New versions of the Kindle - now available in Poland - Mobile Internet

world increasingly embraces fashion books in the modern digital formats. They are a great way to contact with literature and knowledge, practically at every opportunity: at home, on a walk and holiday, train and plane. With e-books, for example, use a computer, laptop or tablet. Or much handily, using a special reader, ie. e-reader. The most famous model is undoubtedly the Kindle, created by the famous mega-bookstore Amazon.com. It is officially available in Poland, in stores Vobis, the two most recent versions.

The first premiere of the Kindle Paperwhite, billed as the new quality on the market e-book readers. The touch screen features (compared to its predecessors), higher resolution and contrast, and built-in backlight sensor. Enables them to read in virtually all conditions, even at night. Paperwhite technology also provides a much more comfortable reading to our eyes, strong offsetting their fatigue. Regardless of the conditions – both in full sun and in t he dark, without additional lighting.

According to the manufacturer, the Amazon, displays black and white to an unprecedented depth in this class of devices. The screen is 6 inches diagonally, and the whole weight of only 213 grams, which is very beneficial for mobility. Its price is 700 z?.

The second novelty is the Kindle Wi-Fi or five the next generation of the most popular lines of the e-reader, equipped with a 6-inch Amazon E-Ink Pearl. With its matte surface, is virtually eliminated the effect of light reflection, very tired eyes. A new technology faster switching parties, eliminates the disruptive effect of ghosting. Kindle 5 is an extremely compact design, so it can even fit in your pocket. Its price is 450 z?.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review - Tech2

A Mazon is all set to launch the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Fire HD in India tomorrow. Both devices have done pretty well in terms of sales and customer satisfaction and it looks like Amazon is hoping to create the same sort of buzz here as well. Today we’ll be looking at the Fire HD 8.9, Amazon’s first full-blown tablet based on a very heavily customized version of Android. Rather than just using a skin over the stock OS, like most do, Amazon has built a custom OS to deliver a different and, hopefully, better experience. This review will scrutinise the Fire HD 8.9 to see what is different in this tablet as Compared to the rest of the Android-based tablets around.

Design and Build
The Fire HD has a strong plastic chassis with an all matte-finish exterior. The front is a large multi-touch LCD display panel with just a front camera That is placed in the center and on the top when the tablet is held in landscape position. The sides are flattened and the corners are rounded. The rear panel has a rubberised surface Which is slightly slip-resistant and helps with a better grip.

Well crafted with a comfortable design

The rear panel also sports two Dolby stereo speakers on each side of the tablet. The frame is built businesses and can not be opened for any accessory or expansions. What we mean here Is That there are absolutely no slots for SIM cards or memory cards for storage expansion. There are only two interfaces or ports available at the bottom of the Fire HD-one for the PC, Which is a micro-USB interface for charging and connecting the tablet to a PC for data transfers, and the other is a microHDMI video output. In between both the ports, there is a small microphone provided for voice calls and Internet chats. On the right side is a power / standby switch, a volume rocker and a 3.5 mm jack for headphones. The tablet measures 239 x 163 x 9 mm and weighs about 567 grams. The Fire HD is definitely on the heavier side and you will need both hands to support it when using it.

The speaker port at the back

Features The Amazon Kindle
Fide HD is no stranger in the tablet arena. It is similar to any other Android tablet running Google’s Android operating system v4.0 ICS, That except the operating system is heavily customized by Amazon. The Fire HD is powered using a TI OMAP 4470 chipset, Which features a dual-core Cortex-A9 processor clocked at a speed of 1.5GHz and coupled with a good 1GB of RAM. The graphics processor used here is the well-known PowerVR SGX544-the One That alone is used in the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone. In order to experience full HD performance from the display panel, the processer used in the Kindle Fire HD has almost 40 percent faster memory bandwidth than the Tegra 3 processor. This helps in better web browsing JavaScript performance.

The rubberised finish offers very good grip

The display is a large 8.9-inch capacitive 10-point multi-touch IPS LCD panel sporting a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Amazon claims this to be a retina display quality as it has a pixel density of 254 ppi as Compared to the third generation iPad, Which has a pixel density of 264 ppi. The display panel has featured the technology similar to the 7-inch HD version Fide, Which helps reduce glare and Improves color saturation when viewed from any angle. This is done by reducing the gap between the main display panel and the touch sensor and laminating them both into a single layer of glass. This also makes the display easier to view even in overhead light. The IPS panel also features an Advanced True Wide polarizing filter, Which is applied directly to the LCD panel and helps reduce display viewing angle problems even at extreme angles.

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The Kindle is available in two variants-16GB and 32GB. The one we received was a 16GB version and the available storage for the user stands at 12.7GB, while the 32GB version gives you free storage of around 27.1GB. Additionally, once you register the tablet with Amazon, you get around 5GB of cloud storage for free, you can buy even up to 1TB of cloud storage. Sadly, there are no expansion slots to add / install a microSD card and get additional storage. The tablet also does not feature USB OTG options, Wherein they can connect a USB flash drive for additional data expansion. The only option you might have is that using a wireless storage or a network share while at home or office. Using a personal NAS on the web could also help.

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Q: My kid stepped on my Kindle, and now half of the screen is completely destroyed. Have I lost all of the books I bought? Is there any chance That Amazon will replace it?

A: Sorry about your Kindle! Right now might not be the best time to mention it, but You should really consider getting a hard cover for your Kindle. Some of them cost a bit of money, but replacing your Kindle all the time will cost you more money in the long run. Besides, they have some really cool covers That can even make your Kindle look like an actual book.

The Good News Is That Amazon Provides a limited one-year warranty on all new Kindles. Depending on how long ago you bought your Kindle, Amazon might replace it for free. Go to http://amazon.com/kindlesupport and click “Contact Us” on the right-hand side. From there you’ll be given an option to contact Amazon by email, phone or chat. If you’re lucky, they might give you a free replacement Kindle. They’ve also been known to occasionally replace them for half-price if you’re out of warranty. Here’s something for you to keep in mind, though. Technically, Amazon does not have to replace your Kindle Specifically because the warranty excludes damage from accident, misuse and neglect, but Amazon’s customer service is rivaled only by Apple’s in the tech industry. They’ll often replace it even though they do not have to. It probably would not hurt to be nice to the customer service rep, though.

