Collection: Adult Non-Fiction Hardback

Here are 100 of the greatest cars from 1886 to the present day. For all classic car enthusiasts and everyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of these beautiful machines. Discover all you need to know about 100 iconic vehicles in this hardback filled with photography of world-famous cars.

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way boost our mental and physical health. In 'Clouds', trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonder of clouds.

When you add colour to a garden it instantly creates atmosphere. While most of us know which colours we like, and maybe even which colours we want in our garden, knowing which plants will achieve this can be more difficult. Gardening writer Lucy Bellamy and photographer Jason Ingram offer a deep ...

At some point in life, we will all experience pain, uncertainty and loss. Widowhood, redundancy, a life-changing diagnosis, pregnancy loss, or a global pandemic. So how can we weather the storms, and cope with whatever comes next? No one can answer this better than Lucy Easthope, an emergency pla...

A funny, frank and uplifting memoir of what it's like to live with bipolar disorder from model and mental health activist, Rosie Viva and how we can all learn to make peace with our minds.

The Great Wall of China - stretching from the arid rises of Gansu province to the cold waters of the Bohai Sea - remains an enduring symbol of Chinese might. And yet for all its grandeur, the Wall also marks a vulnerability: an ever-present reminder of old battlelines and never-ending tension wit...

Over 100 delicious plant-packed recipes that make simple food feel posh, and posh food feel simple. Former personal chef Natalia Rudin, aka NatsNourishments, is adored for her quick, nourishing recipes whipped up after a long day at work. This is her debut cookbook full of knock-out recipes that ...

A history of the dandy from below, from Beau Brummell and Baudelaire to Bowie and Bolan - and beyond. The historical figure of the dandy has commonly been described as an upper-class gentleman, often exemplified by well-known men such as Beau Brummell, Charles Baudelaire, Oscar Wilde, and Max Bee...

A contemporary of Soane, Nash and Pugin, Decimus Burton (1800-1881) was one of the most prolific architects of his day and is best known for his work in London's Royal Parks, including: the Wellington Arch and the Serpentine pavilion in Hyde Park; villas and terraces in Regent's Park and the Lond...

Too often, we bring our own assumptions and agendas to our conversations with others. It is common to feel that we already know the 'right' way of thinking about something, so, when people disagree or promote conflicting ideas, we might not be really interested in listening to them. The unspoken ...