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International eBook publisher Samhain Publishing launches advertising campaign on New York’s Times Square Jumbotron

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

International publisher Samhain Publishing® today announced its first foray into Jumbotron advertising – and like everything the 6-year old publisher has undertaken since it burst upon the eBook publishing scene, they opted to do it in a big way: advertising a rotating 15-second spot on the CBS Jumbotron Display at One Times Square in downtown New York City.

The spot, designed by Samhain Publishing and produced by Neutron Media (New York) features several recent releases from the company’s Romance and Horror fiction lines. “We are always looking for innovative ways to reach new readers, and this opportunity seemed like an excellent fit,” explained Christina Brashear, president of Samhain Publishing. “Whether readers prefer eBooks or print books, romance or horror, they can get fiction any way they want it with Samhain.”

The advertisement is scheduled to run Mid-February to Mid-April, and may be seen by nearly a half-million tourists and New York residents a day – the estimated daily foot traffic in Times Square.

About Samhain Publishing

Launched in 2005 with a vision of bringing extraordinary fiction to compulsive readers (who sometimes can’t wait for a book to actually be printed), Samhain Publishing® is an international publisher of eBook and traditional print fiction. One of the most prominent voices of original ebook fiction, Samhain represents some of today’s brightest authors of romance and horror fiction. To learn why at Samhain “it’s all about the story…”, visit Samhain Publishing online at http://www.samhainpublishing.com.

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Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/samhain-publishing-debuts-times-square-080042911.html

Inkling Habitat aims to compete with iBooks

Inkling is set to launch its free e-book publishing platform that aims to compete with Apple’s iBooks. The platform, known as Inkling Habitat, enables users to publish cloud-based interactive e-books complete with embedded HD videos and 3D content.

“Apple spent a year and a half to build eight textbooks,” Inkling CEO Matt MacInnis said, according to quotes in a MocoNews report. “In two years, we’ve built 200.”

The books are published to a native iPad app and via HTML5 on the web, ensuring compatibility with other mobile and desktop browsers. Updates are pushed through both avenues simultaneously, while teams of authors and collaborators can work on projects from anywhere.

The company is currently inviting authors and publishers to participate in a limited ‘early adopter’ program, with full availability scheduled for later this year.

By Electronista Staff

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Article source: http://www.macnn.com/articles/12/02/14/inkling.habitat.aims.to.compete.with.ibooks/

Download e-books and audio books at library

The Monmouth County Library has launched “Library on the Go,” a source for e-books and audio books. Any resident with a valid Monmouth County library card can check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere, by visiting the Internet website at http://monmouth.lib.overdrive.com.

Library card holders are invited to browse the library’s collection of e-books and audiobooks, check out titles with their library card, and download them to PC, Mac, e-book readers, and many portable mobile devices, according to a press release. “The Monmouth County Library is pleased to offer its patrons improved access to the latest technology of e-books and audio books with our new service, Library on the Go,” said Renee B. Swartz, chair of the Monmouth County Library Commission. “The library remains open online 24/7 for our patrons, your community center and corner store for the mind.”

With nearly 17,000 unique titles of popular fiction and nonfiction to choose from, the new virtual collection is likely to have something for everyone — adults, children and teens. Download best-selling novels, wellknown classics, self-improvement guides and much more.

Users must have a valid Monmouth County library card to access Library on the Go. Library on the Go will not be open to paid borrowers (those patrons living in municipalities not covered by the Monmouth County Library System who choose to pay annually for a county library card).

To get started, patrons will need to install free software. For audiobooks, the software is the OverDrive Media Console. To read ebooks, patrons will need Adobe Digital Editions. Titles can be enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices, including iPod, Sony Reader, Nook, Kindle and many others.

Atutorial on the website will walk patrons through downloading books to their specific device. An OverDrive Media application can also be installed on many mobile devices.

There may be a waiting list for popular titles, since the library must purchase copies of e-books just as it does print editions, according to the press release. Patrons will be able to place holds on e-books and audio books, just as they do with print editions. Some audio titles can also be burned to CD to listen to while on the go.

