O'Reilly for Higher Education
O’Reilly for Higher Education has more than 50,000 ebooks, audiobooks, videos, and courses. The collection features a curated library of technical books today—including titles from Pearson, O’Reilly Media, and more—organized by popular subjects, from web development and mobile apps to entrepreneurship and UX/IA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I access content while I’m offline?
Yes, the O’Reilly app for iOS and Android allows for offline reading and caching of chapters and books.
Can I read O'Reilly books on my Kindle?
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2. Find the ebook in the library's online catalog and link to the book record.
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