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This educator-oriented handbook by "Virtual Dave" provides an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand guide to the Internet: what it is; how it works; and how one gets there. The book covers the basics of the Internet, with simple and concise explanations geared toward classroom teachers and school library media specialists. Each chapter contains a resource section of Internet addresses and chapter highlights which are helpful for novice and experienced Internet users alike. The book includes the following chapters: (1) Electronic Networks: A Primer; (2) The Internet Model; (3) E-Mail: The Net's Common Currency; (4) Telnet and FTP: The Internet's Forgotten Heros; (5) Gopher: What if the World Were One Big Menu? (6) The World Wide Web: Do Spiders Really Surf? (7) New Toys and Trends for the Internet; (8) Setting up the Internet for Your School; and (9) Conclusion. A presentation packet for educators to teach others about the Internet comprises the second half of the document and includes all materials ready for reproduction in hard copy or transparency. An annotated bibliography of related documents available in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database, background information about ERIC, and a glossary are also included. (Contains 13 references.) (SWC)

This educator-oriented handbook by "Virtual Dave" provides an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand guide to the Internet: what it is; how it works; and how one gets there. The book covers the basics of the Internet, with simple and concise explanations geared toward classroom teachers and school library media specialists. Each chapter contains a resource section of Internet addresses and chapter highlights which are helpful for novice and experienced Internet users alike. The book includes the following chapters: (1) Electronic Networks: A Primer; (2) The Internet Model; (3) E-Mail: The Net's Common Currency; (4) Telnet and FTP: The Internet's Forgotten Heros; (5) Gopher: What if the World Were One Big Menu? (6) The World Wide Web: Do Spiders Really Surf? (7) New Toys and Trends for the Internet; (8) Setting up the Internet for Your School; and (9) Conclusion. A presentation packet for educators to teach others about the Internet comprises the second half of the document and includes all materials ready for reproduction in hard copy or transparency. An annotated bibliography of related documents available in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database, background information about ERIC, and a glossary are also included. (Contains 13 references.) (SWC)

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4 p. l., 100 p. 20 cm

4 p. l., 100 p. 20 cm

1Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Volume I

By Horatio Nelson

Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB (29 September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was an English flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He won several victories, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, during which he was killed. These are the letters that he wrote to Lady Hamilton, with whom he was having a notorious affair until his death in 1805. (Summary by Wikipedia)

2Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Volume II

By Horatio Nelson

Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB (29 September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was an English flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He won several victories, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, during which he was killed. These are the letters that he wrote to Lady Hamilton, with whom he was having a notorious affair until his death in 1805. (Summary by Wikipedia)

3Fox That Wanted Nine Golden Tails

By Kathleen Gray Nelson

A fox aspires to reach his 1000th birthday safely and be rewarded with nine golden tails in this wise and charming fairytale.

4Silver Chimes in Syria: Glimpses of a Missionary's Experiences

By William S. Nelson

William S. Nelson, D.D., was appointed as a missionary to Syria by the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church, USA in 1888. In this short works, as the title suggests, he gives glimpses into his life as a missionary against the background of Syrian culture.