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The Star Trek Encyclopedia : A Reference Guide to the Future
Michael Okuda
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Current:
9.6 |
Although the title might seem to indicate that this book targets die-hard Trekkers, just about anyone who's watched Star Trek over the years will enjoy it. This is the second version of the Star Trek Encyclopedia, and it's bee
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Encyclopedia of Animation Techniques (Encyclopedia of Art Series)
Richard Taylor, Dick Taylor
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Current:
9.6 |
From traditional cel animation to the most up-to-date computer animation, this volume covers a wide variety of animation techniques. Readers learn about lighing, characterization, mixed media, and even uppet-making. Readers understand the s
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The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters
John Grant
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Current:
9.5 |
From Mickey Mouse to Timon, Roger Rabbit to Hades, and Aladdin to Sebastian--the famous, the infamous, and the obscure--every character of the Disney honor roll is present and accounted for in this comprehensive volume that every true Disne
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The Encyclopedia of Fantasy
John Clute, John Grant
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Current:
9.5 |
This masterful follow-up to the 1993 Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is an essential purchase for anyone who's serious about fantasy. Those who are serious about horror will also find it an excellent reference. The works of prolific
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The Encyclopedia Shatnerica
Robert E. Schnakenberg
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Current:
9.4 |
Actor, singer, author, hair club poster child-William Shatner is all these things and more. So what if he's never won an Emmy, his singing isn't really singing, his books are ghostwritten for him, and his hairpieces are the subjects of wide
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Leonard Maltin's Movie Encyclopedia : Career Profiles of More Than 2,000 Actors and Filmmakers, Past and Present
Leonard Maltin
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Current:
9.4 |
An entertaining companion to the author's best-selling Movie & Video Guide presents short reviews of the careers and movies of more than two thousand actors, directors, writers, composers, cinematographers, and others, including info
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Vampire Gallery : A Who's Who of the Undead
J. Gordon Melton
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Current:
9.3 |
In addition to 200 sketches of fictional vampire characters of the 19th and 20th century, this book also contains essays about vampires, from literature, graphic novels, music, and other areas.
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The St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia
Andrew Sarris
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Current:
9.2 |
Thirty years after the publication of his classic American Cinema: Directors and Directions, Andrew Sarris has edited this comprehensive guide to international film directors. It covers the
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The Overlook Film Encyclopedia : The Gangster Film
Phil Hardy
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Current:
9.2 |
Wow! Phil Hardy has been editing encyclopedias devoted to various film genres for years, but this book on the gangster film is perhaps his most impressive. A companion piece to his Western, more]
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Encyclopedia Mysteriosa : A Comprehensive Guide to the Art of Detection in Print, Film, Radio, and Television
William L. Deandrea
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Current:
9.2 |
While it would be impossible for one volume to reference every interesting piece of trivia in the world of mysteries (after all, that's what they make computers for), William DeAndrea has captured most of the key writers, character,
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The Star Wars Encyclopedia
Stephen J. Sansweet, Timothy Zahn (Introduction)
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Current:
9.2 |
Since 1977, the Star Wars universe, conceived by George Lucas, has been explored by authors and artists eager to build on the foundation laid by the blockbuster movies. The Star Wars Encyclopedia is the essential guide to ever
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The Film Encyclopedia (3rd Ed)
Ephraim Katz
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Current:
9.1 |
When I reviewed the second, 1994 edition of The Film Encyclopedia, I called it the basic reference guide to international cinema. Most film encyclopedias are hybrid works, compromised by an editorial staff that must make compr
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The Star Trek Encyclopedia
Michael Okuda
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Current:
9.1 |
Although the title might seem to indicate that this book targets die-hard Trekkers, just about anyone who's watched Star Trek over the years will enjoy it. This is the second version of the Star Trek Encyclopedia, and it's bee
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The Official Three Stooges Encyclopedia : The Ultimate Knucklehead's Guide to Stoogedom--From Amalgamated Association of Morons to Ziller, Zeller, and
Robert Kurson
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Current:
9.0 |
A treasure trove of the timeless humor and slapstick comedy that has made theThree Stooges comic legends. 200 photos. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title more]
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Disney A to Z : The Updated Official Encyclopedia (Disney A to Z, 1998)
Dave Smith
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Current:
9.0 |
You may well know that Mickey Mouse's first appearance was in the 1928 cartoon Steamboat Willie, but do you know where Donald Duck made his debut? With the help of Disney A to Z: The Updated Official Encyclopedia, you'll know
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A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
Bill Slavicsek, William Slavicsek
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Current:
9.0 |
Looking for facts abut the characters, armament, starships, planets, alien species, or battles in the most exciting adventure of them all? You'll find the whole universe of Star Wars covered in this fully revised and expanded second edition
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The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film
Michael Weldon
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Current:
8.9 |
"Belongs on top of every television set . . ." American FilmOver 3,000 of the wildest and weirdest movies ever made, with hundreds of illustrations! Read more
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Japanese Cinema Encyclopedia : The Sex Films
Thomas Weisser
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Current:
8.8 |
Actor, singer, author, hair club poster child-William Shatner is all these things and more. So what if he's never won an Emmy, his singing isn't really singing, his books are ghostwritten for him, and his hairpieces are the subjects of wide
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Horror (The Overlook Film Encyclopedia Series)
Phil Hardy
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Current:
8.8 |
Every horror fan needs a comprehensive encyclopedia of horror movies. For my money, this one is the best. It's a coffee-table-sized, beautifully printed volume covering some 1300 films on 500 double-columned pages, with at least one crisp,
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy : The Definitive Illustrated Guide
David Pringle, Terry Pratchett (Introduction)
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Current:
8.7 |
From Tolkien to Terry Pratchett, this lavishly illustrated reference to the fantasy field has been compiled by the award-winning editor of "Interzone". 158 color photos/illustrations. 31 b&w photos. more]
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American Horticultural Society A To Z Encyclopedia Of Garden Plants
Christopher Brickell
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Current:
8.7 |
Collecting contributions from 100 distinguished horticulturists, the handsome and lavishly illustrated American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is a truly definitive gardening reference. With its 1,092 tiny-pr
