<h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p>
<h3>What's our mission?</h3>
<p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p>
<h3>How do we do it?</h3>
<p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breath new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p>
<h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and
pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for
tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects,
rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion;
books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b>
shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's
wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched
on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books
while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and
glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p>
<h3>Who are we?</h3>
<p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p>
<h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3>
<p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p>
<h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3>
<p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol>
<li> USA 29%</li>
<li> Germany 16%</li>
<li> United Kingdom 13%</li>
<li> Netherlands 11%</li>
<li> Finland 10%</li>
<li> Canada 8%</li>
<li> Australia 5%</li>
<li> France 4%</li>
<li> Portugal 3%</li>
<li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>
BookCrossing/BookCrossing Localization
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<h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breathe new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>
<h3>What<i>is</i>BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently<b>{0} BookCrossers</b>and<b>{1} books</b>travelling throughout<b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p>
<h3>What's our mission?</h3>
<p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p>
<h3>How do we do it?</h3>
<p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b>Breathe new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is<b>free to join and free to play.</b>So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books -<b>read and release!</b></p>
<h3>When and how did it start?</h3><p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and
pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for
tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects,
rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion;
books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically<b>
shared.</b>This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's
wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site<b>was launched
on April 21, 2001.</b>The site remains a fun way to track and share books
while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and
glue to facilitate the Great Conversation.</p>
<h3>Who are we?</h3>
<p>The<b><a href="/management">team</a></b>that continues to make all of this happen is based in<b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without<b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b>from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p>
<h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3>
<p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b>them. They tend to be<b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b>people on the face of the planet.</p>
<h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3>
<p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p><ol>
<li>USA 29%</li>
<li>Germany 16%</li>
<li>United Kingdom 13%</li>
<li>Netherlands 11%</li>
<li>Finland 10%</li>
<li>Canada 8%</li>
<li>Australia 5%</li>
<li>France 4%</li>
<li>Portugal 3%</li>
<li>Spain 1%</li></ol><p> </p><h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but<b>is there more?"</b><br /><br /><b>You bet! You can...</b><br /><br /><b>Join</b>the World's Library<br /><b>Manage</b>your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /><b>Create</b>customized bookplates for all your books<br /><b>Hunt</b>for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /><b>Chat</b>in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /><b>Start</b>an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /><b>Connect</b>with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /><b>Travel</b>to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /><b>Review</b>Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /><b>Buy</b>books at a discount<br /><b>Share</b>books with other BookCrossers<br /><b>Check out</b>the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /><b>Participate</b>in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /><b>Mentor</b>a BookCrossing Newbie<br /><b>Read</b>our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /><b>Follow</b>us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /><b>Send</b>virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /><b>Enter</b>contests and win cool prizes<br /><b>Involve</b>yourself in a themed releases<br /><b>Get published</b>by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>
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mann, ist das heftig lang. Ich fange von unten an, zu übersetzen.
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Random Act of Kindness - I am totally unable to translate this!
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da sind noch ein paar so Brocken dabei jetzt...
Zufällige Tat der Freundlichkeit? :-D
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"random" ist hier nicht "zufällig" sondern eher "beliebig" im Sinne von "willkürlich".
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mmmh, ich schlage mal "Einfach-mal-was-Nettes-tun-Aktion" vor und den englischen Begriff in Klammern lassen.
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So sei nicht eigennützig was Deine Bücher angeht - lies sie und lass sie frei!.
mmmh, schade, das englische Wortspiel "shelfish" lässt sich nicht so einfach übersetzen. Wie wäre es mit einer freien Übersetzung? "Sperr Deine Bücher nicht ein - lies sie und lass sie frei!
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Ich finde beide Vorschläge von dir gut :)
Ja, schade, dass das mit dem Wortspiel nicht geht...
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I've translate it as "Acto Aleatorio de Amabilidad BookCrossing" but AAABC doesn't really sound attractive. Any susggestions??
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Pablo, in the spanish forum we call it "Acto Aleatorio de Generosidad Bookcrossing".
