If you are a college student or you know somebody who is, then you probably know that the cost of college textbooks is typically very high and the resale value is usually very low. Akademos is one of several companies founded in recent years to offer students and their parents a less costly method of acquiring books, as well as a more profitable method of disposing of them. Formerly located in East Norwalk and now housed in offices at 200 Connecticut Avenue, Akademos' business model combines cutting-edge technology with a thorough understanding of the college textbook marketplace. The company partners with colleges to offer students a virtual online bookstore. And through its textbookx.com site, Akademos brings together textbook sellers and buyers, allowing students to rent textbooks. The company has been part of the Norwalk community since 2002.