Skill book

Some books can be used to increase a character's skill in specific areas of study. After a book is used, it is removed from your inventory. The amount of skill points gained is equal to 100, subtract the current skill level, divide by 10, and then rounded down. Thus, the maximum a skill can increased by books is up to 91%. Other books are used in quests

Used to raise skills

 * Big Book of Science
 * Scout Handbook
 * Dean's Electronics
 * First Aid Book
 * Guns and Bullets
 * Cat's Paw Issue No.5
 * Fallout 2 Hintbook

Quest items

 * Cat's Paw Magazine
 * Chemistry Journals
 * "The Lavender Flower"