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We decided to translate it but add the Original English incl. RABCK in (brackets). This wonderful expression needs a lot of explaining and examples anyway :-)
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Good idea, olagorie. I agree with that.
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Thanks Luis, I'll change it straight away. Por cierto, WELCOME! :-D
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de nada :-)
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In Italian we decided to let it RABCK as RAK is a word usually used in forums outside Bookcrossing, so RABCK will fit as well ;)
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I think, as I said in the other thread, that we really need a translations for the RABCK, even if we add somehting such as (XXXXX, RABCK in English). Following Ardik's idea, we should find the right terminology for our languages. What do you think?
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One of the Dutch Bookcrossers came up with a translation that actually keeps the acronym intact...
Ruimhartige Actie uit BookCross Kameraadschap! -
Even over de vertaling van 'to release': wanneer ik me goed herinner, hadden we in het Nederlands gekozen voor vrijlaten in plaats van loslaten. Ik kwam in deze lap tekst nog 'loslaten tegen': “lezen en loslaten&rdquo: nog veranderen?
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Ik heb een beetje moeite met de vertaling van 'earth-friendly'. Aarde-vriendelijk is hel leuk, is ook wat Google geeft in de vertaalmachine. Wordt hiermee iets bedoeld in de zin van milieubewust?
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Lezen & Loslaten wilde ik maar intact laten, het allitereert zo lekker. :-) <br>
Ja, ik denk milieubewust inderdaad. Zet er maar voor neer wat je het beste lijkt.
History
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<h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breath new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p><h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breath new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>changed by Ardik .
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<h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breath new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p><h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breath new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>
<h3>What<i>is</i>BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently<b>{0} BookCrossers</b>and<b>{1} books</b>travelling throughout<b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p>
<h3>What's our mission?</h3>
<p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p>
<h3>How do we do it?</h3>
<p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b>Breath new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is<b>free to join and free to play.</b>So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books -<b>read and release!</b></p>
<h3>When and how did it start?</h3><p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and
pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for
tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects,
rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion;
books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically<b>
shared.</b>This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's
wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site<b>was launched
on April 21, 2001.</b>The site remains a fun way to track and share books
while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and
glue to facilitate the Great Conversation.</p>
<h3>Who are we?</h3>
<p>The<b><a href="/management">team</a></b>that continues to make all of this happen is based in<b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without<b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b>from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p>
<h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3>
<p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b>them. They tend to be<b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b>people on the face of the planet.</p>
<h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3>
<p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p><ol>
<li>USA 29%</li>
<li>Germany 16%</li>
<li>United Kingdom 13%</li>
<li>Netherlands 11%</li>
<li>Finland 10%</li>
<li>Canada 8%</li>
<li>Australia 5%</li>
<li>France 4%</li>
<li>Portugal 3%</li>
<li>Spain 1%</li></ol><p> </p><h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but<b>is there more?"</b><br /><br /><b>You bet! You can...</b><br /><br /><b>Join</b>the World's Library<br /><b>Manage</b>your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /><b>Create</b>customized bookplates for all your books<br /><b>Hunt</b>for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /><b>Chat</b>in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /><b>Start</b>an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /><b>Connect</b>with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /><b>Travel</b>to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /><b>Review</b>Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /><b>Buy</b>books at a discount<br /><b>Share</b>books with other BookCrossers<br /><b>Check out</b>the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /><b>Participate</b>in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /><b>Mentor</b>a BookCrossing Newbie<br /><b>Read</b>our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /><b>Follow</b>us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /><b>Send</b>virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /><b>Enter</b>contests and win cool prizes<br /><b>Involve</b>yourself in a themed releases<br /><b>Get published</b>by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>changed by Ardik .
