Philosophy
This local organization, and expanding throughout the country, was brought to my attention recently whose primary objective is to recycle used books. Paul Haughey is the instigator and wrote...
"Books for the Planet is growing exponentially. We now have chapters in Kansas City, St Louis, Denver, and are soon opening chapters in Milwaukee, and Dallas/Ft Worth. You can help by making a financial contribution or donating books. Or, you could help us spread the word - let your local library, used bookstore, or nonprofit know that we are happy to accept their unwanted books and media, get them in the hands of people who need them."
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Books for the Planet
- E-books?
Amazon has announced that its sales of e-books has surpassed its sales of hard cover books. The idea is to settle (in their interest) whether the e-book is for real or just the latest new Coke. I'm not a luddite, but I am a late adopter. I'm not...
- The Purpose Of Public Libraries
Posting today from the local public library as I wait to go in to teach critical thinking to middle schoolers and looking at the rack of comic books in front of me brought back a story on NPR from yesterday. Apparently, over half of the books bought by...
- Free Scholarly E-books
From the University of California here is the UC Press E-Books Collection. 100's of "read on-line" books covering many topics. UC Press E-Books Collection...
- Rumble In The Collegate Jungle
"E-books cheaper, but still unpopular" Publishers are making more textbooks available online at reduced prices. by Mike Mullen March 8th, 2010 The Minnesota Daily On Monday, applied economics professor Donald Liu met in his office with a sales representative...
- Jay Walker's Library
This article has been plastered all over the Internet at various science sites and it is cool and worth mentioning. So much STUFF. I have books and STUFF too but not displayed like this...and I stumble over my STUFF. This is a fantastic collection. My...
Philosophy
Green books...good recycling program
This local organization, and expanding throughout the country, was brought to my attention recently whose primary objective is to recycle used books. Paul Haughey is the instigator and wrote...
"Books for the Planet is growing exponentially. We now have chapters in Kansas City, St Louis, Denver, and are soon opening chapters in Milwaukee, and Dallas/Ft Worth. You can help by making a financial contribution or donating books. Or, you could help us spread the word - let your local library, used bookstore, or nonprofit know that we are happy to accept their unwanted books and media, get them in the hands of people who need them."
Read more...
Books for the Planet
- E-books?
Amazon has announced that its sales of e-books has surpassed its sales of hard cover books. The idea is to settle (in their interest) whether the e-book is for real or just the latest new Coke. I'm not a luddite, but I am a late adopter. I'm not...
- The Purpose Of Public Libraries
Posting today from the local public library as I wait to go in to teach critical thinking to middle schoolers and looking at the rack of comic books in front of me brought back a story on NPR from yesterday. Apparently, over half of the books bought by...
- Free Scholarly E-books
From the University of California here is the UC Press E-Books Collection. 100's of "read on-line" books covering many topics. UC Press E-Books Collection...
- Rumble In The Collegate Jungle
"E-books cheaper, but still unpopular" Publishers are making more textbooks available online at reduced prices. by Mike Mullen March 8th, 2010 The Minnesota Daily On Monday, applied economics professor Donald Liu met in his office with a sales representative...
- Jay Walker's Library
This article has been plastered all over the Internet at various science sites and it is cool and worth mentioning. So much STUFF. I have books and STUFF too but not displayed like this...and I stumble over my STUFF. This is a fantastic collection. My...