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Sub-Categories of Reference works
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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]
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]
The Football Yearbook 2018-2019 in association with The Sun
Headline
Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs; Sports & outdoor recreation; Football (Soccer, Association football)
Paperback
The market-leading book of football statistics. [more]
SAS and Elite Forces Guide Extreme Unarmed Combat: Hand-To-Hand Fighting...
Martin Dougherty
Reference works; Self-help & personal development; Sports & outdoor recreation
Paperback
Presented in a handy pocketbook format, Extreme Unarmed Combat considers the different fighting and martial arts skills a... [more]
Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019
Language: reference & general; Writing & editing guides; Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs; Publishing industry
Paperback
This bestselling guide to all areas of publishing and the media is completely revised and updated every year. The Yearbook... [more]
The Art of Cursive Penmanship: A Personal Handwriting Program for Adults...
Michael R. Sull
Art & Architecture; Writing & editing guides; Reference works; Self-help & personal development; Lettering & calligraphy
Paperback
A thorough guide to making your cursive writing efficient, legible, and expressive. [more]
Speeches of Note: A Celebration of the Old, New and Unspoken
Shaun Usher
Anthologies (non-poetry); Reference; Reference works; Social & cultural history; Gift books
Hardback
Eisenhower * Meghan Markle * Sojourner Truth * Salman Rushdie * Panti Bliss * Nelson Mandela * Robert F. Kennedy * Virginia... [more]
Minecraft Annual 2019
Mojang AB
Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs; Annuals (Children's&YA)
Hardback
The official Minecraft Annual 2019 is a celebration of Minecraft's Year of Building. Inside you'll find build ideas, fun activities... [more]
Guinness World Records 2019
Guinness World Records
Reference; General encyclopaedias; Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs; Annuals (Children's&YA); Encyclopaedias (Children's&YA)
Hardback
The world's most popular record book is back with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, covering everything... [more]
Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know about Air Travel: Questions,...
Patrick Smith
Reference works; Aircraft: general interest; Travel & holiday; Travel tips & advice: general
Paperback
A new edition of the New York Times bestselling book about the strange and misunderstood world of commercial flying. [more]
The CIA World Factbook 2018-2019
Central Intelligence Agency
Reference; Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs; Politics & government
Paperback
Provides information on such topics as politics, military expenditures, and economics, and shares comprehensive, country-by-country... [more]
The Cooking Skills & Techniques, Encyclopedia of: An accessible, comprehensive...
Norma MacMillan
Reference works; Cookery, food & drink; General cookery & recipes
Paperback
The indispensable visual how-to-cook-book - all the basic techniques, plus recipes to try them out. [more]
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trucks: A guide to classic and contemporary...
Peter Davies, Yvonne Bishop-Weston
Reference works; History; Road transport & haulage trades; Buses, trams & commercial vehicles: general interest
Hardback
A newly updated history and photographic A-Z guide to 280 classic makes around the world. [more]
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia
Nintendo
Fiction-related items; Reference works; Computer games: strategy guides
Hardback
This, the last of the Goddess Collection trilogy which includes Hyrule Historia and Art & Artifacts, is a treasure trove... [more]
How Psychology Works: The Facts Visually Explained
DK
Reference works; Psychology; Abnormal psychology
Hardback
Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited --Title page verso. [more]
A Dictionary of Finance and Banking
Jonathan Law (Market House Books)
Reference works; Business & Economics; Finance; Banking
Paperback
The dictionary defines terms from all aspects of personal and international finance, including financial trading, foreign... [more]
The GIS 20: Essential Skills
Gina Clemmer
Reference works; Cartography, map-making & projections; Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing; Technology: general issues; Computing: general
Paperback
Updated for ArcGIS Desktop (R) 10.6, this third edition presents step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and practical tips... [more]
Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms
Douglas Downing, Michael Covington Ph D, Melody Covington
Reference works
Paperback
This updated edition includes the most recent terms relating to constantly expanding computer and internet technology. More... [more]
Revolution!: Sayings of Vladimir Lenin
The Bodleian Library
Dictionaries of quotations; History; Russian Revolution; Marxism & Communism
Paperback
Accompanied by a range of arresting images, this book is a compilation of some of Lenin's most famous sayings, taken from... [more]
Complete Book of Heraldry
Stephen Slater
Reference works; History; Genealogy, heraldry, names & honours
Paperback
See isbn 9780754834601 for the updated new edition. Praised by the Society of Heraldic Artists, this detailed volume covers... [more]
Hellraisers: A Complete Visual History of Heavy Metal Mayhem
Axl Rosenberg, Christopher Krovatin
Music; Heavy Metal music; Reference works
Hardback
Take a tour of the evil history of metal music with this massive, jam-packed, era-by-era chronology. [more]
World Encyclopedia Of Fish & Shellfish And Other Aquatic Creatures
Derek Hall, Daniel Gilpin, Mary-Jane Beer
Reference works; Wildlife: aquatic creatures
Hardback
An authoritative visual guide to marine and freshwater life around the world including hundreds of fish, shells, crabs, corals,... [more]
The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect Your Cooking...
Dr Stuart Farrimond
Reference works; Cookery, food & drink; General cookery & recipes
Hardback
Get answers to all your cooking science questions, and cook tastier, more nutritious food using fundamental principles, practical... [more]
The Decanter: Ancient to Modern
Andy McConnell
Art & Architecture; Reference works; Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass
Hardback
The definitive work on the subject and an essential reference book, this revised edition has new chapters on The First Glass,... [more]
How Food Works: The Facts Visually Explained
DK
Reference works; Medicine; Diets & dieting; Cookery, food & drink; General cookery & recipes
Hardback
An easy-to-understand visual guide to the facts of food and nutrition.<br... [more]
