Something rather important - a eBook isn't a the hardcover or paperback vehicle for the content. Don't make the physical constraints of the latter two a determining design factor for your eBook. A typical eBook can be ePub or PDF (with the PDF processed for viewing via Digital Editions). There ae others (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_formats). Target one. Then make a study of it. Each will have much related information bob'n about like anchorage floats on the web. Do some research as to what authoring applications might best serve for digitally re-mastering of the content and then piping it out to the target eBook format. You've graphics (the illustrative elements). Look over applications that will let you 'work' this content and that can integrate in a manageable way with your selected authoring application. Adobe's provides various Creative Suites you might look over. Or look over InDesign CS 5.5 and Photoshop elements. Look over Calibre. Often, you applications' help files can be downloaded or viewed online for a review of what can be done and the process involved. You might consider a free account at Acrobat.com. This would provide use of the web app "Buzzword". You can build some "trials" containing text and graphics which can be piped out ePub. Look the ePub over with Calibre or an ePub viewing app on a tablet. Doing this might help develop a better sense of the basics of digital mastering of content and output to ePub. As well, do some web searches related to creating/publishing eBooks to see what web services are available. Make sure you understand the cost/fee parameters of those that may interest you. Be well... ... View more

Harry, For (1) — I've a PDF (letter page size/portrait orientation) of some length on my Kindle. After rotating the screen presentation I've no problems using the PDF. If "actual size" is selected Kindle's magnifier can be used. Keep in mind that some facilities associated with Kindle viewing of the Kindle eBook format are not going to be available when view the different file format that is PDF. You might want to consider picking up a Kindle (perhaps a 'gently used' one) so that you can actually view your PDF(s) on a Kindle. Note that interactivity, such as links within pages or from Bookmarks is not support. One can view/read only at this time. The Kindle Fire might do more - don't have one so I cannot speak to that. For (2) — You can use Acrobat to establish "security" for a PDF or to require a password to open a PDF. Problem is document security can be circumvented and what's to prevent someone from passing around the password? The only effective way to really "lock-down" a PDF is to apply a DRM solution. Not always economically feasible for an individual / small shop publisher. For (3) — Just a thought. As this is your first foray out to town (as it were) you may want to give consideration to initially provided the eBook in Kindle format to the Kindle store. Look over the self-publishing scheme provided. Idea is to get a product, with adequate protection of your intellectual property, on the street to see how it fairs. Hopefully, the coffers will begin to fill. That provides revenues to support other avenues. Example: InDesign CS5.5 to master content. Output routes are available to iPad, Android Tablets, Kindle, other eBook readers. With adequate revenues in hand DRM for the eBook(s) (PDF or ePub) becomes viable. For "one last thing..." — Adobe Reader cannot configure a PDF for Initial View. You must use Acrobat. Configure the PDF's Document Properties. In the Document Properties dialog there are some tabs. Open the Initial View tab. You can establish a setting for "Navigation tab" - select "Bookmarks Panel and Page". Good Luck! Be well... ... View more

Maybe... If each "Chapter" began at the top its own page? Be well... ... View more

Use Acrobat's Link tool. For the Action use Open a web page. For the URL use mailto:somebody@example.com Be well... ... View more