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Library : E-books
EXPLORE E-BOOKS
You will notice that format and features vary among the publishers.
Questions? Ask a librarian.
Copyright law applies to e-books, just as it does to printed books. If the copyright statement is not explicit about permitted distribution or other uses of the material, provide a link instead of copying lengthy portions.
On this page:
- FreeBooks4Doctors! home | about free
- NLM Bookshelf all titles | selected titles free
- EbscoHost E-book Collection about | selected titles Campus only
- Google Books (general topics) | about free
- FAQs
FreeBooks4Doctors!
The site has links to almost 400 books, categorized by over 100 topics, with information on impact, publication date, language, and rating (1-3 stars). The search feature does not effectively discover content within all the books, because the books come from many different sources. Some of the listed e-book providers display content with unobtrusive advertising. These books supplement our local library collections, especially since only a few titles are represented in our catalog.
NLM Bookshelf
The National Library of Medicine provides this growing collection of more than 700 open-access biomedical books. Search across all titles, or within individual books.
Acute Low-back Problems in Adults (archived AHCPR Clinical Practice Guideline 14)
A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia (consumer level database)
AHFS Consumer Medication Information (consumer level database)
Alternative Medicine and Rehabilitation: A Guide for Practitioners
Bad Bug Book: Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook
Basic Neurochemistry: Molecular, Cellular, and Medical Aspects
Biochemistry
Cardiology Explained
The Cell - A Molecular Approach
Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers.2nd ed.
How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease
Immunobiology
Low Back Pain (NICE Clinical Guidelines, No. 88) chapter from National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (UK)
Medical Microbiology
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Neural Plasticity and Memory
Neuroscience
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review (2004)
EbscoHost
Life West Library is part of a worldwide consortium of chiropractic colleges that share a common e-book collection. Almost all titles are in PDF format. These books are used for reference. They are not available for download. If a book is already in use and unavailable, try again later. A limited number of pages can be printed out.
FAQs
Q: What is an e-book?
A: E-books are electronic versions of printed books that can be viewed online via the Internet. Keyword searching is a typical feature.
Q: What are the system requirements for viewing e-books?
A: Since most e-books at Life West library are in PDF or HTML format, an Internet-connected computer with Adobe Acrobat and a large enough screen for reading is suitable.
Q: Which e-book readers are recommended for using Life West's collection?
A: Your personal preference is most important, as long as the e-reader or other portable device does a good job of displaying in the generic PDF and HTML formats. Companies that sell online books for downloading to individual buyers also sell proprietary e-book readers. We did not purchase any titles in proprietary formats. In making a purchase decision about hardware, keep in mind the trend toward more standardized, flexible formats such as ePub, and the emergence of more flexible mobile devices that display color.
Q: Can I search all e-books simultaneously?
A: There is no method available at this time to search across all titles regardless of source. Most e-book publishers feature an option to search in one book, a selection, or all of their books.