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>Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 15:52:29 -0600 >From: Scout Project <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: The Scout Report -- January 21, 2000 >16. Best Books of 1999 -- _Library Journal_ >http://www.ljdigital.com/articles/books/booknews/20000101_13174.asp > >Compiled every year since 1985 by the Book Review editors of the >_Library Journal_ (_LJ_), this list aims to "provide an >end-of-the-year overview of the most interesting and important books >the year had to offer." In honor of the end of the century, the >editors have expanded the list this year to include 55 works which >"represent a treat for every dedicated reader." Alphabetical by >author, the list includes ISBN numbers, price, a short summary, and >date of the original review in _LJ_. A sidebar highlights the best >genre fiction of 1999. [MD] >18. LivingInternet.com >http://livinginternet.com/ > >Billing itself "the net's most comprehensive source of information >about the Internet," this site from computer scientist Bill Stewart >offers an excellent overview of the Internet and its six main >technologies. The site is divided into seven sections, covering the >Internet, E-Mail, the World Wide Web, Usenet Newsgroups, Internet >Relay Chat, Multi-User Dimensions, and Mailing Lists. "Each section >describes how the technology was invented, how it works, advanced >usage, help resources, and other useful and entertaining >information." In addition, each section also features links to >authoritative and useful related sites. This clear and concise guide >offers a balance of basic and advanced information that will appeal >to both new and experienced users alike. [MD] > From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2000. >http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/ janet paterson 52 now / 41 dx / 37 onset a new voice: http://www.geocities.com/janet313/ 613 256 8340 PO Box 171 Almonte Ontario Canada K0A 1A0