A book isn't just a book anymore. It's a perfect blend of writing, technology, and integration into the public. Nor is a book necessarily something you can hold in your hand. Now you can publish to electronic reading devices, video products, or an ipod. Advances in technology also have dramatically influenced how rapidly a dream can become reality. Traditional book publication took between one to two years; now it is a matter of a few months from start to finish. Best of all, as an author or creator, you are the creative voice behind your own product, participating as a joint decision maker at all levels.