Kindle: “The Future of Book Reading”

Three years ago, AMAZON set out to design and build an entirely new class of gadget—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle. kindle amazon

Benefit KINDLE For You

·KINDLE is Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.

· KINDLE is Simple to use: no computer, no cables,
·KINDLE is  Wireless connectivity enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle—although you are at the airport, or in bed.

· by KINDLE, Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.

· More than 300,000 books available, including more than 109 of 112 current New York Times® Best Sellers, in KINDLE.

·BY KINDLE  New York KINDLE AMAZON Times® Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise.

· Free book samples. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.

· Top U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post; top magazines including TIME, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes—all auto-delivered wirelessly.

· Top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland; Le Monde, Frankfurter Allgemeine, and The Irish Times—all auto-delivered wirelessly.

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Reactions from Bestselling Authors for KINDLE

"This is the future of book reading. It will be everywhere." Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball and Liar's Poker.

Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate and author of Beloved: "It's lighter, I can carry it, and I can have more at my disposal..."

Michael Lewis, Bestselling author of Moneyball: "...think of a book you'd like to read and in 30 seconds it's on your screen. It's magic." 

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10 Simple Rules for a Healthy Pregnancy (1)

The more you read, watch and hear about pregnancy, the more confused and overwhelmed you're likely to become. We're here to help, with expert advice on the only 10 things you really need to do to ha ve a healthy pregnancy and baby.

1. Plan if you can

"Start getting healthy even before you become pregnant," advises Siobhan Dolan, M.D., M.P.H., associate medical director of the March of Dimes. (Already pregnant? Just do all these things as early as possible, and try not to worry.) On your must-do-first list: Begin taking a daily multivitamin with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid, a B vitamin that helps prevent certain neural-tube defects, such as spina bifida; quit smoking, drinking alcohol or using recreational drugs; and see your dentist.

2. Find the right caregiver

"Choose someone who respects you and sees birth as a healthy process and not a disease," says Raymond De Vries, Ph.D., president of Lamaze International and member of the Bioethics Program at the University of Michigan Medical School.

3. Watch the weight gain

Women who gain either too little or too much weight during pregnancy are at increased risk for preterm delivery, regardless of their weight before pregnancy. Overweight moms are at greater risk, too, for pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and preeclampsia. They're also more likely to give birth to larger babies, go through more complicated labors, and have C-sections, and are more prone to surgical complications when having them.

4. Surround yourself with support

Practical and emotional support can be crucial in helping you stay healthy and avoid prenatal anxiety and depression, both common but underreported problems. Your circle could include your partner, family members, friends and co-workers, a childbirth instructor and fellow students, a La Leche League leader, your doctor or midwife, and the doula you hire to help you through labor, delivery and afterward.

5. Know the red flags During pregnancy, seemingly mild symptoms may signal something serious, so never be embarrassed about calling your doctor if anything is worrisome. That includes persistent dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, constant nausea and vomiting, trouble walking, pain or burning during urination, blurry vision, pronounced swelling or decreased fetal activity for more than 24 hours. "About one in every eight babies is born prematurely, so contact your care provider immediately if you havesuch symptoms as uterine cramping that gets stronger, gripping backache, leaking amniotic fluid and vaginal bleeding,"says March of Dimes medical director Nancy Green, M.D.

Tea For Two

Herbal teas are hot - even your local grocery store boasts dozens of varieties. But there's a caveat: the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate herbs. They don't get the same scrutiny as foods or prescription drugs, so consumers have no way of knowing if the herb will stand up to its claims. Even more concerning for moms-to-be is the lack of research establishing that herbs are safe during pregnancy.

On the plus side, the Natural Medicines Database helps consumers determine which herbs are likely to be safe and which are better left on the shelf. Here's a snapshot view of their findings:

Likely unsafe:

• Saw Palmetto
• Goldenseal
• Dong Qual
• Ephedra
• Yohimbe
• Pay D' Arco
• Passion Flower
• Black Cohosh
• Blue Cohosh
• Roman Chamomile
• Pennyroyal

Possibly unsafe:

• Aloe
• Ginseng
• Evening primrose
• Feverfew
• Kava Kava
• Senna

Likely safe:

• Red Raspberry Leaf
• Peppermint Leaf
• Ginger root
• Slippery Elm Bark
• Oats & Oat Straw
• Blond Psyllium
• Black Psyllium
• Garlic
• Capsicum

Never Say Never

I knew exactly how I was going to look and feel when I was expecting. My pregnant profile would be buff-with-a-bump, outfitted in snug tops and hip-hugging jeans that would accentuate my belly. And while I'd had friends who gained (gasp!) 30-plus pounds during their pregnancies, I wasn't going to put on an ounce more than the advised 25.

