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What was the first book to be published electronically?
If we consider an electronic book to be an non-printed book that is only "readable" via an electronic device. Which book is the first book to be published electronically?
According to Wikipedia "The NLS was established by an act of Congress in 1931…
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how to convert djvu files to some files? and use djvused command
when i use this command:
djvused aaa.djvu -e 'select 10; save-page-with b.djvu'
output is:
D:\Program Files\DjVuLibre>djvused aaa.djvu -e 'select 10; save-page-with b.djvu'
Simple DjVu file manipulation program
Usage: djvused [options]…
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How does Google Play choose page number / how to influence it?
Our book has quite simple page numbering: 1, 2, 3 and so on. (We don't use any special numbering for the first pages, e.g.: the book title is on the page 1, technical information about the book is on the page 4, table of contents starts on the page…
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How to edit the bookmarks of a DjVu file
I know how to add bookmarks into a DjVu file:
How insert the outline (the bookmarks) into DjVu
https://superuser.com/questions/1170248/how-to-embed-bookmarks-to-djvu-file-using-djvused-djvulibre
But how do I edit existing bookmarks? Do I need to…
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Genres/ Subjects/ Categories in epub's metadata
What is the proper way to define genre in epub's metadata? (in OEBPS/content.opf file.)
I can't google the definition, just some obviousness mentions like "It may also include many other things such as ... the genre" (link)
And, by the way, where…
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Is it possible (and how do I do it) to set up my Kindle to talk to Calibre over Wifi, instead of talking to Amazon?
I have a Kindle Paperwhite. I also have Calibre, and a goodly number of DRM free ebooks that have nothing to do with Amazon. I'd like to be able to transfer these to the Kindle without the hassle of a USB cable.
I.e. what I'm looking for is to…
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Should a person learn DocBook in 2019?
Should I learn pandoc??
I really really really want to write a book (and book-stuff).
I have a question.
I'm learning (finally) about something "I've been meaning to learn for a long time but hadn't had the time", which is DocBook.
It's been on my…
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How to fix Calibre Author amalgamations?
Somehow I have managed to have several 'authors' that are an amalgamation of different names. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get them split up to how they are supposed to be.
When I browse the Authors, it will just have a couple of entries…
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Is there an epub reader for a PC which lets the user take notes?
I was asked if there is some software for a PC for reading ebooks (in epub format) and take notes in them. If I have ever to browse an ebook on a PC I use the reader in Calibre which does not offer this functionality, so I am at a loss. Which…
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Kindle phrases dictionary
I recently bought a Kindle Oasis. Since I'm not a native English speaker, I'm using the dictionary option within e-books. I noticed that the default dictionary doesn't recognize pair of words or phrases. So, I tried to search the internet if there…
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Software to create bilingual ebooks?
Suppose that I own an ebook in two languages. Is there a software that combines them to one bilingual ebook?
I suppose this shouldn't be hard, as a basic translator can figure out which paragraphs/sentences are translations of each other, and can…
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What is this lock icon in the lower right corner of my iPhone kindle app?
I’m on a commute shuttle right now reading a book and this lock icon keeps popping up. What’s it communicating exactly?
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CSS3-break will break PDF? In a digital preservation perspective
Is there any reason not to use EPUB after CSS3-break standard is incorporated to browsers?
Or will this not be a barrier?
for transform HTML or XHTML into PDF, see print-css.rocks (!) or publishing industry from XSL-FO to CSS3. So, can I assume…
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Identify if a PDF document is digital native
Is it possible to know if a given PDF is digital native or has gone through some kind OCR or digitization process.
If yes, is it possible to do so programmatically?
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Kindle Cloud Reader can't open this book
Opening a book on read.amazon.com gives this error:
we're sorry. Kindle Cloud Reader can't open this book, but you can
read it with our free Kindle app.
Is there a work-around? Perhaps to send to Kindle?
Also, what is the business rationale,…
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