A little time ago, one didn't find too many sites about Pakistan but recently, upon searching, you come across countless sites covering every aspect of the country from historical background to the science and technology in Pakistan. Following are some Pakistani websites which stand out among the rest.

With channels provided such as beauty parlors, e-pals, horoscope, health, greetings, chat, music, mobile tech, etc, one can go on exploring these interesting links. With a somber outlook, the site also contains links to arts and entertainment, science and technology, religion, news and media, business and economy, kids, health and medicine, historical information and much more.

Pakistani
www.pakistani.com

This site has a less catchy appearance. Apart from the Islamic links, it also covers Urdu poetry, poets and mushairas. The other links relating to Pakistan are almost the same as those on NetPaldstani.com. Plus, there's a free e-mail service with 6MB space and free desi greeting cards. It also provides you with the facts and stats of Pakistan. Waat should've been given more attention is its graphics.

Hi Pakistan
www.hipakistan.com

Pakistani Music
www.pakistanimusic.com

This is perhaps the only Pakistani all-music site. Designed in desi style and green-and-white colours, it has a pretty patriotic outlook. With channels such as, music, videos, artists, articles, lyrics, personal page, it entirely covers every relation to music, songs, videos, Star news and biographies of our kings of pop.There is also a free newsletter.

Desi Store
www.desistore.com

It is surely one of the most imposing online shopping site for Pakistan . It has a wide range of acces­sories for yourself or as gift items, ranging from music CDs, wedding accessories and books to kites and even lotas are there to add to your shopping cart Although its overflowing with links and all, it could use bit more color and animations.

Desigup
www.desigup.com

It is a chat site with a funky design . However there's practical­ly . nothing else to do except chat , as evident from the domain.

Pakistan Govt
www.pak.gov.pk

Being the official web of Paksitan, it is the most complete site, of course, on Pakistan. Artfully designed , it has an attractive appearance. With links such as country profile , economy, govern­ment, culture, heritage, tourism, sports , Kashmir, information desk and media one finds anything and everything. You can view Chief Executive Pervez Musharrafs pro file, his addresses to the nation, and you can even e-mail to the head of the state. Comprehensive information on the " Father of the Nation" can be found on this site plus Coverage on all the national or international hot issues can effrordessly be viewed through the links provided.
Overall, most of the Pakistani sites have numerous channels and much pages to browse through but one thing these sites lack is the presence of arty graphics and the use of agreeable colors. Much of the sites providing tempting links however, are pretty pheeki. Nevertheless , I found a colorful Pakistani travel site which is a good effort.

Travel
www.travel.web.pk

It is one of the few Pakistani sites that were really impressive. It has been built with eccentric colors and patterns, and fea­tures various navigation tabs con­taining information about initial things like destinations, activi­ties, tours, etc , to final tasks like air tickets, car rentals, travel gear, etc. There are channels containing facts and data about tour packages, news updates, travel tools, training courses, etc. By and large, it's a complete tourism site worth visiting.

My City
apnakarachi.com , apnalahore.com , funkykarachi.com

(which does need a bit of English rectification) and Apnafuture.com are also inspiring desi sites but as we are talking about sites representing the whole country and not just a single city, they are not being mentioned here.

An official web site w h ich provides information about Pakistan . Find out about top news stories, cricket news and la t est scores, arts and entertainment, business and economy, education, government, guides and directories, health, localities, maps and views, news and media, prov­inces, real estate, recrea t ion and sports, science and environment, society and culture, transportation and culture, travel and tourism and weather.

This is the official web site of Ministry of Finance. It has information about Economic survey, Pak Fiscal Operations, Law and development and further links.

This is the official site of the Embassy of Pakistan. Ambassador, Consular Services, News, Press releases . Online tour . Location, Links and what's new.

This is the official website of Pakistan Television. Find about the latest dramas, musical, current affair, religious and sport programmes.

Although the impression appears to be contrary to it, but Pakistan does have many organizations working in various fields for the betterment of life of the citizens of Pakistan . .Access this page. And then type ' Pakistan ' in the search engine box. You will be given access to about sixty-two addresses of different Pakistan-based organizations. Considering that there are hundreds of active organizations that are not listed here, going though this list would help reinforce hope in the ' philanthropic vein of Pakistanis. Listed amongst these organizations are organizations working to promote literacy, women's rights, human rights, and health.

This is the Pakistan virtual library, a part of the World Wide Web Virtual library. The site is a good source of references for general information on Pakistan . Information on particular subjects, such as overseas Pakistanis, may also be found here. The site includes links to the following topics concerning Pakistan : Academic Study and Research, Basic Information, Business and Commerce, Computers and Networks, Cultural Associations, Education and Languages, History and Regional Cultures, Sports (Cricket), and Travel and Trekking.

This address will lead you to the Photo album of old buildings of Karachi . Karachi is a city with a variegated culture. Here are some signs of that culture. The site contains photographs of old buildings such as the Quaid-e-Azam. house, the Sindh High Court, and Mohatta palace. You may click on an image to enlarge it, and to receive some information on the building you have chosen to view. This is a good way of becoming familiar with some of the old buildings and architecture of Karachi.

This address will lead you to the site of Advanced Legal Studies Institute which operates in most Muslim countries, with the greatest emphasis on Pakistan . This page contains general information on the organization and its activities. Its also includes a database of Islamic law. This is a good site for legal research regarding Islamic issues.

Pakistan 's nuclear test threw the country into a storm and changed the political landscape in South Asia . Here is the story of the nuclear blast that ended up by heating so much more than a mountain: the blast that led to international chaos and uncertainty. Titled ' Where Mountains move', this story promises and interesting reading.

