The Professional's Guide to Mining the Internet,2nd Edition

Whatever is needed, from in-depth research material for a report or academic paper, to the telephone number of a company on the other side of the world or what is showing at the local cinema, this guide aims to help readers find the answer on the internet, faster and more easily.

When "Mining the Internet" was first published in 1999, the Internet already presented a vast, confusing mix of incredibly useful information and garbage. Since then, the volume of information has exploded. The good news about using the Internet for research is that almost anything you want to know is probably out there somewhere. The bad news is that it is like searching for a particular item on a bulletin board, planted with millions of other boards in a field the size of Texas.This new edition reflects the changes since 1999 - the breadth of information sources, the new wave of e-commerce, the changing vehicles for getting into the Net - but the main purpose of the book continues to be to take the pain out of using the Internet as an information source, whether you need to know what's on at your local theater, to find a telephone number of a company on the other side of the world, or to produce in-depth research material for your academic studies. It provides simple, practical ways to improve your ability to find the right information, with specific application focused-sections to find specific requirements. The Internet is much too fluid for a guidebook to provide more than a taster. Instead of taking the user on a tour of the Internet, this book builds the skills needed to be your own explorer. It keeps the subject light, concentrating on the information, rather than the technology. "The Professional's Guide to Mining the Internet" is a shortcut to becoming an expert Internet navigator. Using a combination of readable text and handy side references, it will give you the guidance to tame the Internet. This is the book you will want to keep by your PC.