Collection: Adult Non-Fiction

'101 Things to do on a Rainy Day' is a brilliant collection of creative (and occasionally crazy) games, activities and projects to do when you're stuck indoors - without having to go anywhere near a TV or computer screen! Why not grow a windowsill herb garden, make your own jigsaw, or learn to pl...

At 18, your life is full of possibility. You have everything to look forward to - unless you've got the plague. In this unconventional and witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton delves into Britain's past, exploring the country though 18 notable figures at that most form...

As a specialist registrar in gastroenterology with a Masters in Nutrition and an award-winning cookery writer, Saliha is in a unique position to help home cooks transform their health by stealth. By simply cooking her delicious 20-minute recipes you will be improving your gut health and reducing ...

In the heart of Santiago, the infamous 38 Londres Street becomes the haunting backdrop for a riveting tale that intertwines the arrest of Augusto Pinochet in London, the post-war life of senior SS officer Walther Rauff in Chilean Patagonia and the sinister connections between the two men. Rauff, ...

Anna Blix takes the reader on a fascinating journey through her own pregnancy, introducing us in each of the 40 weeks to other creatures who have just delivered their next generation into the world. This fun, informative and personable book provides evolutionary comfort throughout the long haul o...

Anna Louisa shares her secrets to a fresh, shining home. Breaking down household cleaning tasks into 5-minute chunks, Anna Louisa shows how you can create a satisfying routine that works for you. Written in Anna's trademark warm style, this book is bursting with ideas to make both everyday and de...

Fashion writer Emma Baxter examines 50 of the most influential fashion designers. From Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, this book provides a fascinating history of the designers, along with their most celebrated pieces, who have shaped the history of fashion.

'About Bliss' tells the story of a young trans man seeking to preserve his reproductive rights without going through natal puberty, as told through the eyes of his mother. With interviews with trans thought leaders, letters to her son, and practical advice and reflection points for parents - this...

We regard gardens as our personal dominions, where we can create whatever worlds we desire. But they are also occupied by myriads of other organisms, all with their own lives to lead. The conflict between these two power bases, Richard Mabey suggests, is a microcosm of what is happening in the la...

A new history of the Tudor world, told by uncovering ordinary people's grizzly fatal accidents. There is untold history of Tudor England - the history of the several million subjects of their famous kings and queens. What did ordinary people do all day, in their homes, their work, their leisure a...