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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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.

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10 Make the Most of Your Baby Shower (1)

Baby Shower_imgUntil about the age of two, your baby won’t know that he’s been sleeping in a shallow cardboard box, upon a mattress cleverly fashioned from an old pillowcase stuffed with discarded hosiery. Yet from the time of conception until the moment of birth, his needs -- real or imagined -- grow exponentially. And expensively. The other great reason for having a baby shower is to make sure that you don’t end up spending all your much-needed postpartum cash on someone who, quite frankly, doesn’t care whether his top matches his pants. Or even whether he’s wearing pants. Ensure that your own baby shower delivers by simply following these strategies:

Make a list. Go window shopping, research online, read product reviews and figure out exactly what you want -- what brand, size, color and quantity -- and then make a very detailed list. Remember, this is not the time to be vague. If you are anything less than absolutely specific when asked the question “Is there anything you need?” you can bet your bottom dollar (the one which will then have to be spent on clothing your new child) that you will get things you don’t like or already have.

Register. Scribbling things down on a scrap of paper may make you feel better (less mercenary) than compiling a registry at a store or online, but a list’s a list. The only difference is that when you register officially, your illegible handwriting won’t cause you to end up with two diaper bags when really you meant two packages of cloth diapers.

Don’t be greedy. Go for small-ticket items. A humble pack of washcloths, a bottle of baby shampoo, a nail clipper -- it’s all good. And it’s all money that you don’t have to spend on the baby equivalent of an oil change, or toilet paper, or some similarly tedious but necessary purchase. The less of the regular, everyday, boring stuff you have to buy yourself (diapers, for example), the more cash you’ll have to spend on yourself and your postpartum comforts.

Don’t be self-effacing. Maybe one person by herself won’t spring for that fabulous stroller that all the celebs have, but people are pack animals and they like to give in groups. So if you really want it, really ask for it.

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Avoid the unnecessary. This is a great time to talk to other moms and get their advice about what you do and don’t need. For example, the books may tell you to purchase twelve small, kimono-style undershirts for the first month of your baby’s life (a) so that you need to do laundry only once a day, and (b) because a nasty old onesie might rub against your infant’s delicate cord stump and break it off prematurely (and messily). However, the truth is that a loose onesie is perfectly fine, that yucky stuff gets everywhere anyway, and that cord stumps are tougher than you think. But before you make your final decisions, remember to talk to a new mom who’s on your wavelength. Don’t ask your cousin who has elevated neuroticism into an art form unless, of course, you’re even more neurotic. In which case you’ve already purchased, washed, ironed and put away your twelve small, kimono-style undershirts.

Don’t ask for things you can liberate from the hospital yourself. A bulb aspirator (a.k.a. snot snatcher) is a good example. On leaving the hospital a day or two after your baby’s birth, you’ll be able to walk away (albeit uncomfortably) with at least one, as well as a handful of digital thermometers.

Don’t underestimate (or forget) how fast babies grow. Or even how big they can be when they come out. Apparently, the average baby weighs about seven and a half pounds. Which means that in order for some babies to be average, there must be non-average babies on either end of the weight chart -- delicate little slips of things around the five-pound mark, and great, hefty ten-pounders. Both extremes are fine, both can be perfectly healthy and both can completely screw up your well-laid plans. So ask for things in a variety of sizes—bigger rather than smaller—and take into account the time of year when your baby will be born. Nobody wants to wear angora in August.

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6. Ask for help when you need it. You may notice that you feel uncomfortable lifting something that you wouldn’t have thought about before you were pregnant. You may feel silly asking someone to Fully embrace this gift you've been given.

help you lift something if you’re not showing yet, but don’t. Remember, you’re taking care of yourself and your baby when you ask for help...and most people love to lend a hand to someone in need...especially a pregnant lady!

7. Focus on what you like about your body. As your body changes you may become more self-conscious. You’ll likely gain weight in areas besides your belly, such as your hips, breasts and thighs. You may even have swelling in your face and ankles.

9. Take time to connect to yourself and your baby. Try this simple exercise to feel relaxed and connected to your baby. If needed, place pillows underneath you and sit in a cross legged position. Place one hand over your heart and one hand on your belly. Inhale in through your nose and exhale out through your nose while focusing on connecting the positive feelings in your heart with your baby.

