--- product_id: 235279 title: "Pocket Ref" price: "€ 28.67" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/235279-pocket-ref store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 864 pages of compact knowledge 3.2" x 5.4" pocket-sized design Softbound for easy carry & use Pocket Ref **Price:** € 28.67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📘 Your pocket-sized genius—because real knowledge never goes out of style. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pocket Ref - **How much does it cost?** € 28.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/235279-pocket-ref) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Fits effortlessly in your pocket or bag, ready to fuel your next big idea anytime, anywhere. - • **Pro-Grade Reference:** Softbound and portable, designed for professionals who demand quick, dependable answers on the move. - • **Versatile Knowledge Hub:** From engineering formulas to astronomy insights—be the go-to expert in any conversation. - • **Trusted Offline Resource:** No Wi-Fi? No problem. This book is your go-to for accurate, no-fluff technical data. - • **Ultimate Pocket Encyclopedia:** Over 860 pages of essential, reliable info at your fingertips—ditch the internet FOMO. ## Overview Pocket Ref by Thomas Glover is a compact, 864-page softbound reference book measuring 3.2" x 5.4", packed with reliable technical data and formulas. Perfect for professionals and curious minds alike, it offers a trusted offline resource that fits in your pocket, making it an indispensable tool for problem-solving and innovation anytime, anywhere. ## Description desertcart.com: Pocket Ref: 9781885071620: Glover, Thomas J.: Industrial & Scientific Review: Exceptional little book - The amount of information packed into this is simply amazing. Everything from trademarks, first aid, automotive, welding, physics, calendars, maps, weather, geology, and countless other topics are all covered in this tiny little book(See picture of table of contents)! I saw this on an episode of (I believe) Modern Rogue on youtube and I asked for one from my mother for Christmas and at the same time I bought one for my dad, and then she also bought one for her husband, who then bought one for each of his two sons. Everyone I have showed this book to has gotten one either for themselves or someone else and it is easy to see why. Despite all the contained information being stuff you could fairly easily google, something about having it all in this one little book is totally enthralling and even though I probably would never actually need to use it, I still absolutely love having it. One thing I would recommend if you are getting it for someone whose vision isn't perfect, you may want to also buy something to make it easier to read, in my case I got a handful of these bookmarks that also function as a magnifying glass to give to my dad with his copy of the book. Cannot recommend this highly enough. Review: What isn't in this book? - What isn't in this book? That might be the shorter review to write. I did find something it is lacking, but I will save that for later. This book has just about everything in it you could ever want to know about construction, design, and engineering. Wanna know about welds? There is a whole section. The speecific gravity and weight per cubic yard of ammonia? That is there. Distribution of blood types? Yep. Area codes? What the first three digits of your SSN reveals (at least through 2011)? Yep. One thing I could not find anything about is IP addressing - specifically IPv4. I did not really expect any IPv6, but IPv4 should be ubiquitous enough by this point that a section under electrical engineering might need to be added to at least list the non-routable IP segments, and quick conversions from binary to decimal. But aside from that, I have yet to find anything lacking in this unique reference book. In fact, it contains some pretty useless information such as the currency conversion rates from May 2024 which are no longer of any value that I can think of. I bought one for home, one for my back pocket, and one to give away. I might just go back and buy a case of them. Yes, the print is small, but not so small that I can't read it. You might need a magnifier, but if you are having problems reading it, it might be best to go see an eye doctor and get your eyeglass prescription renewed. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,441 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Airway Management Equipment | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,160) | | Dimensions | 3.25 x 1 x 5.5 inches | | Edition | 4th | | ISBN-10 | 1885071620 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1885071620 | | Item Weight | 7.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 864 pages | | Publication date | August 31, 2010 | | Publisher | Sequoia Pub | ## Images ![Pocket Ref - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AjhYCwikL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional little book *by D***Y on December 9, 2023* The amount of information packed into this is simply amazing. Everything from trademarks, first aid, automotive, welding, physics, calendars, maps, weather, geology, and countless other topics are all covered in this tiny little book(See picture of table of contents)! I saw this on an episode of (I believe) Modern Rogue on youtube and I asked for one from my mother for Christmas and at the same time I bought one for my dad, and then she also bought one for her husband, who then bought one for each of his two sons. Everyone I have showed this book to has gotten one either for themselves or someone else and it is easy to see why. Despite all the contained information being stuff you could fairly easily google, something about having it all in this one little book is totally enthralling and even though I probably would never actually need to use it, I still absolutely love having it. One thing I would recommend if you are getting it for someone whose vision isn't perfect, you may want to also buy something to make it easier to read, in my case I got a handful of these bookmarks that also function as a magnifying glass to give to my dad with his copy of the book. Cannot recommend this highly enough. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What isn't in this book? *by M***N on September 24, 2025* What isn't in this book? That might be the shorter review to write. I did find something it is lacking, but I will save that for later. This book has just about everything in it you could ever want to know about construction, design, and engineering. Wanna know about welds? There is a whole section. The speecific gravity and weight per cubic yard of ammonia? That is there. Distribution of blood types? Yep. Area codes? What the first three digits of your SSN reveals (at least through 2011)? Yep. One thing I could not find anything about is IP addressing - specifically IPv4. I did not really expect any IPv6, but IPv4 should be ubiquitous enough by this point that a section under electrical engineering might need to be added to at least list the non-routable IP segments, and quick conversions from binary to decimal. But aside from that, I have yet to find anything lacking in this unique reference book. In fact, it contains some pretty useless information such as the currency conversion rates from May 2024 which are no longer of any value that I can think of. I bought one for home, one for my back pocket, and one to give away. I might just go back and buy a case of them. Yes, the print is small, but not so small that I can't read it. You might need a magnifier, but if you are having problems reading it, it might be best to go see an eye doctor and get your eyeglass prescription renewed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much information! *by T***N on October 16, 2025* This little book is basically everything you need to know to do virtually anything. I imagine this book will be very valuable if the day should ever come where the internet is for some reason totally unavailable. In fact I prefer it over the internet because so often you find a lot of conjecture on the internet. The amount of usable information packed into this book is truly amazing. Anything from what angle to set your lathe bed up at for making your own screws to the necessary formulas to calculate where Jupiter will be in 3 months and how much fuel and time it would take to get there. If you are a person who builds things, modifies things, or are just curious about how things work, you need this book. It's like a physics professor for your pocket! ## Frequently Bought Together - Pocket Ref - Handyman In-Your-Pocket - Desk Ref --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/235279-pocket-ref](https://www.desertcart.at/products/235279-pocket-ref) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*