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Great Reference Sources for Knowledge Hungry Idiosyncratics
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Top Pop Singles 1955-1999: Ninth EditionTop Pop Singles 1955-1999: Ninth Edition by Joel Whitburn
Buy used from: $17.99
The greatest reference book -- of the pop era for -- music lover and collectors.
Pop Memories 1890-1954: The History of American Popular MusicPop Memories 1890-1954: The History of American Popular Music by Joel Whitburn
Buy used from: $97.99
A documented history of music from the 19th-century to the end of the Hit Parade era.
The American LanguageThe American Language by H.L. Mencken
Buy new: $37.80 / Used from: $14.95
Mencken spent his whole life studying language. The result is the most joyous book of words ever produced.
Elements of GrammarElements of Grammar by Margaret Shertzer
Buy new: $8.11 / Used from: $0.39
Every writer needs this on his shelf.
The Elements of Style, Fourth EditionThe Elements of Style, Fourth Edition by William Strunk Jr.
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $3.00
Another "must have" for every serious or part-time writer.
Bartlett's Roget's ThesaurusBartlett's Roget's Thesaurus by Bartlett's
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $0.75
The greatest thesaurus in existence.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English LanguageThe American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
Buy used from: $9.36
The best shelf dictionary that I have found.
The Gregg Reference ManualThe Gregg Reference Manual by William Sabin
Buy used from: $1.00
Every scholar needs this spiral-bound reference.
Blockbuster Entertainment Guide to Movies and Videos 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Guide to Movies and Videos 1999 by Blockbuster Entertainment
Buy used from: $1.29
A great source for movie lovers.
Dictionary of TheoriesDictionary of Theories by Jennifer Bothamley
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One of the most often-used books on my shelves.
american government and politicsamerican government and politics by Jay M. Shafritz
Buy new: $18.50 / Used from: $0.01
A nice little goldmine to have around.
The Oxford Companion to the English Language (Oxford Companion to English Literature)The Oxford Companion to the English Language (Oxford Companion to English Literature)
Buy new: $75.00 / Used from: $0.01
Details of the English language are all in here.
The Holy Bible: Douay Rheims VersionThe Holy Bible: Douay Rheims Version
Buy used from: $27.95
The great Challoner revision of the Bible.
The Catholic Study Bible: New American BibleThe Catholic Study Bible: New American Bible
Buy used from: $24.94
The best Catholic *study Bible*.
The Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and EventsThe Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events by Bernard Grun
Buy used from: $0.24
A wonderful source for quickie look-ups.
The Timetables of American HistoryThe Timetables of American History by Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr.
Buy new: $35.58 / Used from: $0.28
Same as above, only American in focus.
A Dictionary of PhilosophyA Dictionary of Philosophy by Anthony Flew
Buy used from: $2.61
My favorite philosophy reference.
The Columbia Dictionary of QuotationsThe Columbia Dictionary of Quotations
Buy used from: $1.21
Very nicely done.
The Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsThe Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
Buy used from: $1.16
One of the largest sources for quotations.
Dictionary of Accounting Terms (Barron's Business Guides)Dictionary of Accounting Terms (Barron's Business Guides) by Joel G. Siegel
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Nice, quick reference for anyone in business or accounting.