this page is very much a work in progress, i have lots of stuff i still want to add... and, of course, the nature of a page like this necessitates continual updates regardless. but, anyway, i hope this is of some use to somebody.
graphics for your website:
free backgrounds, a huge resource for tile-able background images.
backgrounds archive, another website where you can find "old web" backgrounds.
this webpage, which lists a number of graphics resources, as well as a bunch of other cool coding and web stuff.
here's where i got my artsy fonts.
knawledge:
i'm sure you're aware that the internet archive website lends e-books, but did you know they also run the open library, a totally free, online e-book lending library? check it out.
obligatory project gutenberg plug.
if you're a teen/young adult (13-26 years old) anywhere in america, you can access the Seattle Public Library's online content for free via their Books Unbanned service.
I LOVE THE PERSEUS DIGITAL LIBRARY hell yeah.
more library info for people in the states: this article can also help you identify what free online library services may be available to you depending on location.
marxists internet archive (classic!)