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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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  • No Experience Necessary Writer's Course by Edelstein, Scott
    No Experience Necessary Writer's Course
    A unique stress-free approach for anyone who has ever wanted to write.Author: Scott EdelsteinPublisher: Scarborough House PublishersPublished: 01/02/1994Pages: 299Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 8.22h x 5.49w x 0.75dISBN: 9780812831344
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  • NKJV Personal Size Large Print Bible with 43,000 Cross References, Purple Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print (Thumb Indexed) by Thomas Nelson
    NKJV Personal Size Large Print Bible with 43,000 Cross References, Purple Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print (Thumb Indexed)
    Offering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don't have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular...
    $142.34 AUD
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  • National Geographic Kids Almanac 2026 by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids Almanac 2026
    Author: National Geographic KidsPublisher: National Geographic KidsPublished: 05/06/2025Pages: 368Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781426377815Audience: Ages 9-12About the AuthorBased on content from National Geographic Kids magazine and National Geographic Kids books, the Almanac is created by multiple National Geographic contributors--including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.
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  • Más allá del bien y del mal by Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm
    Más allá del bien y del mal
    M s all del bien y del mal Friedrich NietzscheAuthor: Friedrich Wilhelm NietzschePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 08/05/2016Pages: 102Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.21dISBN: 9781536911329Language: SpanishThis title is not returnable
    $19.43 AUD
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  • My First Spanish Words by Clever Publishing
    My First Spanish Words
    Embark on a colorful journey of language discovery with Clever's Spanish-English picture dictionary! Featuring more than 100 vividly illustrated words, children can explore a multitude of themes and topics, from everyday expressions to unique concepts. Each word is thoughtfully paired with its English translation,...
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  • Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students by Skidmore-Roth, Linda
    Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students
    Find the information you need to administer drugs safely, accurately, and professionally! Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students, 16th Edition, provides concise profiles of more than 4,000 generic and trade name drugs, including the drugs most recently approved by the FDA. Each drug monograph...
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  • Manual of Cultivated Conifers by Krussmann, Gerd
    Manual of Cultivated Conifers
    More than 600 conifer species and 2100 varieties are described in this monumental reference work.Author: Gerd KrussmannPublisher: Timber Press (OR)Published: 06/26/2009Pages: 526Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.58lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.06dISBN: 9781604691115About the AuthorGerd Kr?ssmann is the former director of Dortmund Botanische Garten, and a...
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  • Lots of Things to Know about Your Body by Hull, Sarah
    Lots of Things to Know about Your Body
    You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn? This delightful information book is full of fun and surprising things to know about the human body, all...
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  • Learning to See: Inside the World's Leading Art and Design Schools by Sawyer, Keith
    Learning to See: Inside the World's Leading Art and Design Schools
    The definitive resource on how nationally known artists and designers teach--and what students learn--in the world's top BFA and MFA programs. Learning to See is an engaging and profound account of how professional artists and designers create and how they teach others to do...
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  • Just the Basics Baby: The Parents' Practical Guide to their Newborn Baby by Bakerink M. D., Tony
    Just the Basics Baby: The Parents' Practical Guide to their Newborn Baby
    Everything that you need to know about your newborn....Fast In the middle of the night when your newborn won't stop crying, what do you do? How do you know if something serious is wrong? Why does your newborn like to stay up all night...
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  • Introduction to Biblical Studies by Moyise, Steve
    Introduction to Biblical Studies
    This is an ideal introduction to modern biblical studies. Readers are introduced to questions of inspiration, canon and authority. This is followed by chapters on historical approaches to the Bible, such as source, form and redaction criticism. Comparisons with other literature, such as ancient...
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  • Informatics and Nursing: Opportunities and Challenges by Miller, Kristi Sanborn
    Informatics and Nursing: Opportunities and Challenges
    Prepare your students to confidently access, manage, and present clinical data with this practical, approachable text. Focusing on the information every nurse should know and capturing cutting-edge advances in a rapidly changing field, Informatics and Nursing: Opportunities and Challenges, 7th Edition, helps students build...
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  • I Am Who I Am by Grace, Mariah
    I Am Who I Am
    The Lord identified Himself to Moses as "I Am Who I Am." Guess what? We are created in His image.I Am Who I Am celebrates each and every boy and girl, created by God in His image, on purpose and for a purpose. Boys...
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  • How Your Motorcycle Works: Your Guide to the Components & Systems of Modern Motorcycles by Henshaw, Peter
    How Your Motorcycle Works: Your Guide to the Components & Systems of Modern Motorcycles
    No longer the simple machines they used to be, the modern motorcycle is as complex and diverse as the modern car. In an ever more competitive market, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to old problems - what's the most efficient transmission? How can...
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  • Homeschool Your Child for Free: More Than 1,400 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for Educating Your Family at Home by Gold, Lauramaery
    Homeschool Your Child for Free: More Than 1,400 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for Educating Your Family at Home
    Provide a solid education at home without breaking the bank. Introduced in 2000, Homeschool Your Child for Free gave countless parents the plan and peace of mind to get their kids' education on the right track. Now, authors LauraMaery Gold and Joan M. Zielinski...
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  • History of the Huguenot emigration to America (Volume II) by W. Baird, Charles
    History of the Huguenot emigration to America (Volume II)
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...
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  • Hip Hoptionary TM: The Dictionary of Hip Hop Terminology by Westbrook, Alonzo
    Hip Hoptionary TM: The Dictionary of Hip Hop Terminology
    The bumpin' book for hip-hop disciples (a.k.a. fiends), songwriters, all other writers, pop culture fans, linguists, and parents who are just trying to figure out what their kids are saying. The inventive sounds of hip-hop (which became America's number two music genre in 2001,...
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  • Hardy Rhododendron Species: A Guide to Identification by Cullen, James
    Hardy Rhododendron Species: A Guide to Identification
    Keys to accurate identification for nearly 300 species in cultivation. This is a black-and-white edition.Author: James CullenPublisher: Timber Press (OR)Published: 08/22/2012Pages: 496Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.88lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00dISBN: 9781604694468About the AuthorDr. James Cullen is Director of the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust based...
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  • Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate by Piesik, Sandra
    Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate
    There has never been a more important time to understand how to make the best use of local natural resources and create buildings that do not rely on stripping our planet or transporting materials across the globe. First published in 2017, Habitat gathers the...
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  • Game Development Using Python by Parker, James R.
    Game Development Using Python
    This book will guide you through the basic game development process using Python, covering game topics including graphics, sound, artificial intelligence, animation, game engines, etc. Real games are created as you work through the text and significant parts of a game engine are built...
    $181.06 AUD
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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.

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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.

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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