Reference works

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Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers...

John Rogerson

Reference works; Middle Eastern history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Genealogy, heraldry, names & honours; Religion & beliefs

Hardback

Spanning 1,500 years, Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings charts all the leaders of Israel from the Ancestors through the... [more]

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World Press Photo 2019

Photographs: collections; Photographic reportage; Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs

Paperback

Presents the results of the World Press Photo contest, described by the British Journal of Photography as `the premier competition... [more]

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Star Wars: The Best of the Original Trilogy

Titan Comics

Films, movies & cinema; Science fiction; Reference works

Paperback

The making of the Star Wars original trilogy, as told by the cast and crew. The iconic characters from the original Star Wars... [more]

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A Dictionary of Physics

Richard Rennie, Jonathan Law

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Physics

Paperback

Now with over 4,000 entries, 125 of which are new, the eighth edition of this popular dictionary has been fully updated to... [more]

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What Would Maisie Do?: Inspiration from the Pages of Maisie Dobbs

Jacqueline Winspear

Fiction & Literature; Dictionaries of quotations; Self-help & personal development; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

Paperback

A one-of-a-kind illustrated companion to the best-selling Maisie Dobbs series, which invites readers into the beloved heroine's... [more]

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The Knitting Stitch Handbook: Over 250 Traditional and Contemporary Stitches...

Maria Parry Jones

Art & Architecture; Reference works; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts; Knitting & crochet

Hardback

The content of this book was originally published as The knitting stitch bible --Title page verso. [more]

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How the World Works: The Periodic Table: From Hydrogen to Oganesson

Anne Rooney

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Science: general issues; History of science; Chemistry

Paperback

Everything in the universe is made of chemical elements, including you. In 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev produced... [more]

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Kanji Code: See the Sounds with Phonetic Components and Visual Patterns...

Natalie J Hamilton

Oriental art; Language teaching & learning (other than ELT); Reference works; Education; Languages & ESL

Paperback

Memorising kanji readings is one of the biggest hurdles when learning Japanese. The Kanji Code teaches a systematic method... [more]

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Marvel Encyclopedia (2019 New Edition)

Stan Lee, DK, Adam Bray

Graphic novels: superheroes; Fiction-related items; Graphic novels: history & criticism; Reference works

Hardback

A book that mankind has been hungering for, a book that is-now and forever-a shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute... [more]

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Definitive Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia: New & Expanded Edition

Howard Mandel

Music; Jazz; Blues; Reference works

Hardback

Fully updated, tracing the evolution of jazz and blues from their nineteenth-century African-American origins right through... [more]

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A Natural History of Beer

Rob DeSalle, Ian Tattersall

Reference works; Social & cultural history; Cookery, food & drink; Beers; Trees, wildflowers & plants

Hardback

A celebration of beer--its science, its history, and its impact on human culture [more]

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The Sports Rules Book

Myles Human Kinetics, Schrag

Reference works; Sports & outdoor recreation

Paperback

The Sports Rules Book is updated and expanded to cover 64 sports, including information on each sport's origin and history,... [more]

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Seriously Curious: The Facts and Figures That Turn Your World Upside Down...

Tom Standage

Reference; Reference works; Society & culture: general; Trivia & quiz question books; Gift books

Paperback

Some questions you never think to ask. Others, you didn't know you didn't know. And some facts are so surprising they cry... [more]

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The Sniper Encyclopedia: An A-Z Guide to World Sniping

John Walter

Reference works; History; Military history; Weapons & equipment

Hardback

The Sniper Encyclopaedia is an indispensable topic-by-topic guide to a fascinating subject. This beautifully illustrated,... [more]

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Writer's Market 2019: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published

Robert Lee Brewer

Language: reference & general; Writing & editing guides; Directories

Paperback

Writer's Market is the writer's bible to freelance success by providing updated information writers need to get published... [more]

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The Women's Atlas

Joni Seager

Reference works; Society & Social Sciences; Feminism & feminist theory; Gender studies: women; Social research & statistics

Paperback

A groundbreaking book of infographics, this completely updated and redesigned new edition of Joni Seager's award-winning... [more]

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Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged

Collins Dictionaries

Language: reference & general; Dictionaries; Reference works

Hardback

The home of living English The largest single-volume English dictionary in print celebrates the extraordinary breadth... [more]

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World Heritage Sites: A Complete Guide to 1073 UNESCO World Heritage Sites...

Unesco

Reference works; Travel & holiday; Travel tips & advice: general; Travel & holiday guides

Paperback

Updated to include two years of changes in the World Heritage Sites list.<br... [more]

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Libro de los cinco anillos

Miyamoto Musashi

Anthologies (non-poetry); Reference works; Business negotiation; Self-help & personal development; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice; Languages & ESL

Paperback

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RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds

Simon Harrap

Reference works; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Paperback

A compact, lightweight and informative guide to 215 of the most common birds found in Britain. It features concise descriptions... [more]

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All That Glisters ...: And Other Quotations You Should Know

Caroline Taggart

Reference; Dictionaries of quotations

Hardback

All That Glisters ... presents some of the pithiest, wisest and most fascinating quotations we should all know, detailing... [more]

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What Shape Is Space?: A primer for the 21st century

Giles Sparrow

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Science: general issues; Space science

Paperback

One of four titles in Thames & Hudson's innovative new `Big Idea' series, this well-informed and lucid book takes a comprehensive... [more]

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Is Capitalism Working?: A primer for the 21st century

Jacob Field

Reference works; Philosophy; Politics & government; Business & management

Paperback

One of four titles in Thames & Hudson's innovative new `Big Idea' series, this incisive discussion of capitalism breaks down... [more]

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On This Day in History

Dan Snow

Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs; History; General & world history; British & Irish history

Hardback

3000 years of the most important stories from the past in 365 days -- from the Ides of March to D-Day, from Britain's favourite... [more]

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Barrons Italian at a Glance: Phrase Book Dictionary Travelers Aid

Mario Costantino

Reference works; Languages & ESL

Paperback

Find approximately 2,500 words and expressions in both English and Italian plus pronunciation guidance in this pocket-sized... [more]