Why is Amazon limiting
the audio book option to the United States?
I live in Canada and am having a very difficult time finding a good
audio book option for e-readers.
Why not offer a CD
audio book option with new book at time of purchase for additional fee?
I hadn't really considered
the audio book option as I thought it would be much too expensive.
Now they're sitting on more money than you'll ever see from your padded cell, complete with overseas rights, reprints, movie options,
audio book options, 70 % of their royalties (compared to the traditional 16 - 25 %), the whole package.
Not exact matches
Ringtones, commercials, podcasts and
audio books are but a handful of
options as well as for commercials on terrestrial and online radio shows.
Also on board is an
audio commentary from» 09 — Disney, alas, has dropped the picture - in - picture
option that made this a full - blown «Cine - Explore feature» on the PE — teaming Leonard Maltin with Disney animator («and unashamed animation geek») Eric Goldberg and film historian J.B. Kaufman, who at the time was writing a
book about the making of Pinocchio that finally got published in 2015.
Later, incorporating technology in the classroom meant offering students
options such as making their own filmstrips and
audio tapes to help them report on their
books.
Your first trim level
option is the 2017 Toyota Sienna L. You'll enjoy loads of convenience features like the following when you're driving it through Chehalis, WA, Remote Keyless Entry System, Power Windows and Door Locks, Automatic Projector - Beam Halogen Headlights, Black Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors, Integrated Backup Camera, Fabric - Trimmed Front Seats, Entune ™
Audio (Entune ™ Multimedia Bundle includes 6.1» touch - screen display, AM / FM CD player, MP3 / WMA playback capability, four speakers, auxiliary
audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod ® connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access and music streaming via Bluetooth ® wireless technology), Black Front Grille, Six - Way Adjustable Driver's Seat, Four - Way Adjustable Font Passenger Seat, Cruise Control, Three - Zone Automatic Climate Control, Dual Sliding Side Doors, and 17» Alloy Wheels, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Three 12V Auxiliary Power Outlets, 3.5» LCD Multi-Information Display Screen, and Siri ® Eyes Free.
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OPTION PACKAGES: FABRIC - TRIMMED 50/50 SPLIT FOLD - FLAT 3RD ROW sliding 2nd row w / passenger - side 1 - touch access to 3rd row and 3rd row curtain shield airbags, Trunk Carpet, RUNNING BOARDS, RADIO: ENTUNE PREMIUM
AUDIO WITH NAVIGATION Entune Multimedia bundle (6.1 high resolution touch - screen w / split screen display, AM / FM CD player w / MP3 / WMA playback capability, 8 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port w / iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Siri Eyes Free, Entune AppSuite, HD Radio, HD Radio predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay, AM / FM cache radio, SiriusXM satellite radio w / 3 - month complimentary all access trial, Gracenote album cover art and integrated backup camera display w / projected path, Entune App Suite includes Destination Search, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Facebook Places, Yelp and Slacker Radio, real -
AUDIO WITH NAVIGATION Entune Multimedia bundle (6.1 high resolution touch - screen w / split screen display, AM / FM CD player w / MP3 / WMA playback capability, 8 speakers, auxiliary
audio jack, USB 2.0 port w / iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Siri Eyes Free, Entune AppSuite, HD Radio, HD Radio predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay, AM / FM cache radio, SiriusXM satellite radio w / 3 - month complimentary all access trial, Gracenote album cover art and integrated backup camera display w / projected path, Entune App Suite includes Destination Search, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Facebook Places, Yelp and Slacker Radio, real -
audio jack, USB 2.0 port w / iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Siri Eyes Free, Entune AppSuite, HD Radio, HD Radio predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay, AM / FM cache radio, SiriusXM satellite radio w / 3 - month complimentary all access trial, Gracenote album cover art and integrated backup camera display w / projected path, Entune App Suite includes Destination Search, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Facebook Places, Yelp and Slacker Radio, real - time.
