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What Will I learn?

To achieve these goals, this book will:


 * help you understand how to use the Internet more efficiently to find useful information and, in so doing…
 * make clear why the Internet is an invaluable resource.

This year I have reorganized the book to make it more logical and easier to use. The first part of the book still focuses on the ins and outs of searching: how search engines work, types of search tools, how to handle different types of searches. The next section has expanded to offer in-depth tutorials on six major search engines. Next, the book covers specialized search tools and techniques, including a new section devoted to Wikipedia. I have also moved the discussion of maps and mapping to this section. This is followed by "invisible" web research to include the changes to A9 and Amazon's search inside the book option. Next is the international search and language tools section, followed by specialized research tools, including new sections on video, audio, and podcast searches. The next section covers specific topical research, such as news, telecommunications, blogs, and RSS feeds. This is followed by a series of "how to" guides, culminating with tips and techniques for more effective searching. The book then delves into using the Internet to research the Internet, with the final section still addressing crucial privacy and security issues. 6