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  • Working Boats: An Inside Look at Ten Amazing Watercraft by Crestodina, Tom
    Working Boats: An Inside Look at Ten Amazing Watercraft
    "Boys and girls -- and grown-ups -- intrigued by the maritime world of the North Pacific will get much pleasure and a pack of insider knowledge from Tom Crestodina's Working Boats"--New York Times This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views...
    $30.44 AUD
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  • Wine Folly: Magnum Edition: The Master Guide by Puckette, Madeline
    Wine Folly: Magnum Edition: The Master Guide
    JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER The expanded wine guide from the creators of Wine Folly, packed with new information for devotees and newbies alike. Wine Folly became a sensation for its inventive, easy-to-digest approach to learning about wine. Now in a new, expanded hardcover edition,...
    $59.39 AUD
    $59.39 AUD
  • Walking New York: Manhattan History on Foot by Taillon, Keith
    Walking New York: Manhattan History on Foot
    "There is no city like New York and no better tour guide to it than Keith Taillon! I'm a lifelong New Yorker but he has taught me things about each neighborhood and every block I never knew before. Keith brings the 'city that never...
    $33.50 AUD
    $33.50 AUD
  • U.S. Immigration Made Easy by Bray, Ilona
    U.S. Immigration Made Easy
    An info-packed guide covering both eligibility for U.S. visas and green cards and the practical requirements for obtaining them. Readers will learn how the U.S. immigration system works and whether they qualify for a green card based on family or work, a temporary visa...
    $68.51 AUD
    $68.51 AUD
  • Uncle John's Action-Packed Bathroom Reader by Bathroom Readers' Institute
    Uncle John's Action-Packed Bathroom Reader
    The 37th annual Bathroom Reader from Uncle John and his team is filled with highly entertaining and informative articles that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Uncle John's Action-Packed Bathroom Reader will take longtime fans and new readers alike on a...
    $30.44 AUD
    $30.44 AUD
  • The Vocabulary Builder Workbook: Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself Over 1,400 Must-Know Words by Lele, Chris
    The Vocabulary Builder Workbook: Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself Over 1,400 Must-Know Words
    Improve your vocabulary with simple lessons and activitiesBuilding your vocabulary requires more than flash cards. That's why leading test-prep expert, Chris Lele, developed a new method for introducing words into your vocabulary. With The Vocabulary Builder Workbook, you'll gain and retain a fundamental understanding...
    $19.78 AUD
    $19.78 AUD
  • The Trusted Advisor: 20th Anniversary Edition by Maister, David H.
    The Trusted Advisor: 20th Anniversary Edition
    The 20th anniversary edition of the "brilliant and practical" (Tom Peters, author of The Professional Service 50) business classic--now updated to reflect the digital world--provides essential tools and wisdom for all consultants, negotiators, and advisors. In today's fast-paced networked economy, professionals must work harder...
    $31.98 AUD
    $31.98 AUD
  • The Topographic Map Mystery: Geology's Unrecognized Paradigm Problem by Clausen, Eric
    The Topographic Map Mystery: Geology's Unrecognized Paradigm Problem
    Most drainage system and erosional landform features as mapped on United States Geological Survey topographic maps represent anomalous evidence which the accepted Cenozoic geology and glacial history research community has almost always ignored. These features blanket most continental land areas and include river and...
    $42.61 AUD
    $42.61 AUD
  • The Self-Sufficiency Garden: Feed Your Family and Save Money: The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller by Richards, Huw
    The Self-Sufficiency Garden: Feed Your Family and Save Money: The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller
    Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency. Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialing their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and...
    $33.49 AUD
    $33.49 AUD
  • The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook by Old Farmer's Almanac
    The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook
    New and experienced gardeners find this book (companion to the Flower Gardener's Handbook and Container Gardener's Handbook) to be so useful that it is now in its sixth printing!Created for novices, aspiring growers, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable...
    $30.38 AUD
    $30.38 AUD
  • The Money-Saving Garden Year: A Month-By-Month Guide to a Great Garden That Costs Less by Lautenbach, Anya
    The Money-Saving Garden Year: A Month-By-Month Guide to a Great Garden That Costs Less
    Garden better for less all year long with Anya Lautenbach the "Money-Saving Gardener". With month-by-month advice on what to do when - from self-sown seedlings to spot, the best time to propagate different plants, and seasonal pruning jobs - Anya shows you how to...
    $38.05 AUD
    $38.05 AUD
  • The Little Book of Love: Words from the Heart-Inspiring and Thought-Provoking Reflections and Declarations of Love by Hippo! Orange
    The Little Book of Love: Words from the Heart-Inspiring and Thought-Provoking Reflections and Declarations of Love
    The most inspiring, beautiful and thought-provoking reflections and declarations of love, all in one place. From Shakespeare's sonnets to the rom coms of modern-day cinema, Enlightenment philosophy to the latest Nicholas Sparks novel, one could say that no other topic has inspired such beauty...
    $13.63 AUD
    $13.63 AUD
  • The Handsewn Wardrobe: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own Clothes from Patternmaking to the Finishing Stitches by Sonstroem, Louisa Owen
    The Handsewn Wardrobe: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own Clothes from Patternmaking to the Finishing Stitches
    Discover the slow, quiet joy of sewing clothes by hand in this one-of-kind guide. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this hand-sewing course-in-a-book shows you how to create nine wardrobe staples, including a t-shirt, button-up, and jeans, using simple hand-sewing and hand-stitching techniques. Author Louisa Owen...
    $53.30 AUD
    $53.30 AUD
  • The Game Master's Book of Instant Towns and Cities: 160+ Unique Villages, Towns, Settlements and Cities, Ready-On-Demand, Plus Random Generators for N by Ashworth, Jeff
    The Game Master's Book of Instant Towns and Cities: 160+ Unique Villages, Towns, Settlements and Cities, Ready-On-Demand, Plus Random Generators for N
    The Game Master's Book of Instant Towns and Villages provides GMs with all of the inspiration they need to conjure up unique, vivid urban environments at a moment's notice, or when trying to come up with ideas for new places to be explored. This...
    $38.05 AUD
    $38.05 AUD
  • The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House by Carroll, John
    The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House
    The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House by John Carroll is the definitive course in residential construction. This comprehensive guide combines detailed illustrations with expert instruction, making it an essential reference for builders, carpenters, and homeowners alike. Covering every aspect of house building...
    $76.06 AUD
    $76.06 AUD
  • The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Science Facts You Won't Be Taught in School by Li, Hannah
    The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Science Facts You Won't Be Taught in School
    An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave. Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first...
    $38.05 AUD
    $38.05 AUD
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  • The Baseball Encyclopedia: Rules - Parks - Series - Teams - The Greats by Kingfisher
    The Baseball Encyclopedia: Rules - Parks - Series - Teams - The Greats
    Baseball enthusiasts, this is the perfect book for you! There are so many super stats and fascinating facts packed into this epic Baseball Encyclopedia. From explaining rules and tactics, to the history of major tournaments, this is the ultimate guide to baseball. Discover how...
    $35.01 AUD
    $35.01 AUD
  • The American Ephemeris 1950-2050 at Midnight by Michelsen, Neil F.
    The American Ephemeris 1950-2050 at Midnight
    The American Ephemeris 1950-2050 at Midnight, The Trans-Century Edition, is published in response to multiple requests for a one hundred year ephemeris covering these "most useful years." With the years 1950 through 2050, only one ephemeris needs to be at hand, especially when traveling,...
    $60.80 AUD
    $60.80 AUD
  • The ADHD Focus Friend: A Planning + Productivity Workbook by Koelma, Grace
    The ADHD Focus Friend: A Planning + Productivity Workbook
    An informative and beautiful productivity workbook designed for the neurodivergent brain, backed by science and filled with tools for shame-free organization Life with ADHD can be a wild ride. With a million creative thoughts pinging around, organizing the chaos can feel impossible, leading to...
    $38.07 AUD
    $38.07 AUD
  • The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Recipes to Survive the Next Four Years by Ellgen, Pamela
    The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Recipes to Survive the Next Four Years
    More than 100 tasty and affordable 5-ingredient recipes for busy college students -- a must-have for anyone heading off to school this Fall!College students don't typically have a lot of time, money, or kitchen space to get fancy with their meals--which means good and...
    $22.83 AUD
    $22.83 AUD

