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Bernoullis Vademecum des Mechanikers
A handbook from the year 1874

A handbook (sometimes called a vade mecum which is Latin for go with me) is a pocket book that can be carried at all times. Now however, this term is thought to be very old and is not in normal use any more.

Handbooks may have information about any topic, and are mostly guides of information in a special field or about a special method. They are not made for reading through from end to end. They are made to have fast answers in their area. For example, the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers is a style guide for how to cite works in the MLA way, among other things.

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  • New Horizons Medical Support in Trujillo 150612-F-LP903-148

    A technician referring to an instructional handbook for the operation of a machine

  • Cover (Autocar Handbook, Ninth edition)

    Early 20th century handbook for operating a motor car

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Vademécum para niños

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