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The Know-It-All (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.76 — 29,972 ratings — published 2004
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 — 3,143 ratings — published 2009
A Tolkien Bestiary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.04 — 7,371 ratings — published 1978
The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 5,256 ratings — published 2011
The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.16 — 6,066 ratings — published 2010
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 — 609 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 — 1,418 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 — 1,547 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 — 6,002 ratings — published 2005
Encyclopedia of Gods: Over 2,500 Deities of the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.09 — 405 ratings — published 1992
Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,271 ratings — published 1971
The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.93 — 3,350 ratings — published 1994
Knowledge Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.46 — 493 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 — 1,369 ratings — published 2008
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.95 — 421,989 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 4.33 — 275 ratings — published 1988
Science: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.52 — 350 ratings — published 2009
The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,926 ratings — published 2016
The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.08 — 1,360 ratings — published 2018
The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 497 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 — 563 ratings — published 1996
Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.13 — 368 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 — 3,791 ratings — published 2004
Encyclopedia of Angels (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 198 ratings — published 1996
Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,496 ratings — published 2011
The Politics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.08 — 1,762 ratings — published 2013
Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.49 — 979 ratings — published 2008
The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,568 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 4.26 — 43,060 ratings — published 2014
Codex Seraphinianus. Ein Orbis Pictus des Universums der Phantasie. (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.49 — 3,956 ratings — published 1981
The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 651 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 — 559 ratings — published 2016
The Book of Imaginary Beings (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.04 — 10,033 ratings — published 1957
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.29 — 8,235 ratings — published 1985
The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.39 — 349 ratings — published 1997
The Star Trek Encyclopedia (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.31 — 2,342 ratings — published 1994
Fantasy Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.15 — 711 ratings — published 2005
The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,397 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
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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
Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.29 — 510 ratings — published 2020
Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.51 — 4,525 ratings — published 2020
“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
“Rape culture is a concept of unknown origin and of uncertain definition; yet it has made its way into everyday vocabulary and is assumed to be commonly understood. The award-winning documentary film Rape Culture made by Margaret Lazarus in 1975 takes credit for first defining the concept”
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