Collection: Adult Non-Fiction Paperback

For three decades the Windrush was the maritime Zelig of the twentieth century, playing different roles in the most turbulent years in modern times. Designed in 1930 in the Hamburg boatyard of a Jewish shipbuilder to ferry Germans to a new life in South America, it wasn't long before Goebbels req...

We can't choose our parents. But we can choose how we deal with them. Counselling psychologist Dr Sarah Davies offers practical, realistic advice on how to heal from the trauma and toxicity of a narcissistic parent. Drawing on case studies from her own practice, as well as her personal experience...

Fishing quotas on Lake Constance. Common lands in the UK. The medieval answer to Depop in the middle of Frankfurt. These are all just some of the sustainability initiatives from the Middle Ages that Annette Kehnel illuminates in her book, 'The Green Ages'. From the mythical-sounding City of Ladie...

Our world has innumerable boundaries, ranging from the obvious - like oceans and mountain ranges - to the intangible - like subtle differences in language or climate. Most of us cross invisible lines all the time, but rarely do we stop to consider them. 'Invisible Lines' presents 30 such unseen b...

Discover the haunted side of stitching with Meg Black. Bewitch your home with patterns inspired by gothic art, Halloween curiosities, haunted holidays and witchy oddities. Featuring 25 projects for all abilities, new and seasoned stitchers are welcome here.

From extracting clay to exporting your work, this is a practical guide to producing unique ceramic pieces with minimal environmental impact.

When you've just had a baby, it feels like everyone around you is suddenly telling you what to do - particularly when it comes to how to feed your newborn. It's a highly emotional time of hormonal flux and sleep deprivation, and you can feel like a total novice if your 'mother's intuition' seems ...

London, 1932. Thomas James Wise is the toast of the literary establishment. A prominent collector and businessman, he is renowned on both sides of the Atlantic for unearthing the most stunning first editions and bringing them to market. Pompous and fearsome, with friends in high places, he is one...

Are you worried about signs of dementia in yourself or a loved one? How can you tell what is abnormal cognitive decline and what is a typical feature of getting older? What steps can you take to keep your brain in shape for longer?The good news is that there is a lot of detailed and rigorous scie...

Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye. In elite sport, the margin between victory and defeat is miniscule, and the pressure is immense. Chris has built a glittering sporting career on understanding these moments: how to feel for them, how to cope with the...