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The Know-It-All (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.76 — 29,928 ratings — published 2004
The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.16 — 5,986 ratings — published 2010
The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Univers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.41 — 3,137 ratings — published 2009
A Tolkien Bestiary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.04 — 7,365 ratings — published 1978
The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 5,228 ratings — published 2011
The DC Comics Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.30 — 2,431 ratings — published 2004
History: The Definitive Visual Guide (From The Dawn of Civilization To The Present Day)
by (shelved 9 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.46 — 606 ratings — published 2006
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.35 — 608 ratings — published
The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,406 ratings — published 2014
The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,546 ratings — published 1980
The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 6,000 ratings — published 2005
Encyclopedia of Gods: Over 2,500 Deities of the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.09 — 402 ratings — published 1992
Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,269 ratings — published 1971
The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.93 — 3,347 ratings — published 1994
Knowledge Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.46 — 490 ratings — published 2013
Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 726 ratings — published 2008
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods Goddesses (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.41 — 1,364 ratings — published 2008
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.95 — 421,211 ratings — published 2001
The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.03 — 870 ratings — published 1989
The Usborne Science Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.34 — 274 ratings — published 1988
Science: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.52 — 348 ratings — published 2009
The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,907 ratings — published 2016
The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.07 — 1,347 ratings — published 2018
The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 492 ratings — published 2017
Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,055 ratings — published 1992
The Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition (VOLUME 13)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.33 — 12 ratings — published 2001
Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.19 — 562 ratings — published 1996
Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 367 ratings — published 2006
The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.30 — 3,782 ratings — published 2004
Encyclopedia of Angels (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 197 ratings — published 1996
Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,487 ratings — published 2011
The Politics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.08 — 1,750 ratings — published 2013
Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.49 — 976 ratings — published 2008
The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,554 ratings — published 2010
The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.25 — 42,664 ratings — published 2014
Codex Seraphinianus. Ein Orbis Pictus des Universums der Phantasie. (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.49 — 3,937 ratings — published 1981
The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 648 ratings — published 2009
DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.45 — 558 ratings — published 2016
The Book of Imaginary Beings (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.05 — 9,980 ratings — published 1957
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.29 — 8,218 ratings — published 1985
The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.39 — 348 ratings — published 1997
The Star Trek Encyclopedia (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.30 — 2,342 ratings — published 1994
Fantasy Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.16 — 709 ratings — published 2005
The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,396 ratings — published 1983
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.66 — 170 ratings — published 1998
World Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures: The Ultimate Visual Reference To 1000 Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Creatures Of Land, Air And Sea From The Triassic, Jurassic And Cretaceous Eras (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.44 — 354 ratings — published 1988
The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe [DC COMICS ENCY UPDATED/E] (Unknown Binding)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.36 — 14 ratings — published
Reptile (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.10 — 124 ratings — published 1960
Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.51 — 4,416 ratings — published 2020
The Economics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.02 — 2,446 ratings — published 2012
“Problems may be solved in the study which have baffled all those who have sought a solution by the aid of their senses. To carry the art, however, to its highest pitch, it is necessary that the reasoner should be able to use all the facts which have come to his knowledge; and this in itself implies, as you will readily see, a possession of all knowledge, which, even in these days of free education and encyclopaedias, is a somewhat rare accomplishment.”
― The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
― The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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