General FAQs

1. What is an eBook?
An eBook is an electronic version of a printed book that can be read on desktop or laptop computers, tablet readers, as well as many mobile devices and eReading devices.

2. What are the advantages of an eBook?
eBooks contain the elements of a traditional book, but give users the abilities of interactivity not possible with a traditional book. They are delivered within an instant via direct download with no additional costs.

What eBook formats are available?
ShopGuideposts.org offers eBooks in two formats: ePUB and ePDF.

4. What is an ePUB?
ePub is a standard eBook format, which makes it possible to optimize and customize font, text, and alter the size of images on larger screens such as a desktop or eBook reader and small screens such as your smartphone.

5. What is an ePDF?
ePDF is a common format for eBook reading. The format maintains its layout for complex documents and therefore, cannot be resized or reformatted..
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How to Purchase & Download

How do I purchase an eBook?
Where can I find my ePUB?
Where can I find my ePDF?
How many times can I download my eBook?
Can I send my eBook to a friend or family member as a gift?

1. How do I purchase an eBook?
ShopGuideposts.org’s eBook selection can be browsed in the same way a print book is browsed. You can either search by book title in our search box to find the available eBooks or simply click on the eBook category, where you’ll find our selection.

On each product page, you will have the option of choosing from the ePUB or ePDF format. Once you add the eBook to your cart, you will follow our standard checkout process. An emailed order confirmation will then be sent with your downloadable link to your eBook.
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2. Where can I find my ePUB?
PC users: If you have Adobe® Digital Editions and have not changed your preferences, you will find your ePUB located in “My Documents/My Digital Editions”

Mac users: If you have Adobe® Digital Editions and have not changed your preferences, you will find your ePUB located in your “Downloads” folder.

If you do not have Adobe® Digital Editions, once you downloaded your ePUB, a zip file will open in which you are prompted to either open or save your download. If you choose to open the file first, you can save it at a later time or you can choose to save it to a designated folder at that moment on your desktop or laptop.

3. Where can I find my ePDF?
Your ePDF will automatically open with Abode Reader, where you can then save it to your desktop or laptop.

4. How many times can I download my eBook?
ShopGuideposts.org allows you to download your eBook 3 times. This allows you to download the file to your desktop or laptop, eReader, or smartphone device as you choose.

5. Can I send my eBook to a friend or family member as a gift?
Yes, you can. You will need to send the eBook file you downloaded as an email attachment to your recipient.
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Choosing & Reading your eBook

Which eBook is right for you? The chart below shows the comparisons between the two formats offered at ShopGuideposts.org

eBook File Format	ePUB	ePDF
What software is compatible with each format?	Adobe Digital Editions	Adobe Digital Editions & Adobe Reader
Which devices are supported?	Android, BlackBerry, iOS (iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®), or Windows Phone 7 device	Any electronic device is supported
Printable	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Type Size	Yes	Zoom can be used for this purpose
How many times can I download my eBook?	3	3