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Expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background for more than 200 literary classics. From eBook platform, browse by Category such as Literature and Criticism. View online or create an account for offline use. 

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Downloadable eBooks with an emphasis on independent publishers. enki eBooks can be checked out for up to 21 days. You can check out 20 enki titles at a time.

Always-available collections: Encyclopedias; Recovered Classics; Short Stories & Essays; Library Journal SELF-e Select: a best-of self-published collection!

enki eBooks are compatible with the SimplyE app and on PCs and Macs. The SimplyE app consolidates Contra Costa County Library's OverDrive, enki, and public domain eBooks and eAudioBooks into a single collection.

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Features online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help students of all ages. Offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep (including the California Basic Educational Skills Test [CBEST], California Subject Examinations for Teachers [CSET], California Real Estate Salesperson exam prep, ServSafe California Food Handler practice exams, and the California Police Officer Exam, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED test prep, and more. 

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Read eBooks and listen to eAudiobooks on your phone or tablet using the Libby app, by OverDrive. You can send your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle eReader. Learn more. 

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Check out up to 6 titles at any time— total includes all formats. You can have up to 10 holds. 

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This collection covers a wide-range of technology topics including Coding, Business & IT, and Certification.