Google eBooks
Easy Instructions for ordering eBooks from our website:
1. You will need a google account. If you do not already have one, go to google.com and create an account for yourself.
2. If you will be reading on an iPad or phone, you may want to download the Google e-reader app (it's free).
3. Search our site for the book you want to purchase and click on the title to see if there is an eBook version available (see the Google eBooks tab above the book information).
4. When you click to purchase the book, you will be prompted to link your google account to our purchase process. Click on the link and sign into google.
5. Finish the checkout process and your book will appear in the "my books" link and in your Google "cloud". See below for more Q&A. Remember that the book will live in your Google cloud, which means that you can access your books from multiple reading devices.
What is Google eBooks?
Google eBooks are a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite digital books, online and offline, powered by Google. You can buy a Google eBook directly from us, and then read your purchased book on your computer, your smartphone, or your electronic reading device. Google eBooks are kept on the cloud (Google's computer servers), which means you can do more than just read your book. You can buy new and out-of-print books, switch from one reading device to another without losing your place, manage your digital book collection on your digital bookshelf, and write reviews for other readers to see.
You can read your Google eBooks using a number of different devices. Google eBooks can be read with any dedicated electronic reader that runs Adobe Content Server 4's ePub DRM, including the Nook and Sony Portable Readers. The full list of Adobe-compatible devices can be found at http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/devices/. At the moment, Google eBooks are not compatible with Amazon
Kindle devices. Additionally, for a superior reading experience, you can download and install the Google
Books reading app for free on the iPhone or any Android phone. Finally, you can read Google Editions books on any browser with Javascript enabled via the WebReader powered by Google.
How can I search for Google eBooks on www.bookcellarvt.com?
Simply search using our book search feature at the top left of each page. When your search results return, click on the book you are interested in and you will see headings above the book (Book, Google eBook, etc). Click on the Google eBook tab to see if it is available in eBook format.
Can I read a Google eBook on a Kindle?
Kindle is not a supported Google eBooks device at this moment. Google eBooks can be read with any dedicated eBook reader that runs Adobe Content Server 4's ePub DRM, including the Nook and Sony Portable Readers. The full list of Adobe-compatible devices can be found at http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/devices/. Additionally, for a superior reading experience, you can download and install the Google Books reading app for free on the iPhone or any Android phone. Finally, you can read Google Editions books on any browser with Javascript enabled via the WebReader powered by Google.
How can I view and manage my Google eBooks?
Once you have purchased Google eBooks from our website, you can easily access and manage your purchased titles from the eLibrary page. Since the eLibrary page is synced-up with the cloud, you will find all your Google eBooks purchases there. Your most recent purchase will be the one displayed first in the list. To start reading your Google eBook immediately, just click the ebook cover to launch the WebReader.
How do I read the Google eBooks I bought?
Thank you for your question. Once you have purchased Google eBooks from our website, you can easily access and manage your purchased titles from the eLibrary page. Since the eLibrary page is synced-up with the cloud, you will find all your Google eBooks purchases there. Your most recent purchase will be the one displayed first in the list. To start reading your Google eBook immediately, just click the ebook cover to launch the WebReader. You can also read your Google eBooks can in any dedicated eBook reader that runs Adobe Content Server 4's ePub DRM, including the Nook and Sony Portable Readers.
The full list of Adobe-compatible devices can be found at http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/devices/. Finally, for a superior reading experience, you can download and install the Google Books reading app for free on the iPhone or any Android phone.
Do I need to be online to read the Google eBooks I bought?
Google eBooks can be read offline in a variety of ways:
When you start reading a Google eBook, a full copy of the book is stored on your computer, phone, or eReader. (This ability can be limited if too little space exists on your device to cache the entire book.) If you later go offline, the book is still readable both during short outages of a few minutes, or longer outages of hours, days, and months. Additionally, every Google eBook can be downloaded in one of two formats, and sometimes both: PDF and ePub (a PDF will be available for books that do not offer an ePub). The actual file that you download will have an .acsm extension; these downloads are for use only on devices which run Adobe Content Server 4's DRM (including the Adobe Digital Editions software for your computer, or these devices). Opening the ACSM file will then trigger the download of the actual PDF or ePUB. Some publishers may opt to provide DRM-free downloads, in which case you can open
the file directly.
What can I do with the Google eBooks I bought?
As you may already know, Google eBooks are a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite digital books, online and offline, powered byGoogle and offered through our website. Google eBooks are designed to accommodate one book per Google Account. This means that sharing books among multiple users is not currently supported. At this moment it is not possible to buy a Google eBook for
someone as a gift. Additionally, please note that you won't be able to print a Google eBook.
How do I use the Google eBooks app for iPhone and iPad?
The Google eBooks app for iPhone and iPad is free and you can download it from the Apple Store. Once the app is downloaded to your phone or tablet, and by the time you first open the app, you'll be asked to sign in to your Google Account. Once you're logged in, you'll be able to view a list of books you've
bought. When reading a book, turn pages by using a swiping motion or by touching the margin on either side. Icons on the upper right provide menu options to access the table of contents, change your viewing settings (such as adjusting the font size or toggling 3-D page turns), search the book's text, or view information about the title. You can return to the list of your books with the "My eBooks" button on the top left.
How do I use the Google eBooks app for Android?
The Google eBooks app for Android phones is free and you can download it from the Android Market. Once the app is downloaded to your phone or tablet, and by the time you first open the app, you'll be asked to sign in to your Google Account. Once you're logged in, you'll be able to view a list of books you've
bought. When reading a book, turn pages by using a swiping motion or by touching the margin on either side. Icons on the upper right provide menu options to access the table of contents, change your viewing settings (such as adjusting the font size or toggling 3-D page turns), search the book's text, or view information about the title. You can return to the list of your books with the "My eBooks" button on the top left.
Why do I need to have a Google Account in order to buy a Google eBook?
You need to have a Google Account in order to buy a Google eBook because the digital book will "live" in the cloud, or Google servers. All your eBook purchases will be stored in the same place and associated with that specific Google Account. Creating a Google Account is free, and you fdon't have to have a GMail address for that. For more information, please check the following page:
http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=27441
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