This click will lead you to the Pakistan Information Page, where you may click on the province or the capital city that you would like information about. Alternately, you may use the navigation bar at the left of the page to navigate the site. The links on the bar include links to history geography, news, weather, music store, bookstore, chat, classifieds, and search engine.

People are often heard becoming the lack of information concerning Pakistan on the Internet. This site will change such perceptions. Here is a site on Pakistan that prescribes many other resources and sites for information on Pakistan all over the Web. Here, you will find links categorized by news, commerce, history, culture, and so many other issues. This site is very useful indeed.

A mega site of Pakistani recipes, this address will give you days of good food. This site is very well maintained, and new recipes are added all the time. The site features detailed recipes for each dish, along with a dictionary where you may find the English (or Urdu) equivalent of any ingredient listed in the recipes, this site is a boon for people who like eating good, Pakistani food.

This site is news oriented. You may find some of the news dated, but the analyses are good, generally speaking. One good feature of this site is that the news and opinion featured touch upon a large variety of topics. Secondly a link at the bottom of the page will lead you to the Pakistan-archive. Other links at the bottom of the page will give you the day's news, the week's news, or news by country or theme. You choose the way you want news, and the site gives it to you.

http://www.iac.net/pfilio

http://www.petersons.com

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Find information about the American University and its various schools at this site. Explore scholarship options and more. Also search for the type of program you would like admission in. The site details curricula of the various programs offered by the American University . Also look at the electronic journals kept by the American University.

This is a scholarship database and could help you if you are looking for a scholarship to study abroad. Want to know how to avoid scholarship scams and search the web for scholarship offers that could make a difference? Go to this website-and look at the various features offered.

Visit this site to find out about scholarships available to Pakistani students through the British Council. Find information on the following scholarship programmes: British Chevening Scholarships Programme, The British Council/Charles Wallace Trust Visiting Fellowship Programme, Shell Centenary Scholarships, Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Awards, University of Strathclyde Pakistan 50th Anniversary Fund Scholarships, Rhodes Scholarship, The Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship, Bank of England Fellowship, Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, DFID Shared Scholarships, and Scholarships, Grants and Discounts on offer by UK academic institutions.

You may want to check out this site if you are looking for a professional to assist you in finding the right scholarship and program abroad. The site is not very reader-friendly though. But if you need information, you should not care about the appearance of a web site. The site provides a listing of Educational consultants that you can contact at their email addresses. You may find one located in you area. Happy hunting!

A new search engine for Pakistani institutions, etaleem offers an institution search as well as a teacher resource centre. For teachers the teacher resource center shows you job opportunities while also giving a tutor search for parents. An interesting feature is the Find-a-friend link. It allows you to search for long lost classmates and friends. Definitely a site worth checking out!

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http://www.im.edu.ph

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/fb

This is the site of City University Of Hong Kong. It is the biggest business school in Hong Kong and is helping it to maintain its competitive position. It has a long standing relationship with partners on the mainland and in Hong Kong 's-business circle and has helped them in keeping themselves up to date. Find out about its faculty, programmes, latest courses and research centres. Click on the links and equip yourself with the latest in offering.

This is the site of International School of Management. Their mission is to provide the students, through academic course work and exposure to current multi-cultural business practices, a strong foundation of knowledge with which to further their careers. ISM students will understand and have the opportunity to apply the prin­ciples of management as they relate to international business. A must visit for those who are interested in working in the corporate world.

This is the site of University of Cafifomia , Riverside extension. The offer English language programmes certificate and cftpToma programmes both academic and professional. Visit this site and find out about theirlatest courses and facilities available at this university.

This is the site of Mt Eliza Business School. It has been providing management and leadership development to the executives in government and private sector. Click on the links to find out what they are offering now.

This is the site of ESSEC Business School . Click on the links to find out about its admission process, latest courses, programmes, degrees and other course related facilities.

This is the site of National University of Singapore Business School. The NUS Business School seeks to provide a rigorous, relevant, and rewarding business education for present and future managers by integrating the best of East and West in their research, teaching, and service activities. They aim to attract and produce the most sought-after business graduates in Asia, to be the premier source of business knowledge in Asia , and to be the Asian employer-of-choice for business academics. Find out what's new on the offer.

This is site of the University of Strathclyde Graduate School Of Business . Find out about latest courses on the business administration and its relates fields, various other studying fields and the admission process.

This is the site of the University of Hong Kong , School of Business . Find out the latest news and information, faculty, programmes, courses, corporate links, research facilities and resources.

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This is the site of the University of London . Study at your own time and at your ..own pace. The development of each degree is led by one of the Colleges of the University whose academics plan sylla­buses, write study materials and set and mark scripts. Internal and External students of the University of London are all exam­ined to the same standard of excellence. An excellent opportunity for those who people who cannot follow a tight schedule.!

Research matters at Hgrvard University
http://www.researchmatters.harvard.edu/

In the laboratories at Harvard, researchers and scientists are "turning artifacts of the imagination into facts of life." This site offers a peek into these labs, and allows you to read about the research as it happens, whether it's the latest news on medical treatment, technological advances, or space exploration. The in-depth look at innovative research will really fascinate you, so visit the link without wasting any time.

Antibiotic Guide
http://www.intmed.mcw.edu/AntibioticGuide.html

This website is an educational tool for antibiotic usage designed for health professionals Features treatment recommendations for common infections. It intends to serve as an educational link for promoting selec­tive, cost effective use of antimicrobials, and to serve as drug use evalua­tion criteria for antibiotic audits.

