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  Blood Donation Centers

 

    Gulf Coast Blood Centers

                        http://www.giveblood.org/

This site contains information about donation locations, bloodmobile donation sites, volunteer programs and employment. (5/06)                    

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Book Award Sites

 

Caldecott Award Books

            http://ils.unc.edu/award/chome.html

This site discusses the origins of the Caldecott Award which is given annually for the most distinguished American children’s picture book. It contains a link to a site listing current and past winners of this award. (4/06)

 

Literature Awards

http://www.literature-awards.com/bookawards.htm

This web site provides a list of book awards along with a brief description of the award.  Winners are listed for each award category and links provide summary and cost information for the book.  (3/06)

 

Newbery Medal Award

http://ils.unc.edu/award/nhome.html

This site explains the origin of the Newbery Medal and the criteria for the award.  It contains a link to a site listing past and present award winners. (3/06)

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Book Sites

 

Abebooks.com

http://abebooks.com

Users may purchase text books as well as fiction and non-fiction books. Searches can be done by title, author, keyword or ISBN number. (1/06)

 

AddALL

http://used.addall.com

AddALL is a free service that searches for the best deal in books anywhere on-line. It was built by book buyers for book buyers. AddALL is an independent and impartial web site, not owned by any bookstore. (1/06)

 

Alibris

http:  www.alibris.com

Alibris connects people who love books, music and movies to thousands of independent sellers around the world. (3/06)

 

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com

This site allows users to purchase new and used books and textbooks and contains the New York Times Bes Seller list. (4/06)

 

Awesome Stories

            http://awesomestories.com

The purpose of Awesome Stories is to help individuals find original sources, located at national archives, libraries, universities, and government web sites. Access to some information requires a subscription. (4/06)

 

Barnes and Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com

Books, audio, and video items are available for purchase on this site. Several links are available on this site including author information and book clubs.  (4/06)

 

Better World Books

http://www.betterworldbooks.com/

The profits gained from books sold through this site are used to support literacy programs throughout the world. (3/06)

 

Biblio.com

http://www.biblio.com

This site specializes in used, out of print and rare books. (5/06)

 

BookExpo America

            http://www.bookexpoamerica.com

This site discusses the BookExpo America which is intended for librarians and educators as well as retailers and industry professionals. It is comprised of exhibits, authors and conference sessions.  Registration information is available online. (6/06)

 

BookFinder

http://www.bookfinder.com

This site is an ecommerce search engine that can be used to search for new, used, rare, and out of print books for sale. Searches may be done in English, French, German or Italian. (5/06)

 

Booksense

http://www.booksense.com/

A collection of independent bookseller’s websites that provide lists of bestsellers and Booksense picks.  A store locator is available on the site as well as a list of stores that accept the Booksense Gift Card. (7/06)

 

Choosebooks.com

http://www.choosebooks.com

Choosebooks.com is a worldwide marketplace for Used, Rare, Antiquarian and Out-of-Print Books, Autographs and Ephemera Items. (5/06)

 

DearReader

http://www.deareader.com

Site allows users to enter their e-mail address and receive samples of books in a designated genre. (4/06)

 

Fiction Connection

 http://www.fictionconnection.com/

Directs readers to titles that are similar to what they enjoy also contains summary

and reviews. (3/06)

 

Great Books Lists: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

            http://www.interleaves.org/~rteeter/grtintro.html

            This site defines and answers questions about the classics. (4/06)

 

Half.com

http://books.half.ebay.com/

Half.com is an online bookstore that also sells textbooks, music, movies, and video games. (4/06)

 

Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List

            http://www.gurge.com/amd/top100

Books are listed by title, type and author and the site includes a link to Amazon  to purchase the item.            (4/06)

 

MobyLives

http://www.mobylives.com/index03_11_05.html

This site contains news and commentary about books and writer. (4/06)

 

One Hundred Best Books for Children

            http://www.teachersfirst.com/100books.htm

This is a list of one hundred books selected by the National Education Association as great reading for children and young people. It includes book and author links to Teachers First resources and lesson ideas. (3/06)

 

Powells Books

http://www.powells.com/   (3/06)

 

Whichbook

http://www.whichbook.net

Designed to help readers find a book that matches their mood also allows the reader to limit recommendations to audio or large print titles. (3/06)

 

Young Adult Library Services Association

            www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/obcb

The books on this list offer opportunities to discover new ideas, and provide an introduction to the fascinating variety of subjects within an academic discipline.  The list is revised every 5 years. (3/06)