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manual

a small handbook

bible

a book regarded as authoritative in its field

guide, guidebook

something that offers basic information or instruction

ready reckoner, reckoner

a handbook of tables used to facilitate computation

consuetudinal, consuetudinary

a manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order)

grimoire

a manual of black magic (for invoking spirits and demons)

book of instructions, instruction manual, instructions, operating instructions

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

reference manual

a manual containing information organized in a summary manner

sex manual

a manual containing instruction in sexual techniques; intended to enhance the reader's sexual life

field guide

a guidebook describing natural objects of some type that might be encountered in the field

roadbook

a guidebook describing the roads of a country; contains maps and (sometimes) a gazetteer

itinerary, travel guidebook

a guidebook for travelers

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book of facts, reference, reference book, reference work

a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts