Collection: Adult non-fiction

Have you ever wondered why you exist? What had to happen for you - and all life on Earth - to come into being? What is the true answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything? In 'A Little History of Everything', Tim Coulson - Professor of Zoology at Oxford - takes us back t...

Whether you're single by choice or not, becoming a single mother is mentally exhausting. And in a world where negative stereotypes are still rife, it can be difficult to ask for help. This is where 'Surviving Solo Motherhood' steps in, offering emotional support to single mothers of any aged chil...

It is heartbreaking to learn that your loved one has experienced a miscarriage or molar or ectopic pregnancy. Be it a friend, child or your own partner, it can be hard to know what to say, or how best you can help. Should you mention the baby or avoid all topics that relate to children? How can y...

A companion to the Apple Original film of his critically acclaimed solo theatre show, 'Stories of Surrender' is a luminous autobiography of one of the great voices of our time.

Cycling canal-side in Copenhagen. Exploring Viking heritage in historic Ribe. Snacking on smorrebrod in lively Aarhus. Denmark is home to countless incredible experiences. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Denmark to life, t...

From hilltop hideaways to family-friendly resorts, there's more to the Balearic Islands than sun, sea and sangria. Explore Palma's cathedral or Menorca's Bronze Age treasures using the guide's cutaway maps and 3D models. Also included are tips on finding relaxing restaurants and vibrant bars.

'We Came by Sea' is an untold story of the small boats crisis, a story which shows the best of us. It is the story of the volunteers who help thousands of refugees in Calais, of the lifeboat crews mounting one of the great search and rescue operations of all time, of an unrecognised, uncelebrated...

Love is a gift, isn't it? From our early childhood years to growing up and pairing off, it's a feeling we chase knowing we're better off with it. But what if love is claustrophobic and conflicting? And what if at the same time we're chasing addictions to drugs, drink, sex and chaos? Diagnosed twi...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author and Royal correspondent, Robert Jobson - with his extensive connections within the royal household - this dynamic biography tells the full story of how Catherine, the Princess of Wales, became the woman she is today. Kate Middleton's life's story seems lik...

The stories of hibakusha - Japanese for atomic bomb survivors - lie at the heart of this compelling minute-by-minute account of 6 August 1945 - the day the world changed forever as the Enola Gay dropped its payload over Hiroshima, ushering in the nuclear age. These survivors and witnesses, now wi...

Amidst a landscape of economic turmoil, eroding freedoms and deepening societal fractures, one thing is clear: Britain is in a mess. Instead of serving the common good, our politicians seem fixated on personal gain, while certain segments of the media only seek to divide us further. But who is re...

The first rule of nuclear war is that there are no rules. Up to now, no one outside of official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the Pentagon. Second by second and minute by minute, these are the real-life protocols that choreograph the en...

Our countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our flora and fauna. In 'England', John Lewis-Stempel explores each in turn, taking us from coast to moor, from downs to field, from the park to the village to cre...

'Meditations for Mortals' takes us on a liberating journey towards a more meaningful life - one that begins not with fantasies of the ideal existence, but with the reality in which we actually find ourselves. Designed as a four-week 'retreat of the mind', it offers daily wisdom, solace and inspir...

Living in ancient Rome was superbly and vividly recorded by Rome's historians, philosophers, and poets who were acutely aware of the seething and voluptuous nature of a city that ruled the known world. Through the words of Tacitus, Seneca, Martial, and a host of others including ordinary Romans, ...

We know the causes of death and disease among women all over the world. We have the money to tackle it. We have the commitment of the WHO, foundations in rich countries and governments in poorer countries. So why isn't it working? In this powerful, accessible book, Sophie Harman identifies three ...

The explosive, behind-the-scenes account of the criminal trial of the century. 'I understand - and sympathise with - the feeling you might have that you already know the Jeffrey Epstein story. But I am not here to tell you a story about Jeffrey Epstein, or even Ghislaine Maxwell. I am here to tel...

Discover a clever new way to approach watercolour painting. Begin by building up the muscle memory of the stroke pattern, then put brush to paper, and create a little animal watercolour with ease and confidence. Once you've mastered the stroke patterns, each animal project takes just 10 minutes t...