But encyclopedias are still most commonly sold by door-to-door sales representatives. To avoid making a decision you will regret later, industry experts suggest that parents comparison shop.

The other day, a few of us here at VOA got to talking about occupations that have grown obsolete, or nearly so, in these fast-changing times. Typewriter repair technician for one. And typist, come ...

SAN JOSE, CALIF. - These are lonely days for encyclopedias. At libraries, the volumes sit ignored for days on end as information-seeking patrons tap busily away at nearby computers. Even in the w… ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband tends to be a major clutterbug. We had an argument last night about him storing a set of encyclopedias. My argument is that we have never used them and never will, since they ...

After years of plunging profits, hardcover encyclopedias are making a comeback against their digital competitors, especially in sales to schools and libraries.

Dear Readers: A recent column asked readers for suggestions concerning the disposal of old encyclopedias. Here is what some readers had to say: * Chris E. of Houston says: "Contact a local theater … ...

I think it may very well have been when the first wing nut or bolt dropped into the first Dutch Masters cigar box that repurposing really gained momentum, opening new avenues for folks.