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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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  • How To Play Saxophone: Your Step By Step Guide To Playing The Saxophone by Howexpert
    How To Play Saxophone: Your Step By Step Guide To Playing The Saxophone
    If you are looking for a quick, straightforward explanation to the art of playing saxophone, look no further. The "How to Play Saxophone" guide will give you all of the tools you need to jump into the exciting world of music and performance.This guide...
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  • Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, 17th Edition: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines by The Graphic Artists Guild
    Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, 17th Edition: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines
    The industry bible for graphic arts professionals, with pricing guidelines and information on business, ethical, and legal issues--in a new, updated edition with essential information on AI, NFTs, social media, and more. For over 50 years, the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook has been an...
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  • Geometry Practice Workbook by Academy, American Math
    Geometry Practice Workbook
    Geometry practice workbook for the Grades 7-10 is created by American Math Academy to complete Geometry practice workbook, which includes: 22 Topics with Detailed Summaries 22 Challenging Tests with solutions 1 Sample Tess 4 Mixed Review Tests 1 Final Test Total 600+ Practice Questions...
    $120.74 AUD
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  • Geography Trivia and FUN Facts for Kids and Adults by Porterfield, Eric
    Geography Trivia and FUN Facts for Kids and Adults
    Learn about geography of the world with this fun trivia game!What is the tallest mountain?How about the smallest country?The largest?Dive into this book and quiz yourself on geography trivia. The book is filled with multiple choice questions about world geography. Make it a game...
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  • Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery by DK
    Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery
    Dig down and discover amazing treasures right under your feet with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals for children aged 5-9. See how rocks form, find out what minerals are, and explore the hundreds of uses we have for them. Plus,...
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  • Emotional Support Animal: The Essential Guode to Animal Assisted Therapy for Beginners, Discover The Benefits and Best Practices of Animal Assis by Tomson, Rain
    Emotional Support Animal: The Essential Guode to Animal Assisted Therapy for Beginners, Discover The Benefits and Best Practices of Animal Assis
    Emotional Support Animal: The Essential Guide to Animal Assisted Therapy for Beginners, Discover The Benefits and Best Practices of Animal Assisted Therapy That Can Change Your LifePet therapy or animal assisted therapy has been gaining fans in healthcare and beyond. If you have a...
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    $51.69 AUD
  • Critical Data Studies: An A to Z Guide to Concepts and Methods by Kitchin, Rob
    Critical Data Studies: An A to Z Guide to Concepts and Methods
    Critical Data Studies has come of age as a vibrant, interdisciplinary field of study. Taking data as its primary analytical focus, the field theorises the nature of data; examines how data are produced, managed, governed and shared; investigates how they are used to make...
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  • Care & Advocacy: Narratives from a School for Immigrant Youth by Bennett, Jo
    Care & Advocacy: Narratives from a School for Immigrant Youth
    This is a book of oral narratives, collected from participants at a school created for first-generation, immigrant youth. The narrations from the students, teachers, administration, professional staff, and support personnel document the power of caring relationships in an educational setting. The narratives underscore the...
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  • Capacidad (Las Matem?ticas Cuentan): Capacity (Math Counts in Spanish) by Pluckrose, Henry
    Capacidad (Las Matem?ticas Cuentan): Capacity (Math Counts in Spanish)
    An introduction to capacity for the youngest readers!Una serie de libros para introducir a los lectores j?venes a conceptos matem?ticos fundamentales, ahora en espa?ol!Math Counts series introduces young readers (grades K-3) to early math concepts. Real-world examples and corresponding photos make math concepts easy...
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  • Baseball America 2025 Prospect Handbook by The Editors at Baseball America
    Baseball America 2025 Prospect Handbook
    The 2024 Prospect Handbook is your guide to the next wave of MLB stars The 2024 Prospect Handbook is your guide to the next wave of MLB stars. With complete scouting reports on more than 900 prospects, the Prospect Handbook is a must-have for...
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  • Baseball America 2025 Almanac by The Editors at Baseball America
    Baseball America 2025 Almanac
    All the baseball stats for every level of the game in one book The only definitive baseball annual on the market, the Baseball America Almanac is a book whose value only grows year to year. It includes statistics and award winners for all levels...
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    $95.63 AUD
  • Autodesk Revit 2025 Architecture by Hamad, Munir
    Autodesk Revit 2025 Architecture
    Covering all of the major techniques, this book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book's...
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  • A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems by Esri
    A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems
    Newly updated and expanded, A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a comprehensive reference for anyone discovering the interdisciplinary nature of GIS.Author: EsriPublisher: Esri PressPublished: 03/04/2025Pages: 288Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 7.87h x 5.43w x 0.87dISBN: 9781589488113
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  • A Parent's Guide to Effective Study Habits by DK
    A Parent's Guide to Effective Study Habits
    How to create the perfect study conditions at home to give your child the edge This book is a practical guide to educate parents and families on the science behind how our children learn and perform, together with how to create the perfect environment...
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  • A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible: Themes and Timelines by Armour, Michael C.
    A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible: Themes and Timelines
    A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible serves readers whom other guides to the Bible overlook. Many introductory studies presume that their readers already possess a rudimentary knowledge of the Bible.But today, even the most commonBiblical terms are unfamiliar to broad segments of the population.When...
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    $51.77 AUD
  • Always Music in the Air: The Sounds of Twin Peaks by Ryan, Scott
    Always Music in the Air: The Sounds of Twin Peaks
    A first-time-ever exploration of the 290 songs from the entirety of win Peaks, sure to entice fans of the David Lynch-Mark Frost's cult classic that revolutionized TV, with brand-new interviews with Frost and several of the key composers and musicians involved. "Where we're from,...
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  • Alfredo Paredes at Home by Paredes, Alfredo
    Alfredo Paredes at Home
    The first book by the interior designer who made his name as chief creative officer for Ralph Lauren--he brought us the legendary Polo Bar and the Madison Avenue flagship store's immersive windows and retail environments, and now he shows us how to fashion our...
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  • 3000 Spanish Words in Context: Most Common Spanish Words for Learners by Aberdier, Timothy
    3000 Spanish Words in Context: Most Common Spanish Words for Learners
    Learn the most commonly used Spanish words and increase your Spanish vocabulary the easy way. The 3000 words in this book will enable you to understand over 90% of the Spanish language. You will find 1550 nouns, 600 Spanish verbs, 500 adjectives, 350 other...
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    $48.49 AUD
  • Watercolor Workshop: Learn to Paint in 100 Experiments by Prood, Sasha
    Watercolor Workshop: Learn to Paint in 100 Experiments
    Learn to paint gorgeous contemporary art by practicing watercolor technique directly in this instructional sketchbook. Through 100 different experiments, artist Sasha Prood teaches you traditional techniques like wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and flat washes, and also encourages you to play with the paint through colorful ombr...
    $61.66 AUD
    $61.66 AUD
  • Upside Down Cooking: Layer, Bake, Flip a Brand New Way to Cook in One Pan by Franks, Dominic
    Upside Down Cooking: Layer, Bake, Flip a Brand New Way to Cook in One Pan
    In 2023, food writer and events manager Dominic Franks posted his recipe for a simple upside-down onion tart: "I gave it my twist, filmed it, uploaded it and went to bed." The next day, Dom woke up to over 1 million likes and one...
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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.

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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. 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.

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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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