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Topic: book
Definition:

  • a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
  • "I am reading a good book on economics" physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
  • "he used a large book as a doorstop" a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
  • "Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'"
  • "his name is in all the record books" a written version of a play or other dramatic composition
  • used in preparing for a performance a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
  • "they got a subpoena to examine our books" a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made
  • "they run things by the book around here" the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina the sacred writings of the Christian religions
  • "he went to carry the Word to the heathen" a major division of a long written composition
  • "the book of Isaiah" a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
  • "he bought a book of stamps" engage for a performance
  • "Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo" arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
  • "reserve me a seat on a flight"
  • "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"
  • "please hold a table at Maxim's" record a charge in a police register
  • "The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man" register in a hotel booker

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  • fiction
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    • Resources:

    Barnes and Noble
    The official Barnes and Noble web site.
    http://www.barnesandnoble.com

    Amazon.com
    Departments include books, music, videos, home and garden, electronics, and toys.
    http://www.amazon.com/

    Kelley Blue Book
    Research accurate retail or trade-in Blue Book values for used cars and dealer invoice and MSRP for new cars.
    http://www.kbb.com

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
    Official site links to each directorate as well as to attorney employment, listserv signup, FAQ, a virtual tour, the CIA Museum, press releases and reports, and reference pages on world geography, history, politics and chiefs of state. Alphabetical site index, site map, search, and a special section on terrorism.
    http://www.cia.gov/

    abebooks.com
    Search the inventory of thousands of independent booksellers located around the world. Specialities include: used, rare, and out-of-print books.
    http://www.abebooks.com/