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Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-12-05T22:55:56Z

Hedrickef: /* Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels */

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===Feedback on Magazine Subscriptions===
Please take a few minutes to answer a few questions about subscription process and any feedback that you have in how we can do better. We are especially interested in feedback for those who live outside of the United States. But all feedback is appreciated. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rHNJRqgmtxuuZ_ox73MJqaTgbmDQND-G4qrUG-s-Ch0/edit Link to Feedback Form]

===Ensign, November 2013 Issue Now Available in iOS, Android, Kindle Fire Coming Soon===
The newest issue of the interactive Ensign is available on iTunes Newsstand. [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950 LDS Ensign Download Page]

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Ensign, November 2013 Issue Now Available in iOS, Android, Kindle Fire Coming Soon===
The newest issue of the interactive Ensign is available on iTunes Newsstand. [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950 LDS Ensign Download Page]

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*[http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints Barnes & Noble eBookstore ]

===Download Links===
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-study-guide/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-study-guide-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Home-Study Guide - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-student-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-student-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Student Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/missionary-brochures/2013-07-00-missionary-brochures-eng.epub Missionary Brochures - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.mobi Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - Kindle]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

==Upcoming Project==
===Upcoming Brainstorming Project===
We are working to improve and enhance our e-books, and we need your help. We are looking for thoughts and ideas on how we can make e-books study alongside print version. Please post your ideas [https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=17051#p111867 here]. Thanks! We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Stay tuned!

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-12-05T22:53:49Z

Hedrickef: /* Feedback on Magazine Subscriptions */

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===Feedback on Magazine Subscriptions===
Please take a few minutes to answer a few questions about subscription process and any feedback that you have in how we can do better. We are especially interested in feedback for those who live outside of the United States. But all feedback is appreciated. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rHNJRqgmtxuuZ_ox73MJqaTgbmDQND-G4qrUG-s-Ch0/edit Link to Feedback Form]

===Ensign, November 2013 Issue Now Available in iOS, Android, Kindle Fire Coming Soon===
The newest issue of the interactive Ensign is available on iTunes Newsstand. [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950 LDS Ensign Download Page]

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Ensign, November 2013 Issue Now Available in iOS, Android, Kindle Fire Coming Soon===
The newest issue of the interactive Ensign is available on iTunes Newsstand. [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950 LDS Ensign Download Page]

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*''Barnes & Noble Coming Soon''

===Download Links===
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-study-guide/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-study-guide-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Home-Study Guide - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-student-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-student-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Student Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/missionary-brochures/2013-07-00-missionary-brochures-eng.epub Missionary Brochures - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.mobi Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - Kindle]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

==Upcoming Project==
===Upcoming Brainstorming Project===
We are working to improve and enhance our e-books, and we need your help. We are looking for thoughts and ideas on how we can make e-books study alongside print version. Please post your ideas [https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=17051#p111867 here]. Thanks! We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Stay tuned!

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-12-05T22:53:38Z

Hedrickef: /* Ensign, November 2013 Issue Now Available in iOS, Android, Kindle Fire Coming Soon */

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===Feedback on Magazine Subscriptions===
Please take a few minutes to answer a few questions about subscription process and any feedback that you have in how we can do better. We are especially interested in feedback for those who live outside of the United States. But all feedback is appreciated. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rHNJRqgmtxuuZ_ox73MJqaTgbmDQND-G4qrUG-s-Ch0/edit Link to Feedback Form]

===Ensign, November 2013 Issue Now Available in iOS, Android, Kindle Fire Coming Soon===
The newest issue of the interactive Ensign is available on iTunes Newsstand. [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950 LDS Ensign Download Page]

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*''Barnes & Noble Coming Soon''

===Download Links===
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-study-guide/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-study-guide-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Home-Study Guide - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-student-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-student-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Student Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/missionary-brochures/2013-07-00-missionary-brochures-eng.epub Missionary Brochures - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.mobi Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - Kindle]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

==Upcoming Project==
===Upcoming Brainstorming Project===
We are working to improve and enhance our e-books, and we need your help. We are looking for thoughts and ideas on how we can make e-books study alongside print version. Please post your ideas [https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=17051#p111867 here]. Thanks! We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Stay tuned!

