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Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

TAO TE CHING by Lao Tzu

Written around the 6th century BC by the Taoist sage Lao Tzu, the Tao Te Ching is the fundamental text of the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy. The 81 chapters of short but profound verses teach Lao Tzu's timeless observations about life and the nature of being. Here's an excerpt from the book:

"He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty. He who is satisfied with his lot is rich; he who goes on acting with energy has a firm will.

He who does not fail in the requirements of his position, continues long; he who dies and yet does not perish, has longevity."

The BeamItDown Book Collections use a very different approach to reading that is absolutely ideal for the screen of the iPhone and iPod Touch. Other reader applications display the text of the book you are reading in individual pages. The number of words that can be displayed the screen at one time is determined by the size of the font used. This forces you to choose between reading with a very small font size or using a large font and changing pages every few seconds. The problem is that reading with a very small font induces eye strain, while frequent paging disrupts concentration.

The BeamItDown Reader solves this problem by using an entirely new approach to reading. Instead of paging, the BeamItDown Reader scrolls text much like a teleprompter. Large, easy to read text scrolls by smoothly as you read. The precise scrolling speed is controlled by subtly tilting the device, which quickly becomes very intuitive and natural. You can personalize your reading experience by selecting the paper color, text color, text size, and the font that you prefer to create a truly enjoyable reading experience.

Watch a short demo video of the BeamItDown reader on our web site at www.beamitdown.com, where you can find more of your favorite authors and books.

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Jul 30, 2009

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