Short Takes...Versaware, Inc.

Starting this summer, Versaware, Inc. will deliver online e-book versions of the most popular textbooks from John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The initial group of titles will include books from a wide range of disciplines, including science, business, information technology and psychology. These online editions will be offered individually for sale only through Versaware’s www.ebookcity.com. The Versabook format enables students to easily store research results, class notes and other documents within e-books. Professors can also post annotations or discussion questions into students’ e-books for further learning or discussion. Go to www.versaware.com to learn more.

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