Download or read book Chapter 6 Working with Images and Multimedia in eBooks written by Pariah Burke and published by Pariah Burke. This book was released on 2015-05-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the majority of ebooks are text-only novels and short stories, a large minority of ebooks—across all genres—include photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, other imagery, and even audio and video. Moreover, even novels and short stories typically have at least cover images. Whether your publication merely needs a cover or requires lots of figures, the process of creating and using graphics and multimedia in ebooks differs in several distinct ways from creating and using them in print or in other digital formats. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Exporting Images to eBooks Preparing Images for eBooks Adding Audio and Video to eBooks Adding Vector Graphics to eBooks

Download or read book Chapter 2 Digital Publishing Formats and Their Capabilities written by Pariah S. Burke and published by Pariah S. Burke. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like devices, epub­li­ca­tion for­mats are numer­ous and var­ied, with dif­fer­ences, some­times sub­tle, between them, but large diver­gences in pur­pose, capa­bil­ity and device sup­port. Consequently, it’s most log­i­cal and pro­duc­tive to think of epub­li­ca­tions in terms of for­mat classes, with each class offer­ing a par­tic­u­lar com­bi­na­tion of pur­pose, capa­bil­ity, and device support. In this chap­ter, you will learn about the fol­low­ing formats: Reflowable EPUBFixed-LayoutKindle FormatsPDF

Download or read book Chapter 4 The Facts Figures and Financials of ePublishing written by Pariah S. Burke and published by Pariah Burke. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are an aspir­ing self-publisher or the CEO of a major pub­lish­ing house, a free­lance designer or sales per­son, this chap­ter will pro­vide sta­tis­tics, fig­ures, and exam­ples to help you make sense of the busi­ness, eco­nomic, and mar­ket­ing con­cerns of epub­lish­ing. Whether your intent is to sell your­self, your boss, or your clients, or if you just want to edu­cate your­self about the real­i­ties of the world of epub­lish­ing, you’ll find in this chap­ter an abun­dance of impor­tant, rel­e­vant data. In this chap­ter, you will learn about the following: People and Their Device UsageThe Business of eBooksThe Business of Children’s & Young Adult eBooksAuthors and Their IncomesThe Missing 30 Percent of DataSelf-PublishingThe Business of eTextbooksThe Business of eMagazinesEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book

Download or read book The Business of ePublishing 2015 written by Pariah S. Burke and published by Pariah S. Burke. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Business of ePublishing 2015 Edition explains in thorough detail what professional publishers, designers, and traditional, independent, and hybrid authors need to know about the world and business of digital publishing in 2015 and beyond. It goes beyond the rhetoric and paranoid proclamations rampant in social media, blogs, and news outlets to provide provable, unbiased insight into the users, devices, formats, and real world economics of ebooks, fixed-layout ebooks, digital textbooks, digital magazines, and more for all levels of publishing—enterprise, small- to medium-sized publishers, indies, and self-publishers. Whether you are an aspiring self-publisher or the CEO of a major publishing house, a freelance designer or sales person, this book provides you with the insight, background, statistics, figures, and examples to help you make sense of the business, economic, and marketing concerns of epublishing, and help you plot your future for a successful year in digital publishing. Whether your intent is to sell yourself, your boss, or your clients, or if you just want to educate yourself about the realities of the world of epublishing, you’ll find in this book a cornucopia of important, relevant data.

Download or read book Chapter 5 Creating eBooks in InDesign written by Pariah Burke and published by Pariah Burke. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether creating ebooks from TXT files or word processor documents or converting existing print publications to EPUB, the basics are all the same. You must learn to think in terms of EPUB, to reevaluate how your content is organized, and to know how to structure it using InDesign’s built-in tools in order to produce well organized, readable ebooks. The yellow brick road to becoming a wizard of ebook production starts with this chapter and proceeds through the next several chapters, creating progressively more interesting, more marketable ebooks and other EPUB-based publications. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Creating an eBook from Scratch Testing Your EPUB Styling Your eBook Converting a Print Publication to an eBook Setting the Reading Order of Text, Images, and More

Download or read book Chapter 1 eReading Devices and Their Capabilities written by Pariah S. Burke and published by Pariah Burke. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first thing to under­stand about dig­i­tal pub­lish­ing is what devices peo­ple use to con­sume dig­i­tal con­tent, includ­ing what types of pub­li­ca­tions each device class can sup­port, how peo­ple use the devices, and where eread­ing hard­ware is headed. You will find a star­tling array of devices on the mar­ket, but ulti­mately there are only four classes of devices on which dig­i­tal pub­li­ca­tions are consumed. In this chap­ter, you will learn about the following: Device Classes eRead­ers Tablets Computers Mobile Phones Hybrid Devices Future Devices Designing for Devices

