Electronic Formats

We offer a few books in ASCII format, either on floppy disk or CD. These books are listed below.

As well, all of our paper braille books are available in a braille format on disk, called PortaBooks. See All Books.

You can also download many of our books in PortaBook format! See the instructions here.

	Books of the Western Canon Books of the Western Canon contains 797 books in ASCII text format on one CD-ROM. This collection provides the full text of many classics from the Theocratic, Democratic and Aristocratic ages - basically, from the dawn of civilization through World War I. Many of these books would be difficult to find and costly to purchase. Format: ASCII Text (CD-ROM)
	Braille.com and Beyond In this innovative book, Anna Dresner uses the NBP website to introduce you to all the basics for surfing the web without a mouse. She guides you step-by-step through opening a web page, navigating tables, filling out forms, the basics of shopping online, and much, much more. Learn to shop on our site â€” and weâ€™ll send you a free book! Select format:
	Finding eBooks on the Internet, Second Edition The Second Edition of the ultimate guide to online books! Learn how to find and download books in accessible formats from a variety of web sites. Select format:
	Google It! A Guide to the World's Most Popular Search Engine Harness the amazing power of Google's searches with this new tutorial by Jonathan Mosen, with Anna Dresner. Select format:
	The Ipod Experience Read Anna Dresner's detailed journal as she struggles to make the iPod Shuffle accessible to blind users. Includes instructions for loading and using the iPod. Select format:
	A Pocketful of Sound Carry a whole library of CDs or audiobooks with you to college, on your commute, or on vacation! Author Anna Dresner describes and compares many of the most accessible music players (like the Zen Stone and iPods). Learn how to get the most out of your player with detailed descriptions, basic instructions for use, and tips for power users, and get Anna's personal opinion of each player. Select format:
	Safe Without Sight If you're looking for a self-defense program for blind teens and adults, this is it. This self-defense and crime prevention program was developed at both a rehabilitation agency and residential school for the blind. Select format:
	Super Dvd #1 This massive DVD contains 3626 books, 646 plays, 496 magazines, and 2753 stories -- all completely separate from our two Super CDs! Format: ASCII Text (DVD)
	Windows Vista Keyboard Commands Anna Dresner has compiled all the commands for using Vista -- Microsoft's new operating system -- without a mouse. If you're a Windows user, it's inevitable that you'll need this reference card! Select format:
	Windows Xp Explained An essential guide for blind and visually impaired computer users. Learn basic computer terminology, Windows concepts, and more advanced XP functions and features. Includes a complete listing of keyboard commands. Select format:

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