Astronomy On-Line
http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog/aol/

In this website you will find the world's biggest astronomy event on the Web. Groups from around the world experience the excitement of real-time scientific adventure and the virtues of international collaboration.

Now your geography:
http://www.geographyiq.com/index.htm

Are you interested in current events or just curious about exploring the new world around you? This website is an online world atlas packed with geographic, economic, political, historical and cultural informaton. It also features the world map, country ranking and currency conversion.

Science research
http://pathfinderscience.net

This science website includes threaded discussion on the research' a reas such as organizing protocols, data submission, and retrieval from tAeractive databases. It also provides a background information on the research .areas and a publication area for Student's to Submit their own research work.

The living world
http://biologyinmotion.com

An excellent interactive website on the subject of biology for not only students but also for teachers. You will find very useful cartoon mini-Iectures, evolution lab, and 3D animation tutorials that convert biology learning activities into original, entertaining, and interactive experience.

Solving geometry Problems
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IT education for beginners
http://www.beginners.co.uk

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TechStreet
http://www.techstreet.com

This site offers information for technical professionals on industry standards and specifications, training materials, softwar and more. Over 70,000 documents are available for instant download in PDF format, including industry standards, journal articals, conference papers, market research, materials data and mor -ti.

MIT encyclopedia of cognitivesciences
http://cognet.mit.edu/MITECS/Front/introduction.html

It is a comprehensive reference work available in electronic format that represents the methodological and theoretical diversity of the cognitive sciences, the site houses a growing colleciton of links to other cognitive science resources on the web. Individual articles provides links relevant to their specific topic, while the introductions to the six sections lists links to sites containing resources and further information on that domain.

White paper library In IT
http://www.tradespeak.com/it.asp

This website comprise of free white papers from many vendors. It requires free registration before you access the resources. Areas covered are enterprise solutions, application enabling technologies, networking and telecom, computing hardware, and Open Source. Overall a valuable site for novice as well as experts.

Information technology White Papers
http://www.itpapers.com/

This is a great search tool for accessing thousands of computer and technology white papers online. The site can be called Yellow Pages of White Papers with free, quick, logical searches on information technology. It provides information on software, hardware, datacommunicarion and latest developments on Internet.

Centre fop the new engineers
http://cne.gmu.edu/modules/index.html

This stand-alone web server is the home of several interactive, mul­timedia, internet-accessible tutorial modules, which cover a wide range of contemporary IT topics. Free library of internet-accessible tutorial modules in these areas: Computer networking, ATM, virtual memory, workflow, distributed shared memory, inter-process commu­nication, operating system performance.

Learn to work on VB projects
http://www.winsysglobal.com/forms/freebee_vb.shtm

An excellent website for novice programmers which provides all the knowledge you'll need to carry out a practical project. It also extends full support from the professionals.At the end you'll have created working applications in both VB and VBA. The set includes all the sup­porting resources such as demo programs and movies.

Free IT trnining
www.codenotes.com

Code notes drills down to the core aspects of a technology and focuses on the key elements needed to implement it immediately thus presenting highly technical material in useful format, bridging the gap between comprehensive manuals and pocket references. It covers' VB.net, XML, web-based UI, Java, J2EE, ASP.net, and Oracle 9i.

Computer Lesson For Kids and Small Adults
http://www.magma.ca/~dsleeth/kids/lessons/starter.htm

Computers can be a lot of fun and they can also be very confusing. The more you know about them, the more fun they are. So let's get to know them with this website where you will find basic lessons written in an easy to understand style. The tutorials appeal to all of us who are trying to tame the personal computer.

Get the latest drivers for all your hardware, right here at one site! Computer Technical Support PC Drivers HeadQuarters" If you have any query regarding your hard drive then this site answers all emails and that to& in a timely manner. If you cannot find a driver or drivers, then this the place for you. Unlike other sites this one provides in detail the functions of a hard drive and its relatedproblems. For those who want to understand the working of the Hard drive then a visit to this site is a must.

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This site offers a variety of services, for example information on Systems which include desktops, handhelds, notebooks. Peripherals include, digital cameras, graphics and sound, modems and web phones, monitors and display devices, networking and servers, portable audio, printers, scanners and storage. The latest available on hard ware and what's new in computers also the segment of product watch. Also it offers advice and commentary on computer. related issue and problems.

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Computer Science Resources. Also check communication and networking and data formats, 3D sites. Lots of articles and links to resources, plus a discussion board. Resources include:' bibliographies and online papers. Conferences, employment, awards, news, organisations, projects and statistics. Everything you've been looking for.

http://pathfinderscience.net

Science of Earth
http://www.earthscienceworld.org

It is a gateway to the earth sciences which provides updated news on various geological related topics, accessible from the home page and under Earth Data in the left hand box. It also provides statistical data on natural resources and details of all recent seismological phe­nomena, you will also find quiz and series of lessons on the subject.

Explore your brain
http://www.brainexplorer.org

BrainExplorer.org is an optimum medium for conveying the complexities of the brain and its workings. It displays each component of our '3-pound universe,' as well as illustrating areas affected by specific' diseases. It has a detailed image gallery that gives pictorial explanation of brains structures and its controlling various body functions.

We humans
http://www.becominghuman.org

Winner of Webby award for best Science site, this is a blend of science and multimedia takes you on a journey through human evolution. It's worth it. Video clips, games and more render brilliantly one of science's most complex theories. It also carries pages on education activities, glossary and lesson plans about human origins for students.

