Collection: Adult Non Fiction

Whether you're tight for time or have weeks to go until you exams, this book will help you establish a clear strategy for exams and achieve the grades you deserve. Packed with activities and examples of exam questions, student answers and mark schemes.

A memoir from the Norwegian explorer recounts his 58-day ski journey to the North Pole, offering a gripping adventure story and a deep reflection on nature, human resilience and the profound significance of this remote region.

Carter shows how AI rewires businesses, driving innovation and adaptation. We're not facing a single disruptive force; we're amid a whirlwind of change. We all need to prepare to embrace the AI First mindset. Through transformative insights, this book will recalibrate your approach, embedding AI ...

Every day we draw in two thousand gallons of air -- and thousands of living things. From the ground to the stratosphere, the air teems with invisible life. This last biological frontier remains so mysterious that it took over two years for scientists to finally agree that the COVID pandemic was c...

Delve into the origins, development, and operations of the iconic aircraft, with stories of the brave crew members that flew in them and made these aircraft the legends they have become today. Focussing on the aircraft of both the Allies and the Axis powers, it contains fascinating insights into ...

At noon on October 27, 1924, a factory worker was admitted to a hospital in New York City, suffering from hallucinations and convulsions. Before breakfast the next day, he was dead. Alice Hamilton was determined to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. By the time of the accident, Hamilton...

Think you know London? Think again. Behind unassuming doors and just a few steps from buzzing inner-city streets, London has a mind-boggling wealth of variety to explore - from hidden rooftop courtyards and Roman ruins to eerie foot tunnels beneath the Thames and clandestine cocktail bars. Whethe...

Discover proof that angels are guiding and protecting you and the tools to strengthen this connection to transform the way you live your life. In Angels Are With You Now, Kyle Gray wants you to know that angels are with you. You don't have to be a believer to invite the angels into your life and ...

An eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America. Looking at many of our most powerful systems - like education, media, labour, health, housing, policing, and more - Oluo highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equ...

Becoming a Critical Thinker begins by unpicking where knowledge comes from before showing students how to recognise biases and approach evidence objectively. Subsequent chapters equip students with the tools to evaluate different sources of information, critique the literature and write persuasiv...

Step in to the inspiring world of digital painting in Clip Studio Paint with this comprehensive Beginner's Guide. From creating your first canvas to exporting your final image, you will find all the steps, tips, and techniques you need inside.

The border between England and Scotland is rich in history. It has been the site of battles, treaties, castles and crossroads. But it can also be a lens through which to look at the changing history and identities of these two countries. Between Britain is a one-hundred-mile journey through eight...

Reap the benefits of a biodynamic, organic approach to gardening and grow abundant crops in tune with lunar cycles. Biodynamic Gardening has all you need to know about gardening by the moon: - A biodynamic calendar enables you to plan the growing year - Recipes for making natural amendments that ...

In Bread and Milk, Swedish writer Karolina Ramqvist traces a girlhood through food - that which has the potential to fill her up, but also threatens to consume her. She remember the tangerines eaten in gluttonous longing before her mother's closed bedroom door; her grandmother's rice pudding conn...

Alua Arthur, a death doula, is spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death - whether imminent or not - will breathe wild, new potential into your life. Alua supports and helps manage end-of-life care on many levels. The business matters, medical directives, memorial planning; bu...

From New York to Macau and from London to Guadalajara, there is no high-status food more coveted, easy to cop, or democratic than the sandwich. Part travel inspo and part foodie bible, Cult Sandwiches is the ultimate guide to 100 iconic things-in-bread from around the world. A mixture of specific...

Helen Gibson was a woman willing to do anything to give audiences a thrill. Advertised as "The Most Daring Actress in Pictures," Helen emerged in the early days of the twentieth-century silent film scene as a rodeo rider, background actor, stunt double, and eventually one of the era's biggest act...

In 2024, Deep Purple celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their reunion by releasing their 23rd album, =1. Some band members thought the 1984 reunion would fizzle out after one album, but it flourished despite internecine strife, illness and the loss of two founders. As members approached eight...

Oceans created, shaped, and sustain not just human life, but all life on Earth, and perhaps beyond it. They are our history -- from evolution to exploration and colonialism; our present -- from beach holidays to transporting food and goods; and, as rising sea levels and warming water reshape coas...

This comprehensive guide to Australian Coin & Banknote Values contains over 4,500 unique images and countless thousands of valuations. This book is a must for all collectors, whether you are just a beginning or an advanced collector. The latest information is compiled using weighted averages to a...

Photoshop Elements 2025 For Dummies covers the newest version of Adobe's photo editing software. With the help of this Dummies guide, you'll discover the ins and outs of Photoshop Elements, so you can transform your images from ordinary to extraordinary. The software is packed with all the photo ...

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...

In Iceland, trolls walk the mountains, long-dead linger in their burial mounds, and elves suffer no fools. This book presents the myth and lore behind these ancient folk magical practices, drawing from local oral histories, medieval sagas, lawbooks, grimoires, and other sources never before trans...

Discover the art of mindfulness through words, phrases, haikus and photographs that reflect the stillness and meditative nature of Japanese culture. Living in today's frenetic world, I often feel disconnected - from reality, from people and from nature. I believe that is why it is crucial to keep...

In his chart-topping podcast "ADHD Chatter", Alex has spoken to dozens of experts on ADHD and related conditions in a bid to understand and improve outcomes for the neuro-diverse population and this groundbreaking book brings them all together, for the first time, in one place. A blend of lived e...

For over 2,000 years, the insight of the Stoic philosophers has guided generations to a more fulfilling and satisfying life. In this meditative collection of their most memorable quotes, you'll find sharp observation, wise encouragement, and instruction for living your best life.

Neuroscientist Andrew Newberg argues that our religious and spiritual experiences derive directly from our sexual being. While others have speculated on a connection between religion and sex, Newberg is the first to demonstrate - with groundbreaking brain scan research - that the underlying biolo...

In this compact guide, style writer Josh Sims delves into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic brands in the world today. From a small town in Germany to a symbol of quality, performance and cutting-edge design, Adidas' rise is nothing short of extraordinary. Featuring all their most ...

A debut memoir from one of the first women who fought for wolf protection in the United States - a story of passion, resilience, and determination. Wildlife biologist Diane Boyd has spent four decades studying and advocating for wolves in the wilds of Montana, just west of Glacier National Park a...

Brimming with full-colour photography and artwork, Collins Stargazer's Bible offers engaging tips on identifying stars, planetary bodies and celestial events, as well as discovering more about the history, technological advances and art of the night sky. With detailed star charts and constellatio...