Download or read book Chapter 3 Digital Publication Types and Their Markets written by Pariah S. Burke and published by Pariah S. Burke. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that we’ve exam­ined the char­ac­ter­is­tics and capa­bil­i­ties of the avail­able dig­i­tal pub­li­ca­tion for­mats, it’s time to think about the kind of con­tent you want to dis­sem­i­nate dig­i­tally. It’s all rather sub­jec­tive, but I’ll iden­tify the pur­pose, char­ac­ter and use of dif­fer­ent pub­li­ca­tion types as well as explain which for­mat classes are best suited to each type. In this chap­ter, you will learn about the fol­low­ing pub­li­ca­tion types: eBookFixed-Layout eBookEmagazineEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book

Download or read book ePublishing with InDesign CS6 written by Pariah S. Burke and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-07 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's the designer's guide to creating excellent e-books with InDesign Creative professionals are designing more and more e-books and e-zines as digital publishing increasingly gains market share. This book pulls together a wide range of essential information to help them maximize the versatility of InDesign for e-publishing. If you need to know how to build, deploy, and manage digital publications using InDesign, here's your guide to the process, from understanding the platforms and devices and how best to design for them to creating media-rich content for multiple formats using a variety of technologies. Designers are seeking to sharpen their skills to compete in today's e-publishing market, and this book is packed with necessary information about creating and adapting content for e-publication Explains how to plan a new digital publication, convert a print publication to digital, add multimedia and interactivity, and publish and distribute the finished product Covers platforms, devices, and formats; creating media-rich content; designing for different devices; and managing digital publications Examines Adobe's Digital Publishing System, CSS, HTML5, and other commercial vehicles available for e-publishing on multiple platforms, including iPad, Kindle, NOOK, and other tablets and e-readers ePublishing with InDesign is a valuable tool for designers seeking to boost their skills and create cutting-edge e-publications.

Download or read book Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT written by Jaison Howard and published by Mutant Strain. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the Power of ChatGPT to Craft and Sell Irresistible eBooks! Are you ready to embark on a revolutionary journey into the world of eBook creation and sales? Look no further than "Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT." This comprehensive guide is your key to mastering the art of eBook authorship and harnessing the incredible capabilities of ChatGPT, the cutting-edge AI language model. In this book, you will delve into a treasure trove of insights, techniques, and strategies that will empower you to craft captivating eBooks that resonate with readers. Whether you're a seasoned author or a first-time writer, you'll discover how ChatGPT can assist you in brainstorming ideas, enhancing your writing, and making your content shine. Uncover the secrets to selecting the perfect eBook topic, understanding your target audience, and creating content that leaves a lasting impact. With ChatGPT as your creative partner, you'll learn to infuse your eBooks with engaging storytelling and informative prose that keeps readers coming back for more. But "Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT" doesn't stop at writing. It guides you through the entire eBook publishing journey, from formatting and cover design to marketing and sales. You'll explore innovative strategies to effectively promote your eBook and connect with your ideal readership. Key Features: Unlock ChatGPT's potential to enhance your eBook writing. Master the art of creating eBooks that captivate and inform. Navigate the eBook publishing landscape with confidence. Implement proven marketing techniques to boost your eBook's visibility. Elevate your author brand and create a lasting impact in the digital publishing world. Crafting and selling eBooks has never been more accessible, thanks to the incredible capabilities of ChatGPT. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned pro, this book is your roadmap to eBook success. Join the ranks of successful eBook authors and embark on a journey of creativity, innovation, and financial growth. Get your copy of "Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT" today and watch your eBook dreams come to life!

Download or read book Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting 2 in 1 eBooks written by AMC College and published by Advanced Micro Systems Sdn Bhd. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook consists of 2 titles: ICT Troubleshooting & Maintenance Level 1 ICT Troubleshooting & Maintenance Level 2

