* Shows Internet users how to get the most out of Internet searches, portals, and commerce sites
* Covers using Google to solve mathematical equations, making search engines safe for kids, harnessing the full power of Yahoo!, and getting the best bargains on shopping sites
* Explains how to search for street addresses and phone numbers, stock quotes and other financial information, MP3s and other digital music, computer programs and utilities, medical information, legal information, genealogical information, job listings, and more
* Reveals the secrets behind directory sites, indexing, and search result rankings

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: Secrets of the Internet Portals.

Chapter 1: Yahoo! Secrets.

Chapter 2: MSN Secrets.

Chapter 3: AOL.com Secrets.

Chapter 4: Excite Secrets.

Chapter 5: Lycos Secrets.

Part II: Secrets of the Internet Search Engines.

Chapter 6: Google Secrets.

Chapter 7: AllTheWeb Secrets.

Chapter 8: Ask Jeeves Secrets.

Chapter 9: AltaVista Secrets.

Chapter 10: HotBot Secrets.

Part III: Secrets of the Online News and Information Sites.

Chapter 11: CNN.com Secrets.

Chapter 12: ESPN.com Secrets.

Chapter 13: CBS MarketWatch Secrets.

Chapter 14: Weather.com Secrets.

Chapter 15: Microsoft.com Secrets.

Part IV: Secrets of Online Shopping and Services.

Chapter 16: eBay Secrets.

Chapter 17: Amazon.com Secrets.

Chapter 18: Napster 2.0 Secrets.

Chapter 19: Expedia Secrets.

Chapter 20: MapQuest Secrets.

Index.