Books to help you with the ultimate business resource - information. There has never been a better source for business information that the internet, but getting the right information quickly and effectively is a non-trivial task. These books will help with the search.
 

Brian Clegg

The Professional's Guide to Mining the Internet.
The Internet may be the biggest business resource in existence, and it's certainly the most readily accessible, but just finding something out there can be a challenge. This readable book introduces you to the techniques you need to find the right information on the Web and to use other Internet resources like e-mail and newsgroups to get to the information you need. Now in its second edition. New 6 October 2001

Reva Basch

Researching online for Dummies.
An entry in the famous yellow series of 'dummies' guides, this is a detailed look at the possibilities of the Internet and other online services for researchers. It tends a little to the academic, being most appropriate for librarians, but it has something for everyone. New 8 February 2000

Mark Neely

Finding what you want on the Internet.
An easy to read basic introduction to search engines and how to make the best of them. New 8 February 2000

Rough Guides

The Rough Guide to the Internet 2004.
Not a skills guide, but a good, non-technical stroll around the world of the Internet for the laid-back surfer. The trouble with this sort of guide compared to Mining the Internet is that it dates quickly, so you have to buy the next one each year if you want to stay up to date. Better to get the skills yourself than require a guide. New 10 November 2004