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The most thorough and comprehensive guide to Google

Expand your world with the dozens of Google tools, applications, and services you'll find in this comprehensive book. Going well beyond the basics of search, this in-depth resource shows you how to access and apply every one of Google's features-things like Gmail, Google Maps, and SketchUp-while also explaining how to program Google, become a Froogle merchant, and much more. With thorough coverage, step-by-step instructions, and hundreds of tips and workarounds, it's what you need to succeed with Google.

• Review the basics of keywords, queries, and PageRank technology
• Delve into search features such as the I'm Feeling Lucky button
• Find your way with Google Maps and mobile GMaps
• Check financial news, get quotes, and manage your portfolio
• Import, view, and fix photos with Picasa
• Google-ize your computer with Google gadgets and plug-ins
• Use Google Analytics to evaluate Web site traffic
• Explore Google's future with a sneak peak at R&D

About the Authors

Ted Coombs has written many books on computer programming, networking, and Internet applications, including Setting Up an Internet Site For Dummies. He works in the area of computer forensics. He also heads the effort of documenting world history at wikihistory.org. He lives and works in both Hawaii and the Netherlands.

Roderico DeLeon has authored several books on computer technology, networking and Internet applications, and a video game guide. He presently works as a computer applications and forensics consultant in Mexico City. His passion is tourism. When not in Mexico City, he travels the world while running the xtremetours.com travel site.