The link below is to an article that takes a look at the problems faced by libraries with ebook prices.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/art-brodsky/the-other-e-book-pricing_b_3611087.html
Tag Archives: problems
Article: Fixing Book Publishing
The link below is to an article that considers ways to fix the problems in the book publishing industry.
For more visit:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/07/12/5-ways-to-fix-book-publishing.html
Article: Solving the Problems of Book Publishing
The link below is to an article that considers the issues facing book publishers and what to do about them.
For more visit:
http://www.teleread.com/drm/open-letter-to-the-big-six-publishers-have-you-learned-anything/
Article: Kindle iOS Update Warning
The link below is to an article concerning a recent Kindle iOS update and the problems caused by it. Please note that this issue has now been corrected in a more recent update.
For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/the-latest-kindle-for-ios-update-dont-install-it/
Article: Problems for Oyster to Consider
Oyster is working at becoming the Spotify of ebooks. The link below is to an article that outlines three issues that Oyster will need to confront in order to succeed.
For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2012/10/17/three-questions-for-oyster-the-would-be-netflix-for-books/
Article: Kindle Paperwhite Problems
I am a big fan of the Kindle and the Paperwhite looks brilliant. If I hadn’t recently bought my first Kindle (some time ago now I guess) the Paperwhite would be the one I’d buy. However, given that some issues have been voiced about the Paperwhite it is only fair that these are highlighted here.
The link below is to an article that looks at issues with the Paperwhite – however, if you read the comments after the article they don’t appear to be that big of a concern for those who have them.
For more visit:
http://gizmodo.com/5951428/amazon-admits-that-the-kindle-paperwhite-has-some-problems
Changing the World: December 21 – Solar Cooking
Today’s suggestion is about replacing cooking methods that damage the environment and harm the health of people doing the cooking with a much healthier and environmentally friendly method of cooking. This method is solar cooking, which assists in limiting deforestation and desertification, as well as reducing the problems associated with inhalation of smoke on a continuous basis.
More information at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_E._Jones
A response to reading ‘365 Ways to Change the World,’ by Michael Norton
At the BookShelf 