All handbook synonyms

noun handbook

• directory — a book containing an alphabetical index of the names and addresses of persons in a city, district, organization, etc., or of a particular category of people.
• text — the main body of matter in a manuscript, book, newspaper, etc., as distinguished from notes, appendixes, headings, illustrations, etc.
• manual — done, operated, worked, etc., by the hand or hands rather than by an electrical or electronic device: a manual gearshift.
• textbook — a book used by students as a standard work for a particular branch of study.
• guidebook — a book of directions, advice, and information, especially for travelers or tourists.
• compendium — A compendium is a short but detailed collection of information, usually in a book.
• bible — The Bible is the holy book on which the Jewish and Christian religions are based.
• fundamentals — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
• guide — to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
• reference book — a book containing useful facts or specially organized information, as an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, yearbook, etc.
• reference — pointer
• source book — an original writing, as a document, record, or diary, that supplies an authoritative basis for future writing, study, evaluation, etc.
• almanack — Alternative spelling of almanac.
• almanac — An almanac is a book published every year which contains information about the movements of the planets, the changes of the moon and the tides, and the dates of important anniversaries.
• booklet — A booklet is a small book that has a paper cover and that gives you information about something.
• brochure — A brochure is a magazine or thin book with pictures that gives you information about a product or service.
• encyclopaedia — (chiefly, UK, Australia) alternative spelling of encyclopedia.
• encyclopedia — An encyclopedia is a book or set of books in which facts about many different subjects or about one particular subject are arranged for reference, usually in alphabetical order.
• information — knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance; news: information concerning a crime.
• enchiridion — A book containing essential information on a subject.
• vade mecum — something a person carries about for frequent or regular use.