Mining the World Wide Web: An Information Search Approach explores the concepts and techniques of Web mining, a promising and rapidly growing field of computer science research. Web mining is a multidisciplinary field, drawing on such areas as artificial intelligence, databases, data mining, data warehousing, data visualization, information retrieval, machine learning, markup languages, pattern recognition, statistics, and Web technology. Mining the World Wide Web presents the Web mining material from an information search perspective, focusing on issues relating to the efficiency, feasibility, scalability and usability of searching techniques for Web mining. Mining the World Wide Web is designed for researchers and developers of Web information systems and also serves as an excellent supplemental reference to advanced level courses in data mining, databases and information retrieval.

Two Web insiders who were employees of CERN in Geneva, where the Web was developed, tell how the idea for the World Wide Web came about, how it was developed, and how it was eventually handed over at no charge for the rest of the world to use. 20 illustrations.

bull; Task-based approach teaches readers how to combine HTML and CSS to create sharp, consistent Web pages regardless of monitor size, browser, platform, or viewing device. bull; Comprehensive coverage of the transition from HTML to XHTML, including the differences between the languages. bull; Packed with tips, techniques, and illustrations--all updated to reflect newer browsers and the changing use of HTML.

Demonstrates successful search strategies while analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of Yahoo!, AltaVista, Excite, Infoseek, Lycos, and Hot-Bot, describing advanced features and query terminology for each.

Creating a Web server site via the Internet can be a frustrating experience. This comprehensive guide covers all the essentials of designing, configuring, maintaining and expanding a Web site using the most popular software packages, CERN and NCSA. This World Wide Web guide will be an invaluable reference during all phases of a Web site's life span.

In plain, uncomplicated language, and using detailed examples to explain the key concepts, models, and algorithms in vertical search ranking, Relevance Ranking for Vertical Search Engines teaches readers how to manipulate ranking algorithms to achieve better results in real-world applications. This reference book for professionals covers concepts and theories from the fundamental to the advanced, such as relevance, query intention, location-based relevance ranking, and cross-property ranking. It covers the most recent developments in vertical search ranking applications, such as freshness-based relevance theory for new search applications, location-based relevance theory for local search applications, and cross-property ranking theory for applications involving multiple verticals. - Foreword by Ron Brachman, Chief Scientist and Head, Yahoo! Labs - Introduces ranking algorithms and teaches readers how to manipulate ranking algorithms for the best results - Covers concepts and theories from the fundamental to the advanced - Discusses the state of the art: development of theories and practices in vertical search ranking applications - Includes detailed examples, case studies and real-world situations

Quick and easy way to learn hypertext markup language.

Internet Surfing "Cheat Sheet" Inside! No Matter What You're Looking For on the Web — People, Places, or Pizza — This Book Shows You How to Search! The Internet is the greatest source of information and fun — if you know your way around! The step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks inside Internet Searching For Dummies® will make you a top-flight Web surfer, the master of both search engines and Internet directories. This book shows you how to go straight to the good stuff, and turn the Internet into a tool you can use. Find What You Need Faster with: Mindspring Internet Access for easy access to the Internet VDOLive Player: Watch movies on the Internet with this freeware browser plug-in WebWhacker: An evaluation of ForeFront's off-line browser — for Mac and Windows Paint Shop Pro: An evaluation version of this powerful image viewing and editing program Programs for viewing graphics, decompressing files, and more — for Mac and Windows! A collection of software "bots" — automated search agents that work from your PC Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. System Requirements: 486 or faster PC running Windows 3.1 or later, or 68040 or faster Mac running System 7.5 or later, 8MB RAM (16MB recommended); double speed (2x) CD-ROM drive or faster; Internet connection (14,400 bps or faster modem; network-regular access charges apply). Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Unlock the intricacies of the Web's major search engines, such as Yahoo!, Lycos, Excite, and AltaVista Unleash search engine features to get at the information you really want and exclude the information you don't Further streamline your searches with cool keyword tips Track down the Web sites you need by following Brad Hill's search expeditions Search Usenet groups for any topic Unearth and download cool shareware and freeware programs Plus a special chapter for America Online subscribers!

Tim Berners-Lee tells the story of how he came to create the World Wide Web, looks at the future development of the medium, and offers his opinions on censorship, privacy, and other issues.

Full of practical writing assignments, this state-of-the-art text on Web searching provides students in all fields with strategies for conducting research on the internet.