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-12-05T22:44:58Z

Hedrickef: /* Ensign and Liahona November 2013 Issues Coming Soon */

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===Ensign, November 2013 Issue Now Available in iOS, Android, Kindle Fire Coming Soon===
The newest issue of the interactive Ensign is available on iTunes Newsstand. [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950 LDS Ensign Download Page]

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*''Barnes & Noble Coming Soon''

===Download Links===
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-study-guide/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-study-guide-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Home-Study Guide - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-student-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-student-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Student Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/missionary-brochures/2013-07-00-missionary-brochures-eng.epub Missionary Brochures - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.mobi Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - Kindle]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

==Upcoming Project==
===Upcoming Brainstorming Project===
We are working to improve and enhance our e-books, and we need your help. We are looking for thoughts and ideas on how we can make e-books study alongside print version. Please post your ideas [https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=17051#p111867 here]. Thanks! We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Stay tuned!

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

E-books

2013-12-05T17:25:54Z

Hedrickef: /* New Projects */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|}

== New Projects ==

===New Teachings of Presidents of the Church Manual Coming Soon===
We will be posting ePub and mobi (Kindle format) versions of the Teachings of Presidents of the Church manual for 2014 soon.

As always, we are looking for testers for these e-books. You will also be able to download these e-books directly from the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore, Kobo eBookstore, Google Play, and Barnes and Noble.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*[http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints Barnes & Noble ]

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Kindle ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

E-books

2013-12-05T17:17:32Z

Hedrickef: /* Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|}

== New Projects ==

===Ensign and Liahona November 2013 Issues Coming Soon===
We will be posting ePub and mobi (Kindle format) versions of the Ensign and Liahona (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) for testing at the end of October. As always, we are looking for testers for these e-books. You will also be able to download these e-books directly from the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore, Kobo eBookstore, Google Play, and Barnes and Noble.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*[http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints Barnes & Noble ]

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Kindle ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

E-books

2013-10-03T22:06:03Z

Hedrickef: /* New Projects */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|}

== New Projects ==

===Ensign and Liahona November 2013 Issues Coming Soon===
We will be posting ePub and mobi (Kindle format) versions of the Ensign and Liahona (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) for testing at the end of October. As always, we are looking for testers for these e-books. You will also be able to download these e-books directly from the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore, Kobo eBookstore, Google Play, and Barnes and Noble.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*''Barnes & Noble Coming Soon''

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Kindle ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

E-books

2013-10-03T22:04:45Z

Hedrickef: /* Church-supported e-book formats */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|}

== New Projects ==

===New Scriptures===
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of the scriptures in e-book format! As always, we are looking for testers to help test on different devices. You can download the e-books from Amazon Kindle Store and iTunes iBookstore. You can also download the files below and side load them to your device.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Kindle ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

E-books

2013-10-03T22:03:50Z

Hedrickef: /* Church-supported e-book formats */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|

== New Projects ==

===New Scriptures===
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of the scriptures in e-book format! As always, we are looking for testers to help test on different devices. You can download the e-books from Amazon Kindle Store and iTunes iBookstore. You can also download the files below and side load them to your device.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Kindle ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-10-03T22:02:39Z

Hedrickef: /* E-Books */

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===Ensign and Liahona November 2013 Issues Coming Soon===
We will be posting ePub and mobi (Kindle format) versions of the Ensign and Liahona (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) for testing at the end of October. As always, we are looking for testers for these e-books. You will also be able to download these e-books directly from the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore, Kobo eBookstore, Google Play, and Barnes and Noble.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*''Barnes & Noble Coming Soon''

===Download Links===
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-study-guide/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-study-guide-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Home-Study Guide - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-student-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-student-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Student Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/missionary-brochures/2013-07-00-missionary-brochures-eng.epub Missionary Brochures - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.mobi Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - Kindle]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

==Upcoming Project==
===Upcoming Brainstorming Project===
We are working to improve and enhance our e-books, and we need your help. We are looking for thoughts and ideas on how we can make e-books study alongside print version. Please post your ideas [https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=17051#p111867 here]. Thanks! We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Stay tuned!

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-10-03T22:01:56Z

Hedrickef: /* New Projects */

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===Ensign and Liahona November 2013 Issues Coming Soon===
We will be posting ePub and mobi (Kindle format) versions of the Ensign and Liahona (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) for testing at the end of October. As always, we are looking for testers for these e-books. You will also be able to download these e-books directly from the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore, Kobo eBookstore, Google Play, and Barnes and Noble.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Current 3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*''Barnes & Noble Coming Soon''

===Download Links===
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-study-guide/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-study-guide-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Home-Study Guide - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-student-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-student-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Student Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/missionary-brochures/2013-07-00-missionary-brochures-eng.epub Missionary Brochures - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.mobi Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - Kindle]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

==Upcoming Project==
===Upcoming Brainstorming Project===
We are working to improve and enhance our e-books, and we need your help. We are looking for thoughts and ideas on how we can make e-books study alongside print version. Please post your ideas [https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=17051#p111867 here]. Thanks! We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Stay tuned!

