Publisher's e-format is not helpful
596813
Although this is an excellent report on relations between Christians and Muslims, it is very difficult to read on my Kindle.  The publisher's format does not give page numbers, only location number.  This makes it difficult when discussing it with my book club, where some members are reading the hard copy book.  Much worse, I cannot click on footnotes to check a source.  Instead, I have to leave the page I'm reading, noting the location, then go to "Endnotes" and scroll through to the footnote I want to find.  Then go back to the location and resume my reading.  Very awkward.
874402
I really wanted an electronic copy, so I purchased the kindle version to read on my computer.  Unfortunately, the formatting is altered such that some of the sections are unreadable or nonsensical (tables appear as lists so there's no way of knowing what items are meant to aligned).  Additionally, figures are so small that labels are hard to read (increasing font size/zoom makes no difference).  If you buy this - stick to the print version!
708554
Looking to read this book on your Kindle?  Prepare to be frustrated.

For whatever reason, this title has been "prettied up" to use graphic images for the table of contents, first pages of chapters and the introduction.

As a result, it's all but impossible to read the opening of each chapter.  Each chapter's beginning paragraphs have been superimposed over an image, and they render as teeny-tiny type that is impossible to read.

Even if you skip the first paragraphs and dive (thankfully) into the rest of book's text, strange format errors indent some paragraphs entirely.  It's disconcerting to be reading along, flip the page, and find the next three paragraphs presented with a big wide gutter on the left side--and then to have the format flip back, a page or so later.

In the Table of Contents, chapter headings are rendered in an ornate font that DROPS random letters.  So "Introduction" appears to read "Introduc  ion"

Kindle owners, be aware:  the Kindle reading experience for this book is seriously compromised by the decision to present text over images and use graphics to render fancy fonts.
4206074
The ebook format of this is very poor. I recommend spending more to get the physical copy.
2535182
This is a great book; unfortunately the format of this kindle edition is useless and unreadable.  Some pages are simply scanned in as pictures.  We need a proper, quality electronic version of this series.
4078093
This 1 star rating solely applies to the atrociously formatted Kindle book. Actually, there isn't much of any formatting at all, so that page numbers and headings appear in the middle of pages, and likewise for footnotes. Sentences break in the middle of lines and it also appears that some text is missing. Why do some publishers have so little regard for readers?
3352881
The content of the book is fine, no complaints there.

Its very annoying though that every other page has a note: "Rights not granted to include this figure in electronic media. Please refer to the printed publication"

Some images/figures are included some or not. Seems as if 50% of figures are not included in e-version. That was not indicated before I bought this book. Be warned when buying for Kindle.
2476188
Useless in Kindle because the formatting does not fit the screen.
1785547
The book content is terrific. The digital formatting makes the book unusable.
703307
The e-book version has lots of typographical and format errors that make it hard to read. I gave up about a third of the way.
1375415
I'm not very far along in the book yet, but the content appears to be what I expected...a basic introduction to programming Android apps.

My problem is with the Kindle formatting (or lack thereof).  The introduction warns readers that certain symbols may not appear in the Kindle version (you can read this, after you've purchased the Kindle version).  Worse, the code is truncated and/or confusingly split into inappropriate lines.  None of the tables are appropriately rendered.  Bullets and other formatting are entirely missing.

This problem is typical with all of the "Dummies" books.  If the publisher isn't interested in correctly formatting their publications for e-Readers, they should not offer them in this format (or they should offer them for free).
4519960
This book may indeed have good content, but there is a format failure. It is posted for kindle with no spaces between words and over lapping letters, making it impossible to read. I tried to change font size to see if it helps, but that is not an option.
2974182
This review is not for the book content, but for the rendering on the electronic edition.  It is just terrible!  For whatever reason, neither the formulas not the figures can be magnified or reduced in size on any media, be it tablet, or computer.  The only way to read a formula without a magnifying glass is to use a +24" monitor and get as close to it as possible.  It's ridiculous the publisher didn't check the rendering before making it available. I think they should either provide a different format,, or refund the customers.
2166179
MarkCharles may have some great recipes, but you'll never know from the e-book. He has an interesting background--Italian and French grandparents, who passed on a love of fine home cooking. I'm sure he has some fabulous recipes to pass on. If you want to find out, you'll have to get a magnifying glass for the e-book, or else order the hard copy.

However, the publisher of this Kindle book simply made images of the pages of the print book and published them as graphics, page by page. The page image is small and can't be read easily--nor can it be enlarged (zoomed in) and certainly you can't use the enlarge font feature of the Kindle--as it's not in a font--it's a graphic image on each page. Add in the low contrast of the page and "ink" color and you have a total disaster. The Kindle version of this book is useless...and annoying. The Kindle book is available in Kindle Unlimited, so I was able to download it and then return it right away. It's just awful.

Maybe this is a good book--but you'll never know from the Kindle version. The publisher needs forty lashes with a boiled linguine for putting out a Kindle book that is beneath contempt.
1336162
The content of the book is fine, but the format needs work.  On the Kindle, there is no way to change the size of the font for this book.  In order to be able to read the comic panels, you must pinch and zoom each page - which resets every time you turn to the next page, requiring you to zoom again.  The panels were far to tiny to read without zooming in (and I have excellent vision).  I've never had a problem with any other Kindle book, and was surprised that this was so poorly formatted.
2470746
This review is for the presentation on the kindle, not the content of the book.
I have read and enjoyed the original Visible Ops (yellow cover), and the Visible Ops Private Cloud (blue cover), and was especially looking forward to reading this book. However, when I loaded this book on my kindle I was quite distressed to see that the Kindle version is effectively a ready-for-print PDF with two pages side by side like a "print to booklet" mode would give you.
As other readers point out, there is no way to zoom in, so you can not move around on the page like you could if it was actually a PDF.
The kindle version is a terrible disappointment which you will be unable to read.
A new version should be uploaded with the correct Kindle-friendly formatting
2137005
There is a major publisher error with this book and little communication on when it's being resolved.  Not a good business practice, especially for a 12.99 kindle book. I had to request a refund.