Takes us on a backstage tour of the real but hidden world of the Internet, introducing us to the remarkable clan of insiders and eccentrics who own, design and run it everyday. This book uncovers the secret data warehouses where our online selves are stored, peels back the wires that transport us across the globe. A gripping backstage tour of the real but hidden world of the internet, introducing us to the remarkable clan of insiders and eccentrics who own, design and run it everyday.