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Get a life: you don't need a million to retire well
Par Ralph Warner. 1996
Advises the reader not to focus exclusively on finances when preparing for retirement, but also to consider such equally important…
factors as health, spiritual life, interpersonal relationships, and interests outside of work. Interviews with retirees illustrate the importance of this approachControl your money (A quick and easy guide)
Par Inc Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York. 1997
Smart questions to ask your financial advisers (Bloomberg personal bookshelf)
Par Lynn Brenner. 1997
Personal-finance columnist provides eighty questions to ask a professional money manager and background information on key topics of discussion. Covers…
eight major areas: investing, prenuptial and divorce agreements, buying and selling a house, insurance, job loss, estate planning, taxes, and retirement. Contains tips on selecting financial and legal advisersSearch engines for the World Wide Web
Par Alfred Glossbrenner. 1998
Offers step-by-step instructions and specific examples for using World Wide Web search engines, including Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, Lycos, and Yahoo!…
Also explains the use of keywords and basic searching operators, and describes how to search mailing lists and news groups and how to create complex searchesConsumer rites: the buying & selling of American holidays
Par Leigh Schmidt. 1995
A social study of the origin and evolution of U.S. holidays into highly commercialized events that clash with religious practices…
and the original intent. Includes chapters on Christmas and Easter, and covers Mother's, Father's, and St. Valentine's Days, as well as Halloween. Provides brief information on recent innovations such as Kwanzaa and Earth DayWindows 98 for dummies
Par Andy Rathbone. 1998
Explains the basics of a home computer and the often preinstalled Windows 98 software program. Includes instructions for using e-mail…
and audio and video features, and for surfing the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer 5. Also describes common problems. 1998The first week with my new pc: a very basic guide for anyone who wants to "get connected"
Par Pamela Lessing. 2000
Step-by-step instructions to help novice computer-users perform basic tasks like writing and saving letters, sending e-mail, playing electronic games, using…
CDs (compact discs), and going on the Internet. Also lists helpful resources and directions for connecting new equipment. 2000Real world math: money & other numbers in your life
Par Donna Guthrie. 1998
Do I need a savings account? Can I buy whatever I want with my own credit card? Can I afford…
my own car? How much should I tip the waiter? The authors answer these and many more questions about handling money. Includes discussions of balancing a checkbook and cost-effective shopping. For junior and senior high readersBots: the origin of new species
Par Andrew Leonard. 1998
Explains the nature, origins, and functions of bots, the computer software versions of mechanical robots. Bots range from simple log-on…
scripts to intelligent, autonomous characters that roam cyberspace performing complex services. Predicts that future bots will make computer use effortless and enjoyable. 1997Web accessibility for people with disabilities
Par Michael Paciello. 2000
Advocates making the World Wide Web fully accessible for people with disabilities and provides instructions for designing and building web…
sites with the use of assistive technology. Describes tools and utilities currently available, outlines legal issues, and discusses problem solving resources. 2000The first week with my new IMac: a very basic guide for anyone who wants to "get connected"
Par Pamela Lessing. 2000
Discusses research techniques for writing papers using print and electronic sources. Describes various online and Internet services. Offers examples on…
the writing process, such as first drafts, proofreading, and completed term papers as well as citations. For senior high and older readersTwo incomes and still broke?: it's not how much you make, but how much you keep
Par Linda Kelley. 1996
Describes how job-related expenses can devour a couple's second income. The author discusses taxes, childcare, timesavers, rushed shopping, personal upkeep,…
and other factors to be considered when deciding whether both spouses should workIt's never too late to love a computer: a friendly first guide
Par Abby Stokes. 2000
Advises novice computer users on the basics. Covers the parts of a computer (software and hardware), purchasing tips, choosing between…
the Apple Macintosh and IBM-compatible personal computers (PCs), and experimenting with using e-mail and word processing. Provides a glossary and lists recommended web sites and other resources. 2000College planning for dummies
Par Pat Ordovensky. 1997
A guide to preparing for college. Topics include finding the right institution, visiting the campus, being interviewed for admission, paying…
tuition and other costs, and ten common mistakes in planning for higher education. Chapters stand alone or can be read in sequence. For junior and senior high and older readersThe Internet for dummies
Par John Levine. 1998
Describes what the Internet is and how to use it. Advises on choosing a service, children's use, and shopping online.…
Explains many aspects such as e-mail, web pages, and netiquette; defines terminology; and answers frequently asked questionsVirtual reality: computers mimic the physical world
Par Sean Grady. 1998
Examines the concept of virtual reality--its history and the implications for the future. Discusses virtual reality's role, as well as…
its drawbacks, in business, medicine, science, the military, and the entertainment industries. Includes a glossary. For senior high and older readersThe information superhighway
Par Martin Gay. 1996
Provides an overview of the services of the Internet. Introduces issues of government control, trade and business, education, and privacy.…
Also discusses electronic mail, listservs, and personal communication. Problems such as piracy, copyright infringement, and obscenity on the Internet are presented briefly. For junior and senior high readersThe learning highway: smart students and the Net
Par Trevor Owen. 1998
Emphasizes how high school and undergraduate students can use the Internet for learning. Covers how to express search needs online,…
the multiple functions of web-based browsers, research strategies on the web, and practical examples of Internet projects. Some strong language. For senior high and older readersAn advanced guide for experienced Internet users on searching for medical information. Offers instruction for researching diseases, clinical trials, and…
alternative medicine; accessing statistical data and electronic journals; and using MEDLINE. 2000