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The Advanced Search uses custom search algorithms to get you the best possible results. Here's a few notes on using the Advanced eBook Finder.
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Query syntax help and examples of search phrases
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Query syntax help and samples
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Simple queries and Wildcards: |
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Use All these words or the eBook Finder above to search all of our titles, authors, subjects, or all three using any keyword. |
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Each word is examined for all variations so Wildcards are not needed - |
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Example: Sherlock Holmes will get you all works that include any words beginning with letters S-h-e-r-l-o-c-k AND H-o-l-m-e-s. |
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Phrase queries: |
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Use This exact wording or phrase to search all of our titles, authors, subjects, or all three using any specified keyword or key-phrase. |
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The search looks for the word or phrase entered, and all variations are excluded - |
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Example: Sherlock Holmes will only include works with the exact phrase of "Sherlock Holmes" |
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Boolean queries: |
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Use the One or more of these phrases fields to search all of our titles, authors, subjects, or all three using up to three specified keywords or key-phrases. |
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The search looks for variations on all of the words or phrases entered so Wildcards are not needed - |
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Example: Sherlock OR Holmes will get you all works that include any words begining with letters S-h-e-r-l-o-c-k OR H-o-l-m-e-s. |
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Exclusions: |
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Use But don't show books that have to exclude certain words from your search - |
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Example: Watson will remove any works that include the word Watson. |
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Languages: |
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Use the Language filter to restrict books to one or more languages - |
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Example: Hold down the (Ctrl, control) key to select more than one language. |
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Alternative Media: |
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Use the File type to explore our other media collections - |
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Example: Hold down the (Ctrl, control) key to select more than one file type. |
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Collections: |
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Use the eBook Library Collection or Academic Collection filters to search within the many collections we have to offer - |
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Example: Hold down the (Ctrl, control) key to select more than one of the collections. |