Editing Book (section)

=== Non-fiction ===
[[File:Stefan Ramult-Pomeranian Dictionary.png|upright|thumb|left|A page from a [[dictionary]]]]
Non-fiction books are in principle based on fact, encompassing subjects such as history, politics, social and cultural issues, as well as [[autobiographies]] and [[memoir]]s. Nearly all [[academic literature]] is non-fiction.

==== References ====
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Reference books are non-fiction books intended to be quickly referred to for information, rather than read beginning to end. The writing style used in these works is informative; the authors avoid opinions and the use of the first person, and emphasize facts.

An [[almanac]] is a very general reference book, usually one-volume, with lists of data and information on many topics. An [[encyclopedia]] is a book or set of books designed to have more in-depth articles on many topics. A book listing words, their etymology, meanings, and other information is called a [[dictionary]]. An [[atlas]] is a book containing a collection of [[map]]s. A specialized reference work giving information about a particular field or technique, often intended for professional use, is often called a [[handbook]]. Books which try to list references and abstracts in a certain broad area may be called an [[index (publishing)|index]], such as ''Engineering Index'', or [[abstract (summary)|abstracts]] such as chemical abstracts and biological abstracts.

==== Technical ====
{{See also|Technical writing}}[[File:Atlas - book.jpg|right|thumb|An [[atlas]]]]

Books with technical information on how to do something or how to use some equipment are called [[instruction manual]]s. Other popular how-to books include [[cookbook]]s and [[home improvement]] books.

==== Educational ====
Students often carry [[textbook]]s and schoolbooks for study purposes. [[Lap book]]s are a learning tool created by students. [[Elementary school]] pupils often use [[workbook]]s, which are published with spaces or blanks to be filled by them for study or [[homework]]. In US [[higher education]], it is common for a student to take an exam using a [[blue book exam|blue book]].

==== Religious ====
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Religious texts, including scripture, are texts which various [[religion]]s consider to be of central importance to their religious tradition. They often feature a compilation or discussion of beliefs, ritual practices, moral commandments and [[Religious law|laws]], ethical conduct, spiritual aspirations, and admonitions for fostering a religious community.

[[Hymnal]]s are books with collections of [[music]]al [[hymn]]s that can typically be found in [[church (building)|churches]]. [[Breviary|Prayerbooks]] or [[missal]]s are books that contain written [[prayer]]s and are commonly carried by [[monk]]s, [[nun]]s, and other devoted followers or [[clergy]].