Features of Noble Desktop eBooks
- Searchable, with live text that you can copy and paste.
- Printable.
- eBook graphics are in color (printed books are black and white).
- Widely compatible: We provide the most common eBook formats (EPUB, MOBI, & PDF) so you can load them onto the device or app you choose; such as Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, Kindle, Android, and more.
- Free updates for the edition you buy. When we make major changes to a book (requiring a new edition), an affordable upgrade option will be available.
- DRM-free: Files are subtly watermarked with your name and email, but we do not restrict the devices or apps you can use to view our eBooks.
- Lifetime access to downloads from free your Noble Desktop account.
The Best Way to Enjoy Our Books
Our workbooks are meant to be used while you work on your computer. They typically contain step-by-step exercises that walk you through doing tasks on your computer. An ideal setup would be to have the eBook loaded onto a device (like a tablet/smartphone) or on a second computer monitor, so you can read the book as you work on your computer. You can also print the PDF if you prefer.
PDF
- Ideal for printing.
- An exact match to the printed book. If the text reflow of an EPUB or MOBI file is confusing please refer to the PDF.
- PDF is compatible with most devices, but it’s not optimized for small screens. If using a smaller screen you’ll likely want to use the EPUB or MOBI files.
EPUB
- The industry standard eBook format which works with all devices, except for the Amazon Kindle. EPUB can be read on Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Nook, Sony Reader, Kobo, Android, and many more.
- Ideal for smaller screens as the layout reflows to fit the current device (at the type size of your choice).
MOBI (Kindle)
- Amazon’s format for Kindle devices and Kindle app.
- Ideal for smaller screens as the layout reflows to fit the current device (at the type size of your choice).
- Using an iOS Device such as iPhone & iPad? The Kindle app for Apple iOS devices requires a specialized format which we do not support. While our MOBI will work in the Kindle app, it will not render well on iOS devices. We recommend using the EPUB format with Apple’s iBooks app if reading on an iOS device.
iPhone, iPad
Mac
Windows PC
Android
Noble Desktop books are intended for use by you, the owner. They are not intended to be loaned or given to others. The files are subtly watermarked with your name and email, but we do not apply any DRM. You can copy your eBooks to any of your own devices without restriction. You can print the PDF files for your own use, but not to give to others. You cannot sell used eBooks. Ownership is solely yours and cannot be transferred to someone else.
Teachers and training centers wishing to print copies for students should email for licensing options and pricing.