An HDD navigation system with
audio capability (compatible with Subaru G -
Book Alpha telematics service) is offered as a manufacturer's
option.
Fuel Tank4 - Wheel Disc Brakes w / 4 - Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs and Brake Assist4.071 Axle Ratio550CCA Maintenance - Free Battery w / Run Down Protection900 # Maximum PayloadAutomatic Full - Time All - Wheel DriveDouble Wishbone Rear Suspension w / Coil SpringsElectric Power - Assist Speed - Sensing SteeringElectronic Transfer CaseEngine: 2.5 L DOHC 4 - Cylinder w / Dual VVT - iFront And Rear Anti-Roll BarsGVWR: 4,600 lbsGas - Pressurized Shock AbsorbersPermanent Locking HubsSingle Stainless Steel ExhaustStrut Front Suspension w / Coil SpringsEntertainmentIntegrated Roof AntennaRadio w / Seek - Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data SystemRadio: Entune Premium
Audio with Navigation - inc: AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA Playback, Entune App Suite, 6 speakers, HD Radio w / iTunes tagging, HD Traffic and Weather, SiriusXM Radio w / 90 - day trial, 6.1» touch - screen w / integrated back - up camera display, auxiliary
audio jack, USB port w / iPod connectivity and control, vehicle information w / customizable settings, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technologyReal - Time Traffic DisplayTiresContinental tires with 100 % tread remainingWheelsAluminum wheels in excellent condition Hours of OperationMon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: 8a - 5p8a - 5p8a - 5p8a - 5p8a - 5p8a - 12pClosed Vehicle History Warranty Financing Our dealership offers several financing
options.
OPTION PACKAGES REAR - SEAT BLU - RAY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM 9 display, 2 wireless headphones, wireless remote and rear
audio system w / 115V AC power outlet and RCA jacks, Wireless Headphones (2), RADIO: PREMIUM DISPLAY AUDIO W / NAV / ENTUNE / JBL JBL GreenEdge speakers and amplifier, AM / FM CD Player w / MP3 / WMA playback capability, touch - screen display, aux jack, USB 2.0 port w / increased charging capability and iPod connectivity and control, hands - free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, and voice recognition (integrated backup camera vehicle dependent), The Entune App Suite includes Bing, iHeartRadio,, OpenTable, Pandora, Yelp and Facebook Places (on CY13 audio only), real - time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and st
audio system w / 115V AC power outlet and RCA jacks, Wireless Headphones (2), RADIO: PREMIUM DISPLAY
AUDIO W / NAV / ENTUNE / JBL JBL GreenEdge speakers and amplifier, AM / FM CD Player w / MP3 / WMA playback capability, touch - screen display, aux jack, USB 2.0 port w / increased charging capability and iPod connectivity and control, hands - free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, and voice recognition (integrated backup camera vehicle dependent), The Entune App Suite includes Bing, iHeartRadio,, OpenTable, Pandora, Yelp and Facebook Places (on CY13 audio only), real - time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and st
AUDIO W / NAV / ENTUNE / JBL JBL GreenEdge speakers and amplifier, AM / FM CD Player w / MP3 / WMA playback capability, touch - screen display, aux jack, USB 2.0 port w / increased charging capability and iPod connectivity and control, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, and voice recognition (integrated backup camera vehicle dependent), The Entune App Suite includes Bing, iHeartRadio,, OpenTable, Pandora, Yelp and Facebook Places (on CY13
audio only), real - time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and st
audio only), real - time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks.
