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Books and other works that contain useful facts and information, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and bibliographies.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Books of this sort were reference works consulted for information on almost any subject.
A History of Bibliographies of Bibliographies|Archer Taylor
Perhaps he regarded them as historical rather than bibliographical reference works.
A History of Bibliographies of Bibliographies|Archer Taylor
Such catalogues form most useful reference works, and even bibliographies of that particular subject.
The Book-Hunter at Home|P. B. M. Allan
For titles and publishers of reference works see General Bibliography at the end of this book.
English Literature|William J. Long

For titles and publishers of reference works, see General Bibliography at the end of this book.
English Literature|William J. Long