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

==E-Books==
Official Church e-books are now available on Amazon and iTunes. We are slowly introducing more and more e-books into these third-party channels. Check back to the [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/E-books E-Books Wiki ] for more details.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}
`
== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-10-03T21:56:24Z

Hedrickef: /* Amazon Kindle Store */

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===New Scriptures===
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of the scriptures in e-book format! As always, we are looking for testers to help test on different devices. You can download the e-books from Amazon Kindle Store and iTunes iBookstore. You can also download the files below and side load them to your device.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Download Links===
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-seminary-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-study-guide/2013-05-00-book-of-mormon-study-guide-eng.epub Book of Mormon Seminary Home-Study Guide - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-student-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-student-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Student Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.epub Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/missionary-brochures/2013-07-00-missionary-brochures-eng.epub Missionary Brochures - ePub]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/manuals/family-history-teacher-manual/2013-05-00-family-history-teacher-manual-eng.mobi Introduction to Family History Teacher Manual - Kindle]

===General Conference ePubs for Testing===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-bul.epub April 2013 General Conference Bulgarian]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-ces.epub April 2013 General Conference Czech]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-dan.epub April 2013 General Conference Danish]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-deu.epub April 2013 General Conference German]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-fij.epub April 2013 General Conference Fijian]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-fin.epub April 2013 General Conference Finnish]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-fra.epub April 2013 General Conference French]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-hun.epub April 2013 General Conference Hungarian]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-ind.epub April 2013 General Conference Indonesian]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-ita.epub April 2013 General Conference Italian]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-mlg.epub April 2013 General Conference Malagasy]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-nld.epub April 2013 General Conference Dutch]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-nor.epub April 2013 General Conference Norwegian]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/general-conference/april-2013-general-conference/2013-04-complete-conference-pol.epub April 2013 General Conference Polish]

===3rd Party Publishing Channels===
*[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank Amazon Kindle Store ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/church-jesus-christ-latter/id522965373?mt=11 iTunes iBookstore ]
*[http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Search?query=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&fcsearchfield=Author Kobo eBookstore ]
*[https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints&hl=en Google Play eBookstore ]
*''Barnes & Noble Coming Soon''

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

==Upcoming Project==
===Upcoming Brainstorming Project===
We are working to improve and enhance our e-books, and we need your help. We are looking for thoughts and ideas on how we can make e-books study alongside print version. Please post your ideas [https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=17051#p111867 here]. Thanks! We look forward to your comments and suggestions. Stay tuned!

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

==E-Books==
Official Church e-books are now available on Amazon and iTunes. We are slowly introducing more and more e-books into these third-party channels. Check back to the [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/E-books E-Books Wiki ] for more details.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}
`
== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

Gospel Library for eBooks

2013-03-12T16:43:00Z

Hedrickef: /* How to Install Using Calibre */

{{MobileGospelLibraryIndex}}
The Gospel Library for ePub is growing. The ePub format will work on Apple's iPad, the Sony Reader, and the Barnes and Noble Nook devices.

== Downloads ==
'''Right click on files and save to your computer as an 'epub' file.''' (Example: HolyBible.epub or BookOfMormon.epub). Some browsers may want to rename these files as ZIP files. If your browser saves these files with a zip extension, simply change it to an epub extension. Epub files are basically zip files but they SHOULD NOT be unzipped.

* http://lds.org/manual/epub - newer ePub documents
* http://lds.org/handheld/ - older mobile formats [http://lds.org/handheld/whatisnew/0,18737,5290-1-1,00.html What's New?]
* http://lds.org/cm/pdf/Hymns.pdf - complete Hymn Book in pdf format
* http://lds.org/gospellibrary/pdfindex/ - old pdf site. scriptures, manuals, magazines, etc.
* http://feeds.lds.org/Ensign - Ensign RSS feed including pdf and audio
* http://feeds.lds.org/NewEra - New Era RSS feed including pdf and audio

=== ePub Downloads ===
Devices that support the epub format include the iPad iBook application, Barnes & Noble Nook, and Sony eReader, and many others.

'''Scriptures'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=90 Holy Bible]
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=89 Book of Mormon]

'''General Conference'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1667 October 2010]

'''Manuals'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1666 Gospel Principles]

=== Kindle / Mobi Downloads ===
'''Scriptures'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1687 Holy Bible] - [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=2167 mobi]
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1688 Book of Mormon] - [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=2168 mobi]

'''General Conference'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1690 October 2010] - [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=2170 mobi]

'''Manuals'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1689 Gospel Principles] - [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=2169 mobi]

* Teachings of the Presidents: George Albert Smith [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/File:Teachings_of_Presidents_of_the_Church_George_Albert_Smith.mobi]

== How to install the Gospel Library ePub books on your iPad==

Installing ePub books on your iPad device is very similar to installing MP3 files on your iPad or iPod device. Follow these instructions.