I have more good news for you. Your books are safe. All of them are waiting for you to Redownload once you get a new Kindle. In the interim, you can also read them on the Kindle app on any iPhone, iPad or Android phone or tablet, and you can even read them on the web at http://read.amazon.com. Amazon May Be Considered by some to be a vast, evil empire, but they are a convenient vast, evil empire, and they have great customer service.

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Imran-Sonakshi to re-kindle the magic Tayyab Ali

Mumbai: Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha are all set to re-kindle the magic of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor Which they had created in the song ‘Tayyab Ali Pyar Ka Dushman’ in the movie Amar , Akbar Anthony.

The new song, that is to be featured in the upcoming movie Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai-Dobar, has been composed by Pritam and choreographed by Raju Khan. The characters played by Imran and Sonakshi in the film as Aslam and Jasmine respectively, would lay eyes upon each other, for the first time, in this song. The song was shot in a period of six days.

The movie has been directed by Milan Luthria and scripted by Rajat Arora.

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JABUTI'S QUEST Now Available on Kindle, Epic Novel of Friendship and Love ... - Broadway World

Friendship, love and high drama. All of life’s rich tapestry are told in this compelling story by British author, Heath Shedlake.

Set in the atmospheric arena of the rainforests of 17th century Venezuela, Jabuti’s Quest was written by Heath’s fascination with historical fiction.

Set a day aside to be Transported into another time and place and follow Jabuti’s journey as he searches for a father he has never met before and all of the dangers That ensue.

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‘S QUEST FOR JABUTI

troubled and tormented by a lifetime of self-doubt and feelings of loneliness, Jabuti seeks an audience with the wise, old shaman. The shaman shares with him a dark, long-held secret Which changes Jabuti’s world in a sudden and life-changing instant.

Shocked by this revelation Jabuti Enters into the dark heart of the rainforest looking for further answers to his past. Accompanied by his two life-long friends, the brave and enigmatic Wanadi and the sensitive worrier Mapi, they embark upon a perilous journey, undeterred by terrifying stories of blood-thirsty cannibals.

Will they reach

Their destination, Their friendship will survive, Jabuti will find the peace and solace he has Desired for so long …

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By Editorial – Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
Published: June 22, 2013 8:00 AM

Remember the suicide crisis gripped Cowichan Tribes That last year

Remember how it Became national news when Chief Harvey Alphonse opened his heart and Declared a state of emergency in the wake of four suicides and 48 attempts in a four-month period

After

That brief flurry of attention, discussion about this important issue retreated back under the covers That blanket frequently both Cowichan Tribes activities and issues of mental health.

but that does not mean it has gone away.

Suicide is hard to talk about. It is hard to acknowledge – both to those who May be harboring suicidal thoughts and to survivors who have been, or small be, affected by it.

But it needs to be talked about, it needs to be acknowledged and the people Involved need to be helped.

Suicide is an issue That crosses all age, gender, income, political and cultural boundaries.

And that is why it was gratifying to see Heliset Hale Marathon runners Paul Kelly, John Sampson and Bernice Smith arrive at the Quw’utsun ‘Cultural Centre Saturday, bringing Their message of healing and hope.

The trio talked about Their journey being a spiritual one, about how they hoped it could awaken the life within those who came out to witness and to take part.

Paul Noted how we not only share the same pain, but we also share the same joy. And through That connection we can help each other continue.

It is a message That Should not just be shared during marathons and states of emergency.

It Should be shared every single day.

The best new Kindle FreeTime Unlimited downloads for kids - Cool Mom Tech

As parents, we’re big fans of the Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, Which gives you access to tons of kids’ content at one low monthly price – especially nice for Those of us who have purchased ebooks, videos and games, only the find our kids were bored after one play.

There’s been some confusion as to exactly what’s included in the monthly fee and the answer is … a lot! So here are a few of our favorite picks for big and little kids from the thousand new titles of games, shows, apps and books, all for the Kindle. And if you have FreeTime Unlimited well, they’re free. – Liz

FOR LITTLE KIDS

Team UmiZoomi Math App (normally $ 3.99 on Kindle)

Yo Gabba Gabba Season One (normally $ 14.99 or free for Prime Instant Video members)

Dr. Dr. Seuss Fox in Sox app (normally $ 3.99 on Kindle)

The Quiet Book (normally $ 8.99 on Kindle)

Barnyard Dance (normally $ 3.99 on Kindle)

SuperWhy! app (normally $ 2.99 on Kindle)

Drawing Pad (normally $ 1.99 on Kindle)

Red Sings from the Treetops: A book of colors (normally $ 9.76 on Kindle)

Mother Goose Picture Puzzles ebook (normally $ 3.99 on Kindle)

Counting with the Very Hungry Caterpillar (normally $ 2.99 on Kindle)

Maurice Sendak’s Little Bear Season 1 (normally $ 12.99, free for Prime)

Mr.

. Rogers Neighborhood Season 1 (normally $ 17.99 on Kindle, free for Prime)

FOR BIG KIDS

Island Of The Blue Dolphins (normally $ 4.99 on Kindle)

Ivy and Bean books (normally $ 3.74 + on Kindle)

The Game of Life (normally $ 4.99 on Kindle)

Avatar: The Last Airbender, Season One (normally $ 21.95, free for Amazon Prime)

Plants Vs Zombies Game (normally $ .99 on Kindle)

Cut the Rope (normally $ .99 on Kindle)

Calculator Plus app (normally $ .99 on Kindle)

Wallace and Gromit, The Complete Collection (normally $ 6.99, free for Prime)

IM Pei, Architect of Time, Place and Purpose (normally $ 3.99 on Kindle)

If you’re interested in these downloads and FreeTime are a member, to not download them off Amazon! Simply access them through your Kindle app – where they will be included in your monthly fee. Because all things being equal, free is better than not free.