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The 400 Best Garden Plants : A Practical Encyclopedia of Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, Trees, and Shrubs
Elvin McDonald
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Current:
8.6 |
This fully comprehensive guide to the outstanding garden plants of every season should be on the book shelves of both novice gardeners and green-fingered experts. More than 425 full-color photographs illustrate detailed listings for specifi
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New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia
Tom Stevenson
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Current:
8.5 |
If you want to learn about wines of the world and advance your comprehension of wine production, grape varieties, appellations, and individual wineries, understand the factors (such as location, soil, climate, and methods of viticulture) th
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Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses : Sedges, Rushes, Restios, Cat-Tails, and Selected Bamboos
Rick Darke
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Current:
8.3 |
Much has changed in the role and use of ornamental grasses over the past 100 years. Whereas turn-of-the-century gardeners had perhaps a dozen perennial grasses to choose from, today's gardeners have hundreds. Ornamental grasses now embody a
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Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
Ellen Phillips, C. Colston Burrell
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Current:
8.2 |
Perennials are the most challenging and rewarding of all garden plants, and most gardeners need all the help they can get to grow them well. Perennials emerge from the ground in early spring, grow to full height, bloom, bear fruit, and then
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Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
Claire Kowalchik
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Current:
8.0 |
Comprehensive and authoritative, this herb encyclopedia features information on the science and lore of herbs, complete information on gardening with herbs indoors and out, specifics on how to use herbs, and more. Home remedies, cooking wit
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Encyclopedia of Landscaping & Patio Design : Over 325 Ideas for Landscaping & Patio Design
Randall W. Cole(Introduction), Jerry Bates (Illustrator)
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Current:
8.0 |
The only essential, fully-visual guide to hardscaping projects. Make an educated decision while choosing the right face or yard for your home. Included are ideas for walkways, porches, lampposts, mailboxes, waterfalls, walls, patios, gazebo
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A Companion to California Wine : An Encyclopedia of Wine and Winemaking from the Mission Period to the Present
Charles L. Sullivan, Hugh Johnson
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Current:
8.0 |
Charles Sullivan's A Companion to California Wine: Encyclopedia of Wine and Winemaking fills an oenological-reference niche that has up till now been lacking a suitably comprehensive and scholarly effort. An A-to-Z compendium of wine
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The 100 Best Perennials : A Practical Encyclopedia
Elvin McDonald
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Current:
8.0 |
The author of The 400 Best Garden Plants describes one hundred of the best perennial plants for the garden, offering information on plant care, purchasing sources, a year-round checklist, and other valuable horticultural advice. 20,0
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American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
Christopher Brickell
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Current:
8.0 |
Inside, a 400-page plant catalog describes and illustrates in full color 4,000 species and varieties of plants. Information on flower and leaf shape, growing requirements, and zone range is given. more]
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Botanica's Roses : The Encyclopedia of Roses
David Austin
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Current:
7.9 |
1000 Color Photographs Read more
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The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons
Jeff Lenburg
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Current:
7.8 |
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Japanese Cinema Encyclopedia: Horror Fantasy and SciFi Films
Thomas Weisser
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Current:
7.7 |
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The Virgin Encyclopedia of Stage and Film Musicals (Virgin Encyclopedia Series)
Colin Larkin
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Current:
7.7 |
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Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs : An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Michael A. Dirr
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Current:
7.5 |
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
Alec Pridgeon
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Current:
7.4 |
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American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia Of Gardening
Christopher Brickell
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Current:
7.3 |
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The Tropical Look : An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants
Robert Lee Riffle
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Current:
7.1 |
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Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening : The Indispensable Resource for Every Gardener
Marshall Bradley
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Current:
7.1 |
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The House Plant Encyclopedia
Ingrid Jantra
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Current:
7.1 |
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1001 Hints & Tips for Your Garden : An Indispensable Guide to Easier and More Effective Gardening
Randall W. Cole(Introduction), Jerry Bates (Illustrator)
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Current:
7.1 |
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The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses : How to Grow and Use over 250 Beautiful and Versatile Plants
John Greenlee, Derek Fell (Photographer)
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Current:
6.9 |
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias
Stirling MacOboy, Roger Mann
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Current:
6.9 |
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The Encyclopedia of Flower Arranging Techniques
Marcia Hurst
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Current:
6.8 |
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The Official Three Stooges Encyclopedia : The Ultimate Knuckleheads Guide to Stoogedom-From Amalgamated Association of Morons to Ziller, Zeller, and z
Robert Kurson
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Current:
6.8 |
A treasure trove of the timeless humor and slapstick comedy that has made theThree Stooges comic legends. 200 photos. Read more
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Key Concepts in Cinema
Susan Hayward
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Current:
6.7 |
While it would be impossible for one volume to reference every interesting piece of trivia in the world of mysteries (after all, that's what they make computers for), William DeAndrea has captured most of the key writers, character,
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Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses
Deni Bown
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Current:
6.7 |
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Conifers : The Illustrated Encyclopedia (Two Volume Set)
D. M. Van Gelderen
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Current:
6.7 |
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The Container Gardening Encyclopedia
Sue Phillips(Compiler), Neil Sutherland (Photographer)
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Current:
6.6 |
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Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening : The Indispensable Resource for Every Gardener
Barbara W. Ellis, Fern M. Bradley
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Current:
6.5 |
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