Without a computer running iTunes, there is no way on ANY iDevice to do what you want to do.
With any iDevice, it's better to have a computer to use with it.
An iPad or any iDevice is just a companion, supplemental device.
You really need to be using these devices with a computer.
I don't know what an airbook is?
You can't have it repaired?
Your better off getting on new computer than purchasing an iPad.
If something goes wrong with ANY iDevice, many times, the only way to fix the issue is with the use of a computer and latest iTunes version.
Forget an iPad.
Either repair your old computer other purchase a new computer.
My mom has an iPad Air with no computer and every time there is a major issue with it, I have take it and use my Mac to do any backups to iTunes and to do troubleshooting or erase and restores of her iPad.