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For thepurplebook Wedding we have handpicked more than 250 of the best online bridal and wedding-related shops in the world, and highlighted over 100 of the top bridal registries.

Gone are the days when you were restricted to local wedding boutiques or five-pound bridal magazines for products, tips and advice. From the moment he pops the question until you're off on your honeymoon, you'll find everything you need with the click of your mouse, and the power of purple.

Here's what's inside:

* A detailed wedding planner

* Timeline and checklist to manage tasks and stay organized

* 264 wedding-related shops, indexed and cross-referenced

* 108 unique online bridal registries to ensure you get exactly what you want and need

* Helpful sites to aid in your research, source vendors and services, information on etiquette, traditions and more

* Valuable tips and hints to help you every step of the way

All of our sites stand up to a rigorous set of standards and have been chosen to cover every style, taste and budget.

Author: Hillary Mendelsohn
Paperback:  224 pages
Company: Purple Book LLC  (2008-01)
ISBN: 0979926602
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We all want to live a little greener, we just don't always know which choices to make, or where to find the goods.

thepurplebook online shopping guides have always brought the best of the internet to light and, with this special Green Edition, we have turned our focus the the web's finest eco-friendly stores. These shops reward your environmental awareness with unmatched selections of product that have been designed with the planet in mind.

On the recycled paper within, you'll find everything you need to go green: fashion, function, food, home improvement, furnishings, garden supply, personal necessities and gifts for man, woman and child. One simple book reveals a world full of wonderful and responsible shopping options. The only plastic you'll need is your credit card.

Author: Hillary Mendelsohn, Ian Anderson
Paperback:  288 pages
Company: Purple Book LLC  (2008-01)
ISBN: 0979926610
List Price: $11.95
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Not just another directory of retailers on the Web, SAVVY ONLINE SHOPPING addresses the two dearest concerns of the would-be e-shopper: "Is it safe to shop on line?" and, "Can you get a better deal on line?" This easy-to-read book demystifies the world of shopping on the Internet-describing what the reader can expect from his or her online shopping experience. Then it jumps right to the heart of all-important privacy and security issues-using plain, nontechnical language to explain which technologies help keep the consumer's wallet safe on the Web. Bolstered with this information, readers explore the inside track to getting the best products at the best prices. Topics include: using Web browser features and tools to shop smarter and safer on line, zooming in on deals, knowing what to ask an online seller (either merchant or individual) before agreeing to a purchase, try-before-you-buy options, shopping at online auctions, making money while shopping on the Net, and knowing-and exercising-your rights as an online consumer. It's the practical and expert information readers need to e-shop with confidence!

Author: Jill T. Freeze
Paperback:  336 pages Illustrated
Company: Microsoft Press  (2000-10-27)
ISBN: 0735611416
List Price: $19.99
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Shopping. For some, it is a veritable sport. For others, it is a dreaded experience which they try to avoid at all costs. No matter which group you fit in to, chances are when you do shop you're looking for a bargain. Bargain Hunter's Secrets to Online Shopping is your one-stop-shop for finding the best bargains on the Internet in over 35 shopping categories. Over 1000 of the best Web sites for online bargain shopping are listed in this comprehensive, how-to guide. Nervous about making purchases online? You'll also learn how to identify reputable merchants, how to shop safely and the best ways to pay for an online purchase. Let your fingers do the walking through this guide and the world's largest shopping mall!

