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All of the libraries in the world-whether small or large, public or private-serve the same purpose: to preserve, cherish, or show off the riches of human knowledge. Now, for the first time, an internationally renowned photographer takes the reader on a journey to more than 20 of the most historic of these magical places, all architectural treasures. From the dramatic, baroque Library of the Institut de France in Paris, to the splendid Vatican Library in Rome; from the majestic Royal Library in El Escorial, Spain, to the famed New York Public Library, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece-here are some of the most exquisite libraries of the Western world.

Included are national, scholarly, and religious libraries from 12 countries, which have in common a distinguished heritage and an architectural setting that emphasizes art and culture. The accompanying text traces the history of libraries to the present day, and describes how they came to serve famous personalities and men of letters. Libraries must be counted among civilization's crowning achievements; this elegant book is a fitting tribute to that accomplishment.

Leslie Dame Wall Hanging Mission Glass Mission Multimedia Cabinet Oak M-190 Leslie Dame CD-456 Multimedia Storage Library Style, Solid Oak Finish, Holds up to 456 CDs or 192 DVDs or 96 VHS tapes; 24 drawer CD Cabinet finished with vintage style handles, Drawer labels included, Each inner drawer measures 5-3/4"H x 5"W x 7-1/2"D; Convenient design offers a wide variety of storage options to keep all of your media and accessories organized Leslie Dame Wall Hanging Mission Glass Mission Multimedia Cabinet Oak M-190 Holds up to 456 CDs or 192 DVDs or 96 VHS tapes 24 drawer CD Cabinet finished with vintage style handles Drawer labels included Each inner drawer measures 5-3/4"H x 5"W x 7-1/2"D Convenient design offers a wide variety of storage options to keep all of your media and accessories organized Dimesions 40" H x 27" W x 9 1/2" D Weight 78 lbs

A small creature offers his big voice for aspiring authors everywhere

Every child can be a writer—and Library Mouse shows them how!

Beloved children’s books author and illustrator Daniel Kirk wonderfully brings to life the story of Sam, a library mouse. Sam’s home was in a little hole in the wall in the children’s reference books section, and he thought that life was very good indeed. For Sam loved to read. He read picture books and chapter books, biographies and poetry, and ghost stories and mysteries. Sam read so much that finally one day he decided to write books himself!

Sam shared his books with other library visitors by placing them on a bookshelf at night. Until there came the time that people wanted to meet this talented author. Whatever was Sam to do?

The joy of reading, writing, and sharing is brought to life in this warmhearted tale.

Makes a great gift. These Embossers are precision crafted with heavy-duty frames to give crisp impressions on envelopes, stationery, greeting cards, books, photos, foil labels, or valuable documents. Choose from a 1in x 2in rectangular die or a 1-5/8in round die with your personalized text. Embossers add a mark of distinction and they make great gifts for family, friends, and business associates.

This gold tone necklace is a perfect way to express your faith. A hand enameled, crystal set frame presents the Madonna in a gold tone raised relief.

Houghton Mifflin Company Another inky evening's here—
The air is cool and calm and clear.
Can it be true? Oh, can it be?
Yes!—Bat Night at the library!

Join the free-for-all fun at the public library with these book-loving bats! Shape shadows on walls, frolic in the water fountain, and roam the book-filled halls until it's time for everyone, young and old, to settle down into the enchantment of story time. Brian Lies' joyful critters and their nocturnal celebration cast library visits in a new light. Even the youngest of readers will want to join the batty book-fest!

It's easy to incorporate your modern multimedia collection into your classic décor with this charming library style storage unit. Designed to look like an antique library card file, it features 12 square drawers with label holders for indexing. Holds up to 228 CDs, 98 DVDs or a combination of the two. Imported. 41Hx16Wx10D".

Battles, a rare books librarian and a gifted narrator, takes us on a spirited tour of libraries--from Boston to Baghdad, from classical scriptoria to medieval monasteries, from the Vatican to the British Library, from socialist reading rooms and rural home libraries to the Information Age.

Standard library card pockets are non-adhesive. Includes 500 pockets.