# Copy the ePub books to your local hard drive. One suggestion is to create a “books” folder in your documents folder and copy them there.
# Open iTunes
# Select the “File -> Add to Library” menu option.
# Navigate to where your books are located on your hard drive and select the books you want to add.
# The books are now added to your iTunes library. You should now have a “books” folder in your “Library” section of iTunes.
# Plug in your iPad device to your computer.
# Once your device is recognized in iTunes, click on your iPad device under the “Devices” section of iTunes.
# Next click on the “Books” in the main part of the iTunes screen. This shows you all of the books that you can synchronize or add to your iPad.
# Find the books you previously added to your iTunes library and make sure that they are “checked”.
# Synchronize your iPad and the books will be transferred to your iPad device.
# Download iBooks from the App store on your iPad. iBooks is a free app.
# The ePub books you've downloaded will be available in iBooks.

== How to install the Gospel Library ePub books on your Barnes & Noble Nook ==

To install the Gospel Library ePub books on your Nook, follow these instructions.
# Download the ePub books from this website to your hard drive. One suggestion is to create a "books" folder in your documents folder and copy them there.
# Plug your nook in to your PC. After a few seconds, you will see a "Nook" device as a hard drive on your machine. For Windows, you will need to go to the "My Computer" section to see it. For Mac, you will see the Nook device on your desktop.
# Drag the ePub books you previously downloaded to your Nook device in the "my documents" folder.
# The files will have a .zip file extension. Rename the files to have a .epub file extension.
# Eject your nook device from your PC. Follow your computer's recommended procedure for ejecting USB devices from your computer to prevent loss of data on the Nook device.
# From the Nook home screen, go to "My Library and then select "View My Documents". The books will be listed on this screen.

== How to install the Gospel Library books on your Amazon Kindle ==
To install the Gospel Library mobi books on your Kindle, follow these instructions.

# Start the web browser on your Kindle and download using the mobi links above

or

# Download the mobi books from this website to your hard drive. One suggestion is to create a "books" folder in your documents folder and copy them there. The files are in a zip-compressed format. Once downloaded, you will need to extract the zip to your hard drive. Once extracted, you can delete the zip file. Once downloaded and extracted, there will be a folder for each book that you downloaded.
# Plug your Kindle in to your PC. After a few seconds you will see a "Kindle" device as a hard drive on your machine. For Windows, you will need to go to the "My Computer" section to see it. For Mac, you will see the Nook device on your desktop.
# Drag the mobi folder of the ebook that you previously downloaded to your Kindle device in the "documents" folder.
# Eject your Kindle device from your PC.
# From the Kindle home screen, you will see the new books listed on the screen.

== How to Install Using Calibre ==
Calibre is a free software tool that allows readers to manage and export e-book files to their devices. Calibre works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

1. Download [http://calibre-ebook.com/download Calibre]

2. Open the Calibre application.

3. In the top left navigation, click on "Add Books".

4. Navigate to where the e-book file is residing. These can generally be found in the “Downloads” folder. Select your e-books, and click “Open”.

5. Once the e-book is imported to Calibre, the e-book will appear in the Calibre Library.

6. Click the “Save to disk” button in the top, center navigation. Select save location, and click “Choose” to select your device. Calibre will update the e-book to your device.

== Support ==

Some users on Windows have reported that they have a problem changing the file extension when downloading the file. This document explains how to properly change the file extension of a file.

http://www.mediacollege.com/microsoft/windows/extension-change.html

If you can't find the answer to your problem or if you've found a new bug, please email us at [mailto:gospellibrary-epub@ldschurch.org gospellibrary-epub@ldschurch.org].

[[Category:Gospel Library support]]

Gospel Library for eBooks

2013-03-12T16:41:43Z

Hedrickef:

{{MobileGospelLibraryIndex}}
The Gospel Library for ePub is growing. The ePub format will work on Apple's iPad, the Sony Reader, and the Barnes and Noble Nook devices.

== Downloads ==
'''Right click on files and save to your computer as an 'epub' file.''' (Example: HolyBible.epub or BookOfMormon.epub). Some browsers may want to rename these files as ZIP files. If your browser saves these files with a zip extension, simply change it to an epub extension. Epub files are basically zip files but they SHOULD NOT be unzipped.

