What are eBooks?
eBooks are electronic copies of books. They are non-audio versions that you download and read on an electronic device such as a laptop, iPod, Palm handheld, HP Pocket PC, or Sony handheld PDA.

Do I need anything special to download an eBook?
All you need is a computer, laptop, handheld device/PDA and a credit card. eBooks are available in several formats. The three major formats are Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket and Adobe. The format you purchase will depend on the electronic device you use and the system it is running. The websites carrying eBooks will list their formats, the devices or systems they are compatible with, and whether you need to download software to support your system. Any additional programs needed are generally free and available from the site.

Why buy an ebook over an actual physical book?
A matter of personal taste. Ebooks are economical and require no shipping costs. Your computer or handheld device can hold numerous eBooks making them perfect for traveling.