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A reference, is derived from Middle English referren, from Middle French rèférer, from Latin referre, "to carry back" formed from a prefix re- and ferre, "to bear". A large number of words derive from this root, including referee, reference, referendum, all retaining the basic meaning of the original Latin as "a point, place or source of origin" that something of comparable nature can be defined in terms of. A referee is the provider of this source of origin, and a referent is the possessor of the source of origin, whether it is knowledge, matter or energy.
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Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files

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Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons, 2024 Edition)

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Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run

Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck

The Lazy Genius Kitchen: Have What You Need, Use What You Have, and Enjoy It Like Never Before

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How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Bark to Leaves

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ADHD & Us: A Couple's Guide to Loving and Living With Adult ADHD

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The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World (The Dr. Mark Hyman Library, 10)

Hill House Living: The Art of Creating a Joyful Life

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Dungeon Master's Guide (Dungeons & Dragons, 2024 Edition)

Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances

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Monster Manual (Dungeons & Dragons, 2024 Edition)

Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies: Banshees, Boggarts and Other Folklore Creatures

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Poison: The History of Potions, Powders and Murderous Practitioners

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