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Here is an overview of the specialized formats that Bookshare offers its members with links that go to the Help Center for more information.

• Bookshare Web Reader - A customized reading tool for Bookshare members offering all the features of DAISY with a single click of the "Read Now" link.
• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Through the Looking-Glass

This 1872 sequel to Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland finds the inquisitive heroine in a fantastic land where everything is reversed. Looking-glass land, a topsy-turvy world lurking just behind the mirror over Alice's mantel, is a fantastic realm of live chessmen, madcap kings and queens, strange mythological creatures, talking flowers and puddings, and rude insects.

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Masterman Ready: The Wreck of the "Pacific"

This is a vivacious juvenile novel that captures exhilarating adventures related to sea life. The novel is full of wit and excited accounts based on Marryat's practical experiences. It is a marvelous specimen of nautical fiction and worthy to be read by those who have passion for invigorating and exciting ventures.

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

Why Go to College? An Address

Wakulla: A Story of Adventure in Florida

A family moves from New England to Florida

Voyage of the Liberdade

In 1890, the author became the first person to circumnavigate the globe alone. This is the account of one of his lesser-known but no less remarkable sea journeys. From the Publisher: Great 19th-century mariner's thrilling, account of the wreck of his ship off the coast of South America, the 35-foot brave little craft he built from the wreckage, and its remarkable, danger-fraught voyage home. A 19th-century maritime classic brimming with courage, ingenuity, and daring. Easy-to-read and fast-paced.

The Call of the Wild

First published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is regarded as Jack London's masterpiece. Based on London's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle for existence, The Call of the Wild is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival in the frozen Alaskan Klondike.

The Gandhi Story, In His Own Words

M. Meghani: "For years it has been my earnest desire that these two books may be read widely all over the world, especially by the young generation. But their great length made it difficult... The lapse of copyright in Gandhi's writings (2008) made it possible for me to attempt a combined condensation of the two volumes. Both were written... in the 1920s in Gujarati and translated into English... Now the condensations too are available in both languages."<P>Born in Mumbai and educated in Bhavnagar, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Mahendra Meghani left Columbia University and settled in India to live a lifestyle congruent with his values. Inspired by Gandhi to a life of voluntary simplicity and service, this son of the legendary Gujarati poet Shri Jhaverchand Meghani -- named by Gandhi as the national poet of India -- carried forth his father's legacy to bring world literature to Gujaratis, and Gujarati literature to the world.<P>To these ends Mahendra became a translator, editor, bookseller, and publisher, and shifted the cultural narrative of his community with Lokmilap -- his innovative publishing co-operative making quality reading accessible to the poorest.<P>An octogenarian in 2009, his and his father's dream of replicating their bookstore in every district of Gujarat hasn't yet materialised, though Bookshare may have helped advance it a few paces.

Where Should Students and Youth Make a New Beginning?

This volume calls upon the new generation of revolutionaries to understand the science of revolution and with help of their scientific understanding they will have to find a path of new revolution keeping their country and times in mind.

An Appeal to the Young

This book is useful for readers who are under eighteen, wanting to know about socialism and social revolution.

The Making of Ursula

Motherless 13-year-old Ursula loves living with her grandma while her father serves his country in Shanghai, China. But life changes drastically when the privileged Ursula is sent away to boarding school after the death of her beloved grandma. She must learn how to be on her own, make friends and learn how to be a part of something bigger than herself. But, who can she trust? Will she ever know what is really important? It takes a pair of unforeseen tragedies to teach her what is really important and grow to see the big picture. Picture descriptions and captions included.

Jacob and the Bee Man

When he damages the hive, Jacob has to work for the man who keeps bees.

Walks With Augustus

Walking her sick grandmother's dog helps an unhappy girl find new meaning and connections.

Ruby and the Magic Stones

A bag of magical stones helps Ruby with her biggest fears and troubles.

Bully

A lonely and alienated girl finds a ring that offers her the chance of new connections.

Miss Wanda Rose: A Skateboarding Story

Teenage skateboarders make contact with a reclusive woman.

Leap of Faith

Eleanor can travel in time -- but can she reach the person she loves?

In the High Valley (Katy #5)

The final book in the Katy series focuses on Clover and Elsie as they make their homes in the High valley in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Follow their simple life that brings joy to all who visit! This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's finesse to Oscar Wilde's wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim's Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.

Little Red Riding Hood

This well-known story was collected by both Perrault (France, 1690's) and the Brothers Grimm(Germany, 1820's. ) Many traditional tales have crossed the language boundaries in this way. Set in a German forest, circa 1700.

Twilight Saga, Book 4: Breaking Dawn (PDF)

Twilight tempted the imagination . . . New Moon made readers thirsty for more . . . Eclipse turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon . . . And now - the book that everyone has been waiting for . . . Breaking Dawn. In the much anticipated fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's love story, questions will be answered and the fate of Bella and Edward will be revealed. Alternate ISBNs 9781907410352 9780316134088 9781907411892 9780316044615 9780316226134 9780316226424 9780316032834 9781742144610 9781408461068 9780606231084

The Butterfly Lion (PDF)

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. “All my life I’ll think you you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.” Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.

Activate Chemistry (PDF)

'Activate' is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for 2014, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success. This student book will spark students' curiosity in chemistry, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications.

Activate Physics (PDF)

'Activate' is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for 2014, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success. This student book will spark students' curiosity in physics, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications.

Activate Biology (PDF)

'Activate' is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for 2014, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success. This student book will spark students' curiosity in biology, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications.