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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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  • What Matters in Jane Austen?: Twenty Essential Questions Answered by Mullan, John
    What Matters in Jane Austen?: Twenty Essential Questions Answered
    "An Austen lover's greatest wish is for more of her novels. This intimate guide to the world of her books in the next best thing." -The Atlantic Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, What Matters in Jane Austen? solves the mysteries of...
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  • What a Map Can Do by Balkan, Gabrielle
    What a Map Can Do
    An accessible and humorous introduction to maps for budding navigators. A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as...
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  • Vogue(r) Knitting the Learn-To-Knit Book by Magazine, Editors Of Vogue Knitting
    Vogue(r) Knitting the Learn-To-Knit Book
    From the world's most-recognized knitting magazine, and a leader in the industry, comes the ultimate guide to learning how to knit for absolute beginners. Anyone can learn to knit--and who better to explain the essentials than the trusted authorities at Vogue Knitting? Here is...
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  • Vogue Essentials: Handbags by Asome, Carolyn
    Vogue Essentials: Handbags
    From the internationally prestigious fashion brand, British Vogue, comes this gorgeous celebration of the must-have fashion accessory: the handbag "Any woman can wear shoes and handbags: it's not a question of how tall you are, how skinny you are, how blonde or blue-eyed or...
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  • Underworlds: A Compelling Journey Through Subterranean Realms, Real and Imagined by Ellcock, Stephen
    Underworlds: A Compelling Journey Through Subterranean Realms, Real and Imagined
    Underworlds takes readers on a captivating visual odyssey to the underbelly of everything, beginning with depictions of life and natural systems existing beneath the surface of the Earth and ending with imagery that emanates from the depths of our subconscious. Work by world-renowned artists--from...
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  • Tyndale Bible Dictionary by Elwell, Walter A.
    Tyndale Bible Dictionary
    The best biblical scholarship right at your fingertips.Whether you're preparing a Sunday sermon, planning a weekly Bible study, or looking for some context to enhance your personal Scripture reading, the Tyndale Bible Dictionary is designed to bring God's Word to life and make understanding...
    $59.74 AUD
    $59.74 AUD
  • Thrown: A Modern Potter's Guide to Working with Clay on the Wheel by Maetzig, Lilly
    Thrown: A Modern Potter's Guide to Working with Clay on the Wheel
    Thrown is a beginner's guide to making ceramics using a pottery wheel. Beginning with the basics, this book will teach you how to create a collection of 20 stylish homewares from construction to completion with a professional finish including decoration, glazing and firing techniques....
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    $44.80 AUD
  • The Weaver's Idea Book: Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom by Patrick, Jane
    The Weaver's Idea Book: Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom
    New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave-structure patterns. The Weaver's Idea Book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid-heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. The techniques include leno, Brooks bouquet, soumak, and...
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  • The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book: A Collection Of Fascinating Facts And Disturbing Details About Infamous Serial Killers And Their Horrific Crim by Rosewood, Jack
    The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book: A Collection Of Fascinating Facts And Disturbing Details About Infamous Serial Killers And Their Horrific Crim
    Have you ever wanted to know everything there is to know about serial killers? Ever pondered the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths? Want to know exactly why cannibals eat human flesh? Want to read about the most downright bizarre serial killer motivations of all...
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  • The Synonym Finder by Rodale, J. I.
    The Synonym Finder
    With a simple alphabetical arrangement this book has been expanded to include thousands of new words and expressions that have entered the language in recent years, and includes clearly labelled slang and informal words and expressions.Author: J. I. Rodale,Laurence Urdang,Nancy LarochePublisher: Grand Central PublishingPublished:...
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  • Thermodynamics for Dummies by Pauken, Michael
    Thermodynamics for Dummies
    The thermodynamics knowledge you need to succeed in class--and in your career Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers the topics found in a typical undergraduate introductory thermodynamic course (which is an essential course to nearly all engineering degree programs). It also brings the subject...
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  • The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques by Hamer, Frank
    The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques
    Now available in its sixth edition, The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques presents a comprehensive survey of all aspects of making ceramics for craft potters and ceramic artists. With its sound, practical explanations of ceramic processes, this indispensable reference book has gained a...
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  • The Political and Strategic History of the World, Vol I: From Antiquity to the Caesars, 14 A.D. by Black, Conrad
    The Political and Strategic History of the World, Vol I: From Antiquity to the Caesars, 14 A.D.
    The Political and Strategic History of the World, Vol I: From Antiquity to the Caesars, 14 A.D. covers great swathes of time beginning with the earliest written records of the Hebrews, Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, and the ancient East, through the rise of the Greeks...
    $111.52 AUD
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  • The Plant Propagator's Bible: A Step-By-Step Guide to Propagating Every Plant in Your Garden by Smith, Miranda
    The Plant Propagator's Bible: A Step-By-Step Guide to Propagating Every Plant in Your Garden
    With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, veteran horticulture teacher Miranda Smith provides a complete reference showing every step for cultivating new plants--whether from seed or cuttings or with techniques such as layering, grafting, and budding. Propagating new plants from existing ones is not only sustainable but...
    $34.34 AUD
    $34.34 AUD
  • The Physics Book: From the Big Bang to Quantum Resurrection by Pickover, Clifford a.
    The Physics Book: From the Big Bang to Quantum Resurrection
    This richly illustrated chronology of physics contains more than 250 short, entertaining, and thought-provoking entries. In addition to exploring such engaging topics as dark energy, parallel universes, the Doppler effect, the God particle, and Maxwell's demon, the book's timeline extends back billions of years...
    $41.81 AUD
    $41.81 AUD
  • The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone by Adler, Lindsay
    The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone
    When photographing people, you can have a great composition, perfect light, and the right camera settings, but if your subject doesn't look right--if the pose is off--the shot will not be a keeper. Posing is truly a crucial skill that photographers need to have...
    $74.62 AUD
    $74.62 AUD
  • The Phantom Atlas: The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps by Brooke-Hitching, Edward
    The Phantom Atlas: The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps
    Discover the mysteries within ancient maps -- Where exploration and mythology meetThis richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique maps that are all in some way a little too good to be true.Mysteries within ancient...
    $52.29 AUD
    $52.29 AUD
  • The Oxford New Spanish Dictionary: Third Edition by Oxford University Press
    The Oxford New Spanish Dictionary: Third Edition
    Updated design and ultra-clear text offering up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary makes The Oxford New Spanish Dictionary the perfect guide to the Spanish language in the 21st century. This essential reference includes: - Over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations...
    $14.92 AUD
    $14.92 AUD
  • The One-Page Proposal: How to Get Your Business Pitch Onto One Persuasive Page by Riley, Patrick G.
    The One-Page Proposal: How to Get Your Business Pitch Onto One Persuasive Page
    As clear, concise, and concrete as its subject, Patrick Riley's The One-Page Proposal promises to be the definitive business guide to getting your best ideas fully understood in the least amount of time.Today more than ever, business decisions are made on the fly first...
    $31.85 AUD
    $31.85 AUD
  • The New York Public Library Amazing Space: A Book of Answers for Kids by The New York Public Library
    The New York Public Library Amazing Space: A Book of Answers for Kids
    The New York Public Library amazing space Travel to distant galaxies and explore awesome constellations.Discover mysterious planets and catch a comet by the tail. Find theanswers to your questions about the wonders of space . . . THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY's best-selling reference...
    $29.88 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.

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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