[bksvol-discuss] Re: A Better Way to Read Ebooks
- From: Cindy Ray <cindyray@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 20:38:52 -0600
Well, when they talk about it, they say midwest, heartland, and southeast, so
it works. *smile* Besides, it doesn't much matter where they say the storms
were, it is good you are OK.
Cindy Lou Ray
On Mar 4, 2012, at 7:49 PM, Roger Loran Bailey wrote:
> I don't think this is officially the Midwest, but some of those tornados in
> Kentucky did cross the border to West Virginia and came uncomfortably close
> to me. There is damage all around, but at least I didn't suffer any.
>
> On 3/4/2012 4:00 PM, Kim Loftis wrote:
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I just wanted to say a big collective "thank you!!" for all the warm
>> welcomes I've received since posting here on Friday! I really appreciate
>> it, and am really delighted to be a volunteer. I appreciate everyone's
>> kindness and willingness to help and answer questions, and look forward to
>> being able to return the favor when I've had a bit of experience!
>>
>> Thanks again! Hope everyone's having a great weekend, and to those in the
>> midwest, hope you're all safe out there!
>>
>> Warmest,
>> Kim
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Martha Rafter" <mlhr@xxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 4:38 PM
>> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: A Better Way to Read Ebooks
>>
>>> Hi Kim,
>>> I have nothing at all to add to this discussion. I just want to welcome
>>> you to the list. WELCOME!
>>> Marty Rafter
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Kim Loftis
>>> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 12:46 PM
>>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: A Better Way to Read Ebooks
>>>
>>> Hi Susan and All,
>>>
>>> I'm new to the list, and new to volunteering for Bookshare. My goal is to
>>> earn all the credits I'll need for my membership, which I feel will be super
>>> rewarding!
>>>
>>> Susan, I have the exact same question, and would have asked it today myself
>>> if you hadn't. So you aren't alone in wondering! *smile*
>>>
>>> Warmest Wishes to Everyone,
>>> Kim
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Susan Lumpkin" <slumpkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 12:38 PM
>>> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: A Better Way to Read Ebooks
>>>
>>>> Hi Monica,
>>>>
>>>> I'll probably give you your laugh for the day! Are Kindle or books from
>>>> the
>>>> Apple bookstore considered to be a proprietary format or are they E-pub
>>>> books? Hope you're not laughing too much!
>>>>
>>>> Susan (smiling)
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Monica Willyard
>>>> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 9:14 AM
>>>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] A Better Way to Read Ebooks
>>>>
>>>> Hi everyone. I've seen many questions from blind people on this list about
>>>> how they can read different formats of ebooks accessibly and how they can
>>>> get the most from Bookshare's own books. We've talked about how we're tired
>>>> of running around trying to figure out how to read various types of ebooks,
>>>> feeling like we want to pull our hair out. I found something new today, and
>>>> I think it will help Bookshare's users and blind volunteers. Check out
>>>> http://q-continuum.net/qread/ for a better way to do things. For the first
>>>> time, we have a program that can read pdf, epub, Bookshare, text, and other
>>>> types of books with one easy to use interface. The program is called QRead,
>>>> and it's on sale for $20 till CSUN ends. There is a free demo version that
>>>> loads 30 percent of your book so you can see how it works.
>>>>
>>>> One of the features I like best is the ability to keep your place in books
>>>> when you shut down the program. I also like that it can unzip daisy books
>>>> from Bookshare on the fly, letting you start reading immediately without
>>>> thinking about where to unzip your book.
>>>>
>>>> I don't work for the developer or anything. I'm just really excited to have
>>>> one interface, one reader for the PC instead of trying to sort out which
>>>> program will open a particular type of book. It's worth trying if you want
>>>> better options for handling ebooks.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Monica Willyard
>>>> Visit my GoodReads book shelf at http://www.goodreads.com/plumlipstick
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