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About MobileReference Books

All eBooks are not created equal. The quality of an eBook varies greatly between publishers. This chapter explains the benefits of MobileReference electronic books.

Table of Contents

1. Active Table of Contents
2. Author Collections from MobileReference
3. Travel Guides from MobileReference
4. Study Guides from MobileReference
5. Reference Books from MobileReference
6. Other Selected Books from MobileReference

1. Benefits of an Active Table of Contents

How do you find a poem you want to read among 2,000 other poems? Anyone reading an electronic edition of Emily Dickinson is confronted with this question. To facilitate the process, our editors included an Index of First Lines, sorted alphabetically. To search the MobileReference edition of Emily Dickinson poems for "I'm nobody, who are you? Are you nobody too? …", you click on the link Index of First Lines, click on the link -I-, then scroll and find "I'm nobody, who are you?". This method of indexing electronic books is called an Active Table of Contents. The illustration below shows the active table of contents from Emily Dickinson collected poems:

Looking for a poem or a story in a book that contains hundreds of stories is much easier with an active table of contents. Automatically scanned books often lack an active table of contents and links to footnotes. MobileReference editors carefully examine each book and insert links to individual stories, poems, letters, and footnotes to improve the reading experience and simplify electronic book navigation. The result is high quality books with active tables of contents.

An active Table of Contents is essential for books that require quick navigation to chapters and verses. The King James Bible published by MobileReference has both book and chapter navigation links. In just a few clicks, you can be reading any verse in the Bible. The Table of Contents has quick links to both the Old and New Testaments, Deuterocanonical literature, the Suggested Reading Lists, Glossary, List of Illustrations, and the A-Z Index. Just select the book you want to read and go directly to it. Once you have opened the book, you can select the chapter you want in just one click. For example, if you want to select Matthew, chapter 7:12, you could go to the Table of Contents, click on the New Testament link, click on the book of Matthew, then click on the chapter 7 link at the top of the page and scroll to 7:12.

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2. MobileReference Author-Collections (Mobi Collected Works series)

MobileReference pioneered the publication of collections of works by a particular author in a single electronic book. This was motivated in part by the desire to reduce the clutter of titles in the digital library. Consider the collection 'Works of Charles Dickens' that contains more than 200 works. When purchased individually, every book has its own entry in your digital library. To select a book in a digital library of 200 books, one needs to scroll through as many as 20 pages of the library. MobileReference's 'Works of Charles Dickens' organizes all of these books into one electronic volume that has a single representation in the digital library.

The first page from 'Works of Charles Dickens' published by MobileReference shows links to categorical, alphabetical and chronological indexes.

Inside author-collections, MobileReference editors diligently indexed the books alphabetically, chronologically and by category. For example, a reader looking for 'A Christmas Carol' can click Fiction> 'A Christmas Carol'. Alternatively, a reader can click 'List of works in alphabetical order' > 'C' > 'Christmas Carol'. If a reader forgets the book title but remembers that 'A Christmas Carol' was written by Charles Dickens early in his career, he or she can click on the 'List of works in chronological order' > (1843) 'A Christmas Carol'.

List of works in alphabetical order from 'Works of Charles Dickens' published by MobileReference

List of works in chronological order from 'Works of Charles Dickens' published by MobileReference

MobileReference had developed over three hundred collections by William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and other authors. All of the books were carefully checked for accuracy and completeness by a team of experts. Designed for optimal navigation on the Kindle, iPad, Nook, Sony Reader and other electronic devices, MobileReference author-collections cost $5.99 or less.

To search for MobileReference ebooks: enter mobi (short for MobileReference) and a keyword; for example: mobi Dickens.

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3. Travel Guides from MobileReference (Mobi Travel series)

Electronic Travel Guides are notoriously harder to use than paper books. To enable a better experience, MobileReference designed Travel Guides specifically for electronic readers. The active Table of Contents divides articles into categories such as MAPS, ATTRACTIONS, TRANSPORTATION, etc. Local attractions are listed under the SEE link. Articles describing attractions normally indicate the address, telephone, hours of operation and admission charges on top of the page under the first illustration. The TOP 10 link features sights that no visitor should miss. Tips on what to do are listed under the DO link.  Shopping suggestions are listed under the BUY link. The GET OUT article lists nearby towns, cities and other places worthy of a visit.

An active Table of Contents from Travel Rome published by MobileReference

Itineraries include our suggestions for your travel route and include links to individual attraction articles. Click on the link to read detailed information about a sight.

Itineraries from Travel Rome published by MobileReference

Main attractions are numbered and plotted on a map. The numbered list of attractions under the map links to individual attraction articles. In addition, the map page displays the list of attractions in alphabetical order. This list includes both links to individual attraction articles and links to the map. The numbered list provides a better reference when you know your location and want to identify attractions nearby. The alphabetical list provides a better reference when you know the sight you want to see and want to locate the sight on the map.

Attractions Map from Travel London published by MobileReference

With MobileReference Travel Guides you can turn the Kindle into an audio guide. Just open an article and click Shift+SYM to activate text-to-speech. Put the speaker on the back of the Kindle against your ear and enjoy your virtual travel companion. Press Spacebar to pause/resume text-to-speech.

