The Extreme Searcher

An essential guide for anyone who conducts research on the Internet¡ªincluding librarians, teachers, students, business professionals, and writers¡ªthis 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¡ªRSS feeds, podcasts, alert services, wikis, and blogs¡ªare 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.