book
book
/ˈbʊk/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
- (n) physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
- (n) a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
- (n) a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
- (n) a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
- (n) a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
- (n) a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made
- (n) the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
- (n) the sacred writings of the Christian religions
- (n) a major division of a long written composition
- (n) a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
- (v) engage for a performance
- (v) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
- (v) record a charge in a police register
- (v) register in a hotel booker
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- On the ground floor of the White House there is a big room lined with large, locked, glass-fronted bookcases.
- Lisle Bell has probably reviewed more books than anyone in the world.
- In his new book, talk-show host and multiple sclerosis sufferer Montel Williams says the key to good health is Mother-knows-best common sense.
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- The 76-year-old announced the decision on his blog: "I want to share some personal news with you," King wrote. "I'm incredibly proud that we recently made the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest-running show with the same...on Jun 30, 2010 By: Larry King Source: SmarTrend News
- Patterson says: "If e-books get people who might otherwise not be reading to pick up a book, then that makes me happy."on Jul 6, 2010 By: James Patterson Source: The Associated Press
- "From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time," Martin wrote on his website.on Mar 29, 2010 By: Ricky Martin Source: AFP
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