Creating ebook in InDesign 5.5?

Hello
I am searching an explanation for producing a ebook:
I have InDesign 5.5 (Version 7.5): Is it possible to create an ebook (from PDF-files) which I could then upload to my Website...?
Thanky for your answers!

Hello Allen
Thank you for your answer!
I would like to create a version like this:
http://www.pdflash.de/pdflash_e-paper_flip-katalog_blaetterbares_pdf_pdf_flip_book_pdf_kat alog_pdf_gutscheinheft.html
I have a lot of PDF files which I would like to upload on my website for my students in this form...
The students could get their information regarding these e-papers...
Is this possible to create with InDesign 5.5?
Best wishes!

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