This is a special issue of the journal American Studies. Ten papers examine the role of libraries in the communities they serve and in the lives of readers.

Contributors include librarians, archivists, bibliographers, and scholars of library science. Distributed by Oak Knoll Press. c. Book News Inc.

To capture both aspects, this collection of 14 original papers covers library spaces old and new, real and imagined, large and small, public and private.

This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about librarianship.

In her Foreword, Christine Pawley sums up the importance of Dee Garrison's book as follows: "Nearly a quarter-century has passed since the first edition of Apostles of Culture appeared.

This book provides a detailed description of Nigeria's geology and mineral resources with the aim of promoting sustainable economic development of Nigeria's mineral and petroleum sectors. The book is divided into three parts.

Perfect for book lovers, this is a fascinating exploration of the history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age.