10. Listen to your needs. The most important thing you can do as your baby grows is to take care of your body, mind and spirit!

Remember the steps above, and ask those you love to continue to encourage and support you. Ask friends who are pregnant or who have been pregnant to share their experiences with you. Keep your husband or partner connected by letting him know how you feel, and place his hand on your belly so he too can experience the miracle inside you!

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Being pregnant is an exciting time filled with anticipation and wonder. But it can also be a stressful time as your body changes and adapts to the new being inside you...

As your baby develops, you’ll experience many emotions, from happiness to sadness, to fear. You may also experience physical discomfort and the feeling that your body is no longer your own. All of these feelings, thoughts and physical changes can create stress during your pregnancy. Here are 10 great tips that have helped moms-to-be that I’ve coached reduce and/or eliminate stress and make the most out of this joyful, life-changing event:

1. Listen to your body. Your body is going through a lot of changes as the baby develops inside of you. If you feel tired, relax. If you feel sleepy, take a nap... it will do you and the baby good!

2. Listen to your cravings...but do so wisely! As your baby is growing, you may notice you’re hungrier or that you’re craving certain foods. When you’re hungry, eat, and eat nutritious foods such as nuts, cheese, yogurt, and/or fruit because these foods nourish both you and your growing baby. Eat sweets in moderation. If you are craving sweets, have a nutritious substitute like a piece of fruit, or make a smoothie of your favorite fruits, combined with lowfat yogurt or milk and ice cubes. But, if you feel that you still crave something sugary sweet...do so in moderation, and enjoy free from guilt!

3. Continue to exercise throughout your pregnancy. You can start exercising or you may continue most exercises that you did prior to getting pregnant, just be sure to check with your doctor. Walking, swimming and yoga are great exercises to do during pregnancy—and after. Prenatal Yoga has been found to be tremendously beneficial for reducing pregnancy aches and pains, increasing muscle tone and strength, and preparing you for your labor.

4. Listen to the comments you like, ignore the ones you don’t. You’ll notice as your baby belly grows comments about you and your pregnancy will increase as well. People will say things that are complimentary and they’ll say things that can hurt your feelings unintentionally. Take the compliments with a smile and a “thank you” and shrug off the negative.

5. Listen to your emotions. As your body changes, your emotions may change as well. You may feel happy one day and irritable the next. Take a deep breath or two or three (literally!)...this is normal! As your baby is developing, a multitude of hormones are coursing through your body. So, if you feel happy, share your feelings with those you love. If you feel irritable, take a break and get some space by taking a walk, get some fresh air, or lay down for a nap.

What the Other Mothers Know About... Baby Showers

The “other mothers” know all sorts of things. They know that preschool enrollment begins when the pregnancy test strip changes color. They know that bringing the little league coach a Starbucks latte will get their 7-year-old spaz onto the field. And they know that the principal can’t tell the difference between the school’s $30 polo shorts and the $5 ones.

Items your baby will need:

• The Diaper Genie. This miraculous invention proves once and for all that God is a Mom.
• Swings and bouncy seats. These are ideal for keeping a little one occupied and safe while you perform some task nearby; and the rocking motion can soothe colic.
• Baby monitors. Every woman should have at least two sets, and one for her husband, too.

Items your baby will not need:

• The electric wipes warmer. Unless raising a total wuss is why you became a mother.
• The electric bottle warmer. What, do you think a starving baby will just sit there chatting patiently with you while the thing heats up?

Other things you need to know about shower gifts:

• Always save the receipts -- and the boxes. We guarantee that you’ll buy or receive at least one item that doesn’t work, one outfit that’s too small, and something that just doesn’t work out for your baby, and you’ll need to take it back to the store.
• If you receive duplicates of any items, don’t take them back just yet. You might decide after the baby comes that having two bouncy seats -- one for upstairs and one for downstairs -- is ideal. If money isn’t a concern it’s always better to have two of everything, especially for backup when something breaks.
• Don’t laugh at that package of cloth diapers your tree-hugging friend gives you even though you’ve told her you’re going to use disposables. Cloth diapers can be used a thousand different ways: to protect your ‘burping shoulder’; to dab at messy mouths; to clean up spills; as a makeshift bib; as a pad for the baby’s head or tush when changing diapers away from home; and, when the baby has outgrown them, you’ll find that they make the best dust cloths ever.