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Originally Posted by David Marseilles
Google searches have a lot of advanced features, CLI type stuff that goes beyond basic search logic. Add in RSS manipulation and hacks, and there's a potential reference resource there. Examine Wolfram alpha too and maybe even Bing and you get closer.
Would I buy it? Probably not, but there's not much that can be done that I couldn't quickly figure out on my own. And worse, if the book/pamphlet is mostly basic NYTs > bob's lolcats and more super emporium as a source, the vast majority of the people who could benefit from the information aren't going to be looking for it.
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I'm really thinking of concentrating mostly on the syntax of good search technique, how to do a good assessment of what you're looking for before you start, and how to evaluate the credibility of what results you get. It's less about what to type and more about how to use Google to find what you need. I'm not sure if RSS manipulation fits into that, but there might be some hacks involved. There are different usage scenarios to consider.
I really want to stay away from Bing, because that's a whole different search engine, different syntax, and a lot more to cover.