A guide to navigating the Internet via AOL. Covers e-mail, newsgroups, mailing lists, downloading software, and the AOL 300 directory. Appends information on connecting to AOL. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Your Official America Online® Guide to Internet Living Make AOL and the Internet Work for You! America Online puts the world at your fingertips. But where do you go to plan your summer vacation? Or get a deal on your next automobile? Or find recipes for dinner tonight? This guide will show you the way. Packed with detailed directory information, it takes you to the best online addresses - from banking and job-hunting to hobbies and games - and explains how AOL and the Internet can make your life easier every day. Open the book and discover how to:Save time by ordering your movie tickets, groceries, and gifts on the InternetUse money-saving online 'decision guides,' tax planning tools, and investment strategiesReview your local news, weather, and entertainment for up-to-date informationDesign your own budget with easy-to-use Internet tools and calculatorsFind long lost friends, 'must-have' recipes, and even your next petImprove your skills and education with online classes and reference tools

Officially endorsed by America Online, this second edition highlights AOL's value-added features, including the Mail Center, Driveway, AOL News Ticker, Keywords, Instant Messenger, Favorite Places, and others. The guide also includes a directory of the best Internet and Web destinations available through AOL.