handbook

n. manual, guide, reference book on a particular subject

"Pocket reference" redirects here. For the all-purpose reference work by Thomas J. Glover, see Pocket Ref. A handbook is a type of reference work, small manual, or other collection of instructions, that is intended to provide ready reference. A vade mecum (lat. "go with me") or pocket reference is intended to be carried at all times. Handbooks may deal with any topic, and are generally compendiums of information in a particular field or about a particular technique. They are designed to be easily consulted and provide quick answers in a certain area. For example, the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers is a reference for how to cite works in MLA style, among other things.
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(n.)
A book of reference, to be carried in the hand; a manual; a guidebook.
  

Noun
1. a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
(synonym) enchiridion, vade mecum
(hypernym) reference book, reference, reference work, book of facts
(hyponym) manual