This book is an excellent entry-level self-teaching book specifically designed for those who want to take the first steps in mastering the Internet. The book describes all the most important, useful and interesting points : Internet connection, browsing sites, searching for the necessary information, e-mail (how to get a mailbox and use it), communication using the Internet pager ICQ (aska), free telephone and video calls around the world via the Internet using Skype and much more. Separately described how to get a page in popular services In Contact and Odnoklassniki . ru, step-by-step instructions are given. Those who want to create their own Internet diary will learn how to do it in the form of a Live Journal, so beloved around the world. A separate chapter is devoted to shopping on the Internet: you will learn how to buy in online stores, order rail and air tickets, buy tickets for concerts and much more. Completes this book a selection of useful links to various thematic sites on the Internet, which will help you navigate the global network. The book is written in a simple and accessible language by well-known authors. Suitable for users of computers with any of the latest versions of Windows: XP, Vista and Windows 7. The best choice for beginners!