Reference Books
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a reference book is "a book containing comprehensive information about a subject or range of subjects, esp. one intended for research or consultation on specific matters rather than continuous reading." Examples are encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, etc. Use reference books to get familiar with your subject.
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- Credo Reference
A reliable scholarly alternative to Wikipedia. Credo Reference contains encyclopedias, subject-specific dictionaries, atlases and handbooks - Oxford English Dictionary
This online dictionary is the authoritative guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past. - Oxford Reference Online: Premium
A scholarly alternative to Wikipedia. Definitions and explanations from over 175 general and subject-specific dictionaries, encyclopedias and handbooks.
