Yes, Digital Books Do Wear Out; Stop Accepting Publishers Claims That They Don’t
from the digital-facts-wears-out dept There is a wonderful post by Brewster Kahle on the Internet Archive web site with the title “Electronic Textbooks dress in out a lot quicker than Bodily Publications“. He can make an significant level about the…
Cook’s books “Ducks: And How To Make Them Pay” not about revenge
In 1894, a man named William Cook — yes, really — published a book titled Ducks: And How To Make Them Pay. You can read the whole thing for free at the Internet Archive; or, someone published a hardcover version, if you’d rather read that. But I…
South African minister slammed for telling girls to ‘open books and close legs’ in bid to reduce teen pregnancy
A South African politician is being criticized over “deeply problematic” remarks she made to a group of girls in a secondary school on Wednesday. Phophi Ramathubal stopped by a school in the township of Sekgakgapeng to speak with students on the first…
Rochester library launches new app for finding books, accessing resources – Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports
A new smartphone app should make it easier for Rochester Public Library users to find a good read, among other resources. The Rochester Public Library App, which is available for both iOS and Android devices, allows library users to locate books, DVDs,…
the best stationery, gadgets and books to buy
For a functional, versatile and budget-friendly lunchbox, opt for a Sistema tupperware container (£7, Amazon). The bento box style has moveable compartments for the different elements of your child’s lunch and a sealed pot for yoghurt or fruit. It’s also…