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

Of great advantage as an instructor for the novice, it can be used equally well by the more expert as a work of reference and review.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

A catalogue of the printed books in the Welsh department, which soon became a standard work of reference, was published in 1898, while a calendar of the Welsh MSS. was issued by the Historical MSS.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

But an afternoon spent in reading, straight along, the work of reference we have in mind could not be called wasted.

From Turns about Town by Holliday, Robert Cortes