Change is constant. At any given point in time, it is inevitable to innovate the old ways to create more convenient ways of doing things. Since man started keeping records of our heritage and developments it was notable that we find the necessity to record significant facts to memorialize our existence.
During ancient times, it was paintings on the cave walls. Then it was carved stones. Then it was written with ink on paper. And then we started compiling the pages of related written events and so books came about.
In the present day, we still use these very useful published materials as a source of very valuable information. Undeniably libraries could be one of the best places to be in to learn about the culture and many other things.
Our technology is fast-paced that it even influenced this aspect of literature. It cannot be avoided; we seek for better alternatives and faster-more convenient way of doing things. So Ebooks are developed.
Ebook also is known as Electronic Book is now getting worldwide recognition as a better of keeping published materials. Primarily this is composed of encoded text and images that are read using a dedicated device, a computer, or even your mobile phone.
The first ebook was created by an individual at the University of Illinois in 1971. The book was manually encoded as a text document. Having done this, they have seen the potential of creating more ebooks using other references. And with its growing popularity entrepreneurs saw it as an opportunity and so there books that are published with an ebook version. Note that not all ebooks have a printed equivalent.
Now that this is a growing industry more of this material is being made. Even though these materials are usually printed for interest readers only the number of individuals that prefer this type of reading material is considerably high. Associated with its recognition the format of the created ebooks is more varied resulting to further fragmenting.
What is good about Ebooks?
• Saves Space.
- Truly any digital copy of any document will save you some space. Instead of piling an added book with the rest of your other books it is just stored in your computer with your other files.
- This makes it easier to manage as well.
• Portable. - It is convenient having this type of digital material because when saved in your file you can practically access it anytime or anywhere when you want to. No added weight in your bag or if without a bag then one less thing to carry with your hands.
• Maybe accessed via the Internet. - There are certain ebooks that you can access online and then read it there. If you have a device that is capable of doing this via mobile internet then you can access it when you want to read it.
We see this as an opportunity to possibly reduce the use of paper and altogether still enjoy the benefit of not having to carry around that favorite you love to read!