Google: The Missing Manual

By Sarah Milstein, Rael Dornfest
May 2004
Pages: 312
Series: The Missing Manuals
ISBN 10: 0-596-00613-6 | ISBN 13: 9780596006136
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Google is the planet's most popular program for finding stuff on the Web--but it has no manual. As it turns out, Google has many hidden tricks and tools that can turn your simple searching into powerful--and successful--discoveries. But you have to know where to look. Google: The Missing Manual is a friendly deskside companion, brimming with tips for getting more out of the world's favorite search program.
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Google is the planet's most popular program for finding stuff on the Web. Millions of people a day use it to search for everything from apple pie recipes to high school sweethearts to Zimbabwean bus schedules--but it has no manual. And who needs help for such an easy to use program? As it turns out, Google has many hidden tricks and tools that can turn your simple searching into powerful--and successful--discoveries. But you have to know where to look. Google: The Missing Manual is your guide, covering:
  • Search techniques and tricks. If you know which search words to choose and how to ask for the special things Google lets you look for--like phone numbers, definitions, stock quotes, pictures, and other goodies--you'll get more of what you want, more often. This book helps you search more effectively.
  • Must-have tools. Why head to Google's home page 80 times a day when toolbars, buttons and other widgets can help you search more efficiently? Use this book to find out how the pros achieve greater Google efficiency.
  • Little-known corners of Google. From the "Similar pages" links in your Google results to the mysterious Groups and Directory tabs on the home page, down-to-earth discussions throughout this book explain what these odd items are and when you should use them.
Whether you're new to the Web or an Internet aficionado, Google: The Missing Manual is a friendly deskside companion, brimming with tips for getting more out of the world's favorite search program.

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Review of Google Missing Manual,  June 05 2004
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Submitted by George Woolley of Oakland.pm and Camelot.pm   [Respond | View]

A lot of people use Google and use it a lot. And while Google doesn't come in a box,
it's reasonable to think of this book
as the manual you would want
to have found in the box,
if Google did come in a box.

Unless you are a programmer,
this book likely addresses
what you need to know about Google.

If you are a programmer
and wish to use a program to access Google
or Google pages,
I recommend the "Google Hacks" book.
You may wish to take a look at my review of it.

If you want more, you may wish
to take a look at my somewhat longer review.



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"One of the beauties of the Missing Manuals is that there is always something new to discover and the research is quite thorough...I kept finding snippets of information, in the way of Tips or Notes, that would give just that bit extra."
-- Graham K. Rogers, Bangkok Post


"I have reviewed quite a number of Missing Manual books and I am always impressed with them. David Pogue is a Mac master and the depth of his knowledge shines through."
-- Roger Bernau, ACT Apple User Group Incorporated

"Google: The Missing Manual is a must-read for anyone who wants to make Google work harder, faster, and more effectively. This easy to read book doesn't get bogged down in boring techno-babble, and engages the reader with simple explanations of somewhat complicated processes...Bottom line: I recommend this book to anyone who's ever been on the Web and who's ever used Google."
--Wendy Boswell, Websearch, About.com, May 2005

"Google doesn't come shrink-wrapped or in a fancy box, so it is not surprising there is no manual. There have been some books published, but if you want a proper manual Pogue Press's Google: The Missing Manual is the book to have. An advantage of the Missing Manuals is that program shortcomings are pointed out, which is rare in vendor documentation."
--Major Keary, Book Notes, 2004:18

"Anyone who finds themselves doing lots of searches -- such as students, teachers, writers, librarians, analysts -- will certainly find ways of finding information faster, and doing more efficient searches, by reading this book."
--Bruce Kratofil, Blogcritics.org, July 2004

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"One of the beauties of the Missing Manuals is that there is always something new to discover and the research is quite thorough...I kept finding snippets of information, in the way of Tips or Notes, that would give just that bit extra."
--Graham K. Rogers, Bangkok Post