I just picked up 4 Abeka books over at Paperback Swap. If you select the browse option, you can choose to search under the special "Homeschool" topic. I browsed through and found several items that would make a nice complement to my hs library. But I stopped at 4- spending almost all my credits.
In the non-homeschooling area, just searching Children's Books will give you lots of living books on history and science. I've collected quite a few of these over the past few months too. I also have been very blessed to find great kids' devotionals at Paperback Swap. I've not looked for adult ones, since I find so many of those at my local library sale but I'm sure there are many listed.
Anyway, since I found so many homeschooling books when I was browsing, I thought I'd remind everyone of this option. Click the banner to get to the PBSwap site:

If you are new to Paperback Swap, just post 9 books that you are willing to trade and you'll get 3 free credits. You are responsible for paying postage whenever anyone requests a books- this will cost you between $2.13 and $3.00 depending on the size of the book (most are in the $2.13 range).
To make things easier on myself, I bought a package of manilla envelopes and some packaging tape and keep stamps on hand in various denominations to ship my books. I also use a small scale to check the weight. If the book weighs less than 6 oz. it's cheaper to ship first class. My Post Office also has a 24 hour kiosk that allows me to weigh books and then purchase postage. It doesn't do media mail specifically, but if I know the correct postage I can purchase a plain stamp in that amount and still send my book media mail.
Be sure to check under the Community listing to access the Discussion Boards. There's a forum called Book Bazaar where people often post 2 for 1 or better deals. I been able to get 4 children's books for 1 credit on occasion. The Abeka books costs me a full credit though. 
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