Today’s Ask Dr. Diane: I am interested in self-publishing a book. Can you tell me about your experience with self-publishing and things you have done to market your books? That is a good question and one that I often receive. Check out my previous posting: How to...
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Inspired by One Tweet: Quakebook’s Creation is Helping Japan Raise Money
An expatriate in Japan, Our Man in Abiko, sent out a call with a single Tweet to social media contributors that eventually led to the creation of an e-book called Quakebook. “The idea was to share the stories and experiences of people actually on the ground during...
How to Get Free e-Books
Are you considering buying an e-reader but don’t have the money to pay for a lot of e-books? You might consider going to the library. Libraries are offering more and more electronic titles. Keep in mind that certain libraries may not have the ability to download...
Using Calibre for Your e-Books Conversion Needs
On their site, Calibre states that their product is a one stop solution to all of your e-book needs. I have used Calibre to convert my books and PDF files for use on my iTouch and iPad. I like their product. It is a free open-source program that is used in over 160...
E-Textbooks and Ipad
In a previous blog, I wrote about e-books vs. traditional books. I personally have been happy with using an Ipad to view books and texts. I guess I am not the only one. Cost is still going to be an issue though for many. Check out the following from an NPR.org...
E-Books vs. Traditional Books
Ask Dr. Diane: Which do you like better . . . e-books or traditional books? I am often asked about my preferences for e-books vs. the traditional book for use in the classroom setting. I teach for many different online universities. Some of these universities...
Colleges to Offer More E-Books
Insidehighered reported today that Daytona State will be using e-books to save their students as much as 80% on supplies required for courses. Other universities have been going that route for some time now. The University of Phoenix has had a lot of success with...
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