Author: Michael Miller
Paperback:  336 pages
Company: Que  (2004-05-21)
ISBN: 0789732017
List Price: $19.95
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Author: Mark Mulligan, Lourdes Salcedo
Digital:  16 pages Download: PDF
Company: JupiterResearch  (2004-12-10) (2005-02-23)
List Price: $795.00
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* Shopping on the Web is increasing at a phenomenal rate, making this book a priceless tool for readers who want an online shopping experience that's fun, easy, secure, and saves both time and money
* Each site is rated by price, selection, service, convenience, and security, and extensive indices make it easy to find products by company name, product name, keywords, or URL
* Easy to use and read, this book provides descriptions of more than 1,500 of the best online shopping sites, grouped in useful categories such as apparel, computers and consumer electronics, home, garden, and food
* Includes sidebars on specialized shopping topics such as buying a car online, planning a wedding on the Web, and arranging dinner for two online
* Features a special section on purchasing services on the Web-everything from plumbing help to limousine services
* A unique "Trading With the Natives" section discusses online auction sites (including eBay) and classified ad sites
* Written and researched by Frank Fiore, the expert online shopping columnist at About.com

Author: Barbara Kasser, Frank Fiore
Paperback:  672 pages
Company: For Dummies  (2004-10-08)
ISBN: 0764574957
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The book is based on 107 questions posed to the average Joe/Jane online consumers. The topics covered range from general online advertising and B2C marketing questions, to Website usability and modern day online consumer behavior. The research is intended for online marketers working in various fields: from affiliate marketing and analytics to SEO and Web design. It is the author's hope that the readers will find this study of practical use.

Author: Evgenii Prussakov
Paperback:  184 pages
Company: AM Navigator LLC  (2008-01-01)
ISBN: 0979192714
List Price: $24.99
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With content and ratings derived from the experiences of thousands of online buyers, The BizRate.com Guide distills a vast amount of information about the best Web sites for online shopping into a friendly, practical format. Three million consumer-satisfaction surveys provide assessments of sites that are organized into categories from Apparel and Accessories to Home and Garden and Travel Reservations. For each "best" site the book provides a brief profile, an overall satisfaction score, icons showing the categories of products sold, and customer quotes. It also contains an introductory essay and an indexing system showing the top merchants in each category.

Paperback:  224 pages
Company: BizRate  (2000-11) (2000-11-06)
ISBN: 0970311702
List Price: $9.95
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DESCRIPTION: With more Web sites than anyone can count and new ones popping up every minute, online shopping can be more overwhelming than time efficient. While search engines provide thousands of results, it's nearly impossible to distinguish the good sites from the bad--until now. With thepurplebook, consumers now have access to a comprehensive list of top-notch Web sites that have been evaluated for excellence in product selection and customer service, allowing them to find the best, most affordable merchandise quickly and easily with the click of a button. Editions of thepurplebook were published by Bantam in 2004 and 2005. There are over 84,000 copies in print. From essential gear like baby strollers and car seats to the fun accessories, thebabypurplebook is the all-new companion guide to thepurplebook--and the ultimate resource for finding the best baby and maternity products online.

Author: Hillary Mendelsohn
Paperback:  688 pages
Company: Grand Central Publishing  (2005-09-01)
ISBN: 0446696986
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Extract: I wrote this book to bring together in one place all the best fashion, beauty and lifestyle websites that I've discovered, shopped from and enjoyed using. To make reading about them relaxing and fun with the result that all you have to do is to dip in and out of it when you're looking for something and then just click to shop. You can see immediately who will deliver worldwide, who offers express delivery and who will gift-wrap your choice and send it out for you. I've also awarded gold stars to my all time favourites, some of whom you'll almost certainly have heard of and others you probably won't have. They've all been tried and tested by me and they all deserve their stars, trust me. They're the best of the best.However, the aim of this book is not just to take you straight to the ultimate online stores so you don't have to search any more, but also to give you a snap-shot of each website so you can quickly decide whether or not you want to pay it a visit. With this book you can shop from just about anywhere in the world and take delivery anywhere in the world. The World Wide Web has made the globe a much, much smaller place, so for a little entertainment and a great deal of temptation just turn the page and read on. You'll be amazed at what you can find online...

Author: Patricia Davidson
Paperback:  320 pages
Company: John Wiley & Sons  (2009-02-28)
ISBN: 1906465363
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