I figured out how to use AltaVista in about ten seconds, and it has an online help area if I get stuck, which has never happened. Get serious, man. Fortunately, the world is a big enough place that a bunch of readers will definitely benefit from this new book. Stick around for a few paragraphs. Plenty, I expect.
Help is here.
Sign me up. The AltaVista Search Revolution is best when it is most specific, such as explaining the range of options available in Simple Search, which is the best method for most inquiries. The Refine feature turns Simple Search into a dedicated workhorse. An Advanced Search can focus your query in very specific directions. The book is a bit too padded with self-praise for AltaVista, couched in various forms.