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The Know-It-All (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.76 — 29,866 ratings — published 2004
The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.16 — 5,951 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 — 3,132 ratings — published 2009
A Tolkien Bestiary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.04 — 7,359 ratings — published 1978
The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 5,199 ratings — published 2011
The DC Comics Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.30 — 2,432 ratings — published 2004
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.35 — 609 ratings — published
The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,402 ratings — published 2014
History: The Definitive Visual Guide (From The Dawn of Civilization To The Present Day)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.46 — 603 ratings — published 2006
The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,544 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 — 6,001 ratings — published 2005
Encyclopedia of Gods: Over 2,500 Deities of the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.08 — 401 ratings — published 1992
Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,266 ratings — published 1971
The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.93 — 3,348 ratings — published 1994
Knowledge Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.46 — 482 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 — 728 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 — 1,357 ratings — published 2008
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.95 — 420,393 ratings — published 2001
The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.03 — 871 ratings — published 1989
The Usborne Science Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.34 — 273 ratings — published 1988
Science: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.52 — 347 ratings — published 2009
The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.07 — 1,334 ratings — published 2018
The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.15 — 487 ratings — published 2017
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 — 3,775 ratings — published 2004
Encyclopedia of Angels (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.14 — 196 ratings — published 1996
Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,482 ratings — published 2011
The Politics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.09 — 1,744 ratings — published 2013
Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.49 — 978 ratings — published 2008
The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,894 ratings — published 2016
The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,545 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 — 42,383 ratings — published 2014
Codex Seraphinianus. Ein Orbis Pictus des Universums der Phantasie. (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.49 — 3,930 ratings — published 1981
The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.17 — 647 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 — 556 ratings — published 2016
The Book of Imaginary Beings (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.05 — 9,928 ratings — published 1957
Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,054 ratings — published 1992
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.29 — 8,188 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 4.31 — 2,344 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 — 1,390 ratings — published 1983
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 3.65 — 171 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 — 352 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
Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.51 — 4,340 ratings — published 2020
The Economics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.02 — 2,445 ratings — published 2012
National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More! (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as encyclopedia)
avg rating 4.48 — 488 ratings — published 2000
“If you're a researcher on this book thing and you were on Earth, you must have been gathering material on it."
"Well, I was able to extend the original entry a bit, yes."
"Let me see what it says in this edition, then. I've got to see it."
... "What? Harmless! Is that all it's got to say? Harmless! One word! ... Well, for God's sake I hope you managed to rectify that a bit."
"Oh yes, well I managed to transmit a new entry off to the editor. He had to trim it a bit, but it's still an improvement."
"And what does it say now?" asked Arthur.
"Mostly harmless," admitted Ford with a slightly embarrassed cough.”
― The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
"Well, I was able to extend the original entry a bit, yes."
"Let me see what it says in this edition, then. I've got to see it."
... "What? Harmless! Is that all it's got to say? Harmless! One word! ... Well, for God's sake I hope you managed to rectify that a bit."
"Oh yes, well I managed to transmit a new entry off to the editor. He had to trim it a bit, but it's still an improvement."
"And what does it say now?" asked Arthur.
"Mostly harmless," admitted Ford with a slightly embarrassed cough.”
― The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
“The only way to educate oneself is by making books a life companion.”
― The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes
― The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes
