This book is not bad for those new to searching the Internet and who aren't sure where to begin. The book gives a nice outline of the different tools and resources one can use for searching, such as search engines, discussion boards, and directories, as well as sources for specific types of media (news, video, etc.). If you are pretty comfortable with using the Internet and searching, you might pick up a few tips from this book, but that's about it. It's also much more useful as a text that you refer to periodically rather than one to be read straight through. From a librarianship perspective, since it was required for one of my MLIS classes, this one would be a good one to point patrons to when they need help finding information online: clearly written and, while basic, thorough enough to get them started.