Query on ebooks for law firm (and other) marketing

Over the years, I have ghostwritten more than 15 comprehensive books on a wide range of legal and business subjects.  I recently persuaded a new client to go the ebook (rather than hard copy) route.  She liked the idea -- and now I must "walk the talk" by familiarizing myself with the process, including ebook compiler software.  Based on preliminary research, it looks like folks write in Word, transfer to PDF and then upload to a compiler.  Is this correct?  Any recommendations on process as well as ebook compiler software would be welcome.  Is there any software that lets you compose and publish in the same package?

When upgrading your firm's technology, focus on needs -- not wants

Technology is integral to the practice of law in the 21st Century.  Law-firm administrators are responsible for making sure that the firm's lawyers and staff have the technology tools they need in order to provide quality service to clients.  In the March 2007 article, Phil Shuey of law office management consulting group Shuey Robinson discusses how to make acquisition of new technology a needs-based business decision.

When upgrading your firm's technology, focus on needs -- not wants