Schools of our world
http://sirtf.caltech.edu/Education/IRapp/benefits.html

HAVE you ever wondered how the world around us would look like when viewed in the infrared? This site gives you a chance to explore that benefits are gained in the sciences, medicine, firefighting and police work, environmental monitoring, and in commercial applications when we view our world in a new (infrared) light!

Online Science and scientists
http://www.thenakedscientists.com

THIS website is not what you think; it is a medicine and technology e-demand internet radio show from scientists and doctors at Cambridge University . It includes features, such as discussion forums and chat facilities, ask-a-scientist and ask-a-doctor, and streamed audiovisual media. A site for all!

Interactive web
http://www.coin-operated.com/projects

BEYOND the barriers, this click allows you to share the World Wide Web with millions of other people. This interesting site features an audio messaging board that allows for anyone to call in, record a message, and post it to the server. So wait and gauge how many miles your mouse has moved ... and more.

Miracle of science
http://www.rythospital.com

The online version of RYT Hospital 's Dwayne Medical Centre, one of the most stylish websites, churns out one scientific miracle after another. Now the institution that brought you the first male pregnancy asks you to match wits with Clyven, the first transgenic mouse with human intelligence.

Science of skulls
http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/skulls

Some websites present what they have to say so attractively, you can't help but be drawn in. This guide to the biological function and allure of skulls — animal and human — is an interesting exploration of what lies beneath the skin in an interactive format. So you better check if your system has Quicklime installed, otherwise you are missing on some cool informative website.

http://www.pbs.org/transistor

Here is a site maintained by the PBS, featuring transistors, and all you could possibly want to know about them. PBS has long been a good source of documentaries, and it now brings its expertise to the Internet. So log on to this site and discover the transistor. After you are through the browsing the site, a transistor will seem like a very special object indeed.

http://www.ieee.org/organizations/history_center

This is the official website of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. and incorporates a great amount of information on Electrical engineering and related sciences. This is a more scientific site and may not appeal to casual audiences. However, it does have much to promise those seriously exploring the various dimensions of electrical engineering.

http://americanhistory.si.edu/scienceservice

This site is maintained by the Smithsonian Institute, and features a large collection of historical images. Since the idea is to attract and educate people of all age groups regarding the marvels of science, the sites interface is very user friendly. However, little color is used, and this keeps the site from becoming one of those over-bright eyesores that titter the Internet. This site is a very good choice for pictorial exploration of the history of science.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso

This site will take you through a science odyssey in every sense of the word. Here you will find links to people, discoveries, pictures and more items of interest. Maintained by PBS, this is a credible site for information on the history of science. A great feature is the user-Friendly interface. All the links are pictorially augmented, and the site lias an overall colourful appearance that would appeal to an audience of nearly all ages.

http://www.accessexcallence.org/AB/Bt/

Ever wondered about the discovery of the science of biotechnology? Here is the perfect site to find out all you have ever wanted to know about the topic. This site features history, discoveries, major scientists and more topics related to biotechnology. Going through the site, one would end up with a treasure of information on the nature of biotechnology and how the science reached its present stage. However, a drawback is the text-heavy layout that might reduce the level of interest of the less serious web surfer.

http://www.soas.ac.ult/Needham/library

This site is maintained by the University of London and features information on a wide variety of topics. The best way to utilize this site for finding information on science is to start at the home page, and then explore pertinent links till the desired pages are displayed. The site is mainly meant for university students and researchers, so the it is more text-heavy and uses few graphics to illuminate the material. However, since the site is a concern of an accredited university, one can be reasonably sure regarding the credibility of the information featured here.

http://geoclio.st.usm.edu

Geological and climate science receives less than its due share of acknowledgement in more circles. However, this site will change such opinions. A well designed and simple site, based on well-chosen graphics and abbrieved text, it will take the surfer through a journey of geological discovery. Though pages linked to this site are brief and to the point, they do feature a considerable amount of material. In fact, it is a good source for the more impatient surfer.

http://americanhistory.si.edu/csr/lightproject

Join the Smithsonian Institute while they make history: their way, of course. All you need to do is to browse the site, and then submit any pertinent material on the topic of lights, the nistory of light, and related issues. This concern is linked to The National Museum of American History (NMAH) which is collating information on the interaction of science-technology and society. You may log in and join the ongoing efforts.

http://www.kunskapsbolaget.com/DAHAP

Here is a site for the more object-oriented enthusiast of scientific history. This site features a large collection of photographs of prominent scientists, photographs of phenomenal projects, and more. Log on to this site to enjoy the visual representation of the history of science. Definitely a must for those wishing for a pictorial introduction to the great feats of science.

http://www.rit.edu/~flwstv/presocratic.html

pre Socratic philosophers had a great say in defining the nature of science. Here, you will find how philosophy was separated from the budding new discipline that required observation, formation of theories, and then particle or mathematical proof of those theories. This site is maintained by a professor of science and is a credible source of information on the Greek idea of letting the thoughts flow: this led to many of the great discoveries that modern science is based on.

Space training
http://edspace.nasa.gov

WHAT if you're not one of the crews on a space mission, you can still learn all about astronaut training and living in space by exploring this educational website by NASA. Also it includes huge collections of latest images, news, events, lectures, etc. So make sure you don't miss the video about using a toilet in zero gravity!

History of the universe
http://www.historyoftheuniverse.com

As the name of the website suggests, the site informative site provides comprehensive account of the history of the universe, and how it evolved through different stages. The information provided on this site is pact with interesting facts with some controversial theories too. Also here is a section for question and answers, which allows visitors to post queries as well as give answer other's question.

