#libraries of the world

[an-academia-aesthetic]

Libraries of the World: Albania

Featured Libraries

National Library of Albania (Tirana) University of Tirana Central Library (Tirana)

Fun Fact: Albania is home to one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe: Butrint. Butrint, located in the south of Albania, has a history that dates back to the 8th century BC and has been inhabited by various civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Venetians, leaving behind a rich archaeological legacy.

Language: Albanian

Flower: Poppy Flower (Papaver rhoeas)

To start learning about Albanian history, click here.

[violenceenthusiast]

the third edition of Julia Serano's foundational and ever-relevant Whipping Girl (the book in which the term 'transmisogyny' was coined!!) just came out, with a new afterword on the current anti-trans backlash and you can order a copy directly from her publisher using the code SERANO20 for 20% off through the end of march

[mossandfog]

Gorgeous Libraries From Around the World

Here are some gorgeous libraries from around the world, taken by photographer Franck Bohbot. Entitled House of Books, we see some of the world’s most impressive, ornate architecture from libraries around the globe. We’re struck by how cavernous yet inviting the main reading rooms are, with great natural lighting and intricate detailing. Take a look at some of our favorite from the series, with…

[dangdfeng]

I don't remember if I made a post about this before but I had scanned the entirety of The Art of Dreamworks Trolls World Tour and put it on my archive.org collection last year. The Trolls franchise has kind of blown up since then so I want to alert new fans since this particular book is quite a hard find

[liyazaki]

read the full article here

help fight book censorship

[doctorslippery]

[gavas-world]

The world isn't in your books and maps. It's out there.

[archivist-dragonfly]

Book 472

Worlds Beyond Time: Sci-Fi Art of the 1970s

Adam Rowe

Abrams 2023

Another new book from Abrams. We’ve gotten to the point in publishing where, if you’re like me and like large-format art books, you need to get used to the idea of buying them when they are released. Fewer and fewer publishers are taking the risk of releasing art books, and they are staying in print for shorter and shorter periods of time. So, when I heard about this book, I made a point of getting myself a copy, and I’m glad I did. While my preference in vintage book cover art leans more toward the pulp era, it is the 70s covers that I find myself the most familiar and nostalgic. Featuring some all-time greats—Frazetta, Vallejo, Elson, Emshwiller, Mead, the Dillons, et al—and divided into subject categories such as spaceships, cities and landscapes, plants, animals, aliens, fantasy realms, and cryptozoology, this is a beautiful and very welcome look at an incredibly creative, experimental, and occasionally ridiculous sci-fi decade.

[fairydrowning]

"I had tea. I then spent a long time in a bookshop. A quiet evening."

– Virginia Woolf, A Passionate Apprentice: The Early Journals, 1897-1909

[notyoujamie]

[an-academia-aesthetic]

Libraries of the World: Afghanistan

Featured Libraries

Women's Library Kabul University Library

Fun Fact: Afghanistan is that it is home to the ancient city of Herat, which is believed to be over 3,000 years old. Herat has been a major cultural and economic center throughout history, serving as a prominent city along the Silk Road and witnessing the rise and fall of various civilizations. Its rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural significance make it a fascinating destination for historians, archaeologists, and tourists alike.

Language: Pashto, Dari

Flower: Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana)

To start learning about Afghan history, click here.

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[chidoroki]

"Unstoppable" by Donna Ashworth

[yuri-hell-world]

Eulogistic Lullaby

[hxskzz]

! NSFW branch headcanons .

pairing: branch x fem!reader

warnings: heavy nsfw , biting , degrading

➜﹒Branch

he's a switch , but on a normal basis he's submissive

he whimpers. alot. esp when you're giving him head, his tip is sensitive

he won't EVER say it but he lovess when you take control of him (submissive little shit)

he had a fantasy one time of you tying him up onto the bed , and riding him. (should i write abt this..)

he's slow wit it , until you ask him to go faster which is a risk. bc once he goes faster , he gets so lost in your pussy that he doesn't even hear you telling him slow down.

if he eats you out he treats you like his last meal...don't try n close your legs either he wont be dealin wit any of that

let's talk about when he's a dom tho..ouhhh you're fucked. (literally)

ohh hes very um..rough..esp when he had a bad day and comes back to his bunker with you in it (if you wanna live w him)

he's more of a typa person to praise you but he mixes a little degrading into his praise

"such a pretty little slut f'me yea?"

did i mention how youre in an UNDERGROUND BUNKER.. he's making you moan as loud as he wants and no one is hearing you

really into bdsm he loves either one of you being tied up

➜﹒RockZombie!Branch

alot of grunting and heavy breathing

he's veryyyy rough on a normal basis but only if you're okay with it

HES A BITERRR

backshots? he's leaning over and grunting in your ear , and groaning your name

bites you lightly to keep himself quiet (it doesnt hurt)

every blue moon he's a sub.. you rarely catch him being submissive

when he is submissive tho, it's a majorrrr turn on

he's whimpering the whole time , begging you for more until he cant take it any more

this man can go for HOURSS..no breaks .. nothing ..

you're tired as hell by the time he's done with you

he's def a hair puller , he subconsciously grips your hair all the time no matter what you're doing , giving him head, taking his dick , wtv

he's sensitive to touch..like...ANYWHERE...rub your hand across him the wrong way and hes ready to fuck the shit out of you

he's veryyyy dirty minded , if you say the wrong thing he'll make it sound inappropriate and you just go along with it

mhm mhm i had alottt of fun making this 😛 drop some reqsss

©branchiferzz

[swingstep]

dynamics that are like a cheetah and their support dog but theyre both simultaneously

[secondbeatsongs]

my library has a page where you can request titles to be added to the catalogue, and my requests have never, never been turned down

like, obscure book on irish mythology? added! cookbook written by a robot? hell yeah! just season 3 of a 1970s detective series, on DVD? sure, why not!

I don't know if it's that a librarian has decided to humor me, or if my library is particularly well-funded (I hope so; I love my library), but no matter what I request, they buy a copy and add it to the catalogue.

...so now, as I type in a suggestion for a queer romance with a pretty boy on the cover, I can only hope that luck is still with me