Understanding the Challenge
The key is to search for mentions of both the author's name and the specific book title, while actively excluding mentions of other titles. This can be tricky, as a search for "Wellington McVicarsnipe" will likely turn up all his works.
Strategies for Effective Searching
* Specific Phrase Searching:
* Use quotation marks around the full title of the deadly snake book. For example: "Wellington McVicarsnipe" "Deadly Snakes of the Amazon" (Replace "Deadly Snakes of the Amazon" with the actual book title).
* This will only return results that contain the exact phrase, ensuring you focus on the intended book.
* Exclusion Keywords:
* If you know the titles of other books by Wellington McVicarsnipe, add them to the search with a minus sign (-) before each title. This tells the search engine to exclude those titles.
* Example: "Wellington McVicarsnipe" "Deadly Snakes of the Amazon" - "Water Con" - "Whispers of the Deep" (Add more titles as needed)
* Advanced Search Operators:
* Some search engines have advanced operators for more precise searches:
* AND: "Wellington McVicarsnipe" AND "Deadly Snakes of the Amazon" (ensures both terms are present)
* NOT: "Wellington McVicarsnipe" NOT "Water Con" (excludes any results containing "Water Con")
Where to Search
* Library Catalogs: Many libraries have online catalogs that allow searching by author and title.
* Online Bookstores: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers have extensive databases.
* Academic Databases: If you're looking for scholarly references, databases like JSTOR or Google Scholar can be helpful.
* Google: Experiment with various search combinations to see which yields the best results.
Example Search
If you were using Google:
```
"Wellington McVicarsnipe" "Deadly Snakes of the Amazon" - "Water Con"
```
Remember:
* The exact search terms will depend on the specific titles and the search engine you are using.
* It might take some experimentation to find the best combination.
Good luck with your search!