http://www.ebay.com

Ebay really is the worlds online marketplace. There is essentially nothing you cant find on eBay be it cars, clothing, event tickets or collectibles. As the economy continues to be uncertain, this website is a great place to go if you are looking to clothe your family for less or dont mind something that might not be brand new in order to save some money. This website is also a fantastic way to make some extra money with the things lying around your house. Your castoffs could very well be someone elses treasure.

Ebay is partnered with Paypal to make payments for your purchases safe and secure. Paypal offers you a safe haven to go to if your items are not as described or someone tries to pull something unethical. They will assist you in filing a claim and in reversing any payment on your credit card if necessary.

One of the best features of Ebay is the feedback that you can leave when you purchase anything or when someone buys from you. The more feedback you receive the higher up the Ebay ladder you climb. This system of community among members allows you to bid with confidence as you have a chance to read what others have had to say about a particular seller. Ebay is the place to go when you are looking for your hearts desire but dont want to spend a fortune.

Reviewed by Library Staff Member - Monika Earle

Around the World: The Grand Tour in Photo Albums allows us the opportunity to do a little time-travel and live vicariously through people for whom travel was as much about the journey as it was about the destination. This book invites us to delve into the stories these albums tell, and to enjoy exotic locales and new sights from the comfort of our armchairs. This wonderful book features:

• Beautifully reproduced album pages showcasing travelers photographs and ephemera
• - Insightful text places the albums into historical context and highlights the diverse styles of the album-makers represented in the book
• - Excellent source of photographic and graphic design inspiration; historic maps, photographs of monuments, architecture, and people from around the world
• - Provides intimate and personal view into the travels of ordinary, sometimes anonymous, individuals through their own journaling and captions

Around the World explores personal albums that were created by travelers at the turn of the 20_th century. Levine and Jensen discuss the influence of new technologies (in transportation and the development of the personal camera) on how and why people traveled, and how they recorded what they experienced. The albums presented in this book capture the world at a unique moment in history, all framed through the personal experiences and thoughts of the travelers who compiled them.

Reviewed by Library Staff Member - Meghan Bice