OPTION PACKAGES RADIO: ENTUNE PREMIUM
AUDIO W / NAVIGATION / APP SUITE Entune multimedia bundle, 7 high - resolution touch - screen display, AM / FM CD player, MP3 / WMA playback capability, 6 speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port w / iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, Entune app suite, HD Radio, HD predictive traffic and doppler weather overlay, AM / FM cache radio and SiriusXM radio, Entune app suite includes Bing, Facebook Places, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, Open Table, Pandora and Yelp, real - time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks, Access to Entune services is free, See Toyota.com/entune for details, MOONROOF PACKAGE power tilt / slide moon
AUDIO W / NAVIGATION / APP SUITE Entune multimedia bundle, 7 high - resolution touch - screen display, AM / FM CD player, MP3 / WMA playback capability, 6 speakers, auxiliary
audio jack, USB 2.0 port w / iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, Entune app suite, HD Radio, HD predictive traffic and doppler weather overlay, AM / FM cache radio and SiriusXM radio, Entune app suite includes Bing, Facebook Places, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, Open Table, Pandora and Yelp, real - time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks, Access to Entune services is free, See Toyota.com/entune for details, MOONROOF PACKAGE power tilt / slide moon
audio jack, USB 2.0 port w / iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, Entune app suite, HD Radio, HD predictive traffic and doppler weather overlay, AM / FM cache radio and SiriusXM radio, Entune app suite includes Bing, Facebook Places, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, Open Table, Pandora and Yelp, real - time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks, Access to Entune services is free, See Toyota.com/entune for details, MOONROOF PACKAGE power tilt / slide moonroof.
This model sets itself apart with Roomy interior for a compact SUV, fuel - efficiency, excellent connectivity and
audio systems, capable all - wheel - drive system, and safety features
Options: Radio W / Seek - Scan Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control Steering Wheel Controls Voice Activation And Radio Data System Radio: Entune Am / Fm / Cd / Mp3 / Wma Playback W / 6 Spkers - Inc: 6.1 Touch - Screen W / Integrated Back - Up Camera Display Auxiliary
Audio Jack Usb Port W / Ipod Connectivity And Control Vehicle Information W / Customizable Settings Hands - Free Phone Capability Phone
Book Access And Music Streaming Via Bluetooth Wireless Technology Integrated Roof Antenna Body - Colored Front Bumper W / Black Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Auto Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Body - Colored Door Handles Black Power Side Mirrors W / Convex Spotter And Manual Folding Tires: P225 / 65R17h As Wide Vent Body - Colored Rear Bumper W / Black Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Fixed Interval Wipers Lip Spoiler Black Bodyside Cladding And Black Wheel Well Trim Laminated Glass Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included W / Power Door Locks Deep Tinted Glass Steel Spare Wheel Chrome Side Windows Trim And Black Front Windshield Trim Clearcoat Paint Roof Rack Rails Only Wheels: 17 X 6.5 J - Inc: Caps Fixed Rear Window W / Fixed Interval Wiper And Defroster Body - Colored Grille W / Chrome Accents Driver Foot Rest Cargo Space Lights Engine Immobilizer Remote Releases - Inc: Mechanical Fuel Urethane Gear Shift Knob Full Carpet Floor Covering 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Interior Trim - Inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert Metal - Look Door Panel Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Full Cloth Headliner Outside Temp Gauge Rear Cupholder Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints Fabric Seat Trim Front Map Lights Carpet Floor Trim Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 6 - Way Adjustable Driver And 4 - Way Adjustable Passenger Seats 60/40 Split Reclining Fold - Flat Second - Row Seats W / Height - Adjustable Headrests And Center Armrest Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts Split - Bench Front Facing Rear Seat Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Delayed Accessory Power Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors Trip Computer Day - Night Rearview Mirror Air Filtration Power Rear Windows And Fixed 3Rd Row Windows Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Inclinometer Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Power 1St Row Windows W / Driver 1 - Touch Down Front Cupholder Cloth Door Trim Insert Manual Air Conditioning Glove Box Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry Illuminated Ignition Switch And Panic Button Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Front Center Armrest Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Cargo Area Concealed Storage 2 Seatback Storage Pockets Seats W / Cloth Back Material Analog Display Instrument Panel Bin Driver And Passenger Door Bins Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage Mini Overhead Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Double Wishbone Rear Suspension W / Coil Springs 15.9 Gal.
You can program the display to show map information, including Google 3D mapping if you've specced that
option, the advanced trip computer, phone
book or
audio information.
