West (publisher of legal books) enters eBook market (well, Kindle anyway)

[AnemicOak]

Saw this headline in an email I got and thought it might interest somw folks. Looks like they already make some available as iPhone apps and are now expanding to Kindle.

West Enters E-Book Market
The Eagan-based legal publisher said that the move was in response to growing demand among students, professors, and lawyers.

"We've been fascinated by the shift lawyers and law students in particular are making toward smartphones and electronic book readers," said Mike Suchsland, senior vice president, West.

http://www.tcbmag.com/dailydevelopme.../119513p1.aspx

http://west.thomson.com/about/news/2...your-case.aspx


Here's a list of titles just released...

# 1L of a Ride: A Well-Traveled Professor's Roadmap to Success in the First Year of Law School
# Bankruptcy and Related Law in a Nutshell, 7th ed.
# Beyond the Brief: Communication Strategies for Lawyers and Legal Marketers
# The Complete CAN-SPAM Act Practice Guide
# The Complete State Security Breach Notification Compliance Handbook
# Contracts in a Nutshell, 6th ed.
# Ending the Gauntlet: Removing Barriers to Women's Success in the Law
# Federal Income Taxation, 11th ed.
# Guerilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams, 2th ed.
# Immigration Law and Procedure in a Nutshell, 5th ed.
# Information Security and Privacy: A Guide to Federal and State Law and Compliance
# International Taxation in a Nutshell, 8th ed.
# Law School Without Fear: Strategies for Success, 3rd ed.
# The Leading Lawyer, a Guide to Practicing Law and Leadership
# Litigation is War
# Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
# Management of Human Capital
# Marketers Handbook of Tips and Checklists
# Now What Makes Juries Listen
# Oil and Gas Law in a Nutshell, 5th ed.
# The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development
# Paralegal Ethics Handbook
# Political Activity, Lobbying Laws and Gift Rules Guide
# Principles of International Law.
# The Rainmaking Machine: Marketing Planning, Strategies, and Management for Law Firms
# Rediscovering Lone Pine
# The Woman Lawyer's Rainmaking Game
# Women Attorneys Speak Out
# Writing a Legal Memo