Freelance Writing Books For the Soul is a post from: Writing Consultation

Are we well informed about e-books?

I have a few questions for you to ponder:

1. Are you willing to buy ebooks? Yes / No

2. Are you willing to spend a fortune on ebooks? Yes / No

3. Do you read? Yes / No

4. Do you read because you enjoy reading or because you have to read (maybe to pass an exam, etc.)

State your reason: _________________________________

Finally, the big question is:

5. E-books or No e-books?

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You might love to read but you are not sure where you can get e-books. Well, the good news is you can get free e-books although the choices is limited. You might consider buying e-books. There are cheap e-books available, although you will have to look around.

If you like classic books, Project Gutenberg is the best place to start looking.

Bartleby allows you to search for materials you need for reference.

If you know the title of the book you are searching for, try Google Books.

Young People’s Zone is offering children classic stories.

Researching Greek, Roman, Arabic and Renaissance? Try Perseus Digital Library.

The Online Books Page offers a variety of free online readable materials.

Ok, so these sites aren’t exactly offering the latest books in the market. Bear in mind, you need to buy the latest books such as Harry Potter and Twilight. You won’t find free Harry Potter e-books or free Twilight e-books unless if you get it through P2P sites (which is illegal).

To buy e-books, you can check out Amazon.

If you are too lazy, you can try out Audio books from Audible.

Time to switch to e-reading.

Time for a new hobby if you are not interested in reading.

E-Reading and You is a post from: Writing Consultation

New Year is a time for change. Why wait any longer when you can be better at something?

Perhaps you are looking for last minute New Year’s gifts for your family.

Why not get something nice for your kids?

Here are some recommendations:

1. P. Bear’s New Year’s Party: A Counting Book (Paperback)

2. The Night Before New Year’s (Reading Railroad) (Paperback)

3. New Clothes for New Year’s Day (Hardcover)

4. Aurora Verde – New Year Holiday Cards, Box of 10 cards and envelopes

5. Bringing in the New Year (Hardcover)

New Year Gifts is a post from: Writing Consultation

December is here. Christmas is around the corner. New Year is also around the corner.

So, what are you doing now?

It is time for shopping spree. Being prepared early is best especially if you are celebrating Christmas.

What would be the best gift for Christmas?

Books!

Nothing is as good as books, as books can last for a long time.

So, what books should you get for Christmas?

First of all, you might want to consider a Kindle. You use a Kindle to read e-books.

Ok now back to the book choices.

Twilight is such a popular series.

You might want to get these books:

1. Twilight

2. New Moon

3. Eclipse

4. Breaking Dawn

You can even get The Twilight Saga Collection (all four books).

Then again, you might want to consider getting the Harry Potter series. I have grown up with Harry Potter.

Love Dan Brown? Here is a list of books by Dan Brown:

1. The Lost Symbol

2. Deception Point

3. Matter

I am sure you will need books for kids as well. Picture books would be the best for kids. Kids love picture books because they are colourful.

What about teenagers? Check out books for teenagers!

December is the time for giving and receiving. Why not make someone happy with a nice gift?

Need more books? More books for everyone!

More gift ideas for Christmas and New Year.

Happy early Christmas and a Happy New Year!

December – Holiday Season is a post from: Writing Consultation

E-books have been introduced to us for a very long time. Just how many of us appreciate the value of E-books? I am sure you know you can buy E-books easily from online sites such as Amazon. Kindle is a tool developed by Amazon to help us read E-books the easy way.

Most of the time, we read E-books on PC or laptop. With Kindle, we can read at anywhere we want because Kindle is as big as a normal paperback book. Kindle is also thin and light so you can hold it in your hand without feeling heavy (or bulky).

This is Kindle:

Name of the product: Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)

Specifications:

• Slim
• Light
• 3G wireless
• International coverage
• Buy books within a minute and get it immediately
  
• can hold up to 1,500 books
• long battery life
• Text-to-speech feature so the kindle can “read to you”
• Preview samples before you buy the books
• Affordable books to buy
• Size: 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″
• Display: 6″ diagonal E Ink®

Get your books from The Kindle Store. With more than 360,000 books to choose from, take your time to pick your books.

More technical information:

Display: 6″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale.

Size (in inches): 8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″ (203.2mm x 134.6mm x 9.1mm).

Weight: 10.2 ounces (289.2 grams).

System Requirements: None, because it’s wireless and doesn’t require a computer. Check wireless coverage.

Storage: 2GB internal (approximately 1.4GB available for user content).

Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.

Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via the included U.S. power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.

Connectivity: HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T’s 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S. See Wireless Terms and Conditions.

USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to the Kindle U.S. power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.

Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo speakers.

Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.

Included Accessories: U.S. power adapter (supports 100V-240V), USB 2.0 cable, rechargeable battery. Book cover sold separately.

Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle User’s Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online.

Warranty and Service: 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the Kindle License Agreement and Terms of Use.

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Book Recommendation:

Once you get your Kindle, try these books:

Fearless, by Max Lucado

Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown

A Gate at The Stairs, by Lorrie Moore

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I have 4 HP books. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the first two books and the last book.

I do have a plan to get the other 3 books but until then, these are my babies:

What is your favourite book?

Harry Potter is a post from: Writing Consultation