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Odigia Technology through Wake Forest University Launches 21st Century ... MarketWatch (press release) Through a $249000 grant from the Next Generation Learning Challenge, the University and Odigia have created BioBook(TM), an interactive replacement for the traditional college-level biology textbook. This project puts the power of learning into the ... See all stories on this topic »

Miami Dade College campus safety official fired MiamiHerald.com By Monique O. Madan The top public safety official at Miami Dade College's West Campus in Doral has been fired after being accused of selling textbooks from lost-and-found, according to a notice of termination. Hector Pujadas, the West Campus assistant ... See all stories on this topic »

Flat World Knowledge Wins People's Choice Award for Most Affordable Provider ... Pressitt (press release) IRVINGTON, NY – November 7, 2011 –Flat World Knowledge, the largest publisher of open college textbooks, today announced it was named Best Discount Textbook Provider by the Education Resources People's Choice Awards, sponsored by Education-Portal.com, ... See all stories on this topic »

Tackling the high cost of textbooks The Seattle Times An effort by Washington's community colleges to create low-cost or free textbooks and learning materials ought to broaden into a movement. The average college student spends $900 a year on textbooks. All textbooks should be downloadable and each ... See all stories on this topic » The Seattle Times

Washington to start free textbook program Western Front Washington state may have a solution, as it is the first state to start a program focused on free textbooks. The program, called the Open Course Library, gives college faculty access to free online materials compiled by other educators and experts. ... See all stories on this topic »

How to be book (buying) smart MyWebTimes.com Do you want to ask Northern Illinois University student and Streator resident Paul Durdan for the inside scoop on saving money with college textbook purchases? Be prepared to sit down. It might take a while. The NIU bookstore employee speaks both from ... See all stories on this topic »

SFCC to try electronic texts in the spring Tbo.com By MARC VALERO | Highlands Today AVON PARK - The high cost of college textbooks won't be a factor for South Florida Community College students taking spring courses being taught entirely through electronic texts. Two department chairs and a dean will ... See all stories on this topic » Tbo.com

Iowa Lakes to introduce textbook rental option Spencer Daily Reporter Students at Iowa Lakes Community College will have the option to 'rent' their textbooks starting this spring. The pilot program will be available on a select number of the most popular textbooks. This option is in addition to a guaranteed Book Buyback ... See all stories on this topic »

Police Report: Textbooks Stolen; Pillow Fight Patch.com A textbook reportedly was stolen from a dorm room at 5:36 pm Monday in the 200 block of East College Avenue. The textbook was worth about $100. A student reported the theft of $15 and a textbook valued between $300 and $400 at 7 pm Monday in the 200 ... See all stories on this topic »

Professors rethink need for textbooks Wausau Daily Herald With technology offering so many other resources and with ever-increasing tuition prices, college professors across the country are deciding that the once ubiquitous textbook might not be needed for every class after all, said John Curtis, ... See all stories on this topic »

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