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Fourth Wing
Fourth Wing
"The most brutally addictive fantasy I've read in a decade!" --#1 NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. Brutal games, grumpy dragons, complex characters, sizzling sexual tension, magic, and war...a fantasy like you've never read before."...
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The...
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Maame by George, Jessica
Maame
"An utterly charming and deeply moving portrait of the joys--and the guilt--of trying to find your own way in life." --Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Meeting Maame feels like falling in love for the first time: warm, awkward, joyous, a little...
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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Ortega-Medina, Orlando
The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants
Award-winning author and immigration attorney Orlando Ortega-Medina returns to 1990s San Francisco in The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, a powerful family drama that plays out within a captivating legal thriller.Attorney Marc Mendes, the estranged son of a prominent Rabbi and a burned-out lawyer with...
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Divine Rivals by Ross, Rebecca
Divine Rivals
When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to...
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Big Swiss by Beagin, Jen
Big Swiss
"Wild...hilarious...so good." --Cosmopolitan, Best Books of the Year * "A laugh-out-loud bad romance for Gen Xers and an ode to misfits who just want to belong." --Oprah Daily * "Always interesting...too fun to stop." --Vanity Fair "One of the funniest books of the last...
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  • The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Quotations by Us Presidents
    The Smithsonian Book of Presidential Quotations
    A handsome collection of wise words from every US president, from George Washington to Joe Biden Great for research, reading, or inspiration "The government is us; we are the government, you and I." -Theodore Roosevelt This striking book shares inspirational, aspirational, and honest quotes...
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  • The Smithsonian Book of First Ladies Quotations by Us First Ladies
    The Smithsonian Book of First Ladies Quotations
    An inspiring collection of wisdom from the women of the White House, from Martha Washington to Jill Biden Great for research, reading, or inspiration "The world of the future is in our making. Tomorrow is now." - Eleanor Roosevelt Each first lady has defined...
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  • There's Work to Be Done.: Words to Live (and Die) by from the Dutton Ranch by Adams Media
    There's Work to Be Done.: Words to Live (and Die) by from the Dutton Ranch
    For the millions of Yellowstone fans, the official quote book There's Work to Be Done. captures the advice they live by, the exchanges they remember, and the lines they love to recite. "There's work to be done." --Rip Wheeler, Season 1, Episode 6, "The...
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  • The Relationship Between Strategic Success Paradigm and Performance in Nonprofit Hospitals by Meyers, Robert C.
    The Relationship Between Strategic Success Paradigm and Performance in Nonprofit Hospitals
    To my heavenly father, the source of all wisdom and love, without whom this work would not have been possible.Dedication to my Mom, Dad, and older brother, who are in heaven looking down on me and the rest of my family and friends, thank...
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  • The Readers' Advisory Guide to Street Literature by Morris, Vanessa Irvin
    The Readers' Advisory Guide to Street Literature
    Street lit, also known as urban fiction, addresses with unflinching grit the concerns and problems of city living. Controversial in some quarters, it is also wildly popular, and this readers' advisory by street lit expert Morris * Sketches out the rich history of the...
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  • The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know from Gay to Ze by Jeffs, Lotte
    The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know from Gay to Ze
    The only guide you'll ever need when it comes to the ins and outs of queer parenting. . . LGBTQ+ people have more options than ever before when it comes to starting a family, but a lack of both focused information and mainstream representation...
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  • The Power and Impact of Courageous Changemakers: Stories of Life, Love, and Business by Didomenico, Donna
    The Power and Impact of Courageous Changemakers: Stories of Life, Love, and Business
    Author: Donna Didomenico, Sue ShalleyPublisher: Hybrid Global PublishingPublished: 03/05/2024Pages: 254Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53dISBN: 9781961757394
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  • The Paris Mapguide: The Essential Guide La Vie Parisienne by Middleditch, Michael
    The Paris Mapguide: The Essential Guide La Vie Parisienne
    The award-winning, bestselling The Paris Mapguide by Michael Middleditch - the best streetmap on the market The perfect travelling companion, this clever guide combines illustrated, easy-to-read maps with essential facts to help you get the most out of your trip to Paris. It's light,...
