.TIPS ON HOW TO BUY GOOD SECONDHAND BOOKS.

What with the rising cost of living, if there were ways to get essential things at a less cost, why let it go by. But also at the same time, we must be assured of quality goods for the amount we pay, rather than being fooled with low quality goods whatever the price.

Buying second hand books is a great way to save money, for as long as it is readable and usable, it has the same content. Also second hand books will cost far less than new books off the shelves. Especially educational books required for higher studies cost a small fortune which as students can be hard to bear. Thus second hand books are a life saver, especially for university students.

The challenge comes when selecting good second hand books, rather than being stuck with unusable old books, where you would have spent money to purchase one and will still need to buy another, often adding up to the cost of the new book in such situations.

Second hand books can be purchased from local book vendors and even over the internet, both of which require almost the same amount of time and energy to select a good second hand book.

First step towards buying good second hand books is not to make decisions quickly. Don’t purchase the first book you see available. The same book will be available second hand with different vendors. So take some time to go through a few and then you would be able to purchase the most usable, best second hand book and get good value for money.

If you are purchasing over the internet though you don’t get to see the book, there will be a description available about the book and its status. Just as you would visit many vendors before purchasing the book, browse around the internet for the many websites which sell second hand books. By taking your time to browse around, you will be able to purchase a good quality book and come across a good deal.

Take a step towards the wise to save money by buying second hand and yet get the best quality books.

Also remember that the books you are using now can be sold to another when your need is met. Thus use your books carefully to assist others in the future, also earning you a few fast bucks when required.

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.READING: HOBBY OR HABIT

Wise-man say that reading is a good habit. Some of us are using it a hobby. By both ways it is worthwhile. But we should be care about our reading. It can even change us a lot. Once a famous philosopher told that tell me what are you reading, I shall tell you who are you. Yes reading change our life both positively and negatively. If we read good materials we will be a good person. I mean our thought and behaviors will be like that. vice versa, bad materials change us badly. So let us try to read more and more good books and can change our world accordingly.

But, actually reading is neither a habit nor a hobby for me. It is an obsession. It is the thread that runs through my life holding things together, the thread that held me together when I was younger and my life was a mess. Reading is both my escape and my tie to reality.

I sound melodramatic, I'm sure, but I'm just voicing my thoughts here. *shrugs* I started reading before I started talking, and the easiest way for me to pinpoint when something happened to me is what books I was reading at the time. If I was very young, it was likely horror novels, and then a little later, the "classics". Philosophical and religious works when I was in elementary school and junior high, children's  books when I was in high school because I finally realized they have merit of their own, after having ignored them throughout my own childhood. Back to horror novels when I spent a few years pretty much lying on what I thought would be my deathbed, and now a smorgasbord of pretty much every kind of fiction or non-fiction book I can get my hands on. Back to history and religion at the moment too, because I live more in the spirit world than the physical.

I don't believe in "bad materials" I think. I believe that even books that are "bad" can be good for you if you choose to read them in a way that influences you positively, just as even negative parts of our lives cause us to grow. If I read a book whose author had an outlook I don't agree with, I think "What caused this person to become this way? How can I avoid that in my own life? What kind of different philosophies and ideas could have been applied here instead?" That's my way of thinking at least. 

But how can u practice your hobby if there is no enough material? No need to worry anymore because this fact absolutely can overcome this matter. By using your fingertips, u can get a reading material easily! What about secondhand books? Most of us prefer it isn't it? Yeaa.. secondhand books is also available online. I'm sure that the gradient of your smile will increase.

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.TYPES OF BOOKS THAT INCREASE INTELLIGENCE.

We read for information, with the hope that information we acquire will improve our minds, giving us the means to improve our lives. In the modern Age of Information, more reading material is available than ever, making it increasingly difficult to allocate our reading time efficiently.All books are not created equal, and it follows that all readers are not equal either. To read prodigiously and to read profitably are two very different things. A great amount of time is wasted reading books that are forgotten a short time after they’re completed. But time spent reading books that cultivate intelligence and wisdom is a labor that yields continuous benefit over a lifetime.Although it is certainly necessary, for the purposes of business and everyday life, to read about the latest news and trends, that type of reading is outside the scope of this article. My aim is to encourage the reading of books that permanently increase intelligence and, as a result, improve our chances of leading prosperous and fulfilling live.

