Dictionary
hand•book
Pronunciation: (hand'book"), [key]—
n.
1. a book of instruction or guidance, as for an occupation; manual:
a handbook of radio.
2. a guidebook for travelers:
a handbook of Italy.
3. a reference book in a particular field:
a medical handbook.
4. a scholarly book on a specific subject, often consisting of separate essays or articles:
a handbook of lectures on criticism. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.