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Specific information, quickly needed. That neatly sums up our exhaustive collection of Reference Books—but what a range and wealth of information there is! Why do the Spanish call a sombrero a sombrero? What makes a snail a gastropod? Can people in South Africa see Orion's Belt? Does every motion really need to be seconded? You'll find the fascinating answers to these and many more of life's most important questions in these Reference Books. From the fundamentals of Visual Basic to the basics of Biblical Greek, from world atlases to Welsh dictionaries, there's much to explore and discover here. Specific information, quickly needed? Just be sure to ask for express shipping!

Maphead

Maphead

Getting there is half the fun. As the man who holds the record for longest winning streak ever on Jeopardy!, it's fair to say that Ken Jennings comes by his geek cred honestly; so you can be sure he's qualified to describe the joys that come from geekery of the cartological kind. Maphead gets neck deep in the nitty gritty of maps and the glorious geeks who love them, but while it's overflowing with fascinating information and illustrations, it's much more than a reference book. Even if you don't share the game-show icon's obsession, you'll still be dazzled by his description of the way map-making has altered our everyday lives.

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The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your Signs, and Your Birth Chart The Complete Guide to...

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Ultimate Bible Atlas Ultimate Bible Atlas


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Are You What You Eat? Are You What You Eat?

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The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Large Print (Leather-Look, Teal): The Bible in Contemporary Language The Message Deluxe Gift Bible...

Eugene H Peterson (Translator)
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The Complete Gardener's Guide: The One-Stop Guide to Plan, Sow, Plant, and Grow Your Garden The Complete Gardener's Guide...

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C Programming Language C Programming Language

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The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-By-Step Techniques The Sewing Book: Over 300...

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Algebra II for Dummies Algebra II for Dummies

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Complete Curriculum: Grade 2 Complete Curriculum: Grade 2

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Merriam-Webster (Creator)
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501 French Verbs, Eighth Edition 501 French Verbs, Eighth...

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Rand McNally Folded Map: Central United States Map Rand McNally Folded Map:...

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A Companion to the Book of Enoch: A Reader's Commentary, Vol I: The Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36): A Reader's Commentary, Vol I: The Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36): A Reader's Commentary, Vol II: The Parables of Enoch (1 Enoch 37-71) A Companion to the Book of...

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The I Don't Know How to Cook Book: 300 Great Recipes You Can't Mess Up! The I Don't Know How to Cook...

Mary-Lane Kamberg
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The Complete Apocrypha: 2018 Edition with Enoch, Jasher, and Jubilees The Complete Apocrypha: 2018...

Covenant Christian Coalition (Contributions by), Covenant Press
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