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What is an eBook?
eBook stands for electronic book. An eBook is a digital version of a print book. You can read eBooks on your PC/laptop or any handheld reading device/PDA.
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Which format is right for me?
Taylor & Francis eBooks are available in four formats - DX Reader, Mobipocket, Microsoft Reader and Adobe Acrobat.
DX Readeris the ideal format for instant online and offline access. The ‘Research Book’ allows you to compile information from your subscription books. To know more about the DX Reader format, please refer to the DX Reader Format FAQs.
Mobipocketformat is not only portable, but also provides you with the option of reading your eBook on your PDA and your PC at the same time. You can read the book page by page without scrolling and add bookmarks to save your place. For additional information about the Mobipocket format, please refer to the Mobipocket Format FAQs.
Microsoft Reader Format has ClearType technology, which makes the text on your screen exceptionally easy to read. It has a book-like interface, with additional powerful digital tools for book marking, highlighting and annotation. Read the Microsoft Reader Format FAQs to know more about the Microsoft Reader format.
Adobe Acrobat eBook enables you to read your eBook on either a PC/laptop or Mac. The CoolType technology makes words on screen appear more like words on paper and has a wide range of powerful digital features. For more details on the Adobe Acrobat eBook format, please refer to the Adobe Acrobat eBook Format FAQs.
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Why should I read eBooks instead of print books?
Clearly it is unlikely that print books will be completely replaced by eBooks. But there are many reasons to consider using eBooks.
- Instead of having to carry around the heavy printed versions, you can download eBooks on to your laptop or PDA. In addition, the eBook’s built-in dictionary will prove especially useful when reading technical and business matter, particularly useful for frequent travelers.
- If you are a student, you can download all your textbooks on to your laptop or specific sections to your PDA and that will be all you need to bring to class! You can highlight passages, quickly search the text, make annotations and create bookmarks.
- If you are anxious to read the latest bestseller, you can download and start reading immediately instead of waiting for the book to be shipped.
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How can I view my eBook?
eBooks can be accessed in several ways. If you have eSubscribed, your books will be instantly available online in the DX Reader electronic format. You simply access your book online and start reading straight away. If you have opted for offline subscriptions in the DX Portable then your subscribed/purchased DX Reader eBooks can be downloaded and viewed on your PC.
eBooks bought in the Mobipocket, Microsoft Reader or Adobe Acrobat eBook format can be downloaded and viewed on your personal computer. The advantage of downloaded eBooks is that you don’t need to be connected to the internet.
eBooks can also be accessed on PDAs by using the Mobipocket Format, which will provide you with anytime access [please visit the Mobipocket Format FAQs to check out the range of portable devices supported by this format].
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Can I print out eBooks?
No, print safeguards have been implemented to safeguard copyrights. You can, however, print selected sections from books that are available in the DX Reader format, by using the ePrint feature available on our eBookstore. For more information refer to the ePrint FAQs.
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Are all Taylor & Francis books available as eBooks?
Not at present. Currently over 2000 Taylor & Francis books are available in the Mobipocket Reader, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Reader formats.
Many titles are also available for subscription, printing, copying and compiling in the DX Reader format.
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How much does an eBook cost? Are eBooks more expensive than printed books?
eBooks at our eBookstore are available at the same price as the printed version.
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I purchased an eBook and would now like a print copy of the same. Can I take advantage of the discount offer to purchase the print title?
This offer is applicable to electronic formats only. If, for example, you have purchased an eBook in the Microsoft Reader format, then you would be eligible for an 80% discount on the same title in the Adobe or Mobipocket formats.
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What are the formats available at the bookstore?
Our eBooks are available in four formats - Mobipocket, MS Reader, Adobe Acrobat eBook and DX Reader.
You can buy books in any or all of the first three formats and can subscribe (online and offline), ePrint, eCopy or eCompile through the DX Reader format.
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What are my payment options?
You may use your credit card or Wallet to carry out your purchases.
Credit and debit cards accepted by our eBookstore are Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Eurocard, Visa Debit, Switch, Solo, Delta and JCB.
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Can I subscribe to an eBook, or to an eBook series?
Yes. Taylor and Francis’ eBooks are available for subscription in a range of subscription models.
You can subscribe (either online in the DX Reader or offline in the DX Portable) to an eBook for a selected period of time, ranging from a day to 6 months. Apart from normal subscription models you can also subscribe to books for unlimited access.
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Can eBooks be purchased in all the same ways as traditional books - via the phone, fax, e-mail over the internet? Will they be available on other web retail sites?