Download or read book EBOOK Children s Literature and Computer Based Teaching written by Len Unsworth and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2005-06-16 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This stellar book extends teachers’ thinking well beyond 'book spaces' and into 'digital spaces' by offering theorized approaches to analyzing children’s literature across media, and careful descriptions of effective learning activities that are rich in detail and practical advice. This book (and its digital spaces) is an indispensable guide to engaging with children’s literature and new digital media.” Michele Knobel, Montclair State University, USA. “The book overall is exciting, informative and practical, outlining important theoretical perspectives and ideas while also providing much wisdom and advice to teachers about how to transform their literary programs.” Frances Christie, Emeritus Professor of Language andLiteracy Education, University of Melbourne and HonoraryProfessor of Education, University of Sydney, Australia. This book connects classroom teaching of children’s literature with the digital age. It celebrates the charm of children’s literature and its role in literacy development, as well as the appeal of information and communications technology (ICT) to students and its capacity to enrich students’ learning and enjoyment of literary texts. The authors outline the ways in which children’s literature is developing new dimensions, for example: The re-publication of children’s books on CD ROM and the world wide web Web resources for working with literary texts, including e-mail discussion groups Children’s participation in the collaborative construction of online narratives The book provides practical guidance for teachers who areinexperienced with ICT. It describes and discussesimplementation of activities that extend traditional approaches toliterary texts and take advantage of available technology.

Download or read book Multimedia Learning Stations written by Jen Spisak and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to use rotating multimedia learning stations, employing databases, websites, education apps, videos, audio podcasts, online games, books, and more to build a strong, collaborative library program that helps you strengthen student understanding of the research process. Libraries across America are losing funding and suffering from cuts in positions and programs. The process presented here will help you increase library use and prove that school libraries—and librarians—are a necessity. Written for middle and secondary school librarians, the book provides a guide to using standards-based and content-focused learning stations in the library to facilitate instruction and strengthen students' research skills. You'll learn what multimedia stations are, why they should be used, and how to use them to enhance and extend direct instruction. Plus, the book breaks down the steps for building sets of stations and shows you how to organize and implement them for maximum impact. In addition to describing the "hows," the book provides sound arguments for why multimedia learning stations work. The method ensures that students gain continued practice with resources and build the skills and dispositions you want them to have. It also increases the amount of collaboration you'll have with teachers and enhances your interactions with and influence on your students. Teacher and student testimonials are interspersed throughout the book, and appendices offer you specific examples from which to draw.

Download or read book Adobe Acrobat 6 PDF For Dummies written by Greg Harvey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-08-08 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to use Adobe Acrobat and read, write, and manage PDF documents like a pro You can convert any document to PDF, a universal file format, preserving all the fonts, formatting, graphics, and color of the source document — regardless of the application and platform used to create it — making it super easy to share documents electronically or after printing them. If you need to convert paper documents into PDF files, save graphics as PDFs, create PDF form files (that others can use to submit data), or create and publish PDF files as ebooks, Adobe Acrobat 6 For Dummies can help — no experience with Adobe Acrobat or PDF files is required. You can publish and distribute PDF files anywhere: in print, attached to email, on corporate servers, and posted on websites. Professionals in sales, web design, marketing, and public relations alike — and anyone who needs to read, write, edit, or otherwise manipulate PDF documents — will benefit from this no-nonsense and comprehensive guide written in plain English. You’ll discover how to Navigate the Acrobat user interface, including menus, toolbars, and keyboard shortcuts Access and distill PDF files Automate the distilling of PDF files Convert Microsoft Office documents Make a scanned PDF document editable and searchable Capture paper documents and Web pages Add web pages to an existing PDF document Print, annotate, edit, and securing PDF files Collect and summarize comments during PDF review Troubleshoot problems with printing PDFs Password-protect a PDF document Extract text and graphics from PDFs Catalogue and distribute PDF files Create interactive forms Build multimedia presentations — with movies and sound With your own copy of Adobe Acrobat 6 For Dummies, you can learn how to do all of that, find the best third-party Acrobat plug-ins to try, peruse helpful online resources, and more!

Download or read book Multimedia written by Tay Vaughan and published by Osborne Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated for newnbsp;breakthroughs in multimedia nbsp; The internationally bestselling Multimedia: Making it Work has been fully revised and expanded to cover the latest technological advances in multimedia. You will learn to plan and manage multimedia projects, from dynamic CD-ROMs and DVDs to professional websites. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions, full-color illustrations and screenshots, self-quizzes, and hands-on projects. nbsp;

Download or read book Social Work in a Digital Society written by Sue Watling and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help students develop their understanding of how the internet is impacting on social work education and practice in 21st century. Essential reading for students interested in the influence of digital technology and social media, including the impact of digital divides, this book looks at how the value-base of social work can have a positive effect on service users and carers who engage with digital services.

Download or read book iBooks Author Publishing Your First Ebook written by Maria Langer and published by Flying M Productions. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book EBOOK Management Information Systems Global edition written by James O'Brien and published by McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2011-04-16 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The benchmark text for the syllabus organised by technology (a week on databases, a week on networks, a week on systems development, etc.) taught from a managerial perspective. O’Brien's Management Information Systems defines technology and then explains how companies use the technology to improve performance. Real world cases finalise the explanation