The Mind-Body-Spirit Internet Guide

by Thompson, Gerry Maguire

• ISBN13: 9780007106417
• ISBN10: 0007106416
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Thorsons Element

Summary

With more information available on the web than one person could sort through in a lifetime, this book acts as an essential guide to finding well being in cyberspace. This user-friendly book explains how to effectively surf the net, details important keywords and ways to make searches easier, shows how to make contacts through the web, and even explains how to set up your own site. The second section of the book reviews the most important sites, including on-line magazines, festival guides, workshops, and courses. From Aboriginal Spirituality to Wicca this invaluable guide will show you how to find the resources you need on the net while offering essential tips to help you avoid falling prey to companies on a selling drive.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiii
The internet - past, present and future	1	(24)
Getting connected: Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Accessing the Web
How stuff is arranged on the Web
How the Internet is developing
Some things to worry about
The future of the Internet
Future content
Means of access
More things to worry about
Surfing the net	25	(41)
The gentle art of browsing
A brief history of the browser wars
Adapting your browser
Remembering where the good stuff is
Offline browsing at your leisure
Browser addons and plug-ins
Search tools
Directories
Hints and tips on effective searching
How to avoid what you don't want
How to keep what you find
Strategies for an every-changing Internet
Email	66	(11)
How to use email
Features of email programs
Organizing your email messages
Sending attachments with email
Mailing lists
Hoax emails
Email etiquette
News, Discussion, gossip and chat	77	(9)
Online news and discussion
Accessing newsgroups
Newsgroup security
Newsgroup etiquette
Chat rooms
Chat room precautions
Shopping online	86	(4)
Finding what you want
The thorny issue of shopping security
You and Your website	90	(7)
Naming your website
Designing the site
Getting your site known
Music on the net	97	(4)
Modern developments, MP3 and Napster
General resources	101	(35)
Information on ISPs
Free software
Online security
Net Filtering software
Email sources
Browser sources
Your website
Search engines and directories
Mind-body
Spirit portals and directories
Discussion and newsgroups
Shopping sites
Books
Audio and video
Magazines
Music
Travel, holidays, courses and events
Games
Mind	133	(3)
Mind training	136	(5)
Coaching
Motivational training
Personal development
Positivity	141	(6)
Positive New Media
Inspiration
Mind machines
Stresswork
Creativity
Mindstates	147	(2)
Meditation
Dreamwork
Mind helpers	149	(6)
Psychics
Counselling and psychotherapy
Hypnotherapy
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
Creative visualization
New physics
Oracles and divination	155	(14)
Astrology
Western zodiac astrology
Astrological software
Chinese astrology
Hindu or Vedic astrology
Other astrologies
I Ching
Runes
Tarot
Qabalah and alchemy
Numerology
Feng Shui
Body	167	(2)
Alternative medicine	169	(11)
Holistic health
Complmentary medicine
Ayurvedic medicine
Chinese medicine
Tibetan medicine
Homeopathy
Herbalism
Flower essences
Healing	180	(4)
Vibrational healing
Reiki
Crystal healing
Colour healing and auras
Detoxification
Addiction and recovery
Bodywork	184	(12)
Massage
Chiropractic
Osteopathy
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Biofeedback
Shiatsu
Acupuncture and acupressure
Magnetic therapy
Alexander
Technique
Yoga
Breathwork
Martial arts
Food	196	(4)
Nutrition
Supplements
Vegetarianism
Veganism
Allergies
Naturopathy
Macrobiotics
Parenting and relationships	200	(9)
Childbirth and pregnancy
Parenting
Kids' stuff
Sex therapy and tantra
Holistic dating
Spirit	207	(2)
Religion and spirituality	209	(5)
World religions	214	(10)
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Sufism
Hinduism
Hare Krishna
Judaism
Taoism
Sikhism
Baha'i
Zoroastrianism
Rastafarianism
African religion
Ancient spirituality	224	(11)
Shamanism
Celts and druidry
Paganism
Norse paganism
Neopaganism
Wicca and witchcraft
Mythology
Holy Grail, Arthurian legends and Merlin
Mysticism
Other spiritual phenomena	235	(9)
New religions and cults
Gurus and teachers
Consciousness
Channelling
Out of Body Experiences (OBEs) and astral travel
Atlantis
Angels
Dolphins
Spiritual events	244	(2)
Death and the spirit	246	(3)
Deathwork
Past lives and reincarnation
Near Death Experiences (NDEs)
Spiritual finance	249	(8)
Business and trade
Ethical investment
Charity donation sites
Earth	255	(2)
Environment and ecology	257	(12)
Nature awareness and conservation
Sustainable development
Organic growing
Permaculture
Genetic modification
Earth mysteries
Ley lines and crop circles
Community	269	(14)
Indigenous peoples
Native American
Activism
Lifestyle and voluntary simplicity
Peacework
Women's Movement
Men's Movement
Global consciousness
Other	283	(1)
Strange, weird, trivial, funny and rude	283	(6)
Strange and weird
Trivial and timewasting
Cute
Rude
Funny
Bad
Glossary of internet terms	289	(8)
Index	297