At the moment, Taylor & Francis eBooks can only be purchased online. Our eBooks are available not just on the Taylor and Francis website, but many other web retailer sites including Blackwells, Dawson Books, John Smith & Sons, Akateeminen, Franklin Electronic Publishers, DA Information Services, Glorybooks, Coutts, Inclusive, Routledge Falmer and Missing Link.
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Will I receive a receipt?
All successful transactions at the eBookstore will be recorded in the user’s personal account. We also send an email to confirm your sale; this will include your order details and can be used for reference in the future.
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Do eBooks provide less or more information than their print counterparts? Will illustrations transfer clearly?
In most cases, eBooks are an exact duplication of the printed book, and the digital files are optimized for each of the different formats. However, some formats are better than others at displaying equations, graphics and illustrations and you would need to select the format that best meets your requirements. In addition, rights issues may sometimes prevent inclusion of all the illustrations as they exist in the printed version. In such cases the illustration caption will still be included so that the original source can be traced if necessary.
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If new research becomes available or the book is revised will the eBook be automatically updated?
No, eBook editions are published in the same way as new editions of printed books.
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Can I build my own digital library with my eBooks? Can I search across all my titles in each individual format or on all my titles of different formats together?
All titles purchased will be accessible at the ‘Download Center’ where they are automatically shelved in the appropriate format bookshelf. Each format bookshelf works as your personal library, from where you can access/download your purchased books at anytime. However, at this time, titles on the shelves cannot be searched, either on individual formats or across different formats.
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What level of technical support/customer care can DAdirect eBookstore offer?
We ensure that all your queries are accorded the highest priority. Our Technical Help Desk aims to answer all questions within 24 hours.
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What are the services available in the eBookstore?
At the DAdirect eBookstore you can buy, subscribe to, print and even compile eBooks.
All our eBooks are available in three formats - Mobipocket, Microsoft Reader and Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader. Comprehensive details on the various formats may be obtained through the eBook Formats link on the home page as well as step-by-step instructions on how to buy an eBook at our Help section.
Our eSubscribe gives you instant online access to content while DX Portable allows convenient offline access to subscribed/purchased eBooks, in the DX Reader electronic format. Subscription gives you access to a wide range of reference books for the price of just one book. With timescales ranging from a day to 6 months and unlimited access, you can select a time scale to meet your needs. To take advantage of our subscription services, please visit our eSubscribe section.
Our ePrint and eCopy services provide the option of purchasing selected sections of your eBook. ePrint is a digital-to-print service that allows you to print an entire eBook, selective chapters or even single pages as determined appropriate by your reference needs. eCopy is a text reproduction service that allows the Ctrl C and Ctrl V operations for copying and pasting text. Visit the ePrint/eCopy section to use our ePrint/eCopy service.
Our unique eCompile allows you to browse through a list of titles, choose the pages or chapters you need and compile them into your own customized reference book. Visit the eCompile section to use our eCompile service.
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Can I place an order for an eBook through a high-street bookshop? If so, what information do I have to give?
No, all purchases must currently be made through the DAdirect eBookstore or an approved online stockist or retailer.
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How do I reference eBooks in any essays or dissertations that I write?
All eBooks have a format eISBN, which can be cited as references when needed. In addition, most formats still include references to page numbers.
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Can I use the product for a trial period without commitment?
The DAdirect eBookstore has a ‘Browse Before You Buy’ feature. This allows you to view sample pages of eBooks online in the DX Reader electronic format.
To ‘Browse Before You Buy’, click on the ‘More’ link. Next, click on ‘View Sample Pages’ and you will be able to view sample pages of your selected book online. The sample pages and browse period for the selected book are pre-set and can be seen on the top title margin of the content page.
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Can I recover my eBooks in the event of a system crash or a device change ?
All eBooks in your personal library are recoverable subject to certain security norms and guidelines. Please visit the format FAQs for details on how to recover your eBooks. Note that the recovery process is different for each format as each has its own security system.
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Do I have the right to return an eBook?
No, DAdirect eBookstore operates on a firm sale policy. However, in the event of any format being withdrawn, we offer a free exchange policy to another format of your choice, provided that this falls within 24 months of purchase.
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Will I need to take out a licence to use a DAdirect eBook?
You just need to read and accept the DAdirect licence agreement prior to downloading your eBook.
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Can I print chapters, sections or pages I want to use for my research?
Yes, our ePrint feature provides a digital-to-print service, which enables you to print an entire eBook, selective chapters or single pages. For more information refer to the ePrint FAQs
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