Describing how to get started on the Net, this book offers critical site-by-site coverage of places to visit on the World Wide Web. It includes a section on the Internet's strange history, and articles on "netiquette", security and censorship.
Want to get up to speed online without any hassle? This bestselling guide will make you an Internet guru in the shortest possible time. In plain English, with no hint of techie jargon, it explains: sending email, browsing sports, news and travel info, shopping for the best Internet deals, downloading free software and creating your own web pages. "The Rough Guide" starts at the beginning with a description of what the Internet is and how it developed, takes you through all the steps to get online, and helps you make use of what's there. Includes more than 1100 critical reviews of web sites, and detailed instructions for road warriors connecting anywhere in the world-all in a pocket-size package.
As a pioneering work by a female author, Christine de Pizan's treatise addresses not only rulers but also nobles, knights, and common citizens, emphasizing interdependence and social responsibility. Grounded in medieval Christian thought, it anticipates Renaissance humanism by celebrating classical culture and Roman civic virtues. The text advocates for integrity in public life and underscores the balance between rights and responsibilities, making its message relevant even in contemporary discussions of governance and civic duty.