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Kindle Worlds Is Growing-Amazon Publishing Announces New Licenses from ... - DailyFinance

Kindle Worlds Is Growing-Amazon Publishing Announces New Licenses from Valiant Entertainment and Best-Selling Authors Hugh Howey, Barry Eisler, Blake Crouch and Neal Stephenson

Any writer can soon publish fan fiction inspired by Valiant comic book heroes Bloodshot, XO Manowar, Archer & Armstrong and Shadowman Harbinger

Writers can also create new stories based on Howey’s Silo Saga, Eisler’s John Rain novels , Crouch’s Wayward Pines Series , and the Foreworld Saga by Neal Stephenson, Greg Bear, Mark Teppo and more

SEATTLE – (BUSINESS WIRE) – ( NAS: AMZN )-Today, Amazon Publishing Announced That it has secured licenses for its new publishing platform, Kindle Worlds, with leading comic book publisher Valiant Entertainment and best-selling authors Hugh Howey, Barry Eisler, Blake Crouch and Neal Stephenson. Through these licenses, any writer will be able to create and sell fan fiction inspired by the popular Worlds of Valiant superhero comic book series Bloodshot , XO Manowar , Archer & , Armstrong , Harbinger , and Shadowman , with more to be added at a later date, as well as Howey’s Silo Saga Eisler’s John Rain novels, Crouch’s Wayward Pines Series , and the Foreworld Saga . Kindle is the Worlds first commercial publishing platforms That will enable any writer to create fan fiction based on a range of original stories and character s and earn royalties for doing so.

“Since announcing the Kindle Worlds just weeks ago, we’ve been energized by the interest and enthusiasm for this new program-from writers and readers alike,” said Philip Patrick, Director, Business Development and Publisher of Kindle Worlds. “With content from 2012′s Diamond Gem award-winning Comic Book Publisher of the Year and the work of several best-selling authors, we’re excited to expand the Kindle Worlds writers and give even more options to be creative and earn royalties.”

“Kindle Worlds presents an amazing opportunity to bring Valiant’s wide-ranging universe of characters to a new medium, and empower fans and aspiring creators,” said Gavin Cuneo, Valiant’s Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategic Development. “Comics are well known for Their passionate and interactive fan communities, and, through the Kindle Worlds platform, we’re excited to give aspiring authors and fans the opportunity to work within the Valiant Universe, Make Their stories accessible to a large audience, and Their earn revenue for work. “

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previously Announced licenses from Warner Bros. Pictures. Television Group’s Alloy Entertainment division for its New York Times best-selling book series Gossip Girl, by Cecily von Ziegesar, Pretty Little Liars, by Sara Shepard, and Vampire Diaries, by LJ Smith. Interested writers are Encouraged to visit Worlds Kindle (www.amazon.com / kindleworlds) to learn more and get a head start on writing. Later this month, the Worlds Kindle Store is expected to launch with over 50 commissioned works, Including Valiant-branded short fiction from authors Jason Starr, Robert Rodi, Stuart Moore and others. At that time, the Kindle Worlds submission self-service platform, where any writer can submit completed work, will also open.

“Good storytelling for me starts with great characters, no matter the format,” said Kindle Worlds Archer & Armstrong author Scott Nicholson. “I’m thrilled That Amazon has been pushing the digital frontiers to open up even more sharing of ideas and building new communities around the most popular characters and stories.”

Amazon Publishing will pay royalties to both the rights holders of the Worlds and the author. The standard author’s royalty rate (for works of at least 10,000 words) will be 35% of net revenue. Amazon Publishing will also pilot an experimental new program for Particularly short-works price of between 5,000 and 10,000 words. For these short stories-typically priced under one dollar-Amazon will pay the royalties for the World’s rights holder and pay authors and digital royalty of 20%.

Amazon Publishing is engaged with additional rights holders from different areas of entertainment-books, games, TV, movies and music-and looks forward to announcing future deals soon. To get started writing works in licensed properties and for submission guidelines and updates on licensed properties, visit www.amazon.com / kindleworlds. For regular updates on the Kindle Worlds, follow @ KindleWorlds on Twitter.

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Amazon.com, Inc.. ( NAS: AMZN ), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth’s Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc.. seeks to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and Endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories dry as Books, Movies, Music & Games, Digital Downloads, Electronics & Computers, Home & Garden, Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery , Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry, Health & Beauty, Sports & Outdoors, and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services Provides Amazon’s developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon’s own back-end technology platform, Which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. Kindle Paperwhite is the most-advanced e-reader ever constructed with 62% more pixels and 25% Increased contrast, a patented built-in front light for reading in all lighting conditions, extra-long battery life, and a thin and light design. The new latest generation Kindle, the Lightest and smallest Kindle, now features new, improved fonts and faster page turns. Kindle Fire HD features a stunning custom high-definition display, exclusive Dolby audio with dual stereo speakers, high-end, laptop-grade Wi-Fi with dual-band support, dual-antennas and MIMO for faster streaming and downloads, enough storage for HD content, and the latest generation processor and graphics engine-and it is available in two display sizes-7 “and 8.9″. The large-screen Kindle Fire HD is also available with 4G wireless, and comes with a groundbreaking $ 49.99 introductory 4G LTE data package. The all-new Kindle Fire features a 20% faster processor, 40% faster performance, tw ice the memory, and longer battery life.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, Including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp, www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca , www.amazon.cn, www.amazon.it, www.amazon.es, www.amazon.com.br and www.amazon.in. As used herein, “Amazon.com, Inc., And its Subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

About Valiant Entertainment

Valiant is a leading character-based entertainment company with a library of over 1,500 characters, Including XO Manowar, Bloodshot, Shadowman, Eternal Warrior, and many more. Established in 1989, Valiant has sold over 80 million comic books, and today its characters continue to be forged in publishing, licensing, film, video games, and beyond. Since its summer 2012 relaunch, Valiant has returned to the fore as one of the most highly regarded publishers in comics, winning the 2012 Diamond Gem Award for Comic Book Publisher of the Year. For more information, visit ValiantUniverse.com.

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Iowa Drivers License Test Available on Kindle - KCRG

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – If you own a Kindle tablet computer, you can take the practice test Iowa drivers license.

The Iowa Department of Transportation on Wednesday said its “IA Driver Test” app will generate 25 questions, randomly chosen from among 69 included in the real knowledge test given at any Iowa driver’s license station.

Users can repeat the test as often as they like. Each new test generates a different set of 25 questions.

The app also tracks a user’s high scores and includes a pass / fail indicator.

