Whenever necessary I have included the book references for your convince. Here is a list of the abbreviations and notations you will see. Generally speaking the books title is abbreviated followed by a page reference i.e.: PHB3.5 pg45

PHB3.0- Players handbook (3.0 edition)
PHB3.5- Players handbook (3.5 edition)
PFPHB- Pathfinder players handbook
DMG- Dungeon masters guide
MM- Monster manual (1)
MM1- Monster manual 1
MM2- Monster manual 2
MM3- Monster manual 3
MM4- Monster manual 4
FF- Fiend Folio
BVD- Book of Vile Darkness
DEB- Book of Exalted Deeds
ComAdv- Complete Adventurer
FB- Frostburn
SS- Sandstorm
OA-Oriental Adventures
ELH- Epic level handbook