2. Any book that lists individuals who have been banned or blacklisted for political or other reasons, such as the "black book" of communist governments.
3. A book containing details of illegal activities, such as a drug dealer's list of transactions.
4. A book revealing sensitive or scandalous information about a person or organisation, such as a politician's secret dealings.
5. A guidebook or directory that contains information of interest to a particular group of people, such as a restaurant guide or a directory of local services.
6. A book containing the texts of sacred writings or rituals in a particular religion, such as the "Black Book" of the ancient Egyptians.
7. In journalism, a book containing a list of topics or stories that are considered off-limits or taboo for reporting, often due to political or legal concerns.
8. A financial record book, such as a company's ledger or a personal household budget book.
9. A book containing the list of passengers on a ship or plane.