Science

Science is not restricted to scientific text books. It includes all books that increase our understanding of the natural world. This includes books on commerce and society, with the unifying theme being the use of evidence to explain events.The great value of these books comes, not from the theories they prove (which will likely be disproved in the future), but from the development of curiosity and the methods of learning. Scientific books teach us how to investigate our intuition and validate it with evidence. They also inspire wonder and respect for the physical world and for our own intellect.

Philosophy

In ancient times, science and philosophy grew from the seed of analytical thought. If science teaches us to understand the outside world, philosophy teaches us to understand ourselves. It could very well be called the science of human life.In addition to the classic philosophical works, this category also includes the great religious texts. The Bible, Koran, Bhagavad Gita, etc. are not universaly valuable because of religious dogma, but because of the wisdom and beauty that has inspired billions to live loving, pious lives.It is an unfortunate modern bias that philosophy is considered irrelevant. Although we worship at the shrine of modern technology, this is still a very human world. Philosophy will increase your understanding of human needs and desires, knowledge that is essential for spreading ideas and predicting human behavior.

Serious Fiction

I’d like to permanently discredit the belief that fictional works are inferior because they’re only “made up stories”. Only a person totally devoid of imagination could believe that. Great works of fiction contain more truth than any other literary genre because they allow the reader to experience a new reality. Fiction creates experiences that elevate your level of consciousness.Serious fiction also contains a great deal of philosophy, psychology, and history. Truman Capote said that a good novel is worth more than any scientific study. For the purpose of increasing individual human intelligence, I’m inclined to agree.Great fiction is also great language. And as I’ve written before, reading great language is the only way to become a better writer. It will also make you a better thinker, speaker, and conversationalist.

History

History feels boring because as children it meant dull text books, memorizing dates, and tedious lectures. And who can blame us? The public schools have done their best to take the humanity out of history.But at it’s best, history is fascinating anecdotes, remarkable characters, and the evolution of ideas that have shaped civilization. By learning about the past we are able to interpret our own times. We are able to recognize modern prejudices and the nature of humanity.Although history may not help us predict the future, it increases self understanding and awareness. It teaches us the timelessness of ideas and morality.

 Poetry

I saved poetry for last because convincing you to take it seriously provides the greatest challenge. Poetry arouses images of Shakespearian actors reciting flowery rhymes. It’s no wonder most people think it lacks substance and applicability.But to maintain this opinion is to ignore one of the great joys of human intelligence and underestimate the mysterious power of words. It’s no coincidence that many languages use the same word for poet and prophet.The reading of great poetry produces a feeling that cannot be adequately described, a feeling of awe and reverence for the power of words. Great poetry is the fusion of music and meaning. It is the medium of humanity’s most ancient masterpieces.Poetry sharpens language skills and develops eloquence. Meaning is only half of great language. The best authors write with a style that is both pleasurable and instructive. An appreciation of poetry is essential for reaching this degree of excellence.

Resources

I can’t make a formal set of recommendations. There are just too many great books and my experience is too limited. How could I presume to know your tastes or area of interest?What I can to do is point out a couple places where you’ll be sure to find something of interest. Anyone who follows this site knows that I’m a whore for the old stuff. Strangely, the internet (combined the with public domain) is the best thing that’s happened to old books since the printing press.Bartleby contains an extensive collection of materials that are well formatted for online reading.Project Gutenberg has almost any old book you could want.Of course there are many other great sites you can find with a quick search. Although these sites aren’t great for longterm reading, they can be used to test out books you might be interested in or fill a few spare minutes with quality reading.If you don’t know where to start, I recommend browsing famous quotations. Once you find an author that resonates, learn more about them.You should never read a book just to be able to say that you’ve read it. Reading all the books in the world won’t make you any smarter unless you think about what you read and apply it to your own existence. You should read for self improvement, not to feel educated and superior.Reading, even the most rigorous intellectual type, should be a labor of love. It might be easier to read lighter books, but the moments of discovery created by challenging books are more pleasurable and exhilarating than any suspense novel.If you make an effort to read more profitably, you’ll be rewarded with wisdom, beauty, and many hours of productive leisure.


Do you find that it's hard to find such the books? Now the problem is solve! You can find all types of books online. Moreover, there is also secondhand books for those who can't afford the  cost to buy a new books. Secondhand books contains worth information as new books. =)

Written by Editor, Pick The Brain

Categories: book and product reviews
source : http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/the-5-types-of-books-that-increase-intelligence/

.READING BOOKS IS FUN.

