The Publish or Perish book is a companion to the Publish or Perish software program, which retrieves and analyzes academic citations. Part 2 of the book provides a detailed discussion of the most common day-to-day uses of the software, such as preparing for tenure and promotion, evaluating other academics, deciding on journal submission, and doing a literature review. After reading the book, you will be able to use the program more effectively and accurately for a wide variety of purposes.