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07/30/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2024 11:27

Celebrate Paperback Book Day

Paperback Book Day is July 30th. Did you know before paperbacks, books were primarily hardcovers, expensive, and often inaccessible to many? The introduction of paperbacks revolutionized reading, making books more affordable and portable.

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Online Bookstore is a treasure trove for unique paperbacks you won't find anywhere else!

Why you should celebrate Paperback Book Day with a government publication:

  • Unbeatable Content: Dive into fascinating topics like history, science, law, and current affairs, all directly from the source.
  • Reliable Information: Get the facts straight from federal agencies, ensuring the highest quality and accuracy.
  • Wide Variety: Browse thousands of titles on almost any subject imaginable, with many available in paperback format.

Here are a few bestselling paperbacks available from the GPO Online Bookstore:

Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2022, provides the most comprehensive history available on the 175 Black lawmakers who have served on Capitol Hill-from Senator Hiram R. Revels of Mississippi and Representative Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina in 1870 to the first-term Members of the 117th Congress (2021-2023). It includes illustrations, portraits, and rare historical photographs-of each Black American who has served in Congress, references to manuscript collections for former Black Members, and more.

Emergency Response Guidebook 2024 provides first responders with a manual for use during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials/dangerous goods. First responders must be trained in the use of this guidebook. Anyone can benefit from knowing how to respond during an emergency. With natural disasters becoming increasingly prevalent and other emergencies happening in our communities, this guidebook could be an ideal reference to keep handy - just in case.

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents & Survivors, 2023. Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services. This bestselling booklet, published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), briefly overviews the most sought-after information, focusing on veterans' benefits and services. Additional information can be found on the VA website at www.va.gov.

The GPO Online Bookstore - Easy Access to Federal Publications

HOW DO I OBTAIN THESE RESOURCES?

Sign up to receive promotional bulletin emails from the US Government Online Bookstore.

Shop Online Anytime: You can buy a vast majority of eBooks or print publications -with FREE Standard Shipping worldwide- from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at https://bookstore.gpo.gov.

Order by Phone or Email: Call our Customer Contact Center Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern (except US Federal holidays). From US and Canada, call toll-free 1.866.512.1800. DC or International customers call +1.202.512.1800. Email orders to [email protected]

Visit a Federal depository library: Search for U.S. Government publications in a nearby Federal depository library. You can find the records for most titles in GPO's Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.

Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov.

About the author:Blogger contributor Ed Kessler is a Promotions Specialist in GPO's Publications and Information Sales Office.

Images and additional content provided by Government Book Talk Editor Trudy Hawkins. Trudy is the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO's Publication & Information Sales Office supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore (https://bookstore.gpo.gov).

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