Research from the BBC and Juniper Research has found that the most popular uses of the internet, outside of email and general browsing/surfing, are shopping (#1 most popular, 49% of users), "visiting eBay or other auction sites" (#2, 33%) and banking or other financial transactions (#3, 31%). In these recessionary times, The Rough Guide to Selling and Saving Online is a handbook for a healthier bank balance, providing everything you need to know to make money by selling on eBay and Amazon, and using the internet to shop for less, finding bargains and reduce your overheads. The book includes: -Sites for Selling -Sites for Saving Money - eBay -Amazon -Gumtree, Craigslist, and Classified Ads -Half.com and Bargain Books -PriceComparison Sites -Utiities Sites -Travel Sites -Finance Sites -Sites for Calling -Sites for Advice - Property Sites -Sites for Freebies

Author John Scalzi demystifies the world of online money by walking readers through the basic steps of setting up online banking and brokerage accounts and making their first online transactions and trades. The guide deals with both simple and advanced banking and investing functions, covering topics from mortgages, car loans and credit cards to filing taxes online and day trading. In addition there are hundreds of reviews of online banking and investment sites and a directory of where to find the best financial news and commentary.

The Rough Guide to Cloud Computing is your essential 'how to' guide for taking your life online, sharing 100 websites that will change your life forever. This guide takes a practical view at the phenomena of "cloud computing" - in simple terms, computing that takes the focus away from applications that live on home PCs and instead puts it all online. This guide will teach you how to use these tools to become more productive, find new ways to work and, of course, play online in this ever changing digital age. Written for novices and experts alike this jargon-busting guide will teach you how to stay in sync so that your contacts, emails, bookmarks and calendars are always at your fingertips. Discover how to keep in touch with friends using Google Docs, Zoho Office, Twiddla and how to take your media online, sharing snaps on Flickr and discovering new music with Spotify and Last.fm. Rely on tips and tricks for protecting precious data online and avoiding getting scammed. Find the coolest Cloud tools including using Remember The Milk to plan your days and discover how to scrapbook your life with Evernote. The Rough Guide to Cloud Computing will help you find your feet, and keep a cool head, in the Cloud.

Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.

Through your computer you can listen to thousands of stations your radio cannot reach, and with The Rough Guide to Internet Radio you can begin to explore this astoundingly varied world. The Rough Guide gives you

Planning a trip around the world? The Rough Guide to First-Time Around the World is loaded with the very latest travel information, from visas and insurance to vaccinations and round-the-world tickets. This guidebook will help you design the best possible trip, with tips on using your phone abroad and guidance on which websites, apps, and travel agencies to use to get the best deals and advice. You'll find insightful information on what to pack and which festivals not to miss, how to stay safe and - perhaps most important - how to get under the skin of a place and meet the locals in a natural way. In addition to an inspirational, full-color "Things Not to Miss" section, The Rough Guide to First-Time Around the World includes regional profiles and maps to help you plan your route and plenty of practical advice to help you save money. This guide has everything you need to make your trip as enriching and memorable as it should be. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to First-Time Around the World. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.

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