A hip, accessible, and thorough sourcebook for real-world survival, prepared by the experts at Tripod, the world's most popular and fastest growing cyber-address for Gen-Xers. 200 illustrations.
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This is not just the work of the Tripod editors and writers--hundreds of Tripod online community members have contributed to the book, adding their anecdotes and expertise on every topic covered. The editors have grouped everything into six main categories: the Net, work, home, food, health, and money. The tone is hip and generally light-hearted, but there's a wealth of good common sense buried in each article.
Along with the articles comes a variety of recommended resources, both online and offline, where further information can be found. What makes the book especially worthwhile, however, is the commentary by Tripod members. These snippets appear in the book's wide margins. Some are profound, some are silly, many are helpful, and all help provide insight into the ways life's opportunities and challenges can be viewed. --Elizabeth Lewis
From School Library Journal
YA-Ann Landers meets MTV in this irreverent but comprehensive guide. Geared to today's computer-savvy youth, this title, compiled by the "editors and members of TRIPOD," provides a handbook for everyday life and love using the Internet as well as a good dose of practical information and common sense. Many young people already rely on the Internet for reference questions, communication, and advice, and this book attempts to alert them, as well as new users, to the pros and cons of Internet dependence. The first section is a candid and helpful introduction to the Net, valuable for its tips and warnings about shopping, chat rooms, e-mail, etc. Practical advice on job hunting, home finding and furnishing, cooking, and investing follows in succeeding chapters. A health section has useful information on insurance, alternative medicine, and therapy, and frank discussions of addictions, drugs, and safe sex. Teens are sure to find many sites on their own dealing with these and other sensitive subjects, and such a guide-practical and full of personal experience-might steer them to some more authoritative and honest information.. Older YAs, especially those about to embark on their "real world" journeys, will find much that is useful here.
Susan H. Woodcock, Kings Park Library, Burke, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Susan H. Woodcock, Kings Park Library, Burke, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
More that a surfing lesson. It's an Endless Summer.,
By "jlwilli" (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tripod's Tools for Life: Streetsmart Strategies for Work, Life-And Everything Else (Paperback)
Since their early days on the net, Tripod has treaded into uncharted territory, bridging the gap between academia, life and the net. This epic guide represents the efforts of hundreds of members who pulled together to combine their personal resources, insights and revelations that came through millions of hours on-line. This practicle guide has entertaining stories and lesson that every virtual surfer needs. It is a handbook written by the people of the web for the people of the web. In format, it is unlike any other book ever written. Tools for Life may come to define a new genre in literature. Make the most of your life experiences on and off the web. Buy this book. It will make you more productive at work and at play.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing,
By A Customer
This review is from: Tripod's Tools for Life: Streetsmart Strategies for Work, Life-And Everything Else (Paperback)
Might be a good book if you're not a vetern web surfer - otherwise, just visit tripod's site.I was hoping for more "how to move into the real world" after college type information. Too much about getting a job - there's enough other books out there devoted solely to that. I wanted something different. Maybe my expectations were too high. I'm just going to stick to the Tripod site, though.
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