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Reference Books

The future of the reference book is challenged by technology which makes it an exciting time for factual books.

Many reference books are gaining narratives to make them more readable: books such The Adventure of English, The Diet Delusion now combine fact with compelling stories that impart knowledge and understanding.

Reference Books reviews the latest books and revisits classics and tests their relevance to today. It covers:

Articles will explore the history, authority and major works such as Encyclopaedia Britanica or World Book Encyclopedias.

Reference Books is about the joy of knowledge and learning. Many a career or lifetime fascination started by browsing a reference book.

Latest articles in Reference Books

 Introducing the Earth Platinum, the Largest Atlas ever Printed

Immense and intricately detailed, the Earth Platinum sets a legacy both for future generations and in cartography in creating a modern day Klencke Atlas.

Jan 31, 2012 – Richard McColl

Book Review: Demystifying Shamans and Their World

Two psychologists set the scene for a deeper understanding of shamanism and shamanic states of consciousness in which there is growing interest today

Jan 27, 2012 – Geoff Ward

Anti-Aging Cures Book Review

Looking for a way to stop the aging process? New book offers some solutions that many may find encouraging and others will find skeptical.

Jan 10, 2012 – Patricia Faulhaber

My Grammar and I...Or Should That Be Me? A Review.

Geared for the adult population, this book lays out the confusion surrounding the English language, and hopes to provide a helpful guide on speaking/writing

Dec 29, 2011 – Paym Bergson

Write Every Time: Cool Ways to Improve Your English. A Review

Addition to Reader's Digest library of reference books, this one on grammar but created in a fun to read while you're learning style. Filled with fun facts.

Dec 29, 2011 – Paym Bergson

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