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The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher 2nd Edition
An essential guide for anyone who conducts research on the Internet—including librarians, teachers, students, business professionals, and writers—this fully revised handbook details what users must know to take full advantage of Internet search tools and resources. From emerging search tools Ask.com and Windows Live to standbys Google and
Yahoo!, the major search engines and their myriad of services are thoroughly discussed. Recent additions to the Internet realm—RSS feeds, podcasts, alert services, wikis, and blogs—are explained, as well as tried-and-true search tools, including web directories, newsgroups, and image resources. For those with little to moderate searching experience, friendly, easy-to-follow guidelines to the world of Web research are provided, while experienced searchers will discover new perspectives on content and techniques.
CONTENTS:
Chapter1: Basics for the Serious Searcher
Chapter2: General Web Directories and Portals
Chapter3: Specialized Directories
Chapter4: Search Engines: The Basics
Chapter5: Search Engines: The Specifics
Chapter6: Groups, Newsgroups, Forums and Their Relatives
Chapter7: An Internet Reference Shelf
Chapter8: Sights and Sounds: Finding Images, Audio, and Video
Chapter9: News Resources
Chapter10: Finding Products Online
Chapter11: Becoming Part of the Internet: Publishing
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