This one is web-based. This is the LDS' library. The information on this website and in its online indexes is not included in search engines. This is an example of a good search engine to use for unique names. Use quotation marks around the entire name.
Beginners guide on searching, deciphering old handwriting, census records and more.
Getting Started Lessons. Interactive how-to genealogy lessons on tracing family trees. Similar to the US project but with a world-wide mission. Some of the LDS library online. Indexes over 12 million names, uses Soundex.