HT3775 Using .flv files with iBooks Author

Hi
Does anybody know how to convert .flv files to work within iBooks Author?
Thanks
Julian D

My solution may not be the most technical but it works. We use a combination of iWeb, dreamweaver and straight code on our site. We lay a graphic in where the flash is going to go then we replace the code with the flash player. You have to make sure the flash is in a div and is identified as a object.
http://www.them-us.com/SVint.html
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