The free app, developed in partnership with Iowa Interactive, is available for download through Amazon as “IA Driver Test.” The app is also available for iPad and Android devices.

While there are apps available imitation That often charge a fee, the official Iowa DOT app is free and will Appear with the words “Iowa DOT” on the icon.

Amazon's Kindle Now in India - Analyst Blog - NASDAQ

Online retailing giant Amazon.com Inc. . (AMZN) has Announced the availability of Kindle Fire HD, Paperwhite Kindle and Kindle on its online marketplace Amazon.in, Which it launched last week.

The Kindle Fire HD 7-inch and 8.9-inch devices will be available in India starting May 27 at a price of Rs 15,999 and Rs 21,999, respectively. The devices come with dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and MIMO technology That enable streaming and downloading of videos at a faster pace. It also has an X-Ray feature, Which Provides useful insight into books and movies. Besides, the Kindle Fire HD also includes an upgraded version of Immersion Reading That Allows the user to hear narration by a popular actor while reading a book.

Additionally, the Kindle Paperwhite will be available in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi-plus-3G models at a price of Rs 10,999 and Rs 13,999, respectively. Paperweight, Which is the fifth generation Kindle is already available on Amazon.in at a price of Rs 5,999. Apart from the online marketplace, these devices will also be available at various retail outlets in India Including Croma, Reliance Digital, E-Zone and Vijay Sales.

Though Amazon did not have a branded presence in India, the company made its foray into the Indian market last year in February with the launch of Junglee.com and Site Which Allows customers to compare prices and read customer reviews, but not purchase items directly.

Amazon has ample expansion opportunities in India, Which is a fast growing e-commerce market. According to the global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG), India is the third largest country after U.S. and China in terms of Internet users and is now on the verge of a digital revolution. The Company Expects Internet users in India to Increase threefold from 120 million in 2011 to 330 million by 2016.

While the strong growth prospects are making the e-commerce market more competitive by the day, Amazon continues to Maintain and even grow its share on the back of its consistent and reliable service. Amazon’s scale of offerings, its broad reach and platform approach are the keys to its success.

As Amazon is way ahead of other online retailers due to its product selection, pricing, deals and platforms, the company could give strong competition to local players.

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Unlimited Kindle FreeTime adds tons of new content to popular Their program - AndroidGuys

About six months ago, Amazon released the Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, an easy to use service That brings together all types of content kids and parents love (books, games, educational apps, and more) into one service. Today, Amazon let us know that since launch it has added more than a thousand books, games, educational apps, movies and TV shows to Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, Including popular titles from Disney, Warner Bros. Pictures. Interactive Entertainment and Electronic Arts (EA). If you have been thinking of Introducing your little one to the world of technology, this small be the place to start.

New kid-favorites currently being added to FreeTime Unlimited include Disney’s hit Where’s My Mickey? , Warner Brother’s LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 , Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Comes Back from Oceanhouse Media, Plants Vs. Zombies by EA, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Curious George at the Zoo . According to Amazon, kids love FreeTime because they can easily explore content on Their Own, check out Their favorite topics like “robots” or “princesses,” and you can feel like an individual with Their own customized profiles. Parents love the program because all apps are secure and have removed in-app payments, advertisements and social media, all apps are screened for age-appropriateness, and once you make a purchase, it is yours forever.

Kindle FreeTime is a free service on the current generation Kindle Fire family. A really nice feature of the program is the way in Which they have helped reinvent the traditional parental controls. This newer software makes it possible for parents to personalize Their children’s experience with easy-to-use tools dry as Time Limits, a tool That Allows Their parents to manage children’s screen time. No more telling your child over and over That it is time to put down the game. With Time Limits, parents can set daily cut-offs, or restrict Certain categories – like games and video – while leaving unlimited time for reading.

Kindle FreeTime Unlimited is an optional extension to the Kindle FreeTime, and is available for Prime members for monthly fee of $ 2.99 per child or $ 6.99 per family. Customers who are not Prime members can subscribe to FreeTime Unlimited for $ 4.99 per child or $ 9.99 per family. For more information on Amazon FreeTime and FreeTime Unlimited, make sure to visit Amazon’s website.

New Start-up Scholar's Publisher Wants to Be Kindle for E-Textbooks and ... - Digital Book World

Categories: Digital Book Wire | Tags: Academic Publishing, e-textbooks, scholarspub
June 18, 2013 | DBW |

A new start-up from Toronto wants to do for the higher education and academic publishing market what Amazon’s Kindle did for the trade book publishing market.

Scholar’s Publisher has launched Scholarspub.com, a new portal where students can buy or rent digital texts at deep discounts versus the print prices and where authors and professors can write and publish digital texts for students to buy directly.

Like Amazon, Scholar’s Publisher promises buyers much lower prices and content creators much higher royalties.

On the buy side, digital texts are for sale for 20% off the print text equivalent price and 50% to 60% off to rent it for half a year.

On the content creation side, Scholar’s Pub is offering authors and professors and 30% of royalty versus what it says is the traditional 10% in the industry. Working with a digital platform That also means there are no RESALES, transactions in the higher education world for Which content creators receive no compensation.

[Press Release]

Scholar’s Publisher Launches Affordable Access to Knowledge (A2K)

Scholar’s Publisher is pleased to announce the beta launch of its website, scholarspub.com. Our Mission is to become the global leader in digital academic book publishing by providing superior access to books and other online resources at the most affordable value. The business model is based on the fact That many print textbook sells for $ 80 or $ 100 Scholarspub.com offers texts for sale for approximately 20% of an equivalent print text, and students receive further discounts of 30-40% of the disability access for 150 days. The Therefore, the print textbook That sells for $ 100 would be available to a student for as low as $ 12 Moreover, authors will still receive a royalty so comparatively generous That will benefit all stakeholders. According to the President and founder, Dr. Tim McLay, “ScholarsPub offers a true integration of academic publishing with the convenience and accessibility of the digital format in order to popup affordable access to knowle dge for everyone. We are excited by the opportunities and will soon be announcing several major projects. This is all happening as we are Completing the development of our reader. “

In addition to quality peer-reviewed volumes to world class Scholars at an affordable value, Scholar’s Publisher intends to ESTABLISH partnerships with private and public funding sources in order to provide some resources to users for free. Although the primary means to access Their volumes is online, Scholar’s Publisher will also popup means for Individuals and communities in the developing world to download resources at even greater discounts. “Knowledge Empowers and benefits everyone, and our goal is to make it as accessible as possible,” added Dr. McLay. “As we move forward, we have plans to add audio / video for instructional material, host webinars, research projects, interactive games, and other ventures That Will Facilitate access to knowledge. We plan to offer scholarships and research funding popup Eventually the Scholars as well. “

The vision of Scholar’s Publisher is to be a global portal for the exchange, production and dissemination of knowledge. Scholar’s Publisher will develop a global community of learners by Encouraging scholarship and the pursuit of knowledge through innovative publishing opportunities for original, excellent material and providing value-added interactive features and nurture That Facilitate the exchange of ideas.

