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peck of kindle resources, blogs, and websites

Ebook search site
http://www.ereaderiq.com/


KindleObsessed *awesome site - regularly updated

http://www.kindleobsessed.com

 

Smashwords


Here is an example of what can be found at project Gutenberg
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10103

http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search.html/?default_prefix=titles&sort_order=downloads

free classics from amazon

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=free+kindle+classics&x=17&y=17

(check the categories on the left side of the page)

Another source of free classics listed by author
http://freekindlebooks.org/

Not classic – just free from amazon
http://ireaderreview.com/2009/08/17/40-free-books-in-the-kindle-store/

other general ebooks

http://openlibrary.org/

http://manybooks.net/

http://www.pixelofink.com/

free technical books
http://www.freetechbooks.com/

Link to Calibre – ebook management software for mac or pc – this is the program you need to convert from pdf or other formats
http://calibre-ebook.com/download

Blogs

http://www.mobileread.com/

http://kindleworld.blogspot.com/

http://blogkindle.com/

http://ilmk.wordpress.com/

http://kindlehomepage.blogspot.com/

http://www.fullbooks.com/


Study Guides – NOT all free
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=node%3D154606011&field-keywords=free+kindle+study+guide&x=0&y=0


this is sooooo cool to me – play zork on the kindle
http://www.kindlequest.com/

Wiki that lists Kindle blogs
http://kindlewiki.wikispaces.com/List+of+Kindle+Blogs

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Dee Martin left a comment for Jennifer Pritt
"for one thing - the built in dictionary is awesome.  Just click at the beginning of the word and the definition will show at the bottom. Also - if you have a way to turn something into a pdf file - say you have notes you have typed.  If…"
Dec 22, 2010
Jennifer Pritt left a comment for Dee Martin
"Thanks!  I am learning slowly my Kindle.  Can you give me one great thing for readers on the Kindle?  Something for students?"
Dec 22, 2010
Dee Martin left a comment for Jennifer Pritt
"this is a great resource.  There have been a couple of web "meetings" with a presenter and everyone commenting in the sidebar.  I am sure they will do another one.  Very informative.  If you can find my page I have a…"
Dec 22, 2010
Jennifer Pritt left a comment for Dee Martin
"Hi!  I am exploring this site.  I am new to the  Kindle world.  After a couple of days research, I think I have found a good site with this one... :)  Yeah!"
Dec 22, 2010
Dee Martin left a comment for Jennifer Pritt
"Hi Jennifer - nice to "meet" you :)"
Dec 22, 2010
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Dec 22, 2010
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Dec 18, 2010
Dee Martin posted a blog post

Progress In Assistive Technology

Teleread had this article about converting DAISY to epubhttp://www.teleread.com/paul-biba/daisy-to-epub-converter-announced-by-don-johnston-inc/The DAISYtoEPUB software converts DAISY 3 (Digital Accessible Information System) electronic files into EPUB, an XML format to easily navigate through digital books and publications. EPUB is the preferred standard format for mainstream eBook readers…See More
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Dee Martin left a comment for Will DeLamater
"Thanks Will. I will do my best to keep it updated."
Oct 25, 2010
Will DeLamater left a comment for Dee Martin
"Thanks, Dee, these are really helpful. I will mention in next newsletter!"
Oct 25, 2010
Dee Martin left a comment for Bettie
"Welcome Bettie! Thanks for joining :) There are a bunch of links and resources on my page for kindle. Hope to see you soon!"
Oct 25, 2010
Dee Martin replied to Laurie Aldern's discussion NOOK news, but shhh, it's still a secret (at least until Tuesday!)
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Oct 22, 2010
Dee Martin left a comment for Paula Alsup
"Welcome to Kindles, Nook (and more) ning - I hope this will grow to be a resource for all of us ereader folks :) Crystal has purchased two kindles for the library and is in the process of working out the particulars on how we can use them."
Oct 21, 2010
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Resources

I added a section on my page yesterday. Links to resources, blogs, ebooks, kindles. I would love to learn more if anyone has a good link to share.See More
Oct 21, 2010
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Dee Martin commented on Kathy M Burnette's blog post Nook Checkout Form
"This is awesome - with your permission I will share it with our librarian. She as purchased two for our school library and is now trying to figure out the best way to implement :)"
Oct 21, 2010
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Oct 9, 2010

Profile Information

Where do you teach?
Paris High School Paris TX
What grade level do you teach?
tech contact
Do you own a Kindle or other ereader?
Kindle
What kind of computer do you use?
Mac, PC
Where did you learn about this site?
google search

Dee Martin's Blog

Progress In Assistive Technology

Teleread had this article about converting DAISY to epub

http://www.teleread.com/paul-biba/daisy-to-epub-converter-announced-by-don-johnston-inc/





The DAISYtoEPUB software converts DAISY 3 (Digital Accessible Information System) electronic files into EPUB, an XML format to easily

navigate through digital books and publications. EPUB is the…
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Posted on November 4, 2010 at 7:00am

Resources

I added a section on my page yesterday. Links to resources, blogs, ebooks, kindles. I would love to learn more if anyone has a good link to share.


Posted on October 21, 2010 at 7:53am

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At 10:48pm on December 22, 2010, Jennifer Pritt said…
Thanks!  I am learning slowly my Kindle.  Can you give me one great thing for readers on the Kindle?  Something for students?
At 10:30pm on December 22, 2010, Jennifer Pritt said…
Hi!  I am exploring this site.  I am new to the  Kindle world.  After a couple of days research, I think I have found a good site with this one... :)  Yeah!
At 11:43am on October 25, 2010, Will DeLamater said…
Thanks, Dee, these are really helpful. I will mention in next newsletter!
At 10:13am on February 8, 2010, Will DeLamater said…
One thing coming out loud and clear is that kids like the larger font size--I think that would be important for older struggling readers, if you have any of those...who doesn't? Maybe you could load a popular book and see if kids respond to the larger font...
At 8:40am on February 8, 2010, Will DeLamater said…
Hello Dee, and welcome! How do you see the Kindle fitting in at your school?
 
 
 

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