Reading is a very active process. It is true that the writer does a lot of work, but the reader also has to work hard. Reading is still important to me; it’s fundamental, necessary and needed, so let’s endeavor to do our best to take some child in your midst and nurture him with a story; read for yourself for both knowledge and pleasure. READ – your life depends on it! Reading is like providing the mind with nourishment. Knowledge is the food for the mind and soul.

Reading is a necessarily solitary experience?like dying, everyone reads alone?but over the centuries readers have learned how to cultivate that solitude, how to grow it in the least hospitable environments. An experienced reader can lose herself in a good text with anything short of a war going on (and, sometimes, even then)?the horticultural equivalent of growing orchids in a desert. Reading is reading, even if it's done on a computer. Even if it's done on fanfiction.net. Reading is an essential part of learning at university. All courses in all faculties have components which involve reading.

From the time small babies are able to sit up they should have books to look at. Reading books is an essential and integral part of our lives. Even when there are no words in the books it encourages and nurtures the child to look at books in a vibrant and positive way. Moms and dads sit with their kids at night, reading stories to them and showing them the wonderful pictures that will encourage them to investigate books in the future. Giving your child the love for reading is incredibly important. It will help them with everything they choose to do in their future lives. 

This fostered my love of books that I have to this day. I read every spare moment that I have and I am a member of the local library which allows you to take out eight books every three weeks and more if you are sick and have the extra time to read. Books gave us an identity.


The most fun part is you can get the books easily! Just by using your fingertips, you can get the books online. What makes it great is there is also online secondhand books for those who can't afford the cost of new books. So fun isn't? Don't hesitate , get one now! 


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http://hubpages.com/hub/Reading-books-for-fun

.WAYS TO IMPROVE READING SKILLS.

Nothing is more important to academic achievement than being a good reader. Parents know their children best and can provide the one-on-one time and attention that will lead them to success in reading. Here is a list of ways to help your children become more effective readers.

 Set aside a regular time to read to your children every day.

Studies show that regularly reading out loud to children will produce significant gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the decoding of words. Whether your children are preschoolers or preteens, it will increase their desire to read independently.

Surround your children with reading material.

Children with a large array of reading materials in their homes score higher on standardized tests. Tempt your kids to read by having a large supply of appealing books and magazines at their reading level. Put the reading materials in cars, bathrooms, bedrooms, family rooms, and even by the TV.

Have a family reading time.

Establish a daily 15 to 30 minute time when everyone in the family reads together silently. Seeing you read will inspire your children to read. Just 15 minutes of daily practice is sufficient to increase their reading fluency.

 Encourage a wide variety of reading activities.

Make reading an integral part of your children's lives. Have them read menus, roadside signs, game directions, weather reports, movie time listings, and other practical everyday information. Also, make sure they always have something to read in their spare time when they could be waiting for appointments or riding in a car.

 Develop the library habit.

Entice your children to read more by taking them to the library every few weeks to get new reading materials. The library also offers reading programs for children of all ages that may appeal to your children and further increase their interest in reading.

 Be knowledgeable about your children's progress.

Find out what reading skills they are expected to have at each grade level. The school's curriculum will give you this information. Track their progress in acquiring basic reading skills on report cards and standardized tests.

Look for reading problems.

Teachers do not always detect children's reading problems until they've become serious. Find out if your children can sound out words, know sight words, use context to identify unknown words, and clearly understand what they read.

 Get help promptly for reading problems.

Reading problems do not magically disappear with time. The earlier children receive help, the more likely they will become good readers. Make sure your children receive necessary help from teachers, tutors, or learning centers as soon as you discover a problem.

Use a variety of aids to help your children.

To help your children improve their reading, use textbooks, computer programs, books-on-tape, and other materials available in stores. Games are especially good choices because they let children have fun as they work on their skills.

Show enthusiasm for your children's reading. 

Your reaction has a great influence on how hard they will try to become good readers. Be sure to give them genuine praise for their efforts.


With all the great skills, it is not worth to practice it without having books. Nowadays, we can get a books just by following few simple steps. Just turn on a computer, ensure there is internet connectivity and buy the books online. For those who can't afford the cost, there is a good news for you!! You can't get online secondhand books with reasonable price. It's just simple isn't? 

by Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.

source : http://school.familyeducation.com/top-10-ways/improve-reading-skills/38329.html

.BENEFITS OF BUYING BOOKS ONLINE.