* http://lds.org/manual/epub - newer ePub documents
* http://lds.org/handheld/ - older mobile formats [http://lds.org/handheld/whatisnew/0,18737,5290-1-1,00.html What's New?]
* http://lds.org/cm/pdf/Hymns.pdf - complete Hymn Book in pdf format
* http://lds.org/gospellibrary/pdfindex/ - old pdf site. scriptures, manuals, magazines, etc.
* http://feeds.lds.org/Ensign - Ensign RSS feed including pdf and audio
* http://feeds.lds.org/NewEra - New Era RSS feed including pdf and audio

=== ePub Downloads ===
Devices that support the epub format include the iPad iBook application, Barnes & Noble Nook, and Sony eReader, and many others.

'''Scriptures'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=90 Holy Bible]
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=89 Book of Mormon]

'''General Conference'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1667 October 2010]

'''Manuals'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1666 Gospel Principles]

=== Kindle / Mobi Downloads ===
'''Scriptures'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1687 Holy Bible] - [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=2167 mobi]
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1688 Book of Mormon] - [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=2168 mobi]

'''General Conference'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1690 October 2010] - [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=2170 mobi]

'''Manuals'''
* [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=1689 Gospel Principles] - [http://tech.lds.org/glweb/index.php?action=book.download&id=2169 mobi]

* Teachings of the Presidents: George Albert Smith [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/File:Teachings_of_Presidents_of_the_Church_George_Albert_Smith.mobi]

== How to install the Gospel Library ePub books on your iPad==

Installing ePub books on your iPad device is very similar to installing MP3 files on your iPad or iPod device. Follow these instructions.

# Copy the ePub books to your local hard drive. One suggestion is to create a “books” folder in your documents folder and copy them there.
# Open iTunes
# Select the “File -> Add to Library” menu option.
# Navigate to where your books are located on your hard drive and select the books you want to add.
# The books are now added to your iTunes library. You should now have a “books” folder in your “Library” section of iTunes.
# Plug in your iPad device to your computer.
# Once your device is recognized in iTunes, click on your iPad device under the “Devices” section of iTunes.
# Next click on the “Books” in the main part of the iTunes screen. This shows you all of the books that you can synchronize or add to your iPad.
# Find the books you previously added to your iTunes library and make sure that they are “checked”.
# Synchronize your iPad and the books will be transferred to your iPad device.
# Download iBooks from the App store on your iPad. iBooks is a free app.
# The ePub books you've downloaded will be available in iBooks.

== How to install the Gospel Library ePub books on your Barnes & Noble Nook ==

To install the Gospel Library ePub books on your Nook, follow these instructions.
# Download the ePub books from this website to your hard drive. One suggestion is to create a "books" folder in your documents folder and copy them there.
# Plug your nook in to your PC. After a few seconds, you will see a "Nook" device as a hard drive on your machine. For Windows, you will need to go to the "My Computer" section to see it. For Mac, you will see the Nook device on your desktop.
# Drag the ePub books you previously downloaded to your Nook device in the "my documents" folder.
# The files will have a .zip file extension. Rename the files to have a .epub file extension.
# Eject your nook device from your PC. Follow your computer's recommended procedure for ejecting USB devices from your computer to prevent loss of data on the Nook device.
# From the Nook home screen, go to "My Library and then select "View My Documents". The books will be listed on this screen.

== How to install the Gospel Library books on your Amazon Kindle ==
To install the Gospel Library mobi books on your Kindle, follow these instructions.

# Start the web browser on your Kindle and download using the mobi links above

or

# Download the mobi books from this website to your hard drive. One suggestion is to create a "books" folder in your documents folder and copy them there. The files are in a zip-compressed format. Once downloaded, you will need to extract the zip to your hard drive. Once extracted, you can delete the zip file. Once downloaded and extracted, there will be a folder for each book that you downloaded.
# Plug your Kindle in to your PC. After a few seconds you will see a "Kindle" device as a hard drive on your machine. For Windows, you will need to go to the "My Computer" section to see it. For Mac, you will see the Nook device on your desktop.
# Drag the mobi folder of the ebook that you previously downloaded to your Kindle device in the "documents" folder.
# Eject your Kindle device from your PC.
# From the Kindle home screen, you will see the new books listed on the screen.

