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The Know-It-All The Know-It-All (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.76 — 30,058 ratings — published 2004
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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 — 3,159 ratings — published 2009
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A Tolkien Bestiary A Tolkien Bestiary (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.05 — 7,399 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 — 5,297 ratings — published 2011
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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 — 6,138 ratings — published 2010
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The DC Comics Encyclopedia The DC Comics Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.30 — 2,430 ratings — published 2004
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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 — 613 ratings — published 2006
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The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.35 — 609 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 4.18 — 1,419 ratings — published 2014
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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 — 1,551 ratings — published 1980
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The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 6,001 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 — 409 ratings — published 1992
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Science: The Definitive Visual Guide Science: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.52 — 355 ratings — published 2009
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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 — 1,278 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 — 3,350 ratings — published 1994
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Knowledge Encyclopedia Knowledge Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.46 — 499 ratings — published 2013
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Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 729 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 4.41 — 1,391 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 — 423,268 ratings — published 2001
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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 — 872 ratings — published 1989
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The Usborne Science Encyclopedia The Usborne Science Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.33 — 276 ratings — published 1988
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Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.49 — 986 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 4.14 — 1,951 ratings — published 2016
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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 4.08 — 1,388 ratings — published 2018
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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 4.25 — 43,740 ratings — published 2014
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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 4.14 — 502 ratings — published 2017
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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)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,061 ratings — published 1992
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The Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition (VOLUME 13) The Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition (VOLUME 13)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
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)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.19 — 562 ratings — published 1996
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Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 367 ratings — published 2006
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The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.30 — 3,807 ratings — published 2004
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.66 — 173 ratings — published 1998
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Encyclopedia of Angels Encyclopedia of Angels (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 198 ratings — published 1996
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Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,507 ratings — published 2011
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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 4.08 — 1,799 ratings — published 2013
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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 4.06 — 1,588 ratings — published 2010
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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 — 4,002 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 — 654 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)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.45 — 563 ratings — published 2016
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The Book of Imaginary Beings The Book of Imaginary Beings (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 10,126 ratings — published 1957
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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.29 — 8,295 ratings — published 1985
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The Encyclopedia of Fantasy The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.39 — 349 ratings — published 1997
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The Star Trek Encyclopedia The Star Trek Encyclopedia (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.31 — 2,347 ratings — published 1994
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Fantasy Encyclopedia Fantasy Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 713 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 — 1,401 ratings — published 1983
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Reptile Reptile (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.11 — 123 ratings — published 1960
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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)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.51 — 4,655 ratings — published 2020
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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

“She wished Martin hadn't taken his Encyclopaedia Britannica with him when they split up. She missed that more than she missed him.”
― Jenny Diski, The Vanishing Princess

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