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Journalists Fast to Produce New Nonfiction Kindle Singles Sales Are Slow Boot - Huffington Post

        

            

                

        

                  

There’s been a slew of high-quality non-fiction e-book singles in recent weeks yet most have failed to crack the Kindle Singles top-ten best-seller lists, According to the Thin Reads analysis of the chart for the week of June 16, 2013. It’s a far cry from the fiction lists where David Mamet’s new short story The Handle and the Hold made the list as # 8 on the first week it was available.

So let’s take a look at some recent blue chip nonfiction e-book singles and see where they landed for the week.

Upstream Doctors to Rishi Manchanda. TED Conferences published this serious work of nonfiction. Manchanda Argues That without addressing social problems That trigger a patient’s medical issues, the patient’s medical issues can never be fully solved. This is clearly an important subject but it’s not exactly best-seller material. The surprise Is That it’s doing so well, especially with a convoluted title. Rank this week 24

Three Days in Gettysburg: An Intimate Tale of Lost Love and Hearts Divided at the Battle That Defined America , by Brian Mockenhaupt. This sweeping narrative tale, produced by the smart folks at Byliner, looks at the epic battle through the lives of three people. That narrative device is very clever. Another plus for Gettysburg : it’s timed for the 150th anniversary of the battle written by a serious journalist who’s also a military veteran. But in the initial battle for the attention of readers, Gettysburg Appears to have faltered coming out of the gate. Rank this week : 25

Out for Blood , by Margot Adler. Why do vampires fascinate us? That’s what Adler, an NPR correspondent, set out to explore in this extended essay written after she read more than 260 vampire novels. The brilliance in Out for Blood May be in the timing. The sixth season of HBO’s hit drama Tr ue Blood debuted June 16, just six days after the release of Out for Blood . But so far, Out for Blood has not been caught in the updraft marketing or social media chatter of the HBO series. Let’s see what happens in the coming weeks. Rank this week : 29

All the Young Dudes: Why Glam Rock Matters , by Mark Dery. The cultural critic and long-form magazine writer turned his attention to a glamorous world of glam rock (Mott the Hoople, David Bowie, et al) and churned out an 8,000-word essay on The Importance of the forms. Readers so far have yawned. Rank this week : 38

So what is selling in nonfiction? For the third week in a row Mayflower: The Voyage from Hell and Trial by Fury (about the Amanda Knox case) rank as # 1 and # 2 And New York Times reporter Barry Meier’s ‘s A World of Hurt , about the over-prescription of the drug OxyContin, ranks # 3 after debuting at # 3 two weeks ago. (Read a Q & A with Meier.)

                            
                         

                                        

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iPad Mini vs. Kindle Fire HD vs Nexus 7 Specs, Display, Design / Apple Wins ... - Breathecast

The Apple iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD and Google Nexus 7 are the top tablets on the market. Whether you’re ready your favorite book or reviewing pie charts on an air plane, chances are it’s One of those three tablets. But Which is better? Let’s take a look at the specs and design as it pertains to the Apple iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD and Google Nexus 7

The Kindle Fire HD is by far the slowest of the devices. The iPad Mini and Nexus 7 definitely have the edge when it comes to web browsing, games, loading apps, and watching movies.

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Carrying the torch Apple, the iPad Mini has two cameras: a lesser quality front-facing camera and a higher megapixel camera on the back. The Nexus and Kindle only have cameras on the front. Sure, the prospect of taking photos on a tablet seems clunky at best, it’s something to keep in mind.

The display and design are probably the most recognizable differences between the three tablets. The iPad Mini has the largest screen at 7.9 inches. The Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD both have 7-inch displays and higher resolution than the iPad Mini at 1280 x 800 pixels per inch.

When it comes to design the iPad Mini definitely takes the cake. Not only is it longer than the Google Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD, it’s also thinner and lighter. The Kindle Fire HD is the chunkiest of the three and the Nexus 7 is the Narrowest and easiest to hold with one hand.

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That tablet users prefer an excellent all-around device, and are more comfortable with iOS, then go with the iPad Mini. Some small opt for the Android Jelly Bean experience of the Google Nexus 7 If you are leaning towards the Kindle Fire HD, consider the 8.9-inch display version. Compared with the price, specs and features, it’s a great value.

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Free Kindle Download: Forgive To Win! - WebWire (press release)

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Amazon’s Best-Seller, “ Forgive To Win! – End Self-Sabotage and Create The Life You Want! “by psychiatrist, speaker and author Walter E. Jacobson, MD, will be available Exclusively on Kindle for FREE DOWNLOAD from May 22 – 26

Dr. Jacobson has been helping people for years to overcome Their self-sabotaging behaviors. Having discovered why the Law of Attraction, as well as many other strategies for success have not worked for many people, he’s put it all
together in an easy to understand and easy to implement system.

His Forgiveness Diet is not complicated. And it works! By consistently practicing a daily regimen of thoughts, actions and exercises (cognitive tools and spiritual techniques of estimable acts and forgiveness) to Increase self-esteem and Eliminate guilt, shame and self-condemnation messages deeply-embedded in the unconscious mind, people become happier , healthier, more productive, more creative, and more successful.

