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Culture and Society » Books | By Bill Urell @ Friday, 12th January 2007 @ 4:11 PM

Yes, even radio shows come in audio books. The demand for audio books have increased so that not only non-fiction books, poetry and romance books are transported to audio, but radio shows are also jumping into the bandwagon. Treat a radio show audio book as you would a radio show program. There are so many topics tackled in this auditory form. For example, parents can purchase a radio show audio book dealing with childhood matters. It will allow them to increase their knowledge w... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Albert TAY @ Friday, 12th January 2007 @ 1:28 PM

For most of us who are business people, we love to improve our business acumen via reading and taking courses, but we lack the time to do so. This is where audio books have come to play a very important role in our lives. As a business person, you can now use the amazing value inherent in listening to audio books. You won't have to worry about not having the time or will to flip through the pages of a book. With an audio book you can enjoy the same value of any business... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By John Pawlett @ Thursday, 11th January 2007 @ 9:50 AM

There has never been a more opportune moment to have your audio book, music project, training disc, or CD-R business card duplicated than this very moment. Why? Simply stated, because its cheap! The cost of blank CDs has dropped drastically over the past couple of years. Retail outlets such as Office Max and Staples run specials on blank CDs where you can purchase a 50 CD-R spindle for under $20. Froogle has similar deals on blank CDs with a 50 pack available for less than $12. For... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By John Pawlett @ Thursday, 11th January 2007 @ 9:49 AM

Some Universities and Colleges have opened a whole new line of education for today's busy people and for people in smaller cities and towns. You no longer have to sit in a classroom for 8 hours a day in-order to study for a Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Doctoral Degrees such as PhD's. There are many Colleges and Universities in the UK and elsewhere that are now offering online courses. Of course if you're interested in the more traditional distanc... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By John Pawlett @ Thursday, 11th January 2007 @ 9:48 AM

In the last two decades a new concept has arisen - The concept of listening to a book instead of reading it. The audio book technology is still developing but audio books are getting more and more popular. However, the old fashioned book is still the much more common than any other method. In this article we will elaborate on the differences between these two book methods: 1. Size and Weight The audio book does not have the limitation of the the size and the amount of the printing words. ... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Albert TAY @ Thursday, 11th January 2007 @ 9:27 AM

Everyone seems to be busy and chasing after time that they never have a chance to sit down and literally read a book. The technology has done great wonders by providing audio books. Now you don't have to find the time to read a book after work. Now you can have the books reading to you while you are on your way to work, when you fetch your kids to school. You can now enjoy someone reading the book to you. Isn't that amazing? With audio books, we also get to enjoy ... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By John Pawlett @ Tuesday, 9th January 2007 @ 12:03 PM

The battle against the bulge isn't an easy one. Most people these days are trying to eat healthier but it's tough to keep up with the onslaught of diet-related information and to stay motivated to choose nutritious foods. So here's a tip. Listen your way to a better diet. There are some excellent audio books available on the subject of nutrition. Try popping one of these into your car stereo or listening to them while you're in the kitchen making dinner. It's a gr... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Bill Urell @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 10:14 AM

There was a time that the only way to know the story from beginning to end will be by reading a book. In the 1980s, this changed as some publishing companies have decided to produce audio versions for people to listen to instead. Due to its initial success, books on other topics have also been made as well. These are also available in compact disc, which are much clearer compared to those heard on a tape. The Internet revolution has added something new to audio books. Instead of ... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By John Pawlett @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 9:18 AM

The modern technology gives us the opportunity to open the existing concept of a book. Nowadays, in addition to reading a book in the old fashioned way, one can listen to audio book in one of at least 3 methods: An audio book on a cassette, an audio book on a CD or an audio book in the format of a MP3 or other audio file. In this article we will examine the different parameters that one should consider when buying a new book: 1. Size and Weight The smaller and lighter, the better. Carrying a ... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By John Pawlett @ Thursday, 4th January 2007 @ 11:34 PM

The battle against the bulge isnt an easy one. Most people these days are trying to eat healthier but its tough to keep up with the onslaught of diet-related information and to stay motivated to choose nutritious foods. So heres a tip. Listen your way to a better diet. There are some excellent audio books available on the subject of nutrition. Try popping one of these into your car stereo or listening to them while youre in the kitchen making dinner. Its a great way to learn more about th... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Bill Urell @ Monday, 1st January 2007 @ 12:10 AM

