<P> Since then, the company has expanded its publishing operation . This expansion was aided by the company's 2001 acquisition of SparkNotes, an educational website and publishing company . Further expansions of the company's publishing business include the purchase of Sterling Publishing in 2003 . </P> <P> From around 1992 through early 2003, Barnes & Noble released a series of literary classics for adults and children under the imprint Barnes & Noble Classics . Originally available only in hardcover, most titles came in a black or cream - colored dust jacket edition . In 2003, Barnes & Noble revamped and expanded its line of literature classics, releasing books in hardcover, mass market, and trade paperback editions . In addition, Barnes & Noble has a second paperback series called the Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading . </P> <P> The first store to feature a café serving Starbucks beverages was in Springfield, New Jersey, in 1993 . Since then, most stores have been amended or constructed specifically to feature a café serving Starbucks beverages, Harney & Sons or Tazo Tea, FIJI Bottled Water, bakery goods from The Cheesecake Factory, candy from Godiva Chocolatiers, sandwiches and other specialty products . Although the cafés are owned and operated by Barnes & Noble, servers follow Starbucks' standards in beverage preparation . The Barnes & Noble membership card is accepted to receive a discount on any café related goods . Starbucks Rewards and gift cards are not accepted at Barnes & Noble cafés . </P> <P> In 2004, Barnes & Noble began offering Wi - Fi in the café area of selected stores, using SBC FreedomLink (now the AT&T Wi - Fi network). All stores currently offer Wi - Fi, an effort which was completed in 2006 . Since July 27, 2009, Wi - Fi is offered for free to all customers . </P>

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