Better Search Engine Design: Beyond Algorithms
http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2003/08/21/better_search_engine.html

Van Dijck, Peter
O'Reilly and Associates
2004

Abstract:

Search engine accuracy is important, but convenience may be more important than squeezing the last few ounces of performance out of your system. Peter Van Dijck demonstrates simple but effective query analysis, best bets, and controlled vocabularies -- tools to make your search engines more effective.