== How to Install Using Calibre ==
Calibre is a free software tool that allows readers to manage and export e-book files to their devices. Calibre works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

1. Download [http://calibre-ebook.com/download Calibre]

2. Open the Calibre application.

3. In the top left navigation, click on "Add Books".

[[File:Calibre_Step1.jpg]]
4. Navigate to where the e-book file is residing. These can generally be found in the “Downloads” folder. Select your e-books, and click “Open”.
[[File:Calibre_Step2.jpg]]
5. Once the e-book is imported to Calibre, the e-book will appear in the Calibre Library.
[[File:Calibre_Step3.jpg]]
6. Click the “Save to disk” button in the top, center navigation. Select save location, and click “Choose” to select your device. Calibre will update the e-book to your device.
[[File:Calibre_Step4.jpg]]

== Support ==

Some users on Windows have reported that they have a problem changing the file extension when downloading the file. This document explains how to properly change the file extension of a file.

http://www.mediacollege.com/microsoft/windows/extension-change.html

If you can't find the answer to your problem or if you've found a new bug, please email us at [mailto:gospellibrary-epub@ldschurch.org gospellibrary-epub@ldschurch.org].

[[Category:Gospel Library support]]

E-books

2013-03-04T19:26:01Z

Hedrickef:

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== New Projects ==

===New Scriptures===
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of the scriptures in e-book format! As always, we are looking for testers to help test on different devices. You can download the e-books from Amazon Kindle Store and iTunes iBookstore. You can also download the files below and side load them to your device.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Kindle ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-03-04T19:25:09Z

Hedrickef:

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===New Scriptures===
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of the scriptures in e-book format! As always, we are looking for testers to help test on different devices. You can download the e-books from Amazon Kindle Store and iTunes iBookstore. You can also download the files below and side load them to your device.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Kindle ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Kindle ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

===Using Calibre to Transfer E-Books to Your Device===
[http://calibre-ebook.com Calibre ] is an excellent free software tool to transfer e-books to your device.

For Kindle users, *do not use the ePub format, instead use either mobi or Kindle format. Otherwise the conversion from epub to a readable Kindle format will not perfectly render properly.

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

==E-Books==
Official Church e-books are now available on Amazon and iTunes. We are slowly introducing more and more e-books into these third-party channels. Check back to the [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/E-books E-Books Wiki ] for more details.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}
`
== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

E-books

2013-03-01T15:47:24Z

Hedrickef: /* New Scriptures */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== New Projects ==

===New Scriptures===
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of the scriptures in e-book format! As always, we are looking for testers to help test on different devices. You can download the e-books from Amazon Kindle Store and iTunes iBookstore. You can also download the files below and side load them to your device.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Mobi ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Mobi ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Mobi ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-03-01T15:46:16Z

Hedrickef:

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== New Projects ==

===New Scriptures===
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of the scriptures in e-book format! As always, we are looking for testers to help test on different devices. You can download the e-books from Amazon Kindle Store and iTunes iBookstore. You can also download the files below and side load them to your device.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

===Download Links===
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Mobi ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Mobi ]
*[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Mobi ]

===Amazon Kindle Store===
*[http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-ebook/dp/B00BMWE99S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362151173&sr=8-6&keywords=holy+bible+lds+scriptures Holy Bible ]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Doctrine-Covenants-Pearl-ebook/dp/B00BMWEEJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362151383&sr=1-1&keywords=Book+of+Mormon+%7C+Doctrine+and+Covenants+%7C+Pearl+of+Great+Price+lds+scriptures Triple Combination ]

===iTunes iBookstore===
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/holy-bible/id609027028?ls=1 Holy Bible ]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-book-of-mormon/id609027608?ls=1 Book of Mormon ]

== Interactive Magazines and Manuals ==

===To Turn the Hearts Interactive Manual===
To Turn the Hearts is an official app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that shows how family history can be used as a resource to strengthen individuals and families, increase temple attendance, help new members, and aid activation and missionary efforts. This app contains content from To Turn the Hearts: Leader's Guide to Temple and Family History Work, its accompanying DVD, and other selected videos.

[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/turn-hearts/id594607425?mt=8 iTunes App Store]

===Interactive LDS Ensign===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

===The Coat Interactive Storybook===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

==E-Books==
Official Church e-books are now available on Amazon and iTunes. We are slowly introducing more and more e-books into these third-party channels. Check back to the [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/E-books E-Books Wiki ] for more details.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}
`
== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

E-books

2013-03-01T15:13:22Z

Hedrickef:

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== New Projects ==

===New Scriptures===
We are pleased to announce the newest edition of the scriptures in e-book format! As always, we are looking for testers to help test on different devices. You can download the e-books from Amazon Kindle Store and iTunes iBookstore. You can also download the files below and side load them to your device.

We ask that you leave your technical feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] to make sure and fix any bugs that might arise.

