National and local directories also. Infoseek - Excellent search engine and very good directory for beginners and masters. Excite - Excellent search engine with useful reviews and a fairly good directory. Argus Clearinghouse - Collection of subject oriented guides to the web. Very good resource though limited.
Separate guides vary widely is usability.
Deja News - Search postings to internet Newsgroups. Curious Cat Educated Connections - find your lost classmates or post your profile and let them find you. Very easy interface. HTML Station - Comprehensive HTML documentation. Carl Davis' HTML Editor Reviews - Compares HTML editors to help you select the best editor to help you create your web site.