Journey into the heavens
http://library.thinkquest.org/28743/main.html

Journey into the heavens is an attempt to provide users with a void, basic understanding of astronomy, our solar system, and the evolution of the universe. The web page focused strongly on design and visual quality. It provides interesting information for students and layman presenting information about the evolution of the universe, constellations, space missions, astronomers, and more.

From stargazers to star ships
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sintro.htm

This page deals with the world of gravity: of massive planets and stars, and the way spaceflight is achieved despite their strong pull. Topics include astronomy of the Earth's motion in space and Newtonian mechanics. On this site you will find about exploration on number of issues including the polar aurora, the radiation belts, the solar wind, magnetic storms, space weather, cosmic radiation.

Project Mars
http://www.marssociety.org/arctic

This multimedia website covers the Mars Society project based in the Mars-like polar desert of Canada 's Devon Island , experimenting with techniques for the human exploration of Mars. It reports complete details of the mission with latest updates and history.

BBC bookcase
http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/books

This brilliant website functions as its name suggests - like a family's bookcase that represents the varied interests of each reader. The site is a potpourri of literary news, features, and games, and even offers an animated history of books. Its editorial offerings are unpretentious yet informative and appeal to avid readers of all genres.

Free e-books
http://www.bibliomania.com

Are you a book lover? Bibliomania gives you easy access to more than 2,000 texts, including articles, interviews, and a wide variety of classic novels, short stories and plays, all for free. The site also includes study guides, biographies, reference works and more.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/dkbrown

This is the children's literature web guide. You can find features, question boards, links and references. Also the children's book awards, the years best books, children's best sellers, authors on the web, stories on the web, readers theater recommended books, journals and book reviews, resources for teachers, parents, story tellers, writers and illustrators, Internet book discussion groups, children's literature organizations on the children's publishers and book sellers.

http://www.ala.org/parents

More than 700 great, cool sites for kids and parents an online question-answering, help, and referral service for students. Recommended reading, best picture books, outstanding children's books, best translations of a children's book published overseas, and best children's books. It is also the best reference sources for adults. Magazines designed for teachers, librarians, library media specialists, booksellers, parents, and all other adults interested in connecting children with high quality books are available here. Book review magazine covering both adult and children's books. Tips on how to raise a reader and make the most of the library. Learning disabilities and early warning signs. Libraries, children and the internet.

http://www.web-books.com/cool/ebooks/Library.htm

Over 2200 free e-books. Computer/ internet reference, Classic, engineering, business, fiction, life science, humanities, non-fiction, medicine/health, society, entertainment, physics/science/math, teens and kids journal magazines. Over 2200 FREE eBooks and BEST sites.

http://www.addall.com

Search and Compare among 40+ sites, 20,000 sellers, book search and the best price Internet-wide. Search and compare book prices among 41 on-line bookstores. Also includes search for used and out dated books. The book site that allows you to comparison shop among 41 online bookstores including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Borders. You can expect the most complete book search and the best price Internet-wide when you visit this site.

http://books.nettop20.com

All the best book sites are brought to you on a single page, giving you one-stop access to the best in buying books online today. The Top 20 book sites brings you the pick of the most popular and highest rating book sites available online today. Each bookstore brings its own strengths and specialization so it is probably worthwhile looking through the whole list of book sites, because a different organization's offering may be just the niche that suits your particular requirement best.

http://www.rarebooks.org/bestbklst.htm

Looking for sites that recommend books? It is possible that some of the sites listed here recommend books suitable for building a respectable book collection. List of the 100 best books and has a complete list of many award winning books and similar lists to view or order from.

http://www.slj.com/links/bestsites.asp

It brings you websites of interest to children's, young adult and school librarians Seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction. It has extensive links to stories, book lists, plus articles and discussions about children's literature, A Web-based resource guide for librarians and educators interested in providing youth access to the Net and the online source for news from the world of publishing.

http://shopping.guardian.co.uk/ books

Want to do the online shopping of the books, and then visit to this site is a must. Order from the vast range of the books available on the net. Happy buying!

http://www.randomhouse.com

Find out which Random House titles are leaping off the shelves this week. This site has got all the bestsellers, in hard cover and paper back, fiction and non fiction. Select from a variety of books to read at home.

http://www.libraryspot.com

This is a must see site. It offers a wide range of links that can help one to select a particular book site for reading, downloading or ordering. You can find the list of libraries on line, references desk and many more.

Health link
http://www.healthfinder.gov

Tired of same old links on search engines? Despair not, Health finder is a site for you which has links to health and medical news, databases, journals, etc. It is an excellent gateway to the seemingly endless amount of medical knowledge on the internet.

