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The Know-It-All The Know-It-All (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.76 — 29,816 ratings — published 2004
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The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 5,920 ratings — published 2010
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The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Univers The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Univers (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.41 — 3,127 ratings — published 2009
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A Tolkien Bestiary A Tolkien Bestiary (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 7,346 ratings — published 1978
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The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 5,173 ratings — published 2011
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The DC Comics Encyclopedia The DC Comics Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.30 — 2,434 ratings — published 2004
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The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.36 — 610 ratings — published
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The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 1,400 ratings — published 2014
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History: The Definitive Visual Guide (From The Dawn of Civilization To The Present Day) History: The Definitive Visual Guide (From The Dawn of Civilization To The Present Day)
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avg rating 4.46 — 602 ratings — published 2006
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The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.27 — 1,545 ratings — published 1980
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The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 5,999 ratings — published 2005
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Encyclopedia of Gods: Over 2,500 Deities of the World Encyclopedia of Gods: Over 2,500 Deities of the World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 400 ratings — published 1992
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Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 1,266 ratings — published 1971
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The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.93 — 3,348 ratings — published 1994
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Knowledge Encyclopedia Knowledge Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.46 — 480 ratings — published 2013
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Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 728 ratings — published 2008
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Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods  Goddesses Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods Goddesses (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.42 — 1,346 ratings — published 2008
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 419,815 ratings — published 2001
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The Usborne Science Encyclopedia The Usborne Science Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.34 — 272 ratings — published 1988
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Science: The Definitive Visual Guide Science: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.52 — 347 ratings — published 2009
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The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.07 — 1,328 ratings — published 2018
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The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 483 ratings — published 2017
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The Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition (VOLUME 13) The Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition (VOLUME 13)
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avg rating 4.33 — 12 ratings — published 2001
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Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 563 ratings — published 1996
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The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 866 ratings — published 1989
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Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 367 ratings — published 2006
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The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 3,776 ratings — published 2004
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Encyclopedia of Angels Encyclopedia of Angels (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 194 ratings — published 1996
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The Politics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The Politics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 1,726 ratings — published 2013
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Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.49 — 979 ratings — published 2008
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The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 1,885 ratings — published 2016
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The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.07 — 1,535 ratings — published 2010
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The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 42,089 ratings — published 2014
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Codex Seraphinianus. Ein Orbis Pictus des Universums der Phantasie. Codex Seraphinianus. Ein Orbis Pictus des Universums der Phantasie. (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.49 — 3,916 ratings — published 1981
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The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 646 ratings — published 2009
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DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.45 — 553 ratings — published 2016
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The Book of Imaginary Beings The Book of Imaginary Beings (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.05 — 9,894 ratings — published 1957
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Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.55 — 1,055 ratings — published 1992
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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 8,161 ratings — published 1985
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The Encyclopedia of Fantasy The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.39 — 347 ratings — published 1997
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The Star Trek Encyclopedia The Star Trek Encyclopedia (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 2,341 ratings — published 1994
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Fantasy Encyclopedia Fantasy Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 709 ratings — published 2005
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The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.32 — 1,387 ratings — published 1983
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.65 — 171 ratings — published 1998
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Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.52 — 4,280 ratings — published 2020
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The Economics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained The Economics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.02 — 2,432 ratings — published 2012
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National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More! National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More! (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.48 — 488 ratings — published 2000
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Ancient China Ancient China (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.99 — 194 ratings — published 1994
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How Money Works: The Facts Visually Explained (DK How Stuff Works) How Money Works: The Facts Visually Explained (DK How Stuff Works)
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avg rating 4.13 — 711 ratings — published 2018
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Frank McCourt
“There are bars of Pear's soap and a thick book called Pear's Encyclopedia, which keeps me up day and night because it tells you everything about everything and that's all I want to know.”
Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes (Scholastic ELT Reader)

Israelmore Ayivor
“One alphabet at a time, you can write an encyclopaedia. One word at a time, you can publish an entire library.”
Israelmore Ayivor, How You Can Write Your Dream Book

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