Frequently Asked Questions

Why publish books in CD-Rom format?

Kinetic Energy Press publishes technical books helpful to professionals dealing with high-tech issues. In the 21st Century, high-tech means computer media in addition to old-fashioned paper and ink.

Besides the emphasis on technical sophistication, there are several valid reasons for publishing books as pdf files on CD-Rom. Among the chief reasons is that publishing on computer disk keeps the final cost much lower for the end user of the product. The lower costs associated with pressing computer disks (as opposed to paying for printing, paper, binding, and heavier shipping) make it possible for the publisher to:

• Include numerous lavish color illustrations that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive to print;
• Provide material in full-page layout that is easy on the eyes to read;
• Include technical tables, charts, and line diagrams;
• Make short-run technical books and textbooks available to consumers at a far lower cost than the standard $50.00 to $100.00 prices normally charged for single-volume publications.

But what if I happen to like reading from a book in my hands instead of from a computer screen? What do you say about that?

The beauty of CD-Rom publishing is its flexibility. Kinetic Energy Press issues its books in pdf file format, accessible by the free Adobe Reader software that comes with the CD-Rom disk. This software allows the reader to print all or part of the book at the convenience of the consumer. In fact, Kinetic Energy Press licenses each legal owner of its books on CD-Rom to print out a complete copy of the book on the computer disk for the personal use of that legal owner. Print the book, put it in a binder, and you have just created a handy technical manual you can easily view again and again and again. As the purchaser of a book on CD-Rom from Kinetic Energy Press, you have the freedom to use the product personally as you please!

Is it possible to purchase books in printed form from Kinetic Energy Press?

Absolutely! Although publishing on CD-Rom is the preferred process for Kinetic Energy Press, consumers can order books published in traditional format. The increased production cost does require a higher selling price for the books, but all Kinetic Energy Press products are available in printed format with comb binding.