Antibiotic Guide
http://www.intmed.mcw.edu/AntibioticGuide.html

This website is an educational tool for antibiotic usage designed for health professionals Features treatment recommendations for common infections. It intends to serve as an educational link for promoting selective, cost effective use of antimicrobials, and to serve as drug use evaluation criteria for antibiotic audits.

http://www.alcase.org

This addresswill take you to the lung cancer site maintained by the Alliance for lung cancer, it uniqueness lies in the fact that it brings you closer and face to face with other people who have lung cancer and their stories of hope. The site also features support groups, phone buddies and more interactive features.

http://www.lungcancer.org

This site is maintained by the lung cancer awareness association The interface is very user-friendly and would appeal to a wide variety of users ranging from medical experts to patients, and relatives of the patients. Apart from the sections for both experts and patients, there is also a section pertaining to the media. You can also air your queries in the ask the experts section.

http://www.meds.com/lung/lunginfo.html

This address will take you to the medicine online internet library on lung cancer. The site features information for both professionals and patients, making it one of the most complete sites available on the web for this particular topic. For the professionals this library provides information through journals, for the patients through articles. A glossary provided at the site makes the medical terminology less of a hindrance.

http://www.lungcanceronline.org

This address will take you to the lung cancer online website, where you will find a lot of information via links to lung cancer help pages. Resource pages and other associated topics. The potential of this site can only be fully realized by visiting it. Although the content is more text based, it is important enough to guarantee attention.

http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/lungcanc

This is the official site of the American Lung association, which means that the data provided by the organization is authentic The site features links to basic information regarding lung cancer as well as other related disorders, and diseases. The site also simplifies some complicated procedures regarding the treatment of lung cancer as well as informing the users where to get more information from One of the major features of the site is the link to living with lung cancer.

http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cancer_types/lung_cancer

This address will take you to the official cancernet website. The site features an introductory overview for the first time users of the site This head links the user to basic information regarding lung cancer and also links the users to NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Database The site also lists vital information such as preventative measures, statistics, and cancer publications. The list of links to other sites is also useful.

http://www.chestx-ray.com

This site pertains to chest X rays, and showcases important information about lung cancer as well. The site features a search engine for thoracic imaging, anatomy and physiology tutorials, up to date healthcare headlines and more pertinent information. The list of links under each head is quite exhaustive. A good though pictorially unimpressive site.

http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/lung

Here is another site that provides a variety of information, quite extensive in coverage. The list of links is very helpful as is the search engine integrated into the site design As far as articles and news is concerned the site is quite up-to-date.

http://content.health.msn.com/condition_center/lgc

This Web MD site is powered by msn and features medical information regarding lung cancer. The site features news such as the effect of new drugs in preventing cancer drug side effects It also covers live events for which the date and time is provided at the site. There is a message board featuring cancer related topics that are open to general discussions. This is a well maintained site with a user-friendly interface.

http://www.focusoncancer.com/script/main/forum

This site is maintained by MedicineNet.com and provides a variety of information regarding lung cancer, in the shape of features and news. It also lists related medical sites and features a community section which highlights feedback and support groups The mains facts and articles at the site are featured under an extensive list of topics that makes access easier and faster as well as more focused. Towards the bottom of the site there is a link to a medical terms dictionary that would make any search at this site more meaningful.

As people age, they need to consider various health factors they could afford to ignore earlier. Here is a list of clicks that could help a senior citizen with his/her health problems, and could also provide much needed information to the care-giver.

http://seniorhealth.miningco.com

Here is a quality site from About.com concerning senior health and related issues. The page tackles issues such as alternative medicine, cancer, conditions, eldercare, exercise, health assessment, health product, and more. Here you can read about almost all the issues concerned with ageing and elder care. A very useful site for health issues. Multiple links ensure that there is no lack of information on any chosen topic.

http://www.longevity101.com

This site is maintained by the University Research Inc. It deals with issues concerning longevity. This would basically cover health and nutrition, along with focus on diseases that would threaten life, such as cancer and other diseases. The site is maintained through research, though it disclaims responsibility in case a reader takes this site as the sole source of information concerning health and disease. The interface is very easy to use and it is interesting as well, using large pictures and lettering. The site can be easily used by old people, since it allows for visual impairments.

http://www.seniorswellness.com

Here is a very useful site indeed. This site aims for diverse readerships, not only for senior citizens and their caregivers. Here you can read about ageing, health and lifestyle, prevention and care, caring for grandparents, assisted living, long term care, elder abuse and neglect, and other related issues. Another feature of this site is that it assures users that much of the medical information available online is accurate. It provides links to several of such accredited sites, creating a small but useful reference base for users. Multiple links on the left of the page allow easy access to the information at this site.

http://www.helpguide.org

Often, help is needed not only with respect to physical health alone, but mental health as well. Here is a site that could help you. Focused on mental health of the elderly and ageing, the site provides information on instability, metal and emotional health, as well as pointers on caring for the elderly. This site may not be the complete reference, but it is a good step towards understanding the needs of the elderly, specially emotional and psychological needs.

http://www.agenet.com

This click belongs to the AgeNet Eldercare Network, and is a well maintained site that addresses health issues for senior citizens. The site deals with health issues including diet and nutrition, drugs, legal issues, insurance, Financial issues, housing and more. A good site for people looking for quick facts and useful information. Geared towards senior citizens, the site has a good interface, and can be easily used by people of all ages, even those without specific experience browsing the Net.

http://userpages.umbc.edu/~vdotte1/ index.html

This site is concerned with the social aspects of ageing, and examine ageing and illness in a social context. Though the page is not maintained now and several of the links may not work, the page still houses a considerable amount of information. For instance, the reader may choose to access a page, an article or a search engine, or even browse links submitted bv people at this site. Links to online journals and magazines are also quite useful. The aim of the site seems to be to examine all aspects of ageing within the social context. A good site for students and researchers.

http://www.lovingcare.net

This site is dedicated to the memory of Louise Therese Vitale, a Practical Nurse and home Caregiver, and contains useful information for both senior citizens as well as their caregivers. Useful links such as 'long-term care', 'Housing', 'Legal issues', and 'caregivers', provide quite a few useful facts that would help people with all aspects of health after the age of sixty.