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<h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breathe new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p><h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breathe new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>
<h3>What<i>is</i>BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently<b>{0} BookCrossers</b>and<b>{1} books</b>travelling throughout<b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p>
<h3>What's our mission?</h3>
<p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p>
<h3>How do we do it?</h3>
<p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b>Breathe new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is<b>free to join and free to play.</b>So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books -<b>read and release!</b></p>
<h3>When and how did it start?</h3><p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and
pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for
tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects,
rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion;
books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically<b>
shared.</b>This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's
wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site<b>was launched
on April 21, 2001.</b>The site remains a fun way to track and share books
while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and
glue to facilitate the Great Conversation.</p>
<h3>Who are we?</h3>
<p>The<b><a href="/management">team</a></b>that continues to make all of this happen is based in<b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without<b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b>from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p>
<h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3>
<p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b>them. They tend to be<b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b>people on the face of the planet.</p>
<h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3>
<p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p><ol>
<li>USA 29%</li>
<li>Germany 16%</li>
<li>United Kingdom 13%</li>
<li>Netherlands 11%</li>
<li>Finland 10%</li>
<li>Canada 8%</li>
<li>Australia 5%</li>
<li>France 4%</li>
<li>Portugal 3%</li>
<li>Spain 1%</li></ol><p> </p><h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but<b>is there more?"</b><br /><br /><b>You bet! You can...</b><br /><br /><b>Join</b>the World's Library<br /><b>Manage</b>your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /><b>Create</b>customized bookplates for all your books<br /><b>Hunt</b>for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /><b>Chat</b>in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /><b>Start</b>an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /><b>Connect</b>with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /><b>Travel</b>to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /><b>Review</b>Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /><b>Buy</b>books at a discount<br /><b>Share</b>books with other BookCrossers<br /><b>Check out</b>the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /><b>Participate</b>in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /><b>Mentor</b>a BookCrossing Newbie<br /><b>Read</b>our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /><b>Follow</b>us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /><b>Send</b>virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /><b>Enter</b>contests and win cool prizes<br /><b>Involve</b>yourself in a themed releases<br /><b>Get published</b>by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>changed by Klaartje .
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<h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breathe new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p><h3>What <i>is</i> BookCrossing?</h3> <p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently <b>{0} BookCrossers</b> and <b>{1} books</b> travelling throughout <b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p> <h3>What's our mission?</h3> <p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p> <h3>How do we do it?</h3> <p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b> Breathe new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is <b>free to join and free to play.</b> So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books - <b>read and release!</b></p> <h3>When and how did it start?</h3> <p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects, rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion; books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically <b> shared.</b> This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site <b>was launched on April 21, 2001.</b> The site remains a fun way to track and share books while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and glue to facilitate the Great Conversation. </p> <h3>Who are we?</h3> <p>The <b><a href="/management">team</a></b> that continues to make all of this happen is based in <b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without <b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b> from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p> <h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3> <p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b> them. They tend to be <b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b> people on the face of the planet. </p> <h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3> <p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p> <ol> <li> USA 29%</li> <li> Germany 16%</li> <li> United Kingdom 13%</li> <li> Netherlands 11%</li> <li> Finland 10%</li> <li> Canada 8%</li> <li> Australia 5%</li> <li> France 4%</li> <li> Portugal 3%</li> <li> Spain 1%</li> </ol><p> </p> <h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3> <p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but <b>is there more?"