This is BIC’s Subject Categories and Qualifiers Scheme, version 2.1 released November 2010, the standard classification scheme for the UK book trade and some other English language markets, available from www.bic.org.uk.
Note that BIC has announced that there will be no further development of the BIC scheme, and that Thema is its preferred subject scheme for current and future use. Browse the latest version of the Thema international, multilingual subject category scheme here.
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W | Lifestyle, sport and leisure… Note: many headings in Section W relate closely to headings in other sections. Use Section W for popular accounts for general readership; prefer Sections A, K, P, R, T, etc, as appropriate, for serious, specialist and academic works. Do not use “W” on individual books; select appropriate code(s) from Section W below |
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WJ | Lifestyle and personal style guides… For dating and singles, use VFVG “Dating, relationships, living together and marriage”; for sex manuals, use VFVC “Sex and sexuality, sex manuals” |
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WJF | Fashion and style guides |
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WJH | Cosmetics, hair and beauty |
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WJK | Interior design, decor and style guides |
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WJS | Shopping guides See also: VSG ”Consumer guides and advice” for practical advice on products; UDBA “Online shopping and auctions” |
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WJW | Weddings, wedding planners |
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WJX | Parties, etiquette and entertaining |
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