While there are many courses and tutorials online, learning from a book is still one of the best ways to greatly improve your skills. Below I have selected top Reference books.
- Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5 (2013)
- SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual (2018)
- Handyman In-Your-Pocket (2001)
- A Writer’s Reference with Exercises (2017)
- Mosby’s 2020 Nursing Drug Reference (SKIDMORE NURSING DRUG REFERENCE) (2019)
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 (2013)
- Engineers’ Practical Databook: A Technical Reference Guide for Students and Professionals (2018)
- FE Reference Handbook (2013)
- Java: The Complete Reference, Eleventh Edition (2018)
- A Writer’s Reference 7th seventh {A Writer’s Reference 7th edition} [Writer’s reference] Diana Hacker (Author), Nancy Sommers (Author) (2010)
- Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference (2018)
- Reference and Information Services: An introduction (2017)
- Structural Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam (2017)
- Water Resources and Environmental Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam (2011)
Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5 (2013)
The Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5 is a concise, affordable companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-5. It includes the fully revised diagnostic classification, as well as all of the diagnostic criteria from DSM-5 in an easy-to-use paperback format. This handy reference provides quick access to the information essential to making a diagnosis.
SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual (2018)
Get your SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual study schedules at ppi2pass.com/downloads. The SE Structural Engineering Reference Manual prepares you for the NCEES SE structural engineering exam. It provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods related to vertical and lateral forces. All exam topics are covered, and exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced.
Handyman In-Your-Pocket (2001)
Finally, THE building and maintenance reference book you have been looking for information galore! An amazing new shirt pocket reference designed specifically for handymen, maintenance people, engineers, scientists, industrial workers, contractors, and builders. It contains 768 pages of facts, tables, and vital information AND it fits in your shirt pocket!
A Writer’s Reference with Exercises (2017)
Emphasizing critical reading and writing, Writer’s Reference with Exercises build your confidence as a college writing through help that’s personal, practical, and digital. #37,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #56 in Rhetoric (Books) #91 in Creative Writing & Composition #92 in Words, Language & Grammar Reference Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Mosby’s 2020 Nursing Drug Reference (SKIDMORE NURSING DRUG REFERENCE) (2019)
Put the most trusted name in nursing in your hands. is a full-color portable nursing drug handbook that makes it easy to find the most vital information on the drugs that nurses administer most frequently. More than 5,000 drugs are profiled in the text and on the free app ― including 20-30 new entries for drugs and drug therapies recently approved by the FDA.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 (2013)
This new edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health.
Engineers’ Practical Databook: A Technical Reference Guide for Students and Professionals (2018)
This databook is an essential handbook for every engineering student or professional.Engineers’ Practical Databook provides a concise and useful source of up-to-date essential formula, charts, and data for the student or practising engineer, technologist, applied mathematician or undergraduate scientist.
FE Reference Handbook (2013)
This is the only reference material used on the FE exam. Review it before exam day and familiarize yourself with the charts, formulas, tables, and other reference information provided. Note that printed copies will not be allowed in the exam room. You will receive an electronic copy in your exam on exam day. #8,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #181 in Engineering (Books) #1337 in Reference (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Java: The Complete Reference, Eleventh Edition (2018)
Fully updated for Java SE 11, Java: The Complete Reference, Eleventh Edition explains how to develop, compile, debug, and run Java programs. Best-selling programming author Herb Schildt covers the entire Java language, including its syntax, keywords, and fundamental programming principles. You’ll also find information on key portions of the Java API library, such as I/O, the Collections Framework, the stream library, and the concurrency utilities.
A Writer’s Reference 7th seventh {A Writer’s Reference 7th edition} [Writer’s reference] Diana Hacker (Author), Nancy Sommers (Author) (2010)
A Writer’s Reference, the most widely adopted handbook in the United States, continues to be groundbreaking in its simplicity, offering the right content in an accessible format. New coauthor Nancy Sommers’s own research, campus travel, and classroom experience keep the handbook in tune with the needs of academic writers.
Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference (2018)
Get the latest research and easy access to today’s most important diagnostic and lab tests! Known for its accuracy, currency, and clear, easy-to-use format, features concise test entries that are arranged alphabetically and reflect the latest in diagnostic and lab testing and research.
Reference and Information Services: An introduction (2017)
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Structural Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam (2017)
The Structural Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam prepares you for the structural depth section of the PE Civil exam. It provides a concise, yet comprehensive review of the structural depth section exam topics and highlights the most useful equations in the exam-adopted codes and standards.
Water Resources and Environmental Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam (2011)
To pass the Civil PE exam’s water resources and environmental depth section, you’ll need to be familiar with the exam topics and how to use relevant equations. The Water Resources and Environmental Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam provides comprehensive coverage of the exam topics.
Best Reference Books That Will Hook You
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Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim world
Author(s): editor in chief, Richard C. Martin.
ID: 2518822, Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA, Year: c2004., Size: 39 Mb, Format: pdf
Chess Tactics for Champions : a Step-by-Step Guide to Using Tactics and Combinations the Polgar Way.
Author(s): Polgar, Susan; Truong, Paul
ID: 2404935, Publisher: Random House, Incorporated [distributor, Random House Information Group, Random House Puzzles & Games [Imprint], Year: Aril 2006, Size: 7 Mb, Format: djvu
Analog Photography: Reference Manual for Shooting Film
Author(s): Andrew Bellamy
ID: 2392200, Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press, Year: 9 Apr 2019, Size: 36 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are really record-breakers according to The New York Times, others are written by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.