REFERENCE from Chilton Books

London: Libraco Limited, nd. (c.1955).. Reader's Guide to the Arrangement of Books on the Shelves, Together with an Abridged Index to Subjects. The scheme of classification divides knowledge into 9 main classes, with a tenth class covering works so general as tp belong to no one of the 9 main classes..." Pp.24. Paperback, minor creasing and a small… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1982.. 1st ed. "The collection reflects the origins of modern English, its subsequent international nature, and the history of Britain, which have all contributed to the frequency with which foreign words and expressions are found in English." Pp. 9/147. White cloth has old tape marks to covers, illustrated d/w has clear… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Butterworth & Co. Ltd., 1973.. Revised and enlarged ed. "The result will be of value to apprentices or students of electrical engineering as well as to experienced engineers in this and other fields." Pp. 2/375, figures throughout. Black cloth, d/w. VG/G+.

Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 1990.. 2nd imp. "The result of many years' extensive research, this book is the definitive guide to place-names from Abbas Combe to Zetland." Pp. 208. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w. VG/VG.

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1978.. 4th imp. "To the geneaogist it will be of great value, and for those interested in names and medieval life there is an abundance of fascinating material." Pp. 19/415. Green cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w has chipping to top of spine. VG/G+.

London: Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 1988.. 1st ed. "Place-names are a source of fascinating information, not only about local and national history, but also tell the story behind many people's names, the countryside and local families." 24cms. x 16.5cms. Pp. 26/414. Grey cloth, map illustrated d/w. VG/G+.

London: Methuen London, 1992.. 1st British ed. "The Methuen Dictionary of Cliches is a pithily written and accessibly compiled reference book which offers vital and accurate information about those phrases that so frequently trip - or stumble - from our tongues." Pp. 10/432, slight toning to pages. Blue cloth, illustrated d/w price-clipped. G+/G+.

London: Cassell Publishers Ltd., 1996.. 3rd ed. "Now in its third edition, Brewer's Dictionary of 20th-Century Phrase and Fable forms a fascinating and entertaining guide to the multi-faceted nature of the contemporary world." 24cms. x 15.5cms. Pp. 9/662, notation to verso front cover. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. G+/G+.

Edinburgh, Chambers, 1991.. In the Compact Reference series, this encyclopedic guide gives detailed information on the great modern inventions from powered flight... to pacemaker to the artificial heart." Pp.10/236, with b/w illustrations throughout. P/b with illustrated cover. VG.

New York: Avenel Books, 1978.. Rep. "If you know the name of the book, simply look it up in its alphabetical order. If you don't know the name of the book, but do know the name of the author, consent the Author Index for the appropriate reference." Pp.831, name to fep, pages toned. Brown gilt decorated, boards, gilt title… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: IEEE Press,1984.. 1st ed. Published to mark the centennial of the world's largest engineering society. 26cms x 21cms. Pp.10/445. Blue cloth, gilt title to front and spine. VG.

London: Associated Newspapers Group, 1976.. Sections include Almanac; Royal Family; Religion; Education; Internatonal; People; Entertainment; Household ; Current Affiars; Parliamentary; Technology and Commerce; Sport. Pp.384. P/b with illustrated cover. G+.

London: National Book League, 1947.. 2nd ed. This practical book is a guide to sources of knowledge. Pp.96. Dark blue, gilt title to spine, d/w has some rubbing. G/G.

Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1990.. 1st ed. "Finding the right library, vital reference books, note-taking techniques, interviewing experts and eye-witnesses, using newspapers, bibliographies, PR and government sources." Pp.100/3(ads) P/b with illustrated cover. G+.

London:Mowbrays,1976.. 1st ed. "...practical advise and, where required, criticises current practice in order to assist voluntary organisations in improving their performance in terms of management, communications and fund-raising." Pp.12/164, endpapers toned. Black cloth, gilt title to spine. G+.

London: Batsford,1957.. 1st ed. Ex libris. Pp.136, illustrated by 260 line drawings,owners name to fep. Red cloth, d/w some tape marks to flysheets. VG/G+.

Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1985.. Rep. The first one-volume dictionary ever to cover the Scots language from the earliest records to the present day. Pp. 41/819, + 3 maps, Lists of abbreviations etc. to endpapers. Purple cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w. F/F.

London: Thomas Nelson and Sons,1961.. Rep. How to construct layouts, buildings, stations and scenery to scale for a model railway. Pp.86, frontis. + 29 illustrative figures. Blue cloth,title to spine. VG.

London : Macmillan Pub Ltd, 1999.. Rep. "The complete reference for all Writers, Publishers, Editors and Broadcasters." Pp. 6/792. P/b. V.G.

London: A & C Black, 1999.. Rep." Writers & Artists Yearbook 1999 is the essential guide to markets in all areas of the media." Pp. 7/694. P/b. V.G.