Mihir Shah writes in his book review, “ Forgive to Win! by Walter E . Jacobson is a book of self-help and self-discovery reminiscent of best-selling books like The Secret and The Power of Now . While Those books are excellent, Forgive to Win! takes self-help to a whole new level by Individuals showing just how to apply its principles in Their daily lives – for amazing results. “

Dr. Jacobson, a graduate of Cornell University, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the UCLA / San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Residency Program, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who Specializes in Spiritual Psychotherapy, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Past Life Regression Therapy. His blogs and videos on his website http://walterjacobsonmd.com offer people spiritual techniques and cognitive tools for Achieving happiness, physical well-being, prosperity, and success in all realms of Their Lives.

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CheckReviewsFirst.com Now Includes Kindle Fire HD 7.0 Hall of Fame in 2013 - PR Web (press release)

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CheckReviewsFirst.com Product review site now includes Kindle Fire HD 7.0 deals. After featuring a detailed review of the product, the site now includes links to some Amazon deals.

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review on the Kindle Fire 7.0 visit, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7.0 Deals.

Visitors of the website can access to these deals while reading the review. They have included links of the Kindle Fire HD 7.0 deals available on Amazon in the review page itself with the new hotel so visitors can easily get access to the deals. “While going through our detailed review of the Kindle Fire 7.0 you can click on the deal link and it will redirect to Amazon’s page specific deal,” says a regular reviewer at Check Reviews First.

Latest deals linked to the review page of the site are about some discount price. As the website is a participant of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, it owns the right of linking Amazon’s relevant URLs on its pages. That is why they have chosen the review page of the Kindle Fire HD 7.0 to redirect the discount offers and deals of this Particular Amazon product.

“People like to check reviews before buying any product and a good number of people are checking Kindle Fire 7.0 reviews on Check Reviews First. That is why we have DECIDED to include our direct links to Their review page, so That people reading reviews can directly access the product and get benefited using the discount deals, “says a spokesperson of the Amazon.

Presently, the discount deals are available on both 32GB and 64GB versions of the product. These deals make the cost of the Kindle 7.0 HD comparatively less than the competitor 7.0-inch tablets.

“These Kindle Fire HD 7.0 deals popup best value among the other tablets available in the market. I have checked comprehensive review of the product on Check Reviews First and now they have probably done the best thing by Amazon Including links to some of the best discount deals on the product, “says Sean Smith, Ocala, FL.

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Candy Crush Saga on Kindle Fire HD? Game on top free apps for Android, Apple - Examiner.com

While

Candy Crush Saga Kindle Fire HD downloads are still non-existant, without a workaround, the game continues to get downloaded by the masses. The popular candy-crushing game is among the top 5 or top 3 in some instances on the high-traffic the iTunes App Store and Google Play apps for Android listings.

On June 15, Tech Media Source reported That Candy Crush Saga ranks # 2 at the Google Play store, and at # 4 on the iTunes App Store. The game was at a high spot of # 1 previously this week, but has since dropped a bit. Other top apps include popular social media apps for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the new video-sharing service called Vine.

The popularity of Candy Crush Saga is evident as the King company has recently Announced On Their Twitter on June 13, “30 Million LIKES on Facebook! Thanks for playing. You guys are awesome! …” It’s apparent That more and more Facebook users are clicking over to the game they see Their friends playing and getting stuck on. With that in mind, the company behind the game has a new game in progress.

The Wall Street Journal reported several days ago That the newer game called “Pet Rescue Saga” on Facebook has also hit mobile devices. In this game, players are working to save dogs, cats and birds from dangerous scenarios. With millions upon millions of pet owners and animal lovers out there posting Their dogs, cats or other pets on Facebook, it will not be surprising to see this game take off for King as well.

With that in mind, it does not look like the King company is a one-or one-hit wonder app by any stretch of the imagination. The question remains as to why the company has not put a version of the game for the Kindle Fire HD though.

you play Candy Crush Saga on Facebook, or via a mobile device? What about the new Pet Rescue Saga game? Which do you like more?

Win a Kindle Fire without protective film - sound familiar? - Onet.pl

id=”intertext_1″> Kamil Sadkowski of ESET’s Virus Lab points out that this is not the first such contest on Facebook, where the lack of the protective film is the supposed reason for the distribution of a large number of Internet users of popular gadgets. This time someone has used this model of deception and impersonated company Amazon, tantalizing promise of Internet users in 2839 to win one of the Kindle Fire tablet. What should I do to the reader to win? It was enough to like the fanpage to share a photo contest and prizes from the description. Of course, the fulfillment of these conditions in no way nearer to the promised internet gadget.

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The contest is a typical scam, in which the terms of recruited the largest possible number of fans of the fanpage, then the issue of such a profile for sale. Of course, with the fans

Kamil Sadkowski – risk analyst with ESET.

id=”intertext_2″> Information about the false competition with the Kindle Fire made available on more than 16 thousand. Internet users. Why are so many web users could be taken in again? Replies gave Aneta Stremska, Doctor of Sociology at the University of Silesia in Katowice coach and training center DAGMA ACS. According to her, there are several reasons, including so that Internet users exposed to extremely frequent contact network advertising and various types of promotions are becoming less cautious. Not without significance is the false sense of anonymity on the Internet and the associated excessive freedom to share information about themselves. The key, however, is another factor – the automatism to use and the use of networks, including social networking sites.

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Many Facebook users click the “like it” without thinking, because that of his friend, because there is a lot of clicks, because something like that – without justification. Many of my interviewees said that the service Facebook has become for them so mechanical that visiting this site completely off thinking

Aneta Stremska – Doctor of Sociology at the University of Silesia

id=”intertext_3″> Profile of false competition has been removed from Facebook. Experts, however, have no illusions that the network will soon be another such scam, in which you will be able to “win” the popular gadget – of course without protective foil.

id=”intertext_3″> ^{For: ESET}

Amazon to start selling the Kindle Paperwhite in India from June 27 - Tech2

I f, like me, you were itching to lay your hands on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, then take note that the right time is drawing near. Amazon has finally Announced the sale of the much-awaited e-reader in India, it will be up for grabs on its marketplace starting June 27, 2013. That starting date, you will have the option to pick between two variants of the Kindle Paperwhite – 3G and Wi-Fi.

The Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi version can be purchased for Rs 10,999, while the 3G variant of the e-reader will be available for purchase for Rs 13,999. Alternatively, if you need to be informed once the e-readers become available, you can “Sign up” and be e-mailed.

