What's an e-book?
An e-book is an electronic book, a book where the content is
delivered to you in electronic format. The e-books created by
simplify 101 are delivered as Adobe� PDF files. To open and read
the e-book simply requires Adobe Reader, a free program available by clicking here.
E-books allow for instant access to the book's contents. You don't
have to wait or pay for shipping or even leave the comfort of your
home to get an e-book. Just a few clicks of the mouse and you're
ready to read! When you purchase an e-book from simplify 101,
immediately after your payment, you will be taken to a web page with
the download link for your e-book. What does all this mean? Well,
within minutes* of purchasing your e-book - you'll have it right
there on your computer screen!
But wait. I know what you're thinking. "How can I curl up with this
good book, if I have to read it on my computer?" Well, when you
purchase an e-book from simplify 101, you get to print one hard-copy
of the book for your own use! So, you get the best of both worlds:
the technology and instant gratification of an e-book, and the
ability to curl up with a printed copy if you prefer.
OK . you're wondering about the technology advantages of an e-book?
Well . first there's that instant gratification I just told you
about . and who doesn't love instant gratification? Beyond that,
e-books make it super easy to get your hands on information you need
within the book. E-books contain hyperlinks, which allow you to
breeze from one topic to another, simply by clicking on the link.
Following these links makes it a snap to read the book in whichever
order makes sense to you, or to refer back to topics after your
initial read-through of the contents. You may even choose to read a
printed copy of the e-book and then go back to the electronic
version to learn more about a topic or look something up via a
hyperlink. The bottom line: with an e-book the choice is yours.
Another consideration is an e-workbook. Have you ever gotten a
beautiful new book with worksheets in it . but just couldn't bear to
write in the book? I know . I've been there too. You think: "They
want me to write in this beautiful book in MY handwriting? But what
if I make a mistake? Oh, I'm just not ready to commit. Let me think
about my answer just a little bit longer.." Before you know it, you
haven't used the workbook at all. (Seriously . do you own at least
one book with worksheets you haven't used? It's OK .I've got my fair
share too.)
E-workbooks solve these problems, plus take away the awkwardness of
scrunching up your hand to write in a thick, bound book. When you
purchase an e-workbook from simplify 101, you have our permission to
reprint worksheets and quizzes for your own personal use, whenever
you want. Say goodbye to the pressure of figuring it all out before
you put pen to paper! Take your time. Jot down your thoughts. And,
if over time your plans change . simply print fresh copies of the
worksheets and start a new.
So the bottom line is this: e-books give you the best of both
worlds. As a reader of the happy scrapper shared with me, e-books
are even tub-"proof". One avid reader dropped a few pages of her
e-book into the bathtub. No problem, she just printed out a dry copy
right off her computer. (Try doing that with a printed book!)
* If you're using a dial-up modem, your download time may be slower
than just a few minutes. Depending on your modem speed, it could
take upwards of 45 minutes or so to download your e-book . which is
still fast if you think about it. Even Amazon couldn't get you a
regular book there that fast! ;)
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