Collection: Adult Non Fiction

"Our story is a story that's happening right now, to other families in systems around the world. To those families, I want to say: I see you, and I want shine a light on your experiences so you know you are not alone." In this heart-warming and supportive book, Eliza Fricker lifts parents of neur...

Submariners are a special breed. Not for them a life on the ocean wave, the fresh air and sunshine of other naval sailors. With stealth and daring they go deep and dark, alone and unseen, in often dangerous waters. They sometimes call themselves the Silent Service, with good reason. Australian su...

Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following this revised and updated step-by-step guide. From fitting a shower cubicle to applying different painting techniques, the simple, clear, unintimidating instructions ensure even...

Our dogs mean the world to us and as owners we do our best to make sure they feel happy and loved, whilst also keeping them in line when needed. But wouldn’t it be so much easier if we spoke the same language and could ask what they were thinking or feeling? In his latest book, top dog trainer, G...

Learn the core concepts of dog training, and apply those concepts to teach 32 different tricks. As you work from level to level, you will master the key elements of dog training -- timing, technique, motivation, and self-control -- as you achieve a stronger bond with your dog. This curriculum fea...

This book offers a completely new paradigm and understanding of where our human experience comes from, allowing us to end our own suffering and create how we want to feel at any moment. New in this expanded edition: New chapters addressing reader questions and feedback; Journaling prompts and con...

An anthology of essays and illustrations that illuminate mental health topics in a straightforward way.

Whether you like it or not, talking out loud informs almost every aspect of our lives, but an estimated 77 per cent of people have some level of anxiety around public speaking. In the age of technology, we're getting worse at communicating by the day, but the good news is, everyone can improve th...

D-Day, 6 June 1944, the turning point of the Second World War, was a victory of arms. But it was also a triumph for a different kind of operation: one of deceit... At the heart of the deception was the 'Double Cross System', a team of double agents whose bravery, treachery, greed and inspiration ...

Create mind-blowing artwork that pops off the page! Drawing complex three-dimensional art does not have to be intimidating. It may seem difficult or only for the advanced artist, but in this book YouTube drawing instructor Tom McPherson details how to create cool artwork from scratch. Readers wil...

Follow step-by-step instructions and practice the art of drawing manhwa comics in this how-to book inspired by city life, illustrated by Yakkuk (creator of webtoons and comics such as Unlucky Mansion, A Declaration of Revenge, Kirkegaard and Dhammapada, and The Eve Festival). From basic shapes to...

Drink Pink! is the ultimate cocktail companion guide for your favorite rom-coms, tearjerkers, and girl-power movies. It includes a totally fetch collection of drinks that are as sassy, sweet, and stylish as the leading ladies that inspired them. Whether you're glamming up for a night on the town ...

Learn how to perfect the beloved dumpling at home with Dumplings. This book features 21 dumpling recipes, from pork and cabbage, crystal prawn, and cabbage and tofu, to four-flavour, golden fish, and Nanjing. With a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to making your own dumpling wrappers, easy-to-f...

An investigation into the deaths of six Aboriginal women and the police responses that left families reeling, perfect for fans of Bowraville, I Catch Killers and Stalking Claremont. 'If you think it's hard being a white woman in Australia, try being a black woman.' These were the words that set a...

More than half of all Americans have difficulty falling or staying asleep. Drawing on the science that has made her the go-to expert on the connection between food and sleep, Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge pairs her comprehensive strategies for getting a good night's sleep with Kat Craddock's 75 recipe...

Decade-specific nutrition and lifestyle advice to help readers maximize longevity, prevent disease and age well, offering practical steps to optimize health and vitality in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.

When economist Angus Deaton immigrated to the United States from Britain in the early 1980s, he was awed by America's strengths and shocked by the extraordinary gaps he witnessed between people. Economics in America explains in clear terms how the field of economics addresses the most pressing is...

The intricacy of modern life has created a false dichotomy between things that are 'hard and important,' and those that are 'easy and trivial'. Everything has become so much harder than it ought to be. But, Greg McKeown says there is a third alternative. In Effortless, he offers practical strateg...

Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining...

Frigid, remote and inhospitable -- the polar regions seem far removed from everyday lives. But these seemingly isolated ice realms shape life on our planet far more than we realise, influencing everything from the climate to ocean health. They may even hold the secrets to the origins of the Earth...

Epic Salads will satisfy every salad craving, no matter your mood. The latest vegetarian cookbook from plant-based cook Jessica Prescott, Epic Salads includes over 60 recipes from light and fresh to hearty and wholesome. Rather than a side or simple starter, this book shows you how to make delici...

The fifth volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. In Every Living Thing James Herriot brings back familiar and much-loved friends, including his partner Siegfried and his most lucrative patient, the delightful Tricki Woo. There a...

Wedding toasts, website copy, social media posts, even holiday cards - you'll become a sharper everyday writer with this witty and comprehensive guide to clearer, better communication. You'll never write an email the same way after reading Everybody Needs an Editor, a game-changing guide to sharp...

The Everything Guitar Chords Book, 2nd Edition is your comprehensive guide to mastering guitar chords. This book takes you on a journey from the most basic chords to the most complicated ones featuring clear, easy-to-follow diagrams of each chord as well as links to online audio of 100 essential ...

The sheer size of the Philippines (it has over 7,000 islands) and its amazing diversity, with environments that range from stunning submarine coral reefs to rugged and overly-active volcanoes, with beaches, lakes, rivers and forests in between, plus lively modern cities with heritage Spanish buil...

A comprehensive new overview of expressionism, tracing its evolution from the nineteenth century to the present day. Expressionist artists believed in the art object's ability to communicate emotion, irrespective of any representational or narrative content. In this comprehensive introduction to ...

Mairi Hedderwick embarks on a six-month-long journey to 40 islands from Arran to Lewis, recounting her pilgrimage around the archipelago of the Western Isles with which she has had a lifelong love affair. Filled with wit and wisdom that is matched by her spell-binding illustrations, Mairi Hedder...

Readers will learn how to enhance their individual beauty with this illustrated guide to face massage from the founder of The Moments YouTube channel Ksenija Selivanova. Unlock your inner glow with face massage. Discover facial massage and face yoga routines to transform your physical appearance ...

Teenage Sammy has been in care from the age of nine. His mother has tragically spent much of his young life in and out of prison. Sammy has never found a safe haven and has been passed from pillar to post. When he arrives with Casey Watson, he is a closed book, but he slowly begins to open up. Ca...

Do you wonder if that family legend your grandparents told was true? Or have you never known much about your family and would like to find out more? The Family History Book takes you through the first steps of researching and building a family tree, finding records of births, deaths and marriages...