Paperwhite The Amazon Kindle e-reader comes with a black-and-white screen. It promises to offer 25 percent more contrast, CEO Jeff Bezos Earlier had said: “ The whites are whiter, and the blacks are blacker” . Bezos ha d even Claimed That the device is “perfect in direct sunlight.”

Selling in India from June 27, 2013

He had initially said That tablets dry as the iPad and the Fire do not work as well in bright light because they are lit from the back, the light on the Paperwhite is directed down at the display. In addition That is, the device promises eight weeks of battery life, even with the light on.

With the Paperwhite, you can carry up to 1,100 books, and it has 62 percent more pixels for better resolution.

On the Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon has made six font styles and eight adjustable sizes available. The e-reader comes with a new Time to Read That feature uses your reading speed to tell you the time you’ll take to finish your chapter.

In addition to That, Amazon claims That readers have a massive book selection to pick from, at low prices. “Over 600,000 titles at Rs 200 or less” – the description reads on the marketplace.

Amazon Announced the sale of its Kindle e-reader Paperwhite alongside another important announcement – the Kindle Fire HD. It will be available for purchase starting June 27, 2013 in India. Both the 8.9-inch version and the 7-inch version of the tablet will be available through the company’s India website, Amazon.in. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is priced at Rs 21,999, while the smaller tablet is priced at Rs 15,999.

Win a Kindle Fire without protective film - sound familiar? - Money.pl

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experts Eset identified and led to the removal of another fake contest on Facebook. A trap was laid by unauthorized profile “Amazon Kindle Fire.”, Which could be seen promise to win one of almost 3000 readers Kindle Fire.

This is not the first such contest on Facebook, where the lack of the protective film is the supposed reason for the distribution of a large number of Internet users of popular gadgets. This time someone has used this model of deception and impersonated company Amazon, Internet tantalizing promise to win one of 2839 readers Kindle Fire. What should I do to the reader to win? It was enough to like the fanpage to share a photo contest and prizes from the description. Of course, the fulfillment of these conditions in no way nearer to the promised internet gadget.

– The contest is a typical scam, in which the terms of recruited the largest possible number of fans of the fanpage, then the issue of such a profile for sale. Of course, with the fans – explains Kamil Sadkowski, risk analyst with ESET.

Information about the false competition with the Kindle Fire has provided subsequently more than 16 thousand. Internet users. Why are so many web users could be taken in again? Replies gave Aneta Stremska, Doctor of Sociology at the University of Silesia in Katowice coach and training center DAGMA ACS. According to her, there are several reasons, including so that Internet users exposed to extremely frequent contact network advertising and various types of promotions are becoming less cautious. Not without significance is the false sense of anonymity on the Internet and the associated excessive freedom to share information about themselves. The key, however, is another factor – the automatism to use and the use of networks, including social networking sites.

– Many Facebook users click the “like it” without thinking, because that of his friend, because there is a lot of clicks, because something like that – without justification. Many of my interviewees said that the service Facebook has become for them so mechanical that visiting this site completely off thinking – says Aneta Stremska, PhD in sociology from the University of Silesia.

Lilbits (6-14-2013): Kindle Fire HD for India, Retina iMacs on the way? - Liliputing

Apple’s new MacBook Air laptops with Intel Haswell chips are designed to offer better performance and longer battery life than last year’s models. We can thank the new energy efficient chips for part of the improvement, but Apple also tucked in some higher-capacity batteries under the hood.

Now you can see what they look like, thanks to the latest iFixit teardown. You can also find out just how hard it is to dissect the new models and fix broken parts at home. The repair experts tore down the 13.3 inch model recently, and now it’s the 11.6 inch model’s turn.

Here’s a roundup of tech news from around the web.

• iFixit tears down the new 11.6 inch MacBook Air
  Want to know what the mid-2013 MacBook Air with an Intel Haswell chip, longer battery life, and an 11.6 inch screen looks like when you take it apart? Probably not as good as when the pros do it. [IFixit]
• Microsoft releases Windows Embedded Compact 2013
  Windows Embedded Compact 2013 is now available for GPS devices, medical systems, and other products. Once upon a time Windows Compact Edition was a lot like Windows Mobile for smartphones, but these days the smartphone, desktop and embedded operating systems are pretty distinct platforms. [ZDNet]
• Kindle Fire HD tablets heading to India this month
  Come June 27th, Amazon’s latest tablets will be available in one of the world’s largest emerging markets. [Engadget]
• OS X Mavericks wallpaper could mean retina iMacs / displays are on the way
  The desktop wallpaper in the latest version of OS X Provides a clue That Apple could be preparing to launch new desktop monitors or iMacs with higher-resolution displays. The wallpaper has a resolution of 5160 x 2880 pixels, while the highest resolution Apple desktop displays currently top out at 2560 x 1440 pixels. That could be a sign That higher-resolution models are on the way. [Gizmodo]
• Google Play Music app for Android to get YouTube music video integration? http://ow.ly/m26tk
  The latest Google Play Music app for Android uses less data when you’re streaming All Access Music, Which is great. But it also Provides a hint That more features are on the way – Including in-app integration with music videos from YouTube. [Android Police]

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Win a Kindle Fire without protective film - sound familiar? - Onet.pl

id=”intertext_1″> Kamil Sadkowski of ESET’s Virus Lab points out that this is not the first such contest on Facebook, where the lack of the protective film is the supposed reason for the distribution of a large number of Internet users of popular gadgets. This time someone has used this model of deception and impersonated company Amazon, Internet tantalizing promise to win one of 2839 readers Kindle Fire. What should I do to the reader to win? It was enough to like the fanpage to share a photo contest and prizes from the description. Of course, the fulfillment of these conditions in no way nearer to the promised internet gadget.

quote

The contest is a typical scam, in which the terms of recruited the largest possible number of fans of the fanpage, then the issue of such a profile for sale. Of course, with the fans

Kamil Sadkowski – risk analyst with ESET.

id=”intertext_2″> Information about the false competition with the Kindle Fire made available on more than 16 thousand. Internet users. Why are so many web users could be taken in again? Replies gave Aneta Stremska, Doctor of Sociology at the University of Silesia in Katowice coach and training center DAGMA ACS. According to her, there are several reasons, including so that Internet users exposed to extremely frequent contact network advertising and various types of promotions are becoming less cautious. Not without significance is the false sense of anonymity on the Internet and the associated excessive freedom to share information about themselves. The key, however, is another factor – the automatism to use and the use of networks, including social networking sites.