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  • The Origin and Significance of Zero: An Interdisciplinary Perspective by Gobets, Peter
    The Origin and Significance of Zero: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
    Zero has been axial in human development, but the origin and discovery of zero has never been satisfactorily addressed by a comprehensive, systematic and above all interdisciplinary research program. In this volume, over 40 international scholars explore zero under four broad themes: history; religion,...
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  • The Old World Progenitors of the Wyckoff Family: a Genealogy by Anonymous
    The Old World Progenitors of the Wyckoff Family: a Genealogy
    In this detailed genealogy, the author traces the family history and origins of the Wyckoff family. Drawing on a host of archival sources and historical documents, the author provides a rich and comprehensive account of this influential family's history, making this an essential read...
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  • The New Cucina Italiana: What to Eat, What to Cook, and Who to Know in Italian Cuisine Today by Lazzaroni, Laura
    The New Cucina Italiana: What to Eat, What to Cook, and Who to Know in Italian Cuisine Today
    Recipes from the kitchens and restaurants of Italy's new culinary masters, who combine an innate sixth sense for quintessentially Italian flavor with a contemporary approach, defining an exciting new gastronomy. Everybody loves Italian food. It is among the most talked about, written about, and...
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  • The Lutenist's Handbook by Salfield, Ben
    The Lutenist's Handbook
    Author: Ben SalfieldPublisher: Peacock PressPublished: 03/17/2016Pages: 76Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.21dISBN: 9781908904959This title is not returnable
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  • The Long and Winding Phone by Konschak, J. Nell
    The Long and Winding Phone
    In my humble opinion, there is no other band like The Beatles! As of this writing, we are sixty years after their arrival in America and their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. They are a band that changed with the times during...
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  • The Little Book of Spiders by Pollard, Simon
    The Little Book of Spiders
    A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's spiders Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Spiders is...
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  • The Little Book of Beetles by Evans, Arthur V.
    The Little Book of Beetles
    A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's beetles Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Beetles is...
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  • The Late and Post-Dictatorship Cinephilia Boom and Art Houses in South Korea by David Jackson, Andrew
    The Late and Post-Dictatorship Cinephilia Boom and Art Houses in South Korea
    This monograph examines an unexplored area of South Korean cinema history- the 1985-1997 growth of art film exhibition, consumption, and cinephilia. This moment of heightened interest in art film altered how many Koreans conceptualised cinema and helped pave the way for the critical success...
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  • The History of Silver Lake: As Told Through Its Deeds by Webb, Scott
    The History of Silver Lake: As Told Through Its Deeds
    Author: Scott Webb, Kathleen WebbPublisher: Gwn Publishing, LLCPublished: 03/15/2024Pages: 158Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.41dISBN: 9781959608745This title is not returnable
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  • The Gardeners' World Problem Solver: Year-Round Troubleshooting for Every Gardener by Various Authors
    The Gardeners' World Problem Solver: Year-Round Troubleshooting for Every Gardener
    Even with the best planning and care, every garden can run into a problem or two. Whether you are beset with beetles or blighted by blackspot, The Garden Problem Solver has the solution. Guided by the team of experts at Gardeners' World - including...
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  • The Gaelic-English Dictionary by Mark, Colin B. D.
    The Gaelic-English Dictionary
    This book fulfils a keenly-felt need for a modern, comprehensive dictionary of Scottish Gaelic into English. The numerous examples of usage and idiom in this work have been modelled on examples culled from modern literature, and encompass many registers ranging from modern colloquial speech,...
    $288.60 AUD
    $288.60 AUD
  • The Daly Guide To Living: Notable Men and Women in History Offer Wisdom, Wit and What's Important by Daly, Christopher
    The Daly Guide To Living: Notable Men and Women in History Offer Wisdom, Wit and What's Important
    Author: Christopher DalyPublisher: Outskirts PressPublished: 03/11/2024Pages: 274Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.62dISBN: 9781977270801This title is not returnable
    $57.85 AUD
    $57.85 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.

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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.

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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?

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