How to download eBooks to your computer

1. First install the free Adobe Digital Editions on your computer and set up an Adobe ID. Authorising your computer with an Adobe ID is important as it will allow you to transfer eBooks between computers and eReaders.

2. Click on the eBook download link (sent to your email address and saved in My Account).

3. Choose to open the downloaded file with 'Adobe Digital Editions'.

4. Adobe Digital Editions will load the license file, download the eBook and add it to your library.

5. You can then start reading the eBook on your computer or transfer it to your eReader, smartphone or tablet.

How to download eBooks straight to your tablet or smartphone

1. Download an app which will allow you to read EPUB format eBooks. We recommend the free Adobe Digital Editions app, which is available from both the App Store and Google Play. (Note: the Kindle and iBooks apps are not compatible with EPUB files.)

2. Authorise the app with your Adobe ID. (You can create a new Adobe ID at www.adobe.com - this will be your email address and a password of your choice.)

3. Click on the eBook download link (sent to your email address and saved in My Account).

4. Choose to open the downloaded file with Adobe Digital Editions (or alternative eReader app).

5. Adobe Digital Editions will load the license file, download the eBook and add it to your library.