The phrase "as a reference book" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a book that serves as a source of information or guidance on a particular subject.
Example: "The encyclopedia is often used as a reference book for students conducting research."
Alternatives: "as a resource" or "as a guidebook".
Useful as a reference book, and fascinating to dip into".
"I look at it as a reference book.
Christie's is also producing an elaborate catalog, which Mr. Rachen said he hoped would be seen as a "reference book".
As a reference book by an author of questionable English abilities, Angus M'Diarmid's book shows unintentional humor and linguistic greatness.
Donate this booklet to your school's library, to be kept as a reference book. 5. Write a report examining the creation of the Supreme Court.
He says it is a 'deliberate omission', because he wants people to enjoy a 'reflective read' rather than use My Trade as a reference book.
This acts as both a reference book and a magical journal.
In addition, information was collected on participants' perceptions of the workshop experience and organisation, course materials (a reference book), as well as perceived changes in health status, health behaviour and patient-provider-interactions.
It does not purport to be a comprehensive paediatric intensive/critical care textbook, but hones in on may key subjects in paediatric intensive/critical care, therefore transforming into a reference book as well.
As a companion reference book to an actual trip to the woods -- one that (please!) involves some rolling in the leaves and climbing over logs -- this story could mix imagination with ecological facts.
The new media centre has been fitted out with macs, printers and design software as well as reference books and a picture archive to enable prisoners to learn media production skills that will be transferable to the workplace.
