Microsoft Windows Live Book Search
It seems that Google is not alone. Microsoft has announced a book
search that looks remarkably similar to Google's book search feature.
It's free, and open to any author.
Here's what they have to say:
About the Windows Live Book Publisher Program
Windows Live Book Search is Microsoft’s forthcoming online search service for books.
The service will give information seekers a distinctive, powerful set of tools that
helps them find answers to their search questions by discovering authoritative book
content—and provide publishers with a new way to connect with potential customers.
As publishers, you add your content to Windows Live Book Search through the Windows
Live Book Search Publisher Program. Participation in the program is free, and it takes
just a few simple steps to sign up. Once you've submitted your titles, we’ll handle
the rest: if needed, we’ll scan your books and then index them. Once the service launches,
millions of Live Book Search users will be able to discover your books and either purchase
them from your site or from participating retailers.
Visit the Terms and Conditions and Program Policies often to ensure that you're up to date on the latest from
Windows Live Book Search.
Want to find out more? Take the quick tour
Getting Started 1. Sign up with your Windows™ Live ID. You can use your Hotmail, MSN Messenger,
or Passport account.
2. Add your company information and accept the Terms and Conditions.
3. Enter your book details online using the web form, a spreadsheet or ONIX
files.
4. Send us your books by uploading them online or shipping the books.
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