Whether you’re searching for the perfect black cashmere scarf, Orlando Bloom’s Ray-Ban Wayfarers, or re-decorating the house – The Global Shopper 2 will help you find what you’re looking for.

So popular it demanded a sequel, the stylish and entertaining The Global Shopper 2 is the ultimate pocket sized guide to the world of online retail. Featuring more than 300 super stylish new sites, author Nicole Hopkinson has keeps you up to date with the latest and greatest shopping gems.

The Global Shopper 2 also expands from it’s previous edition with two brand new chapters: Going Green and Get Gifted. Other chapters include: Say It With Style – super stylish stationery, cards & invitations perfect for any wedding; The Beauty Zone – lotions, potions, make-up and fragrances; A Woman’s Wardrobe – fashion, handbags & other accessories for women; The Male Room; Bundle of Joy; A Kid’s World; Home Sweet Home and Something Different – where the weird & wonderful goes online.  

Being a fan of the somewhat obscure, my favourite section is “Something Different” where you can find all sorts of interesting sites you never knew existed. Some of them will have you thinking “who thinks of this stuff?” whereas others like thinkgeek.com, stupid.com and mymms.com will have you searching for the birthday calendars and itching for someone to buy for next (if not yourself! I mean, who doesn’t want M&Ms with their name printed on them?).

Whilst trying out all the websites in The Global Shopper 2 does carry a certain level of enjoyment, there is a serious side to the book as well. Every retailer in The Global Shopper 2 and has been completely verified (Nicole’s used them all personally!) and comes with advice on the best buys at each site. Plus, Nicole gives you the low-down on international mail forwarding services (a must for any Australian-based shopper) so you can make purchases from sites that don’t usually ship to Australia.

And no book about online shopping would be complete without addressing the issue of online security. In its very own chapter Security & Shipping The Global Shopper 2 includes important advice and handy hints on safe cyber shopping.

With the best online buys from around the world, The Global Shopper 2 is the ultimate computer-side shopping guide for people who love to shop!

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