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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"

The Gift of Not Belonging: How Outsiders Thrive in a World of Joiners
Murdle: Volume 1, 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction
Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s
Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power
How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)
Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated)
Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the Here and Now
Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences
Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond
Keep It Simple, Y'all: Easy Dinners from Your Barefoot Neighbor: A Cookbook
The Pioneer Woman Cooks―The Essential Recipes: 120 Greatest Hits, New Twists, and Perfected Classics – The Bestselling Foolproof Guide for Home Cooks
Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight
The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One
All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More
RecipeTin Eats Dinner
Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files
The Pioneer Woman Cooks—Super Easy!: 120 Shortcut Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More
How to Be a Rich Old Lady: Your Guide to Easy Investing, Building Wealth, and Creating the Wild, Beautiful Life You Want
How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
Feng Shui Modern
The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations
The Book of Birds
The Glucose Goddess Method: The 4-Week Guide to Cutting Cravings, Getting Your Energy Back, and Feeling Amazing
Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being
The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms
Self-Care for Autistic People
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self & Live with Confidence
How To Make The Best Coffee At Home
Creepy Cross-Stitch: 25 Spooky Projects to Haunt Your Halls
Apple: The First 50 Years
Floored: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage—A Comprehensive Guide for Women of All Ages
Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China
Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose
The Pioneer Woman Cooks―Dinner's Ready!: Bestselling Fast Family Dinner Recipes from Ree Drummond for Easy Weeknight Meals, Comfort Food, and Sides
Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day
Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again
The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence
The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More
Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life
Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone
A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction
The Art and Making of Arcane
The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius
Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control
The Lyrics
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)
How to Retire: 20 Lessons For a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie
Archive
Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons, 2024 Edition)
The Book: The Ultimate Guide To Rebuilding Civilization
Wear It Well: Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed
On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down
Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring
Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian
Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts
Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes To Repeat
Milk Street Backroads Italy: Finding Italy's Forgotten Recipes (A Cookbook)
So Easy So Good: Delicious Recipes and Expert Tips for Balanced Eating
The Art of Small Talk
Ornithography: An Illustrated Guide to Bird Lore & Symbolism
100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success – Actionable Tools for Personal Growth and Mental Well-Being
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning
Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck
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
How to Write Like a Writer: A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice
Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well
The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters
The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma's Kitchen
Cross-Stitch in the Forest: 25 Projects to Capture the Beauty of Nature
How to Win at Travel
Journal with Purpose Layout Ideas 101: Over 100 inspiring journal layouts plus 500 writing prompts
Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling
Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves
Rhett & Link Present: The Mythical Cookbook: 10 Simple Rules for Cooking Deliciously, Eating Happily, and Living Mythically – A Hilarious Recipe Collection from the Hit Web Series
The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing
Wildlife Anatomy: The Curious Lives & Features of Wild Animals around the World
Magic Words: The New Science of Language for Persuasion, Communication, and Driving Action
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – The Complete Official Guide
Scotland's Forgotten Past: A History of the Mislaid, Misplaced and Misunderstood
The Noom Mindset: Learn the Science, Lose the Weight
But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films
Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes
Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict
The Lazy Genius Kitchen: Have What You Need, Use What You Have, and Enjoy It Like Never Before
Ask a Historian: 50 Surprising Answers to Things You Always Wanted to Know
Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes
The Nature of Middle-Earth
Learn Like a Pro
The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain: The Immersive and Brilliant Historical Guide to Regency Britain
Shopkeeping: Stories, Advice, and Observations
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
Taylor Swift - The Stories Behind the Songs: Every single track, explored and explained
When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America
Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: The Adventurer's Bible
Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen―Celebrating 145 Black Heroes Across History With Stunning Portraits and Insightful Biographical Reflections

James S.A. Corey
He stretched, ate his last bite of fungal curds, drank the dregs of something not entirely unlike coffee, and headed out to keep peace in wartime.
James S.A. Corey, Leviathan Wakes

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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