work of reference

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The accessibility and the miraculous compactness of this set are bound to be its huge selling point; as a handy work of reference, certainly, it's hard to fault.

From The Guardian • Apr. 17, 2013

But that is precisely the accolade bestowed upon it by the Miele Guide � a recently launched work of reference that aspires to be to Asia what the Michelin is to Europe.

From Time Magazine Archive

This much will give some idea of the value of his book as a work of reference.

From The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time by Walsh, James J.

The book is well gotten up and well printed, and may be regarded as a trustworthy guide for the student and a useful work of reference for the general practitioner.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

The Mahawanso translated by Tumour, is also a very valuable work of reference.

From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Inman, Thomas