The link is a guide to Parables and  Miracles for your reference.

Other Languages - Non-English Material

The link is an index of materials by their language. This index is growing as missionaries from around the world submit materials in the languages they use in their work. If you have materials that you or your team have developed please consider submitting them.

Downloading Files

From "Group Lists" or the "X-References Indexes" you can link to the Information/Review page for that manuscript. On that page you can read a summary of the manuscript, reviews, information on how some missionaries are using the manuscript, and select to download the manuscript to your computer.

How to Download Files

1.    When you find a manuscript you want to "download" to your computer, "click" the button for the format of the manuscript you want. 

2.    Your "IPS User Id" and Password will be requested. Your information will be submitted and recorded as a acceptance of the copyright and usage restrictions for that manuscript.

    We recommend that you create a new "folder" or "directory" on your computer called: "IPSdown". When you are asked where to save the manuscript we recommend you place all downloads in that folder or directory. Then when you want a file that you have downloaded you will always know where to look for it.

Note: When you download files it is possible to change the name of the file as your computer downloads it. Don't do it! Don't change the name of the file. If you do, the file compression software will not be able to open the manuscript file and you will have difficulties locating the file.

What are the Different Types of Down-load Files?

There are several different types of files that can be down-loaded. Not all manuscripts have every type of file ready for down-load.

Word Procceser Files

These down-load buttons are for "Uncompressed" word processor files. You can select the type that matchs your word processor. These files are not formatted for printing. They are for users who want to edit or adapt a manuscript before they give them to their translators.
(These files will have a file extention of .wpd or .wpd or .txt)
Note: If your operating system is XP, it will open the file directly into your word processor then you must save the file after it has opened.

Self-Extracting Compressed Word Processor Files

These down-load buttons are for "Self-Extracting Compressed or Zipped" word processor files. In most cases these are smaller than the normal word processor files so they will down-load faster. They will have a file extention of .exe just like a program. The advantage of self-extracting compressed files is that you do not have to have a copy of the decompression software or your computer. After down-loading you simply "double-click" the file and it will automatically extract itself and place the word processor file in a folder/directory named c:\ipsdown\.

Adobe Printer Definition File (PDF)

PDF files are design to allow any user to view and print the manuscript on any printer using any computer. However you must have a copy of Adobe Reader on your computer. Adobe Reader is supplied free with most operating systems and many different software packages. You can also down-load it free directly from Adobe Acrobat.

(Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader are the property of and copyrighted by Adobe Corporation)

Our PDF files are not for files that you would edit or adapt.

Our PDF files come in two types.

The first type is 'Print-a-Book' designed to allow you to print a copy of the original booklet. In some cases, the first page will be a color cover page and the second page will be a black and white cove page. This way you can use the one that will work best for you. These PFD files are made so that you can print the pages front and back on the same sheet of paper. Then stack the pages in order, staple them in the middle, fold the pages down the middle and you will have a copy of the booklet. You can also take these pages to your 'copy-shop' or 'print-shop' to make a few or a lot of copies. These can be very useful for small groups where you only need a few copies of the booklets. They are also good for meetings where you want to evaluate the book for use in your work.

The second type is designed for taking the book to a print shop so they can print a large number of books. In these files the pages are layed-out with one page per sheet of paper with crop and printer registration lines. These are then trimed by the print shop and the orginal is made to size of the printing press. You can cut these yourself and paste together your own book. These type of file will have a description as a "Print Shop" copy.

(PDF files have a file extention of .pdf)
Note: If your operating system is XP, it will open the file directly into your copy of Adobe Reader then you must save the file after it has opened it.

Visual Library Files



Visual Library Files allow you to download a copy of the book for viewing on your computer screen. These files are complete folders that have been compressed into a single self-extracting file.

There are two types of visual library files.
The first type is smaller and designed for if you have a standard modem connection.
If you have to use your computer to "dial up" to send and receive your emails then you probably have a standard moden connection. the Icon for these file is GREEN.

The second type is very large and only recommended for an ADSL connection.
If your computer is located in an office with other computers and you all share information through you local network, then you probably have an ADSL connection. There will probably be some one who helps take of your computers. The question to ask is, "Do I have a standard modem connection or a ADSL connection? The Icon for these files is Red and Yellow.

After they are downloaded and extracted.
Open the folder using Explorer.
Then at the top or bottom of the folder you will see a file named "view.htm".
To view the book "double-click" the "view.htm file in that books folder.

Can I let some other group print an IPS manuscript?
Yes and No. If you are working in a joint project with another group and it will help you reach some of your team's opjectives talk about it with your Strategy Coordinator. They can make a request to let another group print IPS materials. There is an agreement that has to be worked out and limitations the other group has to undestand and agree to. That is called "Consigning Usage and Distribution Rights".

I talked with my SC and they said it was, "Ok!". Is there a problem?
Yes! Your SC can not give you permission. They can ask us for permission. Only IPS can give someone outside the IMB permission to print IPS materials.

I work for the IMB. Can I print IPS materials?
Yes, but you need to inform us. That is part of the User Agreement you agreed to. IPS still owns or represents these materials. But, we want you to use them if they will help you in your work. So, we have given IMB personnel a "blanket" permission to print IPS materials. All we ask is that you let us know and that you send us a couple of copies. Leting us know is easy. Just Click on the Print Notice and send us the information.

International Publications Services
Why Register?

Dear Fellow IMB Representative,

Many of the manuscripts contained in this web site are owned by the Southern Africa Region of the IMB. Others are owned by fellow missionaries who have been kind enough to let us distribute their work so you might find effective ways to apply them to your work. 

In both cases we have been charged with making sure that these manuscripts are not released to the general public without Copyright or Distribution protection. This is why we require every user to register. Every time a user logs-on to download a file they will be required to enter their User ID and their password. These are kept on file as an acceptance of the copyright and distribution restrictions of each manuscript. This information is not shared outside the IMB.

Sincerely,
The Director, International Publications Services