Export project to Kindle (plugin)

Hi:
I need to export my Indesign project to Kindle...
There used to be a Kindle plugin for the CS 5 and 6 version but now I do not see one for the cloud...
How am I going to export my project  ready for Amazon Kindle readers?
Any suggestions or ????
Thanks
Robin

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