Options: Advanced technology package including bird's - eye - view camera with perimeter scan, Entune premium JBL
audio with navigation and app suite including multimedia bundle with seven - inch high resolution touch - screen with split screen display and integrated backup camera display, AM / FM, MP3 / WMA playback capability, 11 JBL greenedge speakers in seven locations including subwoofer and amplifier, auxiliary
audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless, Entune app suite, HD radio, HD predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay, AM / FM cache radio, SiriusXM all access radio with three - month complimentary trial and gracenotes album cover art ($ 1,435); paint protection film ($ 395); roof rack cross bars ($ 315); carpet floor mats / cargo mat ($ 225); body side molding ($ 209); door sill protector ($ 199); interior light kit ($ 185); mudguard ($ 129); door edge guard ($ 125); tonneau cover ($ 90); rear bumper appliqué ($ 69); wheel locks ($ 65); cargo net ($ 49)
Options: Premium package including eight - passenger leather - trimmed seats, heated 10 - way power - adjustable driver's seat, four - way power - adjustable front passenger seat, power reclining and fold - flat third - row seating ($ 2,705); navigation with Entune including 6.1 - inch high - resolution touchscreen with split - screen capability, integrated backup camera display, AM / FM CD player, MP3 / WMA playback capability, eight speakers, SiriusXM satellite radio capability, HD radio, iTunes tagging, auxiliary
audio jack, USB port, iPod connectivity / control, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access, advanced voice recognition, music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology ($ 1,345); XM satellite radio ($ 449); auto - dimming rearview mirror including compass, HomeLink universal transceiver ($ 275); cargo net ($ 49)
OPTION PACKAGESPREMIUM CONVENIENCE PACKAGE Safety Connect, emergency assistance, stolen vehicle locator, roadside assistance and automatic collision notification, Available by subscription, Radio: Entune Premium JBL
Audio w / Nav & App Suite, the Entune Multimedia Bundle, 7 inch high resolution touch - screen w / split screen display, AM / FM CD player w / MP3 / WMA playback capability, 10 JBL GreenEdge speakers in 8 locations, auxiliary
audio jack, USB 2.0 port w / iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, Siri Eyes Free, Entune App Suite (includes Destination Search, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Facebook Places, Yelp and Slacker, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE Color Head - Up Display (HUD), speedometer, navigation and hybrid system indicator, Power Tilt / Slide Moonroof w / Sliding Sunshade.
OPTION PACKAGES RADIO: ENTUNE DISPLAY
AUDIO W / NAVIGATION 6.1 touch - screen w / integrated backup camera display, AM / FM CD player w / MP3 / WMA playback capability, 6 - speakers in 6 locations, SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio w / iTunes Tagging, auxiliary audio jack, USB port w / iPod connectivity and control, vehicle information w / customizable settings, hands - free phone capability, phone book access, advanced voice recognition, text - to - speech w / programmed and customizable test responses and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, HEIGHT - ADJUSTABLE POWER LIFT
AUDIO W / NAVIGATION 6.1 touch - screen w / integrated backup camera display, AM / FM CD player w / MP3 / WMA playback capability, 6 - speakers in 6 locations, SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio w / iTunes Tagging, auxiliary
audio jack, USB port w / iPod connectivity and control, vehicle information w / customizable settings, hands - free phone capability, phone book access, advanced voice recognition, text - to - speech w / programmed and customizable test responses and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, HEIGHT - ADJUSTABLE POWER LIFT
audio jack, USB port w / iPod connectivity and control, vehicle information w / customizable settings, hands - free phone capability, phone
book access, advanced voice recognition, text - to - speech w / programmed and customizable test responses and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology, HEIGHT - ADJUSTABLE POWER LIFTGATE.
One last plus: Kindle can also play
audio books from Audible.com; competing e-book readers don't have this
option.
As for the choice of reading material on offer, members have the
option to choose from ebooks, emagazines,
audio books, digital archive of newspapers along with titles earmarked for kids and teens.
