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DUFFY'S GOES ONLINE!
The world famous academic publisher Duffy's has made its bestselling books and journals available online! Now you don't have to wait for your book to arrive. Just visit Duffy's Online and you can begin reading it in seconds on your computer and handheld device.
And what's more. For a limited time, we are providing the following special deals to celebrate the launch of Duffy's Online.
- 5% off your first purchase from Duffy's Online
- 25% off all books in the University Editions series
- Free electronic book reader for all orders over $200
Offer expires November 1
Duffy's Online is also available to libraries and academic institutions worldwide through adjustable and attractive sales packages. Please visit the website or call your local Duffy's sales representative for more details.
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The Publishing Review
January Edition
Duffy's Online launches, disappoints
Last month witnessed the long-awaited launch of Duffy's Online, an online store for electronic versions of Duffy's titles. The launch was originally scheduled for May, but technical problems resulted in a lengthy delay. So, after the long wait, how good is it?
The site is beautifully designed, and navigation is simple. Books are classified clearly by category, and there is a different site for academic journals. Once you find the book or journal you want to purchase, payment is easy and accomplished within three mouse clicks. User registration is not necessary.
As the company's advertising says, you can indeed begin reading your chosen book on your computer screen within seconds - but only on your computer screen because problems emerge when you try to download a book to your cell phone or electronic book reader. Duffy's has decided to provide its electronic books in the rare IPUB format only, which is compatible with just a few devices. Other setbacks of the site concern the limited selection of available titles, and the lack of user-generated content- it is not even possible to leave comments about the books on sale.