The 5 foot Shelf of Books affords a substitute liberal education by reading just 15 minutes per day. Dr. Eliot, the designer, aimed to provide the means of obtaining knowledge of ancient and modern literature and present a record of the stream of the world's thought while using only 5 ft of shelf space. What it brings to you is romance, humor and adventure, and complete exposure to the classics. Completely cross-referenced, you can often find that poem or saying that "starts with". The Reading Guide gives you suggested readings for each day of the year. Useful for home schooling, college bound students, or anyone who wants to experience the classics a bit at a time.