Since
audio books are on the fastest decline, I think the royalty - share
option is the best.
Lots of interest in the new models but looking for more notes about
audio options especially since Amazon / Audible have the new Immersion Reading whispersync
option for some
books.
Now we can publish illustrated
books in full color, enhance the ePub with an
audio option and even add small animations.
Noting that there is also the
option now to easily self - publish
audio books, but I'll leave that out this (it's in the
book).
The Creative Penn — Joanna Penn shares her self - publishing journey with articles, videos, and
audio about writing and creativity, publishing
options,
book marketing, and being an authorpreneur.
You can use your email list, review blogs, review clubs, a street team, and many other
options outlined in the Build
Book Buzz
audio training program, «How to Get Honest
Book Reviews in 3 Easy Steps.»
You can have the standard robot voice read the
book aloud and each word is highlighted as the
audio option is engaged.
If I remember right, amazon partner for
audio books has an
option wherein an author can get into an agreement where no initial upfront cost is involved, but there will only be royalty sharing.
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig As I mentioned in Wednesday's post, I recently decided to spend time exploring
audio options for my self - published
books.
Another
option is to license the
audio rights to a favorite
book, cast yourself to narrate it, and publish it yourself!
I, too, am looking forward to seeing more
options for self publishers in the world of
audio books.
For self - published authors, the
option is there to get your
book into
audio form.
You have many
options, depending on whether you want to sell ebooks only, or wish to also sell print
books and
audio files.
I have made so many mistakes, I want to try and save you time, money and heartache along the way and so I share articles, video and
audio about writing and creativity, publishing
options,
book marketing and being a creative entrepreneur.
ACX's innovative production financing
options meant narrators, producers and
audio book professionals had the opportunity to audition to produce these Random House titles for distribution as digital audiobooks.
If you're unsure of your
book's appeal to the
audio market or your ability to market to this audience, then ACX's revenue share
option is the way to get started and dip your big toe into the audiobook market.
For this study we observed families reading both basic e-
books, which are essentially print
books put into a digital format with minimal features like highlighting text and
audio narration, and enhanced e-
books, which feature more interactive multimedia
options like games, videos and interactive animations.
Audios will be posted at least every two weeks and will cover interviews, inspiration and information on Writing, Publishing
Options,
Book Marketing and Creative Entrepreneurship.
Explore Your
Options In the publishing industry, publishing contracts often contain clauses that state if
audio rights are granted to the print
book publisher, but not brought to life reasonably soon after a
book's publication (for example, sixty or ninety days after print publication of the
book), the
audio rights revert back to an author.
There are really only a few markets: Amazon, B&N, foreign rights, and screen
options... okay and
audio books (which are sold..
If this continues the supply will meet demand and we will begin to see marketing services catering towards
audio books but right now, there aren't that many
options to promote an
audio book.
Tech Chat 90 covers latest
options for reading electronic
books including: amazon
books on the PC, latest iOS apps, bookshare on the Mac, RFB&D on the PC and Mac, publicly available
audio books and electronic texts, Audible, NLS Bard, online... Continue reading →
If we are able use the royalty - share
option to get an
audio -
book version out there at zero up - front costs that otherwise would not be produced as an
audio -
book at all it's really a no - brainer.
While there is a healthy segment of readers who just want audiobooks, I bet there's a far bigger market of people who normally read their
books in ink — in either the printed or digital variety — but would like the
option of switching to
audio when they get behind the wheel.
Another
option for your ebook is enhancing it with
audio, video, or other media, or linking from the contents of the
book to external websites.
If the publisher owns the
audio rights, then the
audio book might not be feasible; and there may be no
option left for the author.
i opt for the
options and range of choices being added today to traditional publishing, ebooks — subscriptions services —
audio books — blogs, than not having them
I do know that I will be letting my KDP Select
option run out for my
books, and I am going to be pushing them more for
audio and on B&N, etc..