Collection: Adult non-fiction

As the Allied forces advanced through France following the Normandy landings, just behind the frontline the US Military Rail Service and their counterparts in the Royal Engineers were at work, ensuring that crucial supply lines were up and running - without them the liberation of France and the i...

In 1937, bemused at British newspapers making opposing claims about 'national feeling' and the 'will of the people', Cambridge graduates Charles Madge and Tom Harrisson created the social survey organisation Mass Observation to capture the thoughts, feelings and minutiae of daily life across the ...

Scott Baptie knows that fad diets based on pseudoscience are unhealthy and unsustainable, so in this handbook he encourages you to get leaner, fitter, stronger and happier without the hunger and heartache. Here are 101 habits that are easy-to-follow and supported by scientific evidence, covering ...

Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind 'The Great British Sewing Bee'. An indispensable reference for skilled sewers, 'Pattern Drafting' teaches you the art of creating dressmaking patterns with ease.

Join travel writer Tom Chesshyre as he celebrates 200 years of passenger railways in a zigzagging tour around the UK. On a series of rides, Tom enjoys the scenery, seeks out the history and heritage, dodges delays (best he can), and lets the rhythm of the clattering rails help him understand what...

Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and lolloped around your bedroom at night, drumming on the duvet cover when it wanted your attention. Imagine that, over two years later, it still ran in from the fields when you called it and snoozed in ...

Providing in-depth coverage of all the sights on these two Mediterranean islands, this guide includes maps and photographs, as well as practical information on walks in the Tramuntana mountains.

This guide introduces the highlights of the Italian lakes, from the Duomo in Milan to the villas and gardens of Lake Garda. In addition, there are sections on the architecture of the region, watersports and outdoor pursuits to take part in and listings for accommodation, restaurants, pubs and shops.

This is a practical handbook to one of Europe's most captivating countries, Italy. There are detailed accounts of the best-known attractions such as the Vatican museums and the beautiful Amalfi coast as well as coverage of the lesser-known sights such as the rugged Monte Sibillini range.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to the Egypt, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures.

Dr Nighat Arif brings you the essential guide to perimenopause, menopause and beyond. This book tackles important topics including: Perimenopausal symptoms such as bladder irritation, vaginal atrophy, headaches and hot flushes; How to relieve symptoms, including lifestyle changes and hormone repl...

Dr Nighat Arif brings you the essential guide to female health from puberty to menopause. For all women and people assigned female at birth, whether you are navigating your pregnancy journey or exploring your symptoms and wondering what to check, when, this book covers everything you need to know.

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different. From wild schemes cooked up on private jets t...

'The Jackfruit Chronicles' is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the stunning flavours and captivating history of Bengali food while giving a voice to those individuals who introduced this cuisine to the United Kingdom. Beginning with the arrival of Shahnaz's grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in...

Growing up in Liverpool as the entertainer of the family, impersonating neighbours to the delight of her friends and playing pranks on her unwitting mother, the young Alison Steadman could never have imagined what the future had in store. But when she secretly sneaked off to London to audition fo...

Benjamin Zephaniah (1958-2023) was a writer and performer of extraordinary range - an oral poet, novelist, playwright, children's writer, reggae artist, actor, television personality and political activist. Born and raised in Birmingham, he was sent to an approved school for being uncontrollable,...

A fundamental principle of the American legal system is a presumption of innocence, but once someone has been found guilty there is very little room to prove doubt. 'Framed' shares ten true stories of men who were innocent but found guilty and forced to sacrifice friends, families, wives and deca...

A heartfelt, moving and necessary book on what it is like to live with Alzheimer's, by the hugely popular presenter Fiona Phillips, that will bring comfort to anyone suffering from the early onset of the disease, as well as their loved ones.

Emma Porter has teamed up with diabetes expert Professor Roy Taylor to create meals that balance health needs with varied, enjoyable recipes to enable you to lose weight, reverse your type 2 diabetes and stay diabetes-free for life. Recipes include a broad range of satisfying dishes from high-pro...