Books are one of the best things that you can possess or gift to your loved ones. From a small child to an old adult, every person finds his friend in books. But lately, due to busy schedule life people do not get much opportunity to spend time in book stores. However, with the trend of internet marketing, things have become simple. Now just by logging into internet, they can come across a multiple of online book stores which offer a good collection of books. From fiction to non-fiction, from comics to awarded written works, they can have plenty of choices to see when on their visit to the online bookshops. As there are find plenty of websites offering online book shopping, people are sure to experience an incredible affair with their favorite books.

India in due course of time has produced quiet a handsome number of well-known authors like Arundati Roy, Vikram Seth and Salman Rushdie, whose work have been acclaimed world-wide. Book stores in India proudly display their literary works. Even while treading the local street markets of India, a good number of book-sellers can be seen selling books at bargained prices, comparatively less than glossy book stores. In India, people have now turned to be active book-lovers. Though they have a very busy schedule, they still manage to read and cover a book till they find next to read. However, due to time-constraint many do not get the privilege to browse through the markets for good books. Thanks to online book stores in India, which have made their task of buying books online convenient. Search for good online bookshops in India who not only present a myriad of sections like kids, environment, history, fiction, non-fiction, academic but also offer them at great discounts. Choose the desired book and author and enjoy the benefits of online book shopping in India.

The trend of book purchase online in India is still to catch its pace. Some of the benefits and reasons to look for books online is that it becomes rather convenient to find a stream of authors and books under one roof. They are cheaper as compared to those found in traditional book stores. It saves your money as well as time as you get to spend more on the internet and browse through various websites. You also get to compare the price of your favorite book available by visiting various websites. Thus, you get to choose your book at best price available. Order them online and your book will be delivered to your door step for free. However, there are pros and cons to every kind of business. There are several reasons why people do not go for buying books online though they are available at cheaper rates and save your time. Online the description of the book is not available. It is rather impossible to determine the inside story of the novel. So, credibility while purchasing a book online is risky. On the other hand, there are chances to receive damaged books. So, while buying the book online physical condition of the book is less known. But browsing through reputed and customer friendly website, one can be ensured against such problems. So, visit online book shop and enjoy its benefits.

The good news is... 


Nowadays, we can get online secondhand books!! With just a click, you can get books with a lower cost but same content quality as a new one :)

source : http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Benefits-Of-Buying-Books-From-An-Online-Bookstore/1117542

.BENEFITS OF SECONDHAND BOOKS.

With science and technology developing rapidly, the constant updating of knowledge brings about an increasing number of books. Meanwhile, the prices of book rise with each increased number of books. As a person who loves reading, do you feel upset and contradictory? You can not afford to buy them when you want. You have to buy some when you want to leave some meaningful ones. You can relax and take your time when the second-hand books have become a new trend.Whoâeuro™s Trendiest of Them All? jewelry store reviews !

The most formidable reason why second-hand book can break its way into the competitive markets is that it really brings us numerous benefits. Effective Trend Bible to Shop jewelry store reviews Here, I am going to introduce them to you one by one.What to Dress to Academy of Country Music Awards? - the Best Choice. There's a lot of benefits of secondhand books such as:

Second-hand books are cheap.

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Save resources

We would buy more new books if we did not use the old ones.Then, the printers would produce more books by consuming more papers and other resources which in turn will further pollute our environment.

A second-hand book providing the first-hand knowledge

An item's value declines as we consume it more. This theory does not happen to a book.

Unlike cars, TV sets, a machine, or anything that is consumed, a book's value will never decline. Instead, it will enhance with its popularity spreading farther and farther.

 A strong booster for the second-hand book market

With an increasing number of second-hand books emerging, a second-book market will be formed with more people reading second-hand books. This not only promotes the development of an economic sector, but also a spreads book among more people, especially the low-income families who have a bigger access to knowledge.

 A better use of the book with the help of notes left by the previous user

A book with notes written by the previous user helps the next user quicker to find the key information and have a better understanding of the book. Sometimes, the next user can borrow the view of point of the previous user.To sum up, there are more benefits brought by second-hand books. In a world where people are actively advocating environmental protection and saving, the second-hand book just precisely fits the theme of the era and the desire of people.

 Source: http://technology.ezinemark.com/the-benefits-of-second-hand-book-167e75ad3b7.html

.BENEFITS OF READING.

