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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 Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More
Murdle: Volume 1, 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction
RecipeTin Eats Dinner
Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s
The Gift of Not Belonging: How Outsiders Thrive in a World of Joiners
All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More
A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps
Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power
The Pioneer Woman Cooks―The Essential Recipes: 120 Greatest Hits, New Twists, and Perfected Classics – The Bestselling Foolproof Guide for Home Cooks
The Glucose Goddess Method: The 4-Week Guide to Cutting Cravings, Getting Your Energy Back, and Feeling Amazing
Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated)
How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)
The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms
Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the Here and Now
Apple: The First 50 Years
The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations
How to Be a Rich Old Lady: Your Guide to Easy Investing, Building Wealth, and Creating the Wild, Beautiful Life You Want
Keep It Simple, Y'all: Easy Dinners from Your Barefoot Neighbor: A Cookbook
Baking Across America: A Vintage Recipe Road Trip
Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond
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
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)
A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction
The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence
How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
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The Wok: Recipes and Techniques
Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully
How to Win at Travel
Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves
The Art of Small Talk
It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go
How To Make The Best Coffee At Home
Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose
Self-Care for Autistic People
Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring
Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free
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 Art and Making of Arcane
Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck
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
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life
Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts
Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control
The Lyrics
Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horror’s Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women
Wear It Well: Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed
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How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Bark to Leaves
Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self & Live with Confidence
Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons, 2024 Edition)
Ornithography: An Illustrated Guide to Bird Lore & Symbolism
Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: The Adventurer's Bible
100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success – Actionable Tools for Personal Growth and Mental Well-Being
The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days
Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well
Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict
Feng Shui Modern
What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People
The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters
Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid―The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health
Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being
Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants
Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals
Ask a Historian: 50 Surprising Answers to Things You Always Wanted to Know
The Library: A Fragile History
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse (Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition)
A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie
Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest
House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget
The Transcendent Brain: Spirituality in the Age of Science
The Science of Beauty: Debunk the Myths and Discover What Goes into Your Beauty Routine
1000 Words: A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round
ADHD & Us: A Couple's Guide to Loving and Living With Adult ADHD
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – The Complete Official Guide
Scotland's Forgotten Past: A History of the Mislaid, Misplaced and Misunderstood
101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered
Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes
Curso de escritura creativa
A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops and Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook (Hardcover): Bible Stories for Kids Ages 6–12
The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World (The Dr. Mark Hyman Library, 10)
Creepy Cross-Stitch: 25 Spooky Projects to Haunt Your Halls
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore
Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes To Repeat
Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (The Science of Fitness)
Cross-Stitch in the Forest: 25 Projects to Capture the Beauty of Nature
Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings
Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary
Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture―and the Magic That Makes It Work
LOST: Back to the Island: The Complete Critical Companion to The Classic TV Series
The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius
The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing
Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English
A Guide to Midwestern Conversation
Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women from World Mythology

Elizabeth Gilbert
To my sister's eyes, there is nothing which cannot be explained if one has access to a proper reference library. ...more
Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

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
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