Patrons can choose whether to check out titles for seven or 14 days. Titles will expire at the end of the lending period and will be automatically removed from the device or tablet. There are no late fees. Patrons are limited to checking out five titles at one time.

This new service is powered by Over- Drive, a full-service digital distributor of ebooks and audiobooks. OverDrive is used by more than 15,000 libraries, schools and colleges worldwide.

To get started, visit the Internet website at http://monmouth.lib.overdrive.com.

Article source: http://nt.gmnews.com/news/2012-02-22/Front_Page/Download_ebooks_and_audio_books_at_library.html

New eBook service for Wiltshire

4:40pm Tuesday 21st February 2012 in

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LIBRARY users will have access to books day and night as an exciting new service is launched in Wiltshire today.

Following demand from customers, Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new eBook lending service which will allow books to be downloaded, with an initial
selection of 1,500 works.

Titles available include popular novels for adults, as well as plenty of crime, a selection of books for children and teenagers, and non-fiction for adults including travel guides and cookery and
gardening books.

Customers, using their library card number and PIN, can download up to three books at a time by visiting wiltshire.lib.overdrive.com.

The downloaded books can be read on a PC, laptop, some mobile phones and dedicated eReaders, and are in the industry standard EPUB or PDF formats.

Instead of having a due date the downloaded book will expire after the loan period has finished. Any eBooks borrowed will not count towards people’s borrowing limit on their library card.

Cabinet member for libraries Stuart Wheeler said: “We have listened to what our library users want and are delighted to offer this new service.

“We now live in an age where some people like to access information through a variety of different ways. This service will really complement and enhance the traditional library service we provide.”

Article source: http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/salisbury/salisburynews/9544105.New_eBook_service_for_Wiltshire/

New eBook service for Wiltshire

4:40pm Tuesday 21st February 2012 in

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LIBRARY users will have access to books day and night as an exciting new service is launched in Wiltshire today.

Following demand from customers, Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new eBook lending service which will allow books to be downloaded, with an initial
selection of 1,500 works.

Titles available include popular novels for adults, as well as plenty of crime, a selection of books for children and teenagers, and non-fiction for adults including travel guides and cookery and
gardening books.

Customers, using their library card number and PIN, can download up to three books at a time by visiting wiltshire.lib.overdrive.com.

The downloaded books can be read on a PC, laptop, some mobile phones and dedicated eReaders, and are in the industry standard EPUB or PDF formats.

Instead of having a due date the downloaded book will expire after the loan period has finished. Any eBooks borrowed will not count towards people’s borrowing limit on their library card.

Cabinet member for libraries Stuart Wheeler said: “We have listened to what our library users want and are delighted to offer this new service.

“We now live in an age where some people like to access information through a variety of different ways. This service will really complement and enhance the traditional library service we provide.”

Article source: http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/salisbury/salisburynews/9544105.New_eBook_service_for_Wiltshire/

New eBook service for Wiltshire

4:40pm Tuesday 21st February 2012 in

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LIBRARY users will have access to books day and night as an exciting new service is launched in Wiltshire today.

Following demand from customers, Wiltshire Council has unveiled a new eBook lending service which will allow books to be downloaded, with an initial
selection of 1,500 works.

Titles available include popular novels for adults, as well as plenty of crime, a selection of books for children and teenagers, and non-fiction for adults including travel guides and cookery and
gardening books.

Customers, using their library card number and PIN, can download up to three books at a time by visiting wiltshire.lib.overdrive.com.

The downloaded books can be read on a PC, laptop, some mobile phones and dedicated eReaders, and are in the industry standard EPUB or PDF formats.

Instead of having a due date the downloaded book will expire after the loan period has finished. Any eBooks borrowed will not count towards people’s borrowing limit on their library card.

Cabinet member for libraries Stuart Wheeler said: “We have listened to what our library users want and are delighted to offer this new service.

“We now live in an age where some people like to access information through a variety of different ways. This service will really complement and enhance the traditional library service we provide.”