[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.epub Holy Bible - ePub ]

[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.epub Triple Combination - ePub ]

[http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.epub Book of Mormon - ePub ]

[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/holy-bible/holy-bible-eng.mobi Holy Bible - Mobi ]

[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/triple-combination/triple-combination-eng.mobi Triple Combination - Mobi ]

[http://Media.ldscdn.org/mobi/lds-scriptures/book-of-mormon/book-of-mormon-eng.mobi Book of Mormon - Mobi ]

E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-teacher-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-teacher-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Teacher Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/book-of-mormon-student-manual/2012-11-00-book-of-mormon-student-manual-eng.epub Book of Mormon Student Manual]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/gospel-teaching-and-learning/2012-11-00-gospel-teaching-and-learning-eng.epub Gospel Teaching and Learning]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/2012-18-00-preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service-eng.epub Preach My Gospel]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzo-snow/2012-06--teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-lorenzon-snow-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

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[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-03-01T15:11:38Z

Hedrickef:

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-01-09T16:51:34Z

Hedrickef: /* E-Books */

E-books

2013-01-09T16:50:49Z

Hedrickef: /* Cost per download */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current e-books available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|November 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

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[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

E-books

2013-01-09T16:50:27Z

Hedrickef: /* Cost per download */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current e-books available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

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[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2013-01-09T16:49:46Z

Hedrickef: /* E-Books */

Interactive Books and Magazines

2012-07-31T16:51:10Z

Hedrickef: /* ePub Files for Testing */

'''Interactive Books & Magazines''' is a project that is exploring new ways to pair traditional print and rich media into one product. This past year magazines like National Geographic, Martha Stewart Living and Wired have all adopted a platform that allows their content to be distributed monthly to tablets. Using this same platform we have developed a beta version of our November issue of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

== Current Interactive Books & Magazines ==
===LDS Ensign App===
The '''LDS Ensign''' app is an interactive that was released just before December 18, 2011 as the first digital edition of the ''Ensign'' magazine. This enhanced issue includes video, audio, hyperlinks and interactive biographies. It is currently a single beta test of the ''Ensign'' magazine.

The LDS Ensign is now in iTunes Newsstand and Google Play. For iPad users, Newsstand offers a few new features:
*The Ensign allows readers to subscribe to the magazine. Once subscribed, any new issues will send a push notification alerting the reader that a new issue is available *for download.
*New Ensign issues will be downloaded in the background and will not require the app to be open at all times.
*Ensign will appear in the Newsstand app bookshelf. Rather than having the Ensign appear as an app on the iPad desktop, it will now be with other magazines in the Newsstand bookshelf.

[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-ensign/id478912950? LDS Ensign for iPad ]

[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.ensign&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLmVuc2lnbiJd LDS Ensign for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

====Important Notice for Android Tablets====
The LDS Ensign app for Android is experiencing issues when displaying the Book of Mormon and April General Conference issues of the Ensign. We are working to resolve these issues quickly. We have narrowed down the problem. The app doesn’t support PDF files, and those issues were made with PDFs. Thank you for everyone's help and feedback to troubleshoot these issues.

===The Coat===
'''The Coat''' is an interactive storybook based on Heber J. Grant's childhood story. Inside is an interactive story using [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3IH8ZNviQ&feature=player_embedded#! The Coat animation]. Each page has different dynamic overlays that expand on the story. Embedded in the end is the animation of "The Coat".

*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-coat/id489734160?mt=8 The Coat for iPad ]
*[https://market.android.com/details?id=air.org.lds.thecoat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImFpci5vcmcubGRzLnRoZWNvYXQiXQ.. The Coat for Large Screen Android Tablets ]

==E-Books==
Official Church e-books are now available on Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble. We are slowly introducing more and more e-books into these third-party channels. Check back to the [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/E-books E-Books Wiki ] for more details.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Barnes & Noble
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese pending
|}

== How to get involved ==
Because this is a new format and project for the Church, we are looking for feedback and testing as we bring new projects to public. As more and more projects are being developed more opportunities for testing will come up and we will always be looking for beta testers. Here are current or upcoming projects that we are looking for testers on:

===Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback===
We are currently looking for feedback on the '''LDS Ensign app'''. Located in the ''Table of Contents'' is a survey that we ask readers to complete. Our goal is to evaluate how readers are using the interactive ''Ensign'' and if this is something that more readers would like in the future.

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:Interactive Books & Magazines]]

E-books

2012-07-31T16:50:21Z

Hedrickef: /* ePub Files for Testing */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current e-books available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Barnes & Noble
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese pending
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]

'''Please leave feedback [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here].'''

