Barnes & Noble.com is an Internet commerce company offering a comprehensive range of books and related information products. With more than 6 million unique visitors per month to its web site, www.bn.com, the company has the largest audience reach of any brick-and-mortar company with an Internet presence. It offers the largest in-stock selection of in-print book titles, supplemented by more than 12 million listings from its nationwide network of out-of-print, rare, and used book dealers. Its college textbook store offers a vast selection of new and used textbooks, and its recently introduced eBook Store has established the company as a leader in the delivery of digital content and intellectual property.

Barnes & Noble.com's excellence in e-commerce extends to the music business, where it was cited by Forbes.com as the No. 1 music site on the Web, for being "best-of-class for anyone who wants to learn about the music they're buying." The company's product ranges now include a full complement of information products, including DVD, video, software, and PC games.

The company's focus on information products is manifest in its recently launched Barnes & Noble University, a distance learning forum offering free classes. With a wide range of courses -- including Introduction to Programming; Introduction to XML; The Night Sky: An Introduction to Astronomy; and Walking Through Shakespeare -- Barnes & Noble University has quickly established itself as a leading Internet hub for learning and community.