Reading is one of the best hobbies a person can have. But it’s saddening to know that majority of us aren’t introduced to the fabulous world of books. If you are one of the non-book readers who feels you “don’t need no stinking books”, here are some reasons to start the habit…before you are left behind

Reading is an active mental process

Unlike sitting in front of the idiot box (TV), reading makes you use your brain. While reading you would be forced to reason out many things which are unfamiliar to you. In this process you would use the grey cells of your brain to think and become smarter.

Reading improves your vocabulary

Remember in elementary school when you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? You get the same benefit from book reading. While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words you wouldn’t be otherwise.

Gives you a glimpse into other cultures and places of the world 

How would you know about the life of people in Mexico if you don’t read about it? Reading gives you an insight into the diversity of ethnicity of people, their customs, their lifestyles etc. You become more aware about the different places and the code of conduct in those places.

Improves concentration and focus

 It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails that might contain small chunks of information, books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, like a muscle, you will get better at concentration.

Builds self-esteem

The more you read, the more knowledgeable you become. With more knowledge comes more confidence. More confidence builds self-esteem. So it’s a chain reaction. Since you are so well read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.

Improves memory

Many studies show if you don’t use your memory, you lose it. Crossword puzzles are an example of a word game that staves off Alzheimer’s. Reading, although not a game, helps you stretch your memory muscles in a similar way. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.

Improves your discipline

Making time to read is something we all know we should do, but who schedules book reading time every day? Very few… That’s why adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it, improves discipline.

Improves creativity

Reading about diversity of life and exposing yourself to new ideas and more information helps to develop the creative side of the brain as it imbibes innovation into your thinking process.

You always have something to talk about

Have you ever found yourself in an embarrassing situation where you didn’t have anything to talk about? Did you hate yourself for making a fool of yourself? Do you want a remedy for this? It’s simple. Start reading. Reading widens your horizon of information. You’ll always have something to talk about. You can discuss various plots in the novels you read, you can discuss the stuff you are learning in the business books you are reading as well. The possibilities of sharing become endless.

Reduces boredom

One of the rules I have is if I am feeling bored, I will pick up a book and start reading. What I’ve found by sticking to this is that I become interested in the book’s subject and stop being bored. I mean, if you’re bored anyway, you might as well be reading a good book, right?

If you want to break the monotony of a lazy, uncreative and boring life, go and grab an interesting book. Turn the pages to explore a new world filled with information and ingenuity. So what are you waiting for, buy many more books and knowledge will be yours. For those who lack of money, they can get SECONDHAND BOOKS which more affortable than new books. Knowledge still there.

 

source: http://www.inewsindia.com/2008/09/29/10-benefits-of-reading/

.TYPE OF BOOKSTORES.

Bookstores may be either part of a chain, or local independent bookstores.Bookstores can range in size offering from several hundred to several hundred thousands of titles. They may be brick-and-mortar stores or internet only stores or a combination of both. Sizes for the larger bookstores exceed half a million titles.Bookstores often sell other printed matter besides books, such as newspapers, magazines and maps; additional product lines may vary enormously, particularly among independent bookstores. Colleges and universities often have their own student bookstore on campus that focuses on providing course textbooks and scholarly books, although some on-campus bookstores are owned by large chains such as WHSmith or Waterstone's in the United Kingdom, or Barnes & Noble College Booksellers in the United States, which is a private firm controlled by the chair of Barnes & Noble.

Another common type of bookstore is the used bookstore or second-hand bookshop which buys and sells used and out-of-print books in a variety of conditions. A range of titles are available in used bookstores, including in print and out of print books. Book collectors tend to frequent used book stores. Large online bookstores offer used books for sale, too. Individuals wishing to sell their used books using online bookstores agree to terms outlined by the bookstore(s): for example, paying the online bookstore(s) a predetermined commission once the books have sold.

A bookshop in Bormio, Italy

An Eslite Bookstore in Taiwan.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookselling

.HISTORY OF BOOKSELLING AND BOOKSHOPS.

Greek and Roman booksellers

In the book of Jeremiah the prophet is represented as dictating to Baruch the scribe, who described the mode in which his book was written. These scribes were the earliest booksellers, and supplied copies as they were demanded. Aristotle possessed a somewhat extensive library, and Plato is recorded to have paid the large sum of one hundred minae for three small treatises of Philolaus the Pythagorean. When the Alexandrian library was founded about 300 B.C., various expedients were used for the purpose of procuring books, and this appears to have stimulated the energies of the Athenian booksellers. In Rome, toward the end of the republic, it became the fashion to have a library as part of the household furniture. Roman booksellers carried on a flourishing trade. Their shops (taberna librarii) were chiefly in the Argiletum, and in the Vicus Sandalarius. On the door, or on the side posts, was a list of the books on sale; and Martial, who mentions this also, says that a copy of his First Book of Epigrams might be purchased for five denarii. In the time of Augustus the great booksellers were the Sosii. According to Justinian, a law was passed granting to the scribes the ownership of the material written; this may be the beginnings of the modern law of copyright.