http://www.secretsofaging.org

Here is a very interesting site that tackles ageing with a holistic approach. Focusing on the 'secrets' of ageing, the site takes on the various aspects or ageing, such as physical, mental and social references, and takes a look at the concept of longevity. The site is extremely informative, and very interesting as well. It takes a very unique look at the various aspects of ageing, and the influences exerted on the 'ageing' individual. A must access, this site is very easy to browse, featuring large links on the main page, as well as on the top of every page that is subsequently opened. Another boon is the sane use of colors that keeps the eye from tiring while browsing the site.

http://www5.biostat.wustl.edu/alzheimer

Here is your complete guide to understanding Alzheimer's disease. This site is maintained by the Washington University in St Louis and showcases pertinent and useful information regarding the disease for both the family and the caregiver of the patient. Links provided at this site lead the surfer to officially maintained sites of medial institutions that provide further credible information on Alzheimer's disease. This can be called a one-stop resource of information on the disease.

http://www.retirement-living.com

People thinking of retirement need not give in to depression or a sense of helplessness. There is still much that they can do to help themselves weather their post-retirement lives, regardless of health or other related issues. Here is The guide for people looking glumly at a post-retirement life. The site makes it easy for the surfer to browse the senior and caregiver service network. Since this site is geared towards both the senior citizen and the caregiver, there is plenty to be found for both. A very compact, professional and useful site.

http://ivillagehealth.com

Are you making an effort to live healthier this year then here is a site which offers you useful health tips that tells you how to get in to shape. The exercise arid diet plan are given. Health quizzes, how to get a good night's sleep, slumber-enhancing exercises, natural remedies to cure various ailments, talk to others about different diseases and share your experiences, healthy recipes, etc. This service area is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child, please consult your family's health provider immediately.

http://www.christiantopsites.com/ search/Fitness_and_Health

All Out Fitness has everything you need and great prices too! See us for exercise equipment, supplements, accessories, diet books, exercise and fitness videos, activewear and custom exercise plans. Get free advice from Personal Trainers and watch free how-to Exercise Videos online. Weight Loss, Low Carbs, Energy, Vitamins, Body Building, Stress, Anxiety Homopathics, Arhritis, High Blood Persure, Cholesterol, Gout, sinus, Muscle Spasms, Colitis, NailFungus, Pets, Hair, Skin, Nails, PMS, Hot Flashes, Menopause, Teas, Ear Candles, Free Sample on most produces. Learn how to beat cancer with nutrition.

http://lifeonline.guardianunlimited.co.uk/healthandfitness
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There's great ambivalence about the benefits of the net to public health. Sure, you can look up your symptoms, print off a list of diagnoses and go to your GP more clued up. But you also need to ensure your source is reliable and appropriate, which isn't always easy. This site should help. Information on health and fitness, heart diseases and stroke, mental health and cancer.

http://top100.body-and-mind.com/top100.html

All that u need to find out about fitness programme, diet plans, healthy recipes, nutrition and many more. Log on and click on the links and download whatever you need to improve your health.

http://mentalhealth.about.com

Share your mental health problems with other people. Problems like eating disorders, personality disorders, Psych medications, Schizophrenia, anxiety and panic, cyber addictions, e-therapy, social work, dying and grief, health psychology, depression, trauma and PTSD and women's mental health are discussed in detailed can be helpful in overcoming them.

http://www.kidneypatients.org/ index2.htm

This site is gives you information about the kidney related diseases and about the Pakistan Kidney Patients Association which is trying to generae funds for the treatment of the deserving patients. Treatment of Kidney diseases entails limitless expenditure, coupled with endless physical and mental agony. Poor segments of the society are often victims of this dreaded disease. This association was created to alleviate the sufferings of such helpless people and promote awareness in the general public about the kidney diseases so that timely action could be taken.

http://www.safety.net.pk

This site provides you with the latest information regarding medical education, journals, healthy news, health and welfare organisations, health ministry, health tips, first aid and good parenting. Welcome to safetynet complete information solution to all health related concerns diseases and conditions Urdu, English hospitals.

http://www.pffb.org.pk

Founded in 1988, The Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness (PFFB), formerly known as the Pakistan Retinitis Pigmentosa Society (PREPS) is a national, non-governmental organisation (NGO) working in the field of medical research and humanitarian services for the visually impaired in our country. PFFB serves as a source of information for affected families, specialists and the society.

http://infotreks.com/health.html

It is a health, medical and fitness site. All the vital information that you need to find out about various diseases is available here.

http://www.startingpage.com/html/health.html

Information on various ailments, health search, medication, mental health, men, women and children diseases: Links for best health sites are also given here.

http://www.vacpak.org

This address will lead you to the Vaccines Pakistan website. Here you will be able to browse the latest news regarding vaccines; the site links you to the appropriate Yahoo! News page for this purpose. You may also subscribe to the VacPak Digest to keep yourself informed of the news and debates in the world of vaccines. The digest specifically focuses on Pakistan . If you wish, you may browse the digest archives. Trie Journal Club featured at this site is focused at those involved in research, as well as in development and fieldwork. The site also features five other publications that you could subscribe to, or scan the archives of. A menu bar on the left provides links to other major workers in Pakistan 's health and vaccination scenario. This is a good site for medical professionals, as well as those interested in gaining professional knowledge from the world of medicine.

http://www.kidneypatients.org

This dotcombest click will take you to the homepage of the Pakistan Kidney Patents Association. The organisation was formed by a group of volunteer kidney patients, social workers, physicians, surgeons and concerned citizens. It helps provide low cost, and free, medical assistance to patients of kidney diseases. Another goal of this organisation's is to increase awareness regarding kidney diseases in the general public. Find out how you cannelp by logging onto this site.

