Several people have been asking about Twain Internet courses. I see that the Barnes and Noble web site is offering free online courses on a variety of subjects. In the literary arena are courses on Whitman and Shakespeare. I don't know how they choose instructors, if there is remuneration, nor the responsibilities involved, but if one of the many Twain experts who subscribe to this forum is willing to look into it and offer one's expertise, B & N may be receptive to the idea. Although the courses are free, students need to sign up for a course, and a text is always highly recommended. (B & N is in the business of selling books, after all.) If this does indeed turn into an online Twain course, I will be among the first to sign up. ===== C.J. Peiffer Pittsburgh Art Conservation Laboratory and Marshall Gold Leaf and Art Conservation Studios Art Correspondent New Castle (PA) News founder of "the MOOsletter", the cow-lovers' quarterly http://www.cow.net/moosletter