quote

Many Facebook users click the “like it” without thinking, because that of his friend, because there is a lot of clicks, because something like that – without justification. Many of my interviewees said that the service Facebook has become for them so mechanical that visiting this site completely off thinking

Aneta Stremska – Doctor of Sociology at the University of Silesia

id=”intertext_3″> Profile of false competition has been removed from Facebook. Experts, however, have no illusions that the network will soon be another such scam, in which you will be able to “win” the popular gadget – of course without protective foil.

id=”intertext_3″> ^{For: ESET}

Amazon to launch best-selling Kindle e-reader products in India - Daily News & Analysis

Online retailer Amazon recently Which Announced its foray into India, today said it will introduce its Kindle range of products, Including Fire and Paperwhite in the country by the end of this month.

world’s best-selling e-readers Kindle Fire and Kindle Paperwhite are coming to Amazon.in, making it easier than ever for readers in India to discover Kindle, Amazon said in a statement.

Kindle Fire HD (7-inch and 8.9-inch variants) will be available starting June 27 for customers in India, giving them access to over 1.9 million apps and games and more than 3.25 lakh books That are exclusive to the Kindle Store , it added.

The 7-inch version will be available for Rs 15,999, while the 8.9-inch variant will cost Rs 21,999.

The Kindle Fire

range will also be available at over 100 retail outlets Including Croma, Reliance Digital, E-Zone and Vijay Sales.

“Not only does the Kindle Fire feature advanced equipment, it also offers a range of services. It has the combination of apps, the largest book selection, great service e-mail, browsing and top-rated customer service. We hope our customers in India will agree That Kindle Fire HD is the best tablet for a great price, “Amazon Kindle Vice President Dave Limp said.

With custom Dolby audio and a front-facing HD camera, HD Kindle Fire is based on Android operating system.

Paperweight, Which is the fifth generation Kindle is the smallest and Lightest Compared to its Predecessors. It is available on Amazon.in starting today for Rs 5,999.

Kindle Paperwhite will be available only in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi-plus-3G models priced at Rs 10,999 and Rs 13,999, respectively.

Amazon Wants to Sell Your Kindle Through Fan Fiction Worlds - BusinessWeek

For those who can not get enough of The Vampire Diaries or dream of further installments of Gossip Girl , Amazon.com ( AMZN) small have the answer: fan fiction. The company’s Kindle e-book Worlds venture has licensed the rights to these two soapy teen drama series, as well as another called Pretty Little Liars , and is inviting amateur writers to develop novels and short stories inspired by the characters and back stories of the original works.

Amazon is trying to tap into one of publishing’s hottest trends. Fanfic websites, as they’re known, include millions of aficionado-penned stories, many dating back well over a decade. One site, FanFiction.net, offers nearly 650,000 stories about Harry Potter alone. Once a niche genre, dry commercial sites have gained legitimacy since the Fifty Shades of Grey series, Which sold more than 70 million copies in print, audio, and digitally from March to December 2012. The bondage-romance series, Which Began as Twilight fan fiction, was a bright spot for the publishing industry last year amid slowing growth of trade e-book sales. (Sales grew 44 percent in 2012 but more than doubled in 2011, According to BookStats, Which tracks U.S. publishers.) “The Hope Is That it could be very big,” says Les Morgenstein, president of the Warner Bros. Pictures. Television Group division Alloy Entertainment, Which owns the rights to The Vampire Diaries , Gossip Girl , and Pretty Little Liars .

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fan fiction sites, writers submit stories for free to avoid running afoul of copyright laws. Amazon seeks permission from the original works’ owners and splits any profits from its fanfic with them and the amateur writers. The writer gets 35 percent of retail sales from a book-length story, and the originator is Likely to get 35 percent, leaving Amazon with 30 percent, estimates Peter Hildick-Smith, founder of market researcher Codex Group. By comparison, the writer of an e-book sold by a traditional publishing house gets 25 percent of the retail price, while ink-and-paper authors get 10 percent to 15 percent, Hildick-Smith says.

Besides boosting overall e-book sales, fan fiction helps Amazon associate itself with popular books, movies, TV shows, and video games That spin off branded clothes, toys, and other goods That are core products on the retail site. “If you are Amazon, any way you can get more of someone’s time, you can profit more,” says Jeremy Greenfield, the editorial director of news site Digital Book World.

class=”inline_image right”> Bryan Schutmaat for Bloomberg Businessweek Experienced author Colleen Thompson wrote a 36,000-word” Pretty Little Liars’ novella

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Worlds’ success will depend on Whether Amazon can line up of licensed fan fiction based on a wider array of pop culture icons, Whose owners might worry about cheapening Their creations. Scholastic (SCHL) , and publisher of the Harry Potter and Hunger Games series, declined to comment. Bloomsbury, Potter ‘s U.K. publisher, did not respond. Fanfic authors accustomed to writing whatever they want small also be turned off by Amazon’s prohibitions on pornography or the introduction of characters from different series, Tyrion Lannister can not just drop in on Gossip Girl . And there’s the question of how readers will be willing to pay for stories from up-and-coming writers. To get things rolling, Amazon has commissioned 50 fanfic books from established authors. Romantic suspense writer Colleen Thompson, the author of roughly 20 books, wrote a 36,000-word Amazon-commissioned Pretty Little Liars novella. “I think there’s a huge audience out there for fan fiction,” she says, adding That She plans to write another fan fiction story on spec.

Amazon will roll out fan fiction for other popular book series, perhaps along with TV shows, movies, and video games, in the coming months, says the Kindle Worlds publisher Philip Patrick, who is also Amazon’s director of business development. “The types of worlds will Broaden,” he says. “This is a major initiative for us. It’s a big deal, and we are working to make it successful. “If he Succeeds, look for Barnes & Noble (BKS) and Apple (AAPL) to follow Amazon into fanfic sales, says Digital Book World’s Greenfield.

The bottom line: Kindle Worlds is looking to cash in on fan fiction to licensing popular brands. They’re paying authors 35 percent royalties.