370 articles on "books"

A Brief History of the Book

For most of human history, the primary medium for transmitting knowledge and sharing stories was through oral tradition. However, with the invention of writing, came the creation of books. Books have revolutionized the way we share information and te...

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The Internet and the Library

"In this digital age, the custodians of published works are at the center of a global copyright controversy that casts them as villains simply for doing their job: letting people borrow books for free." (ZDNet quoted by "Publisher's Lunch on Jul...

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Too Much to Read and Too Little Time

I spent the better part of 17 years in and out of higher education. Eleven of those years were invested in taking classes and pursuing degrees. In the process of having to read a lot of books and articles that I didn't really have time to read, ...

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Ereaders Such As Kindle: Will They Save The Planet?

People using Kindle and other ereaders to read rather than printed magazines, books and newspaper are on the increase. These ereaders enable owners to store over a thousand ebooks without the need for paper and therefore less need to cut down trees, ...

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Complete your bookshelves with bookends

When trying to decide how to best decorate a shelf or table top, bookends should be considered. They are great decorating accent pieces and also work as functional items, preventing book warping, decreasing page wrinkling, and protecting book covers....

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You've Got To Be Joking!

You've got to be joking! This phrase is a common reply to a statement or situation that is beyond belief or too ridiculous to be taken seriously. It's a way of expressing disbelief or skepticism towards an idea, opinion or suggestion that seems absur...

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Review Living In A Locker Room

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Tips for Attending Art School

Here are some tips that will help you survive and thrive during your art school adventure.Make the most of your education Attend every art class, and be on time. Keep your nose to the grindstone and do the best work you can do. Don't wait till ...

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The Internet and the Library

As technology continues to evolve, the role of the library in society has been a topic of debate. Some argue that the internet has made libraries obsolete, while others contend that libraries remain an essential resource. In reality, both the interne...

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6 Tips For Saving Money on Textbooks

The fact that textbooks are expensive is well known. The prices of textbooks climbed in recent years, and many textbooks can cost well over $100. There are several ways, however, by which you can avoid paying the full price for textbooks:1. Buy Used ...

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