Reference :: Rough Guides

In addition to award-winning travel guides, Rough Guides publishes benchmark books on subjects as diverse as Climate Change and Ethical Living to iPods and Opera. Browse our reference categories using the links at the left, and click on any title for more information.

Crime Fiction
A guided tour of the world's most popular literary genre, with recommendations of over 200 classic crime novels.
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Film Musicals
From Singin' In The Rain to West Side Story, go behind the scenes of this magical movie genre.
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Videogames
This book covers the full story from the first arcade machines to the latest digital delights.
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Genes and Cloning
Could we ever clone a human? The inside story of the genetic code, from cell structure to Dolly the sheep.
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Genes & Cloning
Could there really be a future attack of the human clones?
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Weather
Global warming is not insoluble. Learn how you can make a difference.
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The Brain
Memory: a function of the most advanced supercomputer, the human brain.
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The Earth
Will Mother Earth have her revenge, or is there still time to cool her temperature?
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Classic Novels
From Quixote to Orhan Pamuks's Snow, get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written.
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Running
This guide will propel you ahead of the pack with a power brew of reliable guidance and inspirational tips.
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iPhone
The Rough Guide to iPhone is the ultimate guide to Apple's next killer product, and the decade’s definitive gadget.
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Universe
The truth may or may not be out there, but space is the place to look, and this fascinating guide takes it all in.
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Elvis
Covers every aspect of The King, from his songs to his record collection; his birth, life, and mythical afterlife.
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iPods, iTunes & Music Online
The ultimate companion to the defining gadget of the digital music era.
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