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• What is an e-book?

  An e-book is the electronic edition of a printed book that is available as a file. The content does not differ from the printed edition of the book...
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• What e-book formats are available and how do they differ?

  Thieme offers electronic books in PDF and EPUB formats. The PDF format corresponds 1:1 to the printed book and has a fixed page layout...
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• How does the download work?

  You will find a download link on the order confirmation page and in the confirmation e-mail. Click on this link to start the download...
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• Do I need a special program to open the e-book?

  Free reading programs for e-books are available for all operating systems and reading devices.  For PDF files, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, and for EPUB files, such as Adobe Digital Edition...
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• Can I read the e-book on multiple devices?

  Yes, you can use your e-book on several reading devices (tablet, laptop, PC). Do you have further questions about our e-books? Then contact our technical support team using the contact form below.
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• Do I have to be online to read an e-book?

  No, after downloading to your reading device you can access the e-book offline at any time.
  Do you have further questions about our e-books? Then contact our technical support team using the contact form below.
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• Are e-books at Thieme copy-protected?

  Yes, e-books are protected by a digital watermark. This means that there are no restrictions for you when using them...
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• Can I lend or sell e-books?

  E-books are for private use only and may not be lent or sold.If you have further question please use the contact form below...
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• Can I exchange or return the e-book?

  Due to their nature, e-books are not suitable for return. Just like downloads of other electronic files (films, music or software), e-books are excluded from the right of withdrawal...
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