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
A full and complete account of the rise of the Puritans under the Tudors to their settlement in New England, which is herein given, makes this a most valuable work of reference and study.
From The Children of the World by Heyse, Paul
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
It is an incomparable work of reference, for home or school. 1,000 6x9 pages, nearly 1,000 illustrations, 12 folding plates.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
