The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher 2nd Edition

An essential guide for anyone who conducts research on the Internetincluding librarians, teachers, students, business professionals, and writersthis 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 realmRSS feeds, podcasts, alert services, wikis, and blogsare 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.

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"[Hock's] clear and useful guide will help anyone interested in going beyond Google, explaining when, why, and how best to use various search tools and other Web resources." --"Library Journal"

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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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