Reference books are the unsung heroes of the information age. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply curious, having the right reference materials can be invaluable. From quick facts to in-depth analysis, reference books offer a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips.

Pocket reference books are perfect for on-the-go information. These compact guides cover a wide range of topics, from medical terms to historical dates. For those working on academic or professional projects, mastering the art of book citation is essential. A good style guide, such as the MLA Handbook or the Chicago Manual of Style, can help you format citations correctly.

While digital resources have become increasingly popular, there's still something to be said for the convenience of a physical reference book. Whether you need a dictionary, encyclopedia, or specialized guide, having a reliable print resource can save you time and effort.

To find the perfect reference book, consider your specific needs and explore online bookstore booksdeli.com. With a vast selection of titles, you're sure to find the essential tools for your research or personal interests.

FAQ's

Q. What is the difference between a reference book and a textbook?

A. While both provide information, reference books are designed for quick and specific lookups, while textbooks offer in-depth explanations and analysis of a subject. A dictionary is a classic example of a reference book, while a college-level history book is a textbook.

Q. How can I find the right reference book for my needs?

A. Start by identifying the specific information you need. Are you looking for facts, statistics, definitions, or in-depth explanations? Once you know your goal, you can search for books with specific titles or consult a librarian for recommendations. Online booksellers often have detailed descriptions and customer reviews to help you choose.

Q. Are there online alternatives to traditional reference books?

A. Yes, there are numerous online resources that serve as digital reference books. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases are widely available online. However, printed reference books still offer advantages like offline accessibility and a tangible format for some users.

Q. How do I cite information from a reference book?

A. Citation styles vary depending on the format required (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.). Generally, you'll need the author (if listed), title of the book, publication date, and specific page number where you found the information. Consult a style guide for precise formatting guidelines.

Q. Can I use reference books for research purposes?

A. Absolutely! Reference books are valuable tools for research. They can provide background information, statistics, definitions, and citations for further exploration. However, remember to verify information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy.

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