Question of the Day:

If people who read books on paper are called bookworms, then are people who
listen to cassette books called tapeworms?

Listen Up!

Audio books are considered to be the fastest-growing segment in the publishing industry, growing 75 percent since 1995 and representing $2 billion in annual sales, according to the Audio Publishers Association (APA).

Other Resources on the Web

Visually Impaired Resources

www.lowvisioninfo.org Low Vision Resource Center; helping people with low vision maintain their independence.

www.risingdove.com  Celebrating the Visual, Musical and Literary Arts

www.visionworksusa.com Look forward to better vision

www.afb.org American Foundation for the Blind

www.nfb.org National Federation of the Blind -- a consumer and advocacy organization, the NFB is considered the leading force in the blindness field today.

www.sickhumorpostcards.com sells cartoon postcards by disability rights activist and humorist Sharon Wachsler.

www.readassist.org  Links to sources of e-books, audio books, and paper books, to SF fannish activity, and (especially for those whose hands or eyes no longer do their bidding) to sources of gadgets and software (assistive technology) that will enable them to continue to enjoy fiction and fanac."

www.nfbmi.org/audio.htm NFB of Michigan-a resource for information, products, services and events in Michigan and around the country.

Book and Audio Book Resources

www.civilwarmall.com/bookseller/main.htm

C. Clayton Thompson Bookseller -  Offering the Largest Selection of New and Used Civil War and Military Books on the Internet!

www.ottawavalleybookclub.com - Ottawa Valley Book Club

www.alightforlifecandle.org - Non-Profit seller of all types of candles.

www.thebookcase.net - Thousands of used hardcover books. A little of everything, from fiction to non-fiction with a scanned photo accompanying each selection.  Many first editions and out of prints. Also, check out our personalized book embossers.  Shop securely and we value customer satisfaction!

www.heritagebookshop.com Rare Books -  Heritage Book Shop is an internationally renowned antiquarian book shop specializing in fine copies of rare books and first editions.

www.audiolearn.net - Audio Preparation Study Guide – Audio Learn Books; The AudioLearn series is a highly effective test preparation tool for a number of postsecondary College admissions tests including MCAT DAT PCAT SAT Microbiology Pharmacy or CPA.

www.bookmagazine.com Audio Reviews-news and information about the book world

www.bl.uk/collections/sound-archive/nsa.html The British Library Sound Archive is one of the largest sound archives in the world covering both published and unpublished recordings.

www.crimsonbird.com site with many book reviews

www.smartwriters.com Professional resources for children's writers, illustrators, and educators. SW offers a free monthly e-zine

www.canadianbookclubs.com Canadian Book Clubs

www.joanhallhovey.com Chilling suspense! Unputdownable..." Rendezvous Magazine NOWHERE TO HIDE LISTEN TO THE SHADOWS CHILL WATERS - Nov. 2003

www.brianwizard.com Read My Book FOR FREE with the purchase of the audio book.

www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/pubaw.htm A guide to publishers and writing services for serious writers

www.wendylaing.com Virtual Home of Australian Author Wendy Laing

www.bookastudio.com Free online service bringing music and business together.

www.4homeschool.info An Alphabetical Registry for Home School Curriculum,  Services and Products

www.postaprint.co.uk Genuine, historical antique MAPS, PRINTS & BOOKS supplied by Mail Order

Knowledge Products Audio Books  produces educational audio cassettes and CDs on history, philosophy, science, war, religion, economics, and more.

www.billsparks.org Audio, News and Info

www.tolkienshop.com The world leading specialist of all material relating to author J.R.R. Tolkien and the movies of The Lord of the Rings

www.decklinsdomain.com Decklin's Domain of books, rpg games and live music.

www.bigbooksavings.com Discount books and magazines

home.sprynet.com/~jelias/booksaud.htm Hypnotherapy/NLP©. Certification trainings with Jack Elias, author of the internationally acclaimed book, Finding True Magic.

www.readersquest.com Information for people who love to read!

www.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?know-products+vnhSHs+index.html Knowledge Products Audio Books produces educational audio cassettes and CDs on history, philosophy, science, war, religion, economics, and more.

www.rosepublications.net Home of the Albigen System books and other life changing publications

www.seasidebs.com  Seaside Book and Stamp (Nova Scotia, CANADA)

www.1chapter.com  E-books and e-publishing at great affordable prices

www.mindconnection.com Get your black belt in brainpower: See why nearly 5 million people have visited

www.usedtapes.com Used tapes, books, CD's and educational materials

www.shopmediafans.com Source for exclusive Sci-Fi and Fantasy audiobooks

www.science-books.net Lists available books on a range of subjects in Sciences

www.talkingbookclub.co.uk Large selection of audiobooks to rent (Europe only) and buy.

www.book-club.biz  A site for book clubbers and book lovers. Book reviews and book club news and information.

www.cynthiaharrodeagles.com/ Home page of British author Cynthia Harrod Eagles.

www.chicklit.com Smart, witty, literate as hell.

Libraries and Other Non-Profits

www.hclib.org Hennepin County Library (MN)

www.wvcl.org Whitewater Valley Community Library (IN)

www.surplusbooksforcharity.org Hands Across The Water-Book Collection Charity to Promote Literacy and Education for All

Foreign Language Resources

www.musicalspanish.com Learn Spanish through pop music. A Fun way to teach or learn Spanish - language and culture

www.litriocht.com Get all your Irish books and music- Leabhair Gaeilge agus ceol

www.lira.ru Source for Audio Books in Russian

Misc.

www.hobbyglow.com Get your glow powder and glow paint at hobbyglow.com

www.glowinc.com Glow in the dark powder and paint

www.pslot.com Used Slot Machines

www.usfireworks.biz Buy consumer online at usfireworks.biz

www.skylighter.com Learn how to make fireworks at Skylighter. Source for wedding sparklers

www.decoz.com The largest site on the web devoted exclusively to numerology.