Rocket eBook requires a computer for downloading books and specific software for publishing documents in their specific file format. For a preview, you can download a test version for free.
http://www.rocket-ebook.com/enter.html
- SoftBook Reader
The SoftBook ReaderŠ is specifically designed to provide a comfortable, legible, and portable way to purchase and read electronic newspapers, magazines, books and documents. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides two to five hours of reading (depending on display settings) with a fast, one-hour recharge. The removable battery pack enables uninterrupted reading beyond the limits of one battery. The SoftBook Reader's built-in modem quickly connects you to the SoftBook Network where you can purchase new titles from the SoftBookstore, subscribe to and automatically download the latest issues of newspapers and magazines, or store and download your own documents. The SoftBook Reader requires only a phone line for downloading. SoftBook software is also available free.
http://www.softbook.com
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eBookstores
- Amazon.com
Choose from 4.7 million titles. Amazon has made shopping and ordering so easy that 17 million customers have already bought books, music, and more. It currently has a small but growing section of eBooks. A simple search for "ebooks" will produce a list of available products to purchase.
http://www.amazon.com
- Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble Web site began selling eBooks in 1998. Today it is one of the leading retailers in electronic books. The B&N eBook Store offers thousands of RocketEditions for the Rocket eBook - a handheld electronic reading device, and the full selection of eBook titles available for the Pocket PC, a mobile computing device. Both devices are also available for purchase at the site. Glassbooks, which are eBooks that can be read from your computer screen, are also available. In 2000, bn.com and Microsoft will launch an eBook superstore, which will include eBooks that can be read on Microsoft Reader. Users will be able to download the Microsoft Reader free of charge and then browse the eBook store for thousands of Microsoft Editions.
http://www.bn.com
- Bookmice.com
Bookmice.com provides downloadable eBooks for adults, teens and children. It sells Rocket eBooks, online viewable books, Palm and PDF eBooks. Users also can read news about the eBook industry and learn about publishing.
http://www.bookmice.com
- Glassbook Bookstore
Search for electronic books by title, download free books, get reading software, or make a purchase. The Glassbook Bookstore is the eBook store for demonstrating the capabilities of the Glassbook Reader and Glassbook Content Server.
https://bookstore.glassbook.com/store
- MemoWare
MemoWare is a unique collection of thousands of documents (databases, literature, maps, technical references, lists, etc.) specially formatted to be easily added to your PalmOS device, Psion PDA, TI Avigo, or WinCE device. MemoWare has made special arrangements with copyright holders of some hard-to-find documents so that it can offer them in PalmOS formats. Unless otherwise mentioned, all documents are free for your use. Also, you can find links to other Palm-friendly online stores.
http://www.memoware.com
- MightyWords.com
This site provides a new secure digital marketplace for many different venues of eMatter. It sells works from famous authors, undiscovered authors, academics and professionals. Authors may publish and sell their own intellectual property. Books, short stories, speeches, essays and poems are a few of the products offered. They are available as PDF files, so you purchase the piece you want and download it to your desktop.
http://www.mightywords.com
- NetBooks.com
NetBooks.com is your source for purchasing electronic books and downloading them directly into your computer. Books are available in several types of electronic formats using ION Systems technology. Search for books by title, subject and author. Also, read plot synopses or view a sample of an eBook.
http://www.netbooks.com/netbookshome.html
- Peanutpress.com
Peanutpress.com is an electronic book publisher that offers contemporary fiction and nonfiction books, newspapers, and magazines for reading on handheld computers including the Palm Pilot, Handspring Visor and Windows CE machines. Discover new reasons to carry your handheld while you work, play and travel. Selections include contemporary books from publishers, reference guides and out-of-print works from popular authors. Peanutpress offers a limited selection of magazines and newspapers. Also, when you're on a trip, you'll be able to pack electronic travel guides.
http://www.peanutpress.com
- Powell's Books
Powell's books features a large selection of more than 3,000 available titles for your Rocket eBook. The site offers real-time order fulfillment on all RocketEdition titles.
http://www.powells.com
- roxyBooks.com
An online bookstore dedicated to the sale and distribution of digitized text. It offers a wide selection of downloadable eBooks. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required but can be downloaded for free.
http://www.roxybooks.com/default1.asp
- Scribblers eBook Shoppe
At the eBook shoppe new and used print, audio, software and electronic titles are available at one location. You have the option of ordering disk versions of many titles or receiving the downloaded version within 24 hours of purchase.
http://www.ebookshoppe.com
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Audio Books
- Audible.com
Audible.com provides audio books, lectures, public radio programs, and more, for use at a desktop computer or with a portable listening device. It takes sound and converts it into a file that a computer can play, making the file small to limit download time and take up little memory. It offers a wide range of products with more than 20,000 hours of downloadable audio. You can listen to selections at your computer using The Windows Media Player, The Real Player, or Audible's own desktop player, which are all free to download. Users also have the ability to transfer an audio program to a handheld device such as Pocket PCs like Casio Cassiopeia, or Solid State players like Diamond Rio 500.
http://www.audible.com/huffman/store/welcome.jsp
- Audiohighway.com
Choose from an enormous selection of audio titles in every genre. They have a library of quality audio content with more than 4000 titles. The audio is categorized into five "channels," including music, audio books, news, entertainment and comedy. Users can listen to audio directly on the site or download audio to their own computers and play back the selected content later. Audio titles can be streamed or downloaded free, and there is no membership charge to use the site.
http://www.Audiohighway.com
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