Reading print books vs. e-books

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Reading is considered one of the activities which may possibly reduce the risk of developing dementia. But not all forms of reading prove equally beneficial for human cognitive development. A 2013 study found that readers of a short text on … Read More

European Union: Lower VAT on e-books, bringing them into line with printed books

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EU citizens could pay less for e-books after plans to allow member states to reduce VAT on e-publications were backed in committee on Wednesday. An EU Commission proposal to enable member states to charge a reduced rate of VAT on … Read More

EU Commission accepts legally binding commitments for sale of e-books

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EU Commission accepts legally binding commitments from Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, Hachette, Holtzbrinck and Apple for sale of e-books The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding commitments offered by Apple and four international publishers – … Read More

e-Books or paper books?

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The digital format provides some features including the ability to carry an entire library with you, enlarge the font size, search for words throughout the text, using hypertext navigation features, highlight passages, add personal notes and bookmarks and seek internal … Read More

e-Readers or tablet computers, for e-books?

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An e-book reader is a mobile device designed primarily for reading digital books. The device is equipped with a screen for reading and should allow the storage of digital publications in order to make personal digital library. The digital format … Read More

e-Book’s Digital Rights Management (DRM)

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Similarly in the field of music and movies, some publishers and retailers use systems digital rights management (DRM) to try to protect the works. Most of these systems are relatively inefficient and penalize its use in the reader of the … Read More

e-Book readers

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An e-book reader, also known as an e-book device or e-reader, is a mobile electronic device that’s developed mainly for the objective of reading digital e-books and periodicals. Any device that may display text on a screen might act as … Read More

Gambling ebook and free content

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Gambling as a betting action – wagering money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money or material goods. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this … Read More

Slot machines ebook and free content

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Online Slot Game Guide – Slot machines, and their electronic cousins, video poker, electronic keno, gamemaker’s, etc., are now the biggest revenue producer, by far, in the casino industry. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under … Read More