If you like to read biographies but do not have the time, then biography audiobooks are for you. Numerous sites on the internet offer biography audiobook downloads or rentals with monthly membership plans. Audiobooks may also be purchased as downloads or in CD format and are usually shipped without additional costs, making choice easier and more convenient to avid readers. Where to find biography audiobooks Other than Amazon and Ebay, websites offer quality audiobooks whether as re... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Bill Urell @ Sunday, 31st December 2006 @ 12:07 AM

If you are bored, you can pull out a book from the shelf and flip its pages. Through technology, audiobooks were invented. It started with cassette tapes. With the boom of the CD industry, audiobooks were also produced in that format. Similarly enough, because of the Ipod trend, audible audiobooks can be downloaded and purchased from the iTunes Music store, as well as First-Class-Audiobiiks. If you have nothing better to do as you wait for your turn in that long queue or you want to be pr... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 30th December 2006 @ 7:04 PM

Have you ever thought that you were getting a certain amount of something and end up getting more? This can happen to anyone. Some may think that this is not a bad thing but it really can be a bad thing, especially when we are talking about e-books. These things just sit on your computer and eat up your hard drive and then you do not have the space for the things that you really need on your computer. Keep in mind that you only have so much space on your computer and need to keep as much space a... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 30th December 2006 @ 7:04 PM

Many people would like to know how to buy and sell products on eBay and would like any easy way to learn how to do so. Selling and buying products on eBay can be very difficult for a person to learn. There can be many different ways on how one can learn how to use eBay. One method seems to work really well and is fairly simple to use. The first and most important thing to realize is that you can get a summary of all the hottest areas where things are selling the most. This may seem really... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Bill Urell @ Monday, 25th December 2006 @ 3:57 PM

What is an Audio Book? Educators are constantly innovating and modifying the way lessons are taught to children. The challenges of physical handicap like blindness is now overcome with the emergence of new education strategies. An audio book is an alternative form of books. From the word 'audio', you could almost instantly tell that audio books involve the task of listening. Indeed, it is true. Audio books are actually books that are read aloud and recorded. Throug... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Gregg Hall @ Thursday, 21st December 2006 @ 4:28 PM

South Beach Diet books are very popular due to the popularity of the actual program itself. This weight loss program is so popular because many people saw changes from using it. There are now South Beach Diet books available online for those who want to know more about this diet. You can read these books to get all the information you need to start, and stick with your own South Beach Diet. Many people find the South Beach Diet very effective, and have incorporated it into their lives. ... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Gregg Hall @ Thursday, 21st December 2006 @ 4:26 PM

The MP3 player and other devices have become very popular. The many advancements that have been made in terms of technology are amazing. We have much more technology now than we did just five or ten years ago. The technology industry is always coming out with something new and improved. All these devices are to make our lives easier. We can do so much with the technology we have, and it will just continue to become more advanced. The MP3 player is one of the many technologies that has gro... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Bill Urell @ Wednesday, 20th December 2006 @ 2:01 PM

An audiobook download download is basically the voice recorded format of various literary contents. These are basically circulated through current mass media devices. However, the age of audio books being distributed through cassette tapes, compact discs, and other media accessories is gone. Today, audio books, which enable one to download book contents via the Internet, is the way to go. Indeed, enjoying and learning through books has never been easy and convenient before the arrival o... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Gordon Petten @ Monday, 11th December 2006 @ 11:50 AM

Bargain books used to be a resigned for specialty stores dealing with that genre only. However, with in the past ten to fifteen years the majority of bookstores have become superstores that have a wide variety of books available for the average reader. From specialty recipe books to classic literature the majority of these books can be found in these bookstores. The result of this is that these books will end up in the Bargain bookshelves when they have not been sold. Just because a book ... more...

Culture and Society » Books | By Gordon Petten @ Monday, 11th December 2006 @ 11:47 AM

Board books are often a child's first introduction to the world of print. Designed with infants and toddlers in mind, these specialty children's books are chunky, with thick, study pages perfect for a young child's exploring touch. Like most children's books, board books are usually labeled with a target age range by the publisher. Board books are generally intended for children from birth to three years old. Early children's books come in many titles. Many classi... more...