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Title Title The book title typically appears on the book cover and spine and on the Title Page near the beginning of the book

Title Page 1.As a minimum the title page would normally have the title of the book and the name of the author and illustrator. Other information may depend on the type of publication. Publisher Name and Address Copyright information ISBN Library of Congress number Edition Notice Date of publication Number of printings Disclaimers Warranties Safety Notices

Title Page

Table of Contents A table of contents may be as simple as listing all the main chapter titles and the page they start on or be multi-level with sub-chapters and descriptions.

Some books have a separate table of contents for the illustrations, photos, charts, and graphs that might give the name or source of the illustration (if there are multiple contributors / sources), a title or description of the illustration, and the page number List of Figures / Illustrations

A dedication section is a separate page that briefly names one or more persons of special significance to the author, often a loved one or someone else the author holds in high esteem. Dedication

The first chapter of the book may serve as an introduction or it can be a separate section that precedes chapter 1. Often shorter than other chapters of the book, the introduction is similar to or may replace the preface that describes the contents and purpose of the book. Introduction

Prologue The preface or introduction at the beginning of the story

Epilogue Also called an afterword, the epilogue is a short section following the last chapter that tells about what happened to the characters in the future, after the conclusion of the main story. Computer books, manuals, and other types of books that don't involve a storyline and actual characters (real or fictional) won't normally have an epilogue.

Epilogue

Material that doesn't fit within the body of the book is often included in an appendix. In a software manual, a table of shortcuts might appear in an appendix. A craft book might have an appendix listing names, addresses, and other contact information for craft supplies and other resources mentioned in the book. A technical manual that must include lengthy warranty information might put it in an appendix instead of in the title page Appendix

A list of resources related to the subject of the book. It may list other books, magazines, newspapers, or web sites. Bibliography

The glossary lists acronyms, words, and phrases relevant to the subject of the book along with a brief definition.. Glossary

Arranged alphabetically and by subject with page numbers, the index breaks the book down into all the many sub-topics and ideas covered in the body of the book. Index

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