Imagine how shocked I was to find myself in sloppy sweats, craving cheeseburgers and dry-heaving into a trash can every five minutes. Crippled by exhaustion, I saw less of my gym as the months wore on. By the end, I had packed on 48 pounds, and only eight were baby.

The day my daughter was induced (wait a minute! I wasn't going to be induced!), I had an epiphany. (I also had an epidural.) The universe had been whispering it in my ear all along: Never say never. Five years and a second birth later, it has become my mantra. Until you're in it, it's easy to say "No episiotomy," or "I'll never give my child a pacifier," or "My baby will only sleep in a crib."

Stuff happens

But in the throes of life, things change. When you've labored for two days and your doctor says your choices are an epidural or a C-section, you may find yourself opting for something formerly unthinkable. When you've bounced, rocked, sang to and swaddled an inconsolable baby for six hours, it may occur to you that getting her to sleep—even if it means popping in a pacifier or nursing her in your bed—might be better for both of you than sticking to your guns.

I've still got volumes to learn about parenting, but here's what I know: You don't have to decide today how you're going to act for the rest of your life. It doesn't matter how anyone else does it either. Stay true to yourself and your instincts. And don't judge another mom until you've driven a mile in her minivan.

Pregnant Chocolate Lovers, Take Heart

Eating well during pregnancy needn't mean giving up your favorite candy. A Yale study found that expecta nt moms who ate chocolate five or more times a week had a lower risk for preeclampsia than those who ate it less than once a week. Dark chocolate, in particular, contains a substance thought to have cardiovascular benefits that help prevent preeclampsia.

Your Worry List Is Shorter Than You Think

You may think the healthy pregnancy to-do list is like a potato-chip craving: never-ending. But it's not. Aside from eating well and exercising—two topics that are so important we've covered them elsewhere in this issue—there are only about five things you really need to do to increase your chance of having an enjoyable pregnancy and a healthy baby.

1. Say "no" to toxins. Because of their link to birth defects, miscarriage and other problems, you should avoid tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs and even solvents such as paint thinners and nail polish remover while pregnant. Smoking cigarettes, for example, decreases oxygen flow to your baby; it's linked to preterm birth and other complications. "If you can't stop smoking, drinking, or using drugs, let your doctor know," recommends Roger Harms, M.D., an OB-GYN at the Mayo Clinic. A doctor can offer advice and support, as well as refer you to a program like the "Great Start Quitline" (866-66-START), which helps pregnant women stop smoking.

2. Watch what you pop. Check with your doctor or midwife before taking any over-the-counter medications, supplements or "natural" remedies. Even nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen should be avoided—studies suggest they increase the risk of miscarriage and damage to fetal blood vessels. Also limit caffeine, which is difficult for a fetus to metabolize, to 200 milligrams, or about two cups of coffee, per day.

3. Pay attention to your feelings. You've probably heard of postpartum depression, but you may not know that 10 percent to 20 percent of women experience symptoms of major depression during pregnancy, according to the March of Dimes. This could increase your risk for preterm labor. If you're feeling unexplainably sad, angry or guilty, or if you lose interest in activities you usually enjoy or sleep too much, tell your doctor. Therapy, a support group, an antidepressant medication or a combination of the three will likely help. Not all antidepressants are safe for pregnant women, so be sure to work with a doctor who is familiar with pregnancy-related mental health issues. To search for a prenatal/postpartum support organization in your area, visit postpartum.net.

4. Wash up. Frequent hand washing can protect you from infections such as Group B streptococcus, Fifth disease, cytomegalovirus and chickenpox, all of which can cause birth defects and other severe complications for your baby. Ethyl alcohol-based hand sanitizers are a great option for those times when you can't get to a sink. "They protect users from most of the communicable infections," says Anjan Chaudhury, M.D., an OB-GYN at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston.

5. Put yourself first. It may sound selfish, but things like getting enough sleep, practicing relaxation exercises and saying "no" to exhausting commitments are important right now. Such self-nurturing acts are all the more vital if you're dealing with a job loss, family death, moving, divorce or other major life event, because very high stress levels may contribute to preterm birth or low birth weight. Aim for eight hours of sleep each night, lie down for a nap when you're fatigued, take up meditation or prenatal yoga, and make it a priority to spend time with supportive friends and family members.