Re: [QUAD-L] Books?

2014-07-10 Thread Fragile
I can't tell you about the virus concerns, but thank you for directing to a great website On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 3:02 PM, greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: I know a lot of you read ebooks. Have you ever looked at booksee.org ? It has like 80% of all books I looked for, including newer books. All

[QUAD-L] Books?

2014-07-01 Thread greg
I know a lot of you read ebooks. Have you ever looked at booksee.org ? It has like 80% of all books I looked for, including newer books. All free. I can find nothing about it online. I only found the site when searching Google for a book and it came up there. I do have concerns about the safety

[QUAD-L] Books, Audio, Online

2010-07-14 Thread greg
I recall someone asking about online or audio books. There is a web page of free audio books you can download. I think in mp3 format. To play on most compatible mp3 players. I just got a new cell, Droid. There is an app to view and play them. I found the same ones online at

Re: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-10 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
I am a C2-3 with the functionality of a C4. I will try to get a picture which shows the back and how the Plexiglas attaches. I had written in earlier in the year and asked for advice about getting someone to cut Plexiglas for me, but I have not followed up on the advice yet. My goal is to get to

Re: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-09 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 8/9/05 9:39:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: audiobooks free from your library they even deliver - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Amen! Great Suggestion! W

Re: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-09 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
Just my opinion, but automatic page turners are a waste of time. There is always the option of the e-book or if you want to read a book with a bookstand, you can try to find someone that will build you a bookstand. Utilizing a mousestick is also much faster and easier than page turners. However,

Re: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-09 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
Great suggestion. I just did the same thing the other day and it cost me a couple of dollars for a American history book, but it allows me to read with a flat magazine stand and does not require me to hold the pages down.How much does Office Depot charge?Billy[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi,

[QUAD-L] books

2005-08-08 Thread AdamStoney
I would like to get in on reading books but I can't hold one let alone turn the pages. I am c4 quad and I can only move my arms. How do you quads do it.

RE: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-08 Thread Lester Smith
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 3:36 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] books I would like to get in on reading books but I can't hold one let alone turn the pages. I am c4 quad and I can only move my arms. How do you quads do it.

Re: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-08 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 8/8/05 4:36:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would like to get in on reading books but I can't hold one let alone turn the pages. I am c4 quad and I can only move my arms. How do you quads do it. They now have books on tape and cd. Or you can have someone read to you.

Re: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-08 Thread Richard Kratt
Try Fictionwise e-books. Richard At 02:35 PM 8/8/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to get in on reading books but I can't hold one let alone turn the pages. I am c4 quad and I can only move my arms. How do you quads do it.

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2005-08-08 Thread Silas Shelburne
I use a book holder and a mouthstick. Also read via the computer. Silas - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 2:35 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] books I would like to get in on reading

[QUAD-L] books

2005-08-08 Thread Viamar64
Hi, I've been taking paperback books to Office Depot and they take the side binding off and spiral bind it. Then I can read it, turning the pages with my mouthstick on my lap tray or reading stand. Let me know if it works for you Greg c41991 www.3-7-12.com In a message dated

Re: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-08 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
Dear Adam, I place the book on my wheelchair table and carefully with my hands I turn each page. Stopping only to beg someone to turn it for me! I'm a C-5. I use adynamic (tee no dees us) splint. Some day I'll learn to spell that. Some books, I can actually handle, but I'm with you on the

Re: [QUAD-L] books

2005-08-08 Thread QuadPirate
I f you have a laptop you could get them on a CD. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 08/08/05 18:38:03 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] books Dear Adam, I place the book on my wheelchair table and carefully with my hands I turn each page