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[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

E-books

2012-07-31T16:49:32Z

Hedrickef: /* ePub Files for Testing */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current e-books available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Barnes & Noble
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese pending
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]

'''Please respond [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ HERE] for feedback'''

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[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

E-books

2012-07-31T16:48:33Z

Hedrickef: /* ePub Files for Testing */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current e-books available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Barnes & Noble
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese pending
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]

Please respond [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5kekZLRkNaV0Y1VHFkQmp2QTNHQ1E6MQ here] for feedback

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[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

Interactive Books and Magazines

2012-07-17T21:35:49Z

Hedrickef: /* Interactive LDS Ensign Feedback */

E-books

2012-07-17T21:35:18Z

Hedrickef: /* ePub Files for Testing */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current e-books available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Barnes & Noble
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese pending
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]

For feedback please: avd-ebook@ldschurch.org

[[Category:ePublishing]]
[[Category:e-books]]
[[Category:epub]]
[[Category:mobi]]
[[Category:KF8]]

E-books

2012-07-17T21:34:24Z

Hedrickef: /* ePub Files for Testing */

'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current e-books available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Barnes & Noble
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese pending
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]

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E-books

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'''E-books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books that can be found at [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng EPUB Manuals] on LDS.org.

== Church-supported e-book formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support'''
! Format
! Devices That Use This Format
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current e-books available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDSTech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== E-books are now available in Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble ==
Official LDS Church e-books are now making their way to the Amazon Kindle Store, iTunes iBookstore and Barnes & Noble. The first e-books that will be available are the ''Ensign'', May 2012 issue and the ''Liahona'', May 2012 issues in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More e-books will be available in the near future.

===Cost per download===
There is an associated cost to readers to download e-books from some of these third party stores. Amazon and Barnes & Noble require a minimum of $0.99-$2.99 (depending on the file size) to distribute e-books in their respective stores. E-books in the iTunes iBookstore will be available for free. This is not because we favor one distributor over another, but what the minimum requirements for each store are.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Status of E-Books in Third Party Stores'''
! Store
! Status
|-
|iTunes
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Amazon
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese available now
|-
|Barnes & Noble
|May 2012 Ensign and Liahona in English, Spanish, Portuguese pending
|}

== Upcoming projects ==

== ePub Files for Testing ==

* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth/2012-06-00-for-the-strength-of-youth-eng.epub For the Strength of Youth]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/teaching-no-greater-call/2012-06-00-teaching-no-greater-call-eng.epub Teaching: No Greater Call]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young/2011-12-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-brigham-young-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay/2003-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-david-o-mckay-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith/2011-09-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-george-albert-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-harold-b-lee/2011-11-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-haroldb-lee-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Harold B Lee]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant/2002-01-00-teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-heber-j-grant-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-john-taylor-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: John Taylor]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith/2010-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-f-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith/2007-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-smith-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball/2006-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-spencer-w-kimball-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball]
* [http://Media.ldscdn.org/epub/lds-manuals/teachings-of-the-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff/2004-01-00-teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-wilford-woodruff-eng.epub Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff]
* [http://media.ldscdn.org/epub/scripture-and-lesson-support/preparing-to-enter-the-holy-temple/2012-02-00-preparing-to-enter-the-holy-temple-eng.epub Preparing to Enter the Holy Temple]

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Interactive Books and Magazines

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E-books

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E-books

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E-books

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E-books

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'''E-Books''' are electronic formatted text that can be read on devices such as the e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers. Currently the Church is developing ePub-formatted e-books and can be found [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng&query=epub here] on LDS.org

== Church Supported E-Book Formats ==
There are many formats for e-books available. The Church is currently supporting three specific formats that cover a wide range of devices; specifically ePub, Mobi, and KF8.

:{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
|+ '''Current e-book formats the Church is looking to create and support.'''
!''' Format '''
!''' Devices That Use This Format '''
|-
|ePub
|B&N Nook, Sony reader, Kobo, iOS devices, most smartphones and tablets
|-
|Mobi
|E-Ink Kindles, Kindle Fire
|-
|KF8
|Kindle Fire
|}

== Current E-Books Available ==
E-books are current only available on [https://www.lds.org/manual/epub?lang=eng&query=epub LDS.org] and [https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Gospel_Library_for_ePub LDS Tech]. We are in the process of creating and publishing more e-books in the three formats listed above.

== Upcoming Projects ==

=== E-Books Testing for E-Ink Devices ===
We are looking for testers with e-ink devices to test out various ePub and Mobi files in preparation for publishing. We are specifically looking at users with these devices:
*Kindles
*Nook
*Sony Reader
*Kobo

The '''E-Books Testing for E-Ink Devices Project''' will begin mid-March 2012. We are looking for testers with a large variety of the different e-ink devices to ensure that the e-book formats will work properly on all these devices.

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