Selected MobileReference Travel Guides

Europe:

• Austria: Vienna
• Belgium: Brussels
• Czech Republic: Prague
• Denmark: Copenhagen & Denmark
• France: Paris, Lyon, South France
• Germany: Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Hamburg
• Greece: Athens, Greek Islands, and Continental Greece
• Hungary: Budapest & Hungary
• Ireland: Dublin & Ireland
• Italy: Rome, Florence & Tuscany & Umbria, Milan, Venice, Sicily
• Netherlands: Amsterdam
• Portugal: Lisbon & Portugal
• Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg
• Spain: Barcelona, Andalusia, Galicia, Madrid
• Sweden: Stockholm
• Switzerland: Zurich
• UK: London, Wales, Scotland, Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford & Cambridge

Other:

• Argentina: Buenos Aires
• Australia: Sydney
• Canada: Montreal
• Caribbean: Bermuda, Bahamas, St. Martin and St. Maarten
• China: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
• Brazil: Rio de Janeiro
• Egypt: Cairo
• India: Delhi, Goa
• Israel: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa
• Japan: Tokyo
• Mexico: Cancun & Yucatan Peninsula
• Morocco: Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes & more
• Saudi Arabia: Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, Jeddah and more
• South Africa: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, national parks and more
• South Korea: Seoul
• Singapore: Singapore
• Taiwan: Taipei
• Thailand: Bangkok
• Turkey: Istanbul
• United Arab Emirates: Dubai

USA:

• New York
• Boston
• Chicago
• Hawaii (Incl: Honolulu, Hilo, National Parks, Lahaina, and more)
• Las Vegas
• Los Angeles
• Miami
• Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort & more
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• Washington, DC
• USA National Parks: Acadia, Canyonlands, Cuyahoga Valley, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Great Smoky Mountains, Mammoth Cave, Olympic, Sequoia, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion NP

All MobileReference Travel Guides are only $9.99 or less. Search for any title: enter mobi (short for MobileReference) and a keyword; for example: mobi Paris.

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4. Study Guides from MobileReference (Mobi Study Guides series)

MobileReference study guides give you the information teachers expect you to know in a handy, succinct format without overwhelming you with unnecessary detail. Compatible with any classroom text, MobileReference study guides provide you access to all of the important facts and formulas when you need them. These guides let you study at your own pace. They are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, MobileReference Study Guides will help you:

• Brush up before tests
• Find answers fast
• Learn key formulas and tables
• Study quickly and more effectively

Students love MobileReference study guides! Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Boost your grades - download MobileReference Study Guides to your mobile device or eReader.

All MobileReference Study Guides are only $9.99 or less. Search for any title: enter mobi (short for MobileReference) and a keyword; for example: mobi math.

Selected MobileReference Study Guides

Biology: Biology, Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology
Chemistry: FREE Periodic Table of Elements, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Neurochemistry
Neurobiology: Human Nervous System, Neurophysiology, Neurochemistry, Psychology, Pharmacology
Math: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry
Physics and Engineering: FREE Weights and Measures - Units Conversion, Physics
Social Science: Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Art History, World Religions
Art: Western Art History, Asian Art Encyclopedia, Greek and Roman Mythology
Law: US Constitution and Government, US Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Laws
Languages: English Grammar and Punctuation, Rhetoric and Composition, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

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5. Reference Books from MobileReference (Mobi Reference series)

Mobile devices provide an exceptional platform for reference materials. Below is a partial list of reference books from MobileReference. If you don't see a reference book you need, please email us to: support@soundtells.com.

Selected Illustrated Encyclopedias

- Encyclopedia of Birds
- Encyclopedia of Mammals
- Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians
- Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs
- Encyclopedia of American Cinema
- Asian Art Encyclopedia
- Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- CIA World Factbook
- Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
- Art of Love
- World Religions

Selected Encyclopedias in dictionary format available for Amazon Kindle dedicated device and mobile devices with MobiPocket Reader

-The World's Biggest Encyclopedias in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian. and more
- Medical Encyclopedia
- Encyclopedia of World Biography
- Encyclopedia of Music
- Encyclopedia of Politics
- Encyclopedia of Law
- Encyclopedia of World Cinema
- Business Encyclopedia

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6. Other Selected e-Books from MobileReference

Download more e-Books from MobileReference - The Best Books. The Best Prices. The Best Search and Navigation™

All fiction books are only $0.99. All collections are $5.99 or less.

American Literary Classics: Louisa May Alcott, James Fenimore Cooper, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Elbert Hubbard, Washington Irving, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Jack London, Herman Melville, Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain, Lewis Wallace

British Literary Classics: Jane Austen, William Blake, Charlotte Brontë, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Makepeace Thackeray, Lewis Carroll

World Literary Classics: Miguel de Cervantes, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alexandre Dumas, James Joyce, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Guy de Maupassant, Sir Walter Scott, Leo Tolstoy, Jules Verne, Oscar Wilde, Émile Zola

Mystery & Crime: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Classic Mystery Collection

History: Art History, Greek and Roman Mythology, World Religions, U.S. History, US Constitution and Government, European History, Encyclopedia of World War II Battles

Biography and People: American Presidents, Kings and Queens of England, 100 Most Influential People of All Times, 100 Richest People in the World, 100 Most Influential Jews of All Times

Health: FREE Hangover Remedy, Acupressure Guide, First Aid Guide, Best Diets, Plans, Recipes and Nutrition, Art of Love, Asthma Care, Diabetes Care, Headache and Migraine Care, Headache Remedy

Religion: The illustrated King James Bible, The illustrated Holy Bible (American Standard Version), The illustrated World English Bible (Modern Translation), Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price, Mormon Church's Sacred Texts: Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price; Quran

Cooking: Cookbook, Cocktails and Drinking Games, Best Diets, Plans, Recipes and Nutrition

Home and Personal: All About Christmas; Art of Love, Feng Shui Guide, Chinese Astrology, Art of Palm Reading, Calendar of historical events, births, holidays and observances, Encyclopedia of American Cinema

Mobi Manuals: Kindle User Guide explains keyboard shortcuts, hidden features, Kindle-friendly websites, email from Kindle, download free ebooks; Survival Guides for iPhone, iPad, Nook, Sony Reader, Android Smartphones and other devices.

For a complete list, search keyword MobileReference.