Written by successful Second Life resort owner, Irie Tsure, this resourceful and comprehensive guide will accompany you on the tricky journey from 'Newbie' to seasoned resident in the virtual world of Second Life. Intended to cover every skill required to enjoy and prosper within the Second Life experience, the book will follow the development and provide support for a new character from deciding to download the software right through to proficient use of the modelling tools needed to be really creative within Second Life. Authored by an established, popular, business savvy and creative SL character, areas covered -What and where is Second Life (SL) -Glossary for 'Newbies' -What can I see and do in SL -Vital skills -Modelling tools -Exploring SL -Creativity -Shopping -Land -Starting a business Most other books are written by techies or tourists, not by an author who has actually made the SL experience work for themselves. This is the real McCoy.