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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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Most Read This Week Tagged "Reference"

Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s
So Easy So Good: Delicious Recipes and Expert Tips for Balanced Eating
Murdle: Volume 1, 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction
Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated)
The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations
How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes To Repeat
The Gift of Not Belonging: How Outsiders Thrive in a World of Joiners
How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)
The Glucose Goddess Method: The 4-Week Guide to Cutting Cravings, Getting Your Energy Back, and Feeling Amazing
How to Be a Rich Old Lady: Your Guide to Easy Investing, Building Wealth, and Creating the Wild, Beautiful Life You Want
Are They Dead Yet?: The Art of the Obit
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life
The Last Best Place on the Internet: A Human History of Wikipedia
Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight
The Book of Birds
Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power
The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms
The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence
Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes
The Lyrics
Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences
Archive
Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control
Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the Here and Now
Apple: The First 50 Years
Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch (The Outsider's Guides)
RecipeTin Eats Dinner
Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology (World Mythology and Folklore Series)
Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again
Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook
Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well
Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self & Live with Confidence
The Art of Small Talk
Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck
The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More
The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One
Self-Help from the Middle Ages
All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More
A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction
Floored: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage—A Comprehensive Guide for Women of All Ages
How to Retire: 20 Lessons For a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement
The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius
Self-Care for Autistic People
101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered
Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals
Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day
The Chicken Bible: Say Goodbye to Boring Chicken with 500 Recipes for Easy Dinners, Braises, Wings, Stir-Fries, and So Much More
Learn Like a Pro
The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie
LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life
100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success – Actionable Tools for Personal Growth and Mental Well-Being
1000 Words: A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round
Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict
How To Make The Best Coffee At Home
Small Batch Baking: 60 Sweet and Savory Recipes to Satisfy Your Craving
Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year
Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (The Science of Fitness)
Keep It Simple, Y'all: Easy Dinners from Your Barefoot Neighbor: A Cookbook
How to Win at Travel
Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China
Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest
Cabinet of Curiosities: A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre
The Book of Wilding: A Practical Guide to Rewilding, Big and Small
Magic Words: The New Science of Language for Persuasion, Communication, and Driving Action
It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People: Avoid Emotional Traps, Stand Up for Your Self, and Transform Your Relationships as an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days
How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Bark to Leaves
The World: A Family History of Humanity
Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide
Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment
Art of the Chicken: A Master Chef's Paintings, Stories, and Recipes of the Humble Bird
The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English
Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free
Freeze Fresh: The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility
Banned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and Present
Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals: A Cookbook
Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being
Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook (Hardcover): Bible Stories for Kids Ages 6–12
Witchcraft
Creepy Cross-Stitch: 25 Spooky Projects to Haunt Your Halls
The Truth About Lies: The Illusion of Honesty and the Evolution of Deceit
The Secret World of Weather
Baking Across America: A Vintage Recipe Road Trip
Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary
A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever
Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons, 2024 Edition)
House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget
So You Want To Be A Game Master: Everything You Need to Start Your Tabletop Adventure for Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and Other
Wear It Well: Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed
The Core of an Onion: Peeling the Rarest Common Food―Featuring More Than 100 Historical Recipes
Wildlife Anatomy: The Curious Lives & Features of Wild Animals around the World
The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – The Complete Official Guide
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Anatomy of Genres

Marilyn Johnson
“ Members of the Order take vows of literacy, obstinancy and bibliomancy. Bibliomancy? It's defined for us a little further down: "Divination by jolly well Looking It Up. ...more ”
― Marilyn Johnson, This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All

Carl Henegan
“ I consider myself a synthetic thinker in a virtual domain therefore if I’m way off there is no solid foundation or reference for authentic stupidity. ”
― Carl Henegan, Darkness Left Undone

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