>Hi Kevin,
>I've been trying to decide which of the first 2 books in that UML series to get (UML User Guide vs. UML Language Reference). Unfortuantely, since I leave in flannel land (read middle-of-nowhere), I cant find either one in a local bookstore to look at it.
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>So how about a recommendation of which one you would suggest for somebody with some basic UML under their belt (via UML Distilled book), who's only looking to purchase a single general purpose reference book? TIA!

I have the Instant UML isbn # 1-861000-87-1

It's a good book for getting the UML concept down. This one was 34.95 in a book store. It has lots of pictures and text to accompany them. Overall a 4 out of 5. The whole UML is very acadamic in nature and doesn't read well.

The UML Distilled is pretty good too. both are on the same level, UML 3001 {college course title}.