Abstract: A method of searching and ordering books via the Internet is disclosed. This method allows business to business customers that often require to search and purchase thousands of books a quick and simple way of searching and ordering books via the Internet, as well as keeping track of the previously purchased books to in order to avoid duplicative purchases. A customer copies and pastes book identifying information, such as International Standard Book Number, from the customer's electronic file to the window displayed in the vendor's web page. A main database containing all the books carried by the vendor is searched, generating a list of available books matching the book identifying information entered by the customer. A database containing the previously ordered books is also searched and displayed. The customer can order the books from the list of available books by selecting the desired books. At the same time, the customer is able to see the previously ordered books.

Abstract: A method of narrow search for books on the Internet is disclosed. In response to a search term entered by a customer, a vendor's database is searched. The result of the search is stored in a narrow database. The customer may enter another narrow search term to further narrow down the search. In response to the narrow search term entered by the customer, the vendor's narrow database is searched. The result of the search is stored in the narrow database. The customer may again enter another narrow search term to further narrow down the search. The process is repeated until either the narrow database is exhausted or a desired book is located.

Abstract: A method of processing book orders. A vendor establishes a plurality of distribution centers located in different parts of the world, as well as a receiving center. A plurality of customers places book orders. The vendor receives the book orders and sorts them by book sellers. After sorting, the vendor creates aggregated orders and places them with the corresponding book sellers. This provides savings on shipping costs because a publisher or a wholesaler would ship large quantities of books rather than shipping books individually. The aggregated orders are received at the receiving center and sorted by the distribution centers corresponding to the book orders, creating bulk shipments. The bulk shipments are then shipped to the corresponding distribution centers. This provides savings on shipping costs because books are shipped from the receiving center to the distribution centers in large quantities rather than shipping books individually.