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I want to read eBooks on my:

And I want my eBook to be:

Printable Easy to read on-screen Easy to navigate Simple
Windows PC Adobe Reader, HTML
Microsoft Word

Plain Text
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Reader
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Reader
HTML
Microsoft Word

Plain Text
Windows Tablet Adobe Reader, HTML
Microsoft Word

Plain Text
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Reader
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Reader
HTML
Microsoft Word

Plain Text
Macintosh Adobe Reader, HTML
Microsoft Word

Plain Text
Adobe Reader Adobe Reader HTML
Microsoft Word

Plain Text
Linux/Unix computer HTML
Plain Text
HTML
Plain Text
HTML
Plain Text
HTML, Plain Text
Palm OS device Not Printable Mobipocket Mobipocket
Handheld PC Not Printable Mobipocket Mobipocket
Windows CE device Not Printable Mobipocket Mobipocket
Pocket PC Not Printable Microsoft Reader Microsoft Reader Microsoft Reader

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Adobe Reader

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer

Adobe Reader files can also be read on your PalmOS PDA, but our eBooks are not designed for this purpose.

Printing
Adobe Reader titles are printable (unless otherwise specified by the eBook's publisher.)

Graphics
These eBooks may include images, charts, etc. Some Adobe Reader eBooks are even in the form of magazines.

Navigation
Adobe Reader titles can include a list of bookmarks for easy access to the beginnings of chapters, etc.

Reader Software Browse eBooks
Adobe ReaderAdobe Acrobat Reader is a requirement for viewing PDF files, and can be download from Adobe's website for your operating system. AdobeVisit our Adobe Reader eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.
 

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Mobipocket

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

PDA
Palm OS
Windows CE
Pocket PC
Franklin eBookMan
EPOC

Mobipocket eBooks can also be read on your desktop computer.

PDA Cross-Platform compatible
Mobipocket eBooks can be read on any PDA that has Mobipocket Reader installed.
Graphics
These eBooks may include a cover image.
Navigation
Turn pages in your eBook with ease, just a stylus tap takes you wherever you want to go. Add your own bookmarks, use the progression bar at the bottom of the screen to check your current position in your eBook. When you close your eBook, you will be automatically returned to the last page read.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Download Mobipocket Reader for your PDA and enjoy Mobipocket eBooks today!
Install the new version of the eBookMan OS (which includes Mobipocket Reader) on your Franklin eBookMan to read Mobipocket eBooks.
MobipocketVisit our Mobipocket eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

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HTML

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer
Linux Computer
Unix Computer

HTML eBooks can also be read on your PDA with Mobipocket Reader installed:

Windows CE device
Franklin eBookMan
Pocket PC
Palm OS device

Printing
HTML eBooks are fully printable.

Ease of use
No special eBook readers or devices required. You can enjoy HTML eBooks with the browser already installed on your computer.

Navigation
Hypertext navigation - just like what you're already used to on web pages.

Reader Software Browse eBooks
Internet Explorer Internet Explorer for your Windows PC or Windows Tablet.
Netscape Netscape Navigator for your Macintosh, Linux, or Unix computer.
Mobipocket Mobipocket Reader for your PDA.
HTML
Visit our HTML eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

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Microsoft Reader

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Pocket PC

ClearType
ClearType technology makes reading on-screen just like reading on paper.

Take eBooks with you
Microsoft Reader eBooks can be read on your Pocket PC, so you can enjoy an eBook wherever you are.

Navigation
Search, Highlighting, Bookmarks, Personal Library, Drawing, Notes, Table of contents, Chapter links.


Reader Software Browse eBooks
Microsoft ReaderThe Microsoft Reader software must be installed on your computer or Pocket PC in order to read Microsoft Reader eBooks. Click on the button to the left to download this free software.  Microsoft Reader
Visit our Microsoft Reader eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

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Microsoft Word

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer (with Microsoft Word)

Printing
Print your eBook just like you would any other Word document.

Graphics
These eBooks may include images, charts, etc.

Familiar Environment
For many people who are unfamiliar with eBooks, our Microsoft Word eBooks provide e-reading in a familiar setting - Microsoft Word. You can change the font size just like you would in any other Word document.

Reader Software Browse eBooks
Microsoft  WordMicrosoft Word is required to read Microsoft Word eBooks. For more information or to purchase Microsoft Word, visit Microsoft's website. Microsoft WordVisit our Microsoft Word eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

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Plain Text (RTF)

Platforms Advantages

We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer
Linux Computer
Unix Computer

Plain Text eBooks can also be read on your PDA with Mobipocket Reader installed:

Windows CE device
Franklin eBookMan
Pocket PC
Palm OS device

Printing
Plain Text eBooks are completely printable.

Simplicity
These text eBooks are the height of simplicity. No special software required, nothing to learn. Just double click on your file and it will open in your default text editor.

Navigation
Scroll to any area of the eBook. Use your text editor's Find feature to find a chapter title, word, or phrase.

Reader Software Browse eBooks
Plain Text (RTF)Notepad or WordPad or Microsoft Word or anything similar that's capable of reading .txt files. Plain Text (RTF)
Visit our Plain Text eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

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Format Comparison Chart
Format Advantages Reader Software Navigation Images Platforms

Adobe

Cross-platform compatibility, printable, single or double page view Adobe Library, Table of contents, Chapter links, bookmarkable Yes Windows, Macintosh, Palm

HTML

Easy to use, customizable, can be read on anything with a browser Internet Explorer
Netscape
Mobipocket
Hypertext links No Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Unix, Palm, Pocket PC, eBookMan

Microsoft Reader

ClearType Display Technology, book-like reading environment, bookmarks and annotations Microsoft Reader Library, Table of contents, Chapter links, bookmarkable Yes Windows Computers,
Pocket PC

Microsoft Word

Familiar environment, printable, resize text

Microsoft Word

Hypertext links Yes Windows, Macintosh

Plain Text (RTF)

Very simple and plain, can be read on just about anything, printable

Mobipocket
Plain Text (RTF)

None No Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Unix, Palm, Pocket PC, eBookMan

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