Islamic bookshops                                                            

The high degree of learning and scholarship in the medieval Islamic world, particularly during the Abbasid Caliphate in the east and Caliphate of Córdoba in the west, encouraged the development of bookshops, copyists, and book dealers across the entire Muslim world, in Islāmic cities such as Damascus, Baghdad, and Córdoba. According to Encyclopædia Britannica: "Scholars and students spent many hours in these bookshop schools browsing, examining, and studying available books or purchasing favourite selections for their private libraries. Book dealers traveled to famous bookstores in search of rare manuscripts for purchase and resale to collectors and scholars and thus contributed to the spread of learning. Many such manuscripts found their way to private libraries of famous Muslim scholars such as Avicenna, al-Ghazālī, and al-Fārābī, who in turn made their homes centres of scholarly pursuits for their favourite students."

Christianity

The spread of Christianity naturally created a great demand for copies of the Gospels and other sacred books, and later on for missals and other devotional volumes for both church and private use. Passing by the intermediate ages we find that previous to the Reformation, the text writers or stationers, who sold copies of the books then in use were formed into a guild. Some of these stationers had stations built against the very walls of the cathedral itself, in the same manner as they are still to be found in some of the older continental cities. Besides the sworn stationers there were many booksellers in Oxford who were not sworn; for one of the statutes, passed in 1373, expressly states that, in consequence of their presence,

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books of great value are sold and carried away from Oxford, the owners of them are cheated, and the sworn stationers are deprived of their lawful business. It was, therefore, enacted that no bookseller except two sworn stationers or their deputies, should sell any book being either his own property or that of another, exceeding half a mark in value, under a pain of imprisonment, or, if the offence was repeated, of forfeiting his trade within the university MODERN BOOKSELLING

The modern system of bookselling dates from soon after the introduction of printing. The earliest printers were also editors and booksellers; but being unable to sell every copy of the works they printed, they had agents at most of the seats of learning, such as Antony Koburger, who introduced the art of printing intoNuremberg in 1470.The religious dissensions of the continent, and the Reformation in England under Henry VIII and Edward VI, created a great demand for books; but in England neither monarchs of the Tudor nor Stuart dynasties could easily tolerate a free press, and various efforts were made to curb it.The first patent for the office of king's printer was granted to Thomas Berthelet by Henry VIII in 1529, but only such books as were first licensed were to be printed. At that time even the purchase or possession of an unlicensed book was a punishable offense. In 1556 the Company of Stationers was incorporated, and very extensive powers were granted in order that obnoxious books might be repressed. In the following reigns the Star Chamber exercised a rather effectual censorship; but, in spite of all precaution, such was the demand for books of a polemical nature, that many were printed abroad and surreptitiously introduced into England.Queen Elizabeth interfered little with books except when they emanated from Roman Catholics, or touched upon her royal prerogatives; and towards the end of her reign, and during that of her successor, James, bookselling flourished. So much had bookselling increased during the Protectorate that, in 1658, was published A Catalogue of the most Vendible Books in England by W. London. A bad time immediately followed. Although there were provincial booksellers the centre of the trade was St. Paul's Churchyard. When the Great Fire of London began in 1666 the booksellers put most of their stock in the vaults of the church, where it was destroyed. The Restoration also restored the office of Licenser of the Press, which continued till 1694.

In the first copyright statute, the Statute of Anne (1709), which specially relates to booksellers, it is enacted that, if any person shall think the published price of a book unreasonably high, he may make a complaint to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and to certain other persons named, who shall examine his complaint, and if well founded reduce the price; and any bookseller charging more than the price so fixed shall be fined £5 for every copy sold. Apparently this enactment remained a dead letter.

Librería San Ginés in Madrid (Spain) Books on a table in Borders (Georgia, USA) Now, with the overwhelming support and demand by the readers and customers all over the world.... There is also a bookshop that offers secondhand books.  Sometimes it's not about secondhand things, yet the information that we get is just the same like a new one.  SOURCE:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookselling