Collection: Adult Non Fiction

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.

Learn how the visionary animation studio brings their vibrant worlds to life through hundreds of pieces of concept art, sketches, and background paintings illuminating the architectural inspirations of Studio Ghibli's animated classics. Distinctive interiors, imaginative exteriors, breathtaking l...

Journeying from the restaurants' own open kitchens, Wagamama travels across the Asian continent in search of the heroes serving up soul to their communities. Visiting eating houses, street food stalls, canteens and fine-dining spots, we discover the art of eating through a focus on freshness, exp...

What do you want, when no one is watching? What do you want, when the lights are off? What do you want, when you are anonymous? When we talk about sex, we talk about womanhood and motherhood, infidelity and exploitation, consent and respect, fairness and egalitarianism, love and hate, pleasure an...

Discover the rich diversity of non-religious thought today in this inspiring collection of interviews with over thirty different humanists in the public eye, including Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig and Alice Roberts. Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson speaks to actors, authors, activists and...

Wildflowers are everywhere and they have the power to inspire us and capture our imaginations. They are symbols of love, happiness, beauty, remembrance, regeneration and much more besides. The delicate forms of flowers seem to make us reflect on our own frailties and appreciate the beauty not onl...

These 18 stories of courage will have you weeping, laughing and celebrating moments of bravery. With tales of activism, of finding a voice, escaping domestic violence, battling and much more, Women of a Certain Courage will inspire awe with the myriad ways women prevail and demonstrate courage.

Effective communication is essential to standing out at work and excelling in your career. But when it comes to making a convincing point in a meeting, crafting a perfect email, or nailing a presentation (in-person or virtual), there's a lot to navigate. What kind of language do you use with a va...

As everyone adjusts to hybrid and remote ways of working with others around the world, and we develop more ways of communicating, how you can use words to engage, inform, persuade, or sell to others is increasingly important. And writing clear, error-free content that is appropriate for its inten...