An eBook is any book delivered and intended to be read
electronically. Depending on the format,
eBooks can be read on a laptop, desktop, or handheld PDA.
At the McGraw-Hill eBookstore, readers can choose between two
eBook formats: Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader (recommended for
PCs and newer Macs) and Adobe Acrobat Reader (good for older Macs). Shoppers must have the appropriate Reader software installed on their computer before reading the eBook. Downloading Reader software is quick, easy, and free.
The Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader is the first Adobe product
incorporating Glassbook technology. The eBook Reader enables high-fidelity electronic books on a
laptop, notebook, or desktop PC or Mac (OS 9 or above
only). The Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader provides such features as:
Rich resolution, full-color, two-page display for enjoyable reading.
Personal library of eBooks and other eDocuments.
Sticky notes and inline notes.
Text highlighting.
Searching and bookmarks.
Ability to rotate the display and controls for use on notebook computers. (Note: Not yet available for Macintosh.)
Ability to print selected McGraw-Hill content.
The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows downloads of McGraw-Hill eBooks to laptops or desktop Macintoshes, or PCs. The Adobe Acrobat Reader can be used on Mac OS software version 7.1.2 or later. This Reader includes the following features:
Magnify and reduce page view to suit reading preferences.
Select a two-page display.
Use bookmarks to create quick links throughout an eBook.
Use the find function to quickly locate selected terms within an eBook.
Use annotations to store personal notes and comments within the eBook.
Print selected McGraw-Hill content.
Feel free to explore all eBook formats and find the one that works best for you.
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