</b> <br /> <br /> <b>You bet! You can...</b><br /> <br /> <b>Join</b> the World's Library<br /> <b>Manage</b> your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /> <b>Create</b> customized bookplates for all your books<br /> <b>Hunt</b> for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /> <b>Chat</b> in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /> <b>Start</b> an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /> <b>Connect</b> with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /> <b>Travel</b> to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /> <b>Review</b> Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /> <b>Buy</b> books at a discount<br /> <b>Share</b> books with other BookCrossers<br /> <b>Check out</b> the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /> <b>Participate</b> in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /> <b>Mentor</b> a BookCrossing Newbie<br /> <b>Read</b> our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /> <b>Follow</b> us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /> <b>Send</b> virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /> <b>Enter</b> contests and win cool prizes<br /> <b>Involve</b> yourself in a themed releases<br /> <b>Get published</b> by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>
<h3>What<i>is</i>BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>It's the World's Library. It's a smart social networking site. It's a celebration of literature and a place where books get new life. BookCrossing is the act of giving a book a unique identity so, as the book is passed from reader to reader, it can be tracked and thus connecting its readers. There are currently<b>{0} BookCrossers</b>and<b>{1} books</b>travelling throughout<b>132 countries</b>. Our community is changing the world and touching lives one book at a time.</p>
<h3>What's our mission?</h3>
<p>Very simply, we aim to connect people through books.</p>
<h3>How do we do it?</h3>
<p><b>Label. Share. Follow.</b>Breathe new life into books instead of letting your old favorites collect dust - pass them along to another reader. Our online archival and tracking system allows members to connect with other readers, journal and review literature and trade and follow their books as lives are changed through “reading and releasing”. Users are able to tag and track their individual books by marking them with BCIDs (BookCrossing Identity Numbers). Each BCID is unique to each book – once it’s registered on our site, the book can then be followed and journaled forever. BookCrossing is<b>free to join and free to play.</b>So don't be 'shelf'ish with your books -<b>read and release!</b></p>
<h3>When and how did it start?</h3><p>Although there were websites tracking things such as dollar bills and
pictures, business partner Ron Hornbaker noted that nothing existed for
tracking books. After all, books were more than just tangible objects,
rather they possessed elements of emotional attachment and strong opinion;
books were not only items collected and revered, but were intrinsically<b>
shared.</b>This was the nidus that began our journey. With the help of Ron's
wife, Kaori, and cofounders Bruce & Heather Pedersen, the site<b>was launched
on April 21, 2001.</b>The site remains a fun way to track and share books
while connecting people at deeper levels using books as the architecture and
glue to facilitate the Great Conversation.</p>
<h3>Who are we?</h3>
<p>The<b><a href="/management">team</a></b>that continues to make all of this happen is based in<b>Sandpoint, Idaho</b>. However, the site could not function without<b>the generous BookCrossing volunteers</b>from around the world who help with various projects, spread the movement, and handle support questions.</p>
<h3>Who are BookCrossers?</h3>
<p><b>BookCrossers love their books and love to read</b>them. They tend to be<b>the most generous, innovative, earth-friendly, good-hearted, whimsical, fun and educated</b>people on the face of the planet.</p>
<h3>Where in the world is BookCrossing:</h3>
<p><b>Here are the top 10 BookCrossing countries:</b></p><ol>
<li>USA 29%</li>
<li>Germany 16%</li>
<li>United Kingdom 13%</li>
<li>Netherlands 11%</li>
<li>Finland 10%</li>
<li>Canada 8%</li>
<li>Australia 5%</li>
<li>France 4%</li>
<li>Portugal 3%</li>
<li>Spain 1%</li></ol><p> </p><h3>Is there more to BookCrossing?</h3>
<p>“So I can follow my books checked into the World’s Library. That’s cool, but<b>is there more?"</b><br /><br /><b>You bet! You can...</b><br /><br /><b>Join</b>the World's Library<br /><b>Manage</b>your bookshelf (both on and offline)<br /><b>Create</b>customized bookplates for all your books<br /><b>Hunt</b>for books in your neighborhood or around the world using the “Go Hunting” pages<br /><b>Chat</b>in the forums about books, authors or anything else<br /><b>Start</b>an Official BookCrossing Zone (OBCZ) in your library, classroom, office or coffee shop<br /><b>Connect</b>with Members around the world (on and offline)<br /><b>Travel</b>to BookCrossing Conventions (currently held on 5 continents)<br /><b>Review</b>Journal Entries to determine reading preferences and find great books<br /><b>Buy</b>books at a discount<br /><b>Share</b>books with other BookCrossers<br /><b>Check out</b>the Mapping Feature to see where your books have been<br /><b>Participate</b>in a Random Act of BookCrossing Kindness (RABCK)<br /><b>Mentor</b>a BookCrossing Newbie<br /><b>Read</b>our Newsletter for the latest and greatest in the book world<br /><b>Follow</b>us on MySpace, Twitter, Snaptell and Facebook<br /><b>Send</b>virtual gifts to your BookCrossing friends and family<br /><b>Enter</b>contests and win cool prizes<br /><b>Involve</b>yourself in a themed releases<br /><b>Get published</b>by sending in your article & photo for our newsletter</p>changed by Josie via a Batch Operation.