With the holidays looming just around the corner, many people are turning to online shopping as a way to get the job done without leaving their homes and grappling with parking, rude shoppers, and long lines at the checkout counter. Business writer Jacquelyn Lynn does us all a favor by writing the definitive how-to book that is a must-own if you plan to do it on the ‘Net.

Online Shopper’s Survival Guide includes all you need to know to safely and securely navigate shopping on the Internet, with plenty of ideas for finding the sites that have the things you need quickly and efficiently. From participating in eBay and other auctions to finding special discounts and online promotions, this book is an easy-to-use manual filled with tips and tricks for becoming an expert online shopper. There is even an entire page devoted to “net speak,” those strange abbreviations you may see all the time, but not know what the heck they mean. LOL!

Chapters include detailed info on recognizing scams and knowing how to distinguish secure websites from those you may want to avoid, as well as ways to solve problems once you do buy something, from returning an item to getting satisfactory customer service. But this book is not just about finding material objects to buy. It also includes info on locating lost friends, finding a mate online, and getting any kind of information you may want or need for a variety of reasons.

So whether you are seeking the perfect date, the best online financial services, or just a good price on a diamond ring, this book can help you do it quickly, and securely, saving you tons of time and energy that you would otherwise spend hopping in and out of your car going from store to store, or on the phone for hours seeking the info you need. It’s all here, at your fingertips.

Happy hunting!