Friendly Staff – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com Distraction-free lists, tips, and news for ebook lovers Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:22:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/ebookfriendly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-ef-site-icon-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Friendly Staff – Ebook Friendly https://ebookfriendly.com 32 32 204209743 5 examples how libraries are helping the environment (infographic) https://ebookfriendly.com/examples-how-libraries-are-helping-environment-infographic/ https://ebookfriendly.com/examples-how-libraries-are-helping-environment-infographic/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:58:50 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=149262 Green libraries help environment - full infographic

This neat infographic was designed by Wendy Agostinho for Princh, a cloud-based online platform designed for libraries.

The visual lists 5 ways libraries from around the world are helping the environment.

Via Princh Library blog.

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10 tips to motivate students to read more (infographic) https://ebookfriendly.com/tips-motivate-students-read-books-infographic/ https://ebookfriendly.com/tips-motivate-students-read-books-infographic/#respond Sun, 16 Aug 2020 11:33:42 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=147527

Do you find it difficult to encourage your students to course reading?

An infographic from Routledge, a global publisher of academic books and journals, lists ten simple ideas on how to motivate students to read more.

It can often be difficult to get students to engage with their course reading, with excuses ranging from the books being too expensive to them simply being boring, often an excuse that comes from students who haven’t learned active reading skills.

Via Routledge Blog.


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Why books and reading are important? (infographic) https://ebookfriendly.com/why-books-reading-important-infographic/ https://ebookfriendly.com/why-books-reading-important-infographic/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:47:13 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=146803 This great infographic was just shared on Twitter by Dr. Kay Oddone. Created on Canva by AIS Library Network, the visual puts together the most important benefits of books, ebooks, and audiobooks.

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14 books that made the largest impact on humanity (infographic) https://ebookfriendly.com/books-largest-impact-world-infographic/ https://ebookfriendly.com/books-largest-impact-world-infographic/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:14:23 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=146543 Books with largest impact on history - The Feminine Mystique

From Largest blog comes an infographic with most impactful books in the world, from The Torah, to Republic, to On the Origin of a Species.

These books have challenged political thought, scientific research, religious faith, literary themes, as well philosophical theory.

The written word has the power to make an incredible impact on the world; it allows people to spread their ideas, creativity and truth in a timeless way. Before there were conventional writing tools, humans were already feeling the urge to document their thoughts.

Make sure to visit the original post to learn about all 25 books picked by the Largest team.

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Books with largest impact on history - full infographic

Via Daily Waffle.

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Classic books reissued for coronavirus pandemic (cartoon) https://ebookfriendly.com/classic-books-reissued-coronavirus-cartoon/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:56:39 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=145540 Classic books reissued during coronavirus pandemic - cartoon

Another brilliant cartoon by John Atkinson!

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10 reasons librarians are more important than ever https://ebookfriendly.com/reasons-librarians-more-important-than-ever-illustration/ https://ebookfriendly.com/reasons-librarians-more-important-than-ever-illustration/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:49:00 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=145398 10 reasons librarians are more important than ever

From Common Sense, a leading online source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families, comes a wonderful visual that lists reasons why, in our rapidly changing world, libraries and librarians matter more than ever before.

Via Kristin Plue on Twitter.

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32 exceptional women featured in books (infographic) https://ebookfriendly.com/exceptional-women-featured-in-books-infographic/ https://ebookfriendly.com/exceptional-women-featured-in-books-infographic/#respond Sat, 28 Mar 2020 10:05:53 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144692 Exceptional women featured in Harper Kids books

To celebrate National Women’s History Month, the team at Harper Collins created a wonderful infographic featuring exceptional women that are featured in Harper Kids books.

We’re celebrating women who made history—trailblazers, scientists, artists, inventors, designers, activists, and other innovators in American history! Check out all of these amazing women!

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Exceptional women featured in books - full infographic

Via Harper Collins blog.

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Your next read based on your zodiac sign https://ebookfriendly.com/next-read-based-on-zodiac-sign-infographic/ https://ebookfriendly.com/next-read-based-on-zodiac-sign-infographic/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2020 06:31:41 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144347 Your next read based on your Zodiac sign - full infographic

Scorpios could read Gone Girl, Leos – The Kite Runner, and Virgos – The Handmaid’s Tale.

The infographic was created by Anne Pots and shared on Twitter.


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Early precursors to World Book Day (cartoon) https://ebookfriendly.com/early-precursors-world-book-day-cartoon-tom-gauld/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:48:46 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=144117 World Book Day 2020 - cartoon by Tom Gauld

The World Book Day 2020 takes place in the United Kingdom on March 5, and Tom Gauld has created a clever cartoon to celebrate it. It has just been published by the Guardian Review of Books.

Via Tom Gauld on Twitter.

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10 reasons why you should read books every day (infographic) https://ebookfriendly.com/top-reasons-read-books-every-day-infographic/ https://ebookfriendly.com/top-reasons-read-books-every-day-infographic/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:52:04 +0000 https://ebookfriendly.com/?p=143211 Top 10 reasons why you should read books every day - full infographic

From Global Owls comes a brief infographic that lists ten benefits of reading books. Which one is the most important for you?

Via Global Owls blog.

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