Written on 10/8/2012 at 12:30 pm by eBook-mom
Sponsored by the University of Adelaide, the eBooks@adelaide website is devoted to improving the readability of eBooks; specifically, reformatting available text files for better accessibility and ease of reading. All files are provided DRM "free".
According to the website
"The Collection began around 1998. I was aware of other e-text projects and had compiled a web page directory of these sites. Dissatisfied with the presentation on those sites, I wanted to explore how one might present a book using HTML in such a way that it was as readable and enjoyable as a printed book. Having proved the concept, I then began adding titles and refining the format (and refinement continues to this day). "
Gutenberg related/linked?
This website retrieves their eBook files from the Gutenberg website as well as other free public domain websites. However, they do not link directly to these websites.
ebooks@adelaide improves upon the format of the public-domain files and makes these improved formats eBooks available for download on their website.
E-book format
All files are available in ePub format. A Kindle format is available for some but not all of the e-books. All e-books are available in html format to be read online or off. HTML files are zipped and ready for download.
How to download
When you select the e-book that you want to download, you will be taken to a page where you can make several choices. You can download the e-book in ePub or Kindle format. You can also read the e-book from your browser or print it out.
Tablet friendly?
If you don’t have an app to read your e-book, the Adelaide website makes it easy to read straight from your browser.
Great online interface
The Adelaide website has a great user interface for reading books online. You can access the book one page at a time, or use hyperlinks from the table of contents. If you would like to print the book, there is a feature where you can access the whole book at one time for easier printing. To read books offline and with your browser, you can download a zip file of the total text.
Category featured
· Design and Collecting
· Philosophy
· Religion
· Literature
· Science
· Travel and Exploration
· History
· Gastronomy & Cookery Books
Register to download?
You don't need to register to download books from Adelaide.