Article source: http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/salisbury/salisburynews/9544105.New_eBook_service_for_Wiltshire/

MONTREAL, QUEBEC — Aeroplan today announced the launch of its new online Digital Media Store designed to offer members a site where they can use their miles to download digital content such as eBooks, mobile apps, games, music and Facebook Credits.

Members simply redeem their miles on the Aeroplan rewards site at www.aeroplan.com/myrewards, then with the PIN code received in their confirmation email, go to www.aeroplanmediastore.com to register their new account, add credits to their account, and start downloading and enjoying content in real-time.

“The launch of the Aeroplan Media Store not only provides our members with a broad variety of digital download needs but it also helps Aeroplan build on our commitment to uniquely expand our portfolio of rewards,” said David Klein, Vice President, Marketing Innovation, Aeroplan. “The Aeroplan Music Store was a great success for us, but our members are ready for even more digital content as approximately 50 per cent of our members download digital content such as eBooks and games. We’re happy to launch the Aeroplan Media Store, providing members with yet more ways to redeem miles and we think our members will love it.”

Working closely with Aeroplan, Hip Digital Media, the leader in social rewards and promotions with premium digital content has created a loyalty industry first to offer such a broad digital download reward site. Currently, Aeroplan Media Store rewards are offered in bundles of 25, 50, or 100 credits, and provide access to the following:

--  eBooks - A catalogue of over 150,000 eBook titles that will be
    compatible with most eBook readers, tablets and smart phones.
--  Music - More than 3 million MP3s to choose from.
--  Mobile Games / Apps Members can select from thousands of today's most
    popular gaming titles and apps as well as ring tones, wallpapers and
    more.
--  Facebook Credits - Media Store credits can be converted directly in
    Facebook Credits loaded directly into members' Facebook accounts in real
    time.

About Aeroplan

Aeroplan, Canada’s premier coalition loyalty program, is owned by Groupe Aeroplan Inc., doing business as Aimia, a global leader in loyalty management.

Aeroplan’s millions of members earn Aeroplan Miles with its growing network of over 75 world-class partners, representing more than 150 brands in the financial, retail, and travel sectors.

In 2011, approximately 2.3 million rewards were issued to members including more than 1.5 million flights on Air Canada and Star Alliance carriers which offer travel to more than 1,000 destinations worldwide. In addition to flights, members also have access to over 1,000 exciting specialty, merchandise, hotel, car rental and experiential rewards.

For more information about Aeroplan, please visit www.aeroplan.com or www.aimia.com.

© Marketwire 2012

Article source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46467387

Science-themed e-books and mobile apps are beginning to account for a significant segment of the digital marketplace — and that segment is growing.

But as the supply of ebooks/apps about science continues to swell, it is becoming increasingly difficult to not only keep tabs on new releases, but to determine which releases are worthy of your attention — let alone your hard-earned cash, or the space on your phone/tablet/reader’s hard drive.

Enter Download The Universe.

Download the Universe is a new site that unites fifteen of the internet’s leading science communicators in a brand-new venue: an online forum, featuring incisive reviews of science-themed apps and ebooks, that will serve as a guide to the future of scientific information. This is definitely uncharted territory, but it’s shaping up to be a very compelling project. (Caveat: io9′s Annalee Newitz is an editor at DTU.)

The scientific e-review is the brainchild of The Loom‘s Carl Zimmer. We’ve included an excerpt from his introduction to the project here, but you’ll definitely want to check out the rest. The first review — an evaluation of the popular iPad app, The Elements, written by Pulitzer-prize winning science writer Deobrah Blum — is already live.

Here’s how Zimmer introduces the site:

We may now be at a new stage in the history of science books. In just the past few years, tens of millions of people have bought tablets—iPads, Kindles, Nooks, and more—on which they are reading books. In many cases, they are just reading digitized versions of traditional printed books. For these readers, ebooks are distinguished only by convenience. You can read an edition of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks that weighs a few ounces, or you can read one that is a stream of bits stored along with a hundred other science books in your phone.