http://primarycarepakistan.homestead.com

This is a links to an independent medical educational program initiated by Pakistani physicians. Presently the organisation is working on the its first project: a textbook of family medicine for Pakistan . The visitor would be able to go through the first few chapters of the book. The topics featured include Tuberculosis, Malaria and coughs that last for more than three weeks and many more.

http://www.angelfire.com

pop/orthodentistry/index.html: This address will lead you to an online guide to orthodontics and dental surgery. Here you will be guided by Dr. Hoshang Rumi Sukhia. Though the site is not too well developed, it does have a search engine to help you find information related to dental diseases This is a bonus for people suffering from dental diseases, who want to find out more about causes, diagnosis and treatment. A separate navigation bar on the left provides the visitor with links to orthodontics, oral cancer and patient polls. You may also ask questions using the link on this bar, or you may wish to browse Dental FAQs. Whatever the case, you are sure to find this site informative, especially if you need information on orthodontics or dental surgery.

http://sachet.org.pk

This link will lead you to the official website of the Society for the advancement of community health education and training (SACHET) This is a well-developed site with a lot of information and analysis on the four fields that the organization is dedicated to. Here you will find web columns in both English and Urdu on gender issues, community and health issues and education, and even foreign debt. Though you might find some of the articles rather extreme, the general quality of the articles is pretty high FAQs might help the visitor looking for answers to commonly asked questions and news updates do just what they promise: Update the reader on the latest news.

http://members.spree.com/ sip/jdcclinic/homepage1.htm

Here is the address to a rather flashy and basic website. As far as the design goes, it is rather poor. However, it does feature some important information on dental questions. Near the set of dentures that dominate the page, you will find various links that willhelp navigate the site. The links feature Good Advice, Services, Childcare and steps to the perfect smile. Apart form these main offerings, there are further links that let the visitors ask emergency questions, or access articles on brushing and flossing The visitor will also find an interesting article on the hazards of tobacco. In fact, if you can ignore the huge set of dentures that form most of the page, and the smaller set of clattering dentures near bottom of the page, the site would go far in answering your questions.

http://www.geocities.com/redo_pk

this address will lead you to the site of the Rawalpindi eye donors association. The site features on how corneas are transplanted to cure blindness in some cases. Log on and find out how you can help the cause of curing people of blindness, especially those who depend on financial heip for treatment.8 http://www.pffb.org.pk: This address will lead you to the official site of the Pakistan foundation fighting blindness. This is an informative site regarding blindness in Pakistan and steps that are being taken to cure patients. One of the most interesting links is one leading to the newsletter. The newsletter Features various bits and pieces of news regarding the organisation, its goals and its achievements. This is also where you may find out how you may help.

http://www.homeoweb.net

This address will take you to a rather cluttered, but apparently flourishing homeopathy website. In spite of appearances, this site offers quite a lot of information. In fact, this site touts itself as the first and the largest homeo portal in Pakistan . The site feature news headlines, health news and health tips. A unique feature of this site is that it offers Homeo news from Sindh, Lahore , Sarhad. and India . It also provides a link to how haemophilia may be cured by Homeopathy. Another great feature of this site is that it offers homeo software for free. Log on and check out this site.

http://www.pma.org.pk

This is the address of the Pakistan Medical association website Geared towards health professionals, general public and medical students, this site has something for everyone. For instance, health professionals receive pharma news, new products, doctor's corner, and news on health related issues. The link for the general public offers health tips, personal care, health issues, experts' advice, information about diseases, and guidelines for a healthy life.Generally speaking, this site compares well with other medical sites from across the world when considering the information it offers and the design of the website.

Business and Economy are an integral part of our lives today, both directly and indirectly.Consequently, it is important to have more than just a 'layperson's' knowledge of business in order to 'survive', as business and economy become integrated with our daily lives. Here is a list if sites that could be of use not only for those merely seeking information for the purpose of research, but could also help business people keep themselves up to date on the latest news, views and information

This site is maintained by the University of Washington and is one of a large number of specialized libraries on a large variety of subjects. This library deals with business and provides a large number of references to business journals, papers and publications. Not only can you access information directly, you can also order CDs and other supplementary material for research purposes. A very diverse set of links are also provided to other professional business sites for further research. The site is academically oriented as can be expected, considering that it is maintained by a University. As such, it provides materials for both students of business as well as professionals.

This site deals with the one hundred basics of US business history. A very interesting site, the pages feature information in note form, links and news, as well as stock market index graphs. An option to print a story from the site is also provided, a boon for people looking for printouts without the accompanying clutter of graphics and useless-pictures where informa tion is required.

A site with a difference, the Baobabs Corporate Power Information Centre gathers web resources that explore expose, and critique the domination of global business, politics, and culture by large corporations, essays full online books devoted to the deleterious effects of multi­ national corporations and development banks, are also published at the site. Information about globalization, irresponsible companies and business ethics are also highlighted here for views on currently controversial topics in business, this is the perfect directory of net resources.

Ethics is an important part of any discipline. In business, where so much could be at stake, observing ethics could be even more important .Here is the address to an online publication that is devoted to spreading awareness regarding business ethics. This Corporate Conduct Quarterly also defines the rules of conduct that are expected from businessmen when they deal with each other. Ethikos is a bi-monthly publica­ tion that examines ethical and compliance issues in business. Though the publication charges a befty annual subscription fee, sample issues and articles can be viewed using an Acrobat Reader.