When media change, however, possibilities change with them. Vesalius knew this 460 years ago. His book had two parts: the text, in which he explained how human anatomy work; and the art, in the form of 200 woodblocks based on Vesalius’s knowledge of the human body from autopsies. Vesalius packed the manuscript and the woodblocks on mules and sent them over the Alps to Basel, Switzerland, with explicit instructions. Every copy of the book had the same exquisitely accurate, enlightening mix of art and text. Vellum scrolls could never have held Vesalius’s dream.

Ebooks are once again redrawing the boundaries. Walk into a book store and look at the science section. Most of the books are between about 200 and 400 pages. Most are created by large publishing houses. There’s nothing fundamentally wrong about a 50-page book, of course. It just doesn’t fit comfortably into the publishing business—a business that has to contend with costs for printing books, storing them in warehouses, shipping them to book stores, and accepting returned books. Ebooks create an economic space for the very short book (and the very long one). They also allow authors to reach readers without having to persuade a publisher that their book will earn back an investment.

A tablet can display the text of a book, but that’s only one of an infinite number of tasks it can carry out. It can illustrate a book with video instead of a static picture. Instead of Vesalius’s two-dimensional masterpieces, an anatomy book can include a three-dimensional body that the reader can explore with flicks of fingers.

Some people question whether such a creations really are “books.” Aren’t we just talking about oversized magazine articles and text-heavy apps? We may not be able to answer that question for a while, as we experiment with creating and reading these newly hatched things.

Many of the necessary elements are falling into place for this experiment. Programming is becoming painless and powerful. Readers can buy ebooks with a tap on a sheet of glass. And there are enough readers now that they can conceivably support a community of ebook authors.

But there’s something missing in between. It is still tough for readers to discover new science ebooks. Traditional book reviews limit themselves to works on paper. Some ebooks may appear in computer magazines, but buried in reviews of laptops and printers. In between, we need a community.

This project could help foster that community. Be sure to check it out — new reviews will go up every day.

[Download the Universe]
Top image is of the Helix Nebula, via ESO

Article source: http://io9.com/5887025/introducing-download-the-universe--a-brand-new-site-for-reviews-on-science-apps-and-e+books

Science-themed e-books and mobile apps are beginning to account for a significant segment of the digital marketplace — and that segment is growing.

But as the supply of ebooks/apps about science continues to swell, it is becoming increasingly difficult to not only keep tabs on new releases, but to determine which releases are worthy of your attention — let alone your hard-earned cash, or the space on your phone/tablet/reader’s hard drive.

Enter Download The Universe.

Download the Universe is a new site that unites fifteen of the internet’s leading science communicators in a brand-new venue: an online forum, featuring incisive reviews of science-themed apps and ebooks, that will serve as a guide to the future of scientific information. This is definitely uncharted territory, but it’s shaping up to be a very compelling project. (Caveat: io9′s Annalee Newitz is an editor at DTU.)

The scientific e-review is the brainchild of The Loom‘s Carl Zimmer. We’ve included an excerpt from his introduction to the project here, but you’ll definitely want to check out the rest. The first review — an evaluation of the popular iPad app, The Elements, written by Pulitzer-prize winning science writer Deobrah Blum — is already live.

Here’s how Zimmer introduces the site:

We may now be at a new stage in the history of science books. In just the past few years, tens of millions of people have bought tablets—iPads, Kindles, Nooks, and more—on which they are reading books. In many cases, they are just reading digitized versions of traditional printed books. For these readers, ebooks are distinguished only by convenience. You can read an edition of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks that weighs a few ounces, or you can read one that is a stream of bits stored along with a hundred other science books in your phone.

When media change, however, possibilities change with them. Vesalius knew this 460 years ago. His book had two parts: the text, in which he explained how human anatomy work; and the art, in the form of 200 woodblocks based on Vesalius’s knowledge of the human body from autopsies. Vesalius packed the manuscript and the woodblocks on mules and sent them over the Alps to Basel, Switzerland, with explicit instructions. Every copy of the book had the same exquisitely accurate, enlightening mix of art and text. Vellum scrolls could never have held Vesalius’s dream.

Ebooks are once again redrawing the boundaries. Walk into a book store and look at the science section. Most of the books are between about 200 and 400 pages. Most are created by large publishing houses. There’s nothing fundamentally wrong about a 50-page book, of course. It just doesn’t fit comfortably into the publishing business—a business that has to contend with costs for printing books, storing them in warehouses, shipping them to book stores, and accepting returned books. Ebooks create an economic space for the very short book (and the very long one). They also allow authors to reach readers without having to persuade a publisher that their book will earn back an investment.

A tablet can display the text of a book, but that’s only one of an infinite number of tasks it can carry out. It can illustrate a book with video instead of a static picture. Instead of Vesalius’s two-dimensional masterpieces, an anatomy book can include a three-dimensional body that the reader can explore with flicks of fingers.

Some people question whether such a creations really are “books.” Aren’t we just talking about oversized magazine articles and text-heavy apps? We may not be able to answer that question for a while, as we experiment with creating and reading these newly hatched things.

Many of the necessary elements are falling into place for this experiment. Programming is becoming painless and powerful. Readers can buy ebooks with a tap on a sheet of glass. And there are enough readers now that they can conceivably support a community of ebook authors.

But there’s something missing in between. It is still tough for readers to discover new science ebooks. Traditional book reviews limit themselves to works on paper. Some ebooks may appear in computer magazines, but buried in reviews of laptops and printers. In between, we need a community.

This project could help foster that community. Be sure to check it out — new reviews will go up every day.

[Download the Universe]
Top image is of the Helix Nebula, via ESO

Article source: http://io9.com/5887025/introducing-download-the-universe--a-brand-new-site-for-reviews-on-science-apps-and-e+books

MONTREAL, QUEBEC — Aeroplan today announced the launch of its new online Digital Media Store designed to offer members a site where they can use their miles to download digital content such as eBooks, mobile apps, games, music and Facebook Credits.

Members simply redeem their miles on the Aeroplan rewards site at www.aeroplan.com/myrewards, then with the PIN code received in their confirmation email, go to www.aeroplanmediastore.com to register their new account, add credits to their account, and start downloading and enjoying content in real-time.

“The launch of the Aeroplan Media Store not only provides our members with a broad variety of digital download needs but it also helps Aeroplan build on our commitment to uniquely expand our portfolio of rewards,” said David Klein, Vice President, Marketing Innovation, Aeroplan. “The Aeroplan Music Store was a great success for us, but our members are ready for even more digital content as approximately 50 per cent of our members download digital content such as eBooks and games. We’re happy to launch the Aeroplan Media Store, providing members with yet more ways to redeem miles and we think our members will love it.”

Working closely with Aeroplan, Hip Digital Media, the leader in social rewards and promotions with premium digital content has created a loyalty industry first to offer such a broad digital download reward site. Currently, Aeroplan Media Store rewards are offered in bundles of 25, 50, or 100 credits, and provide access to the following:

--  eBooks - A catalogue of over 150,000 eBook titles that will be
    compatible with most eBook readers, tablets and smart phones.
--  Music - More than 3 million MP3s to choose from.
--  Mobile Games / Apps Members can select from thousands of today's most
    popular gaming titles and apps as well as ring tones, wallpapers and
    more.
--  Facebook Credits - Media Store credits can be converted directly in
    Facebook Credits loaded directly into members' Facebook accounts in real
    time.

About Aeroplan

Aeroplan, Canada’s premier coalition loyalty program, is owned by Groupe Aeroplan Inc., doing business as Aimia, a global leader in loyalty management.

Aeroplan’s millions of members earn Aeroplan Miles with its growing network of over 75 world-class partners, representing more than 150 brands in the financial, retail, and travel sectors.

In 2011, approximately 2.3 million rewards were issued to members including more than 1.5 million flights on Air Canada and Star Alliance carriers which offer travel to more than 1,000 destinations worldwide. In addition to flights, members also have access to over 1,000 exciting specialty, merchandise, hotel, car rental and experiential rewards.

For more information about Aeroplan, please visit www.aeroplan.com or www.aimia.com.

© Marketwire 2012

Article source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46467387