Collection: Adult Non Fiction

Can women have it all? What does it mean to be a woman and a mother in the modern age? In this passionate, funny and fierce polemic, Paloma Faith delves deep into the issues that face women today, from puberty and sexual awakenings, to battling through the expectations of patriarchy and the Super...

The incredible true story of how a street-fighting petty criminal, who was kicked out of school at fourteen, became one of Australia's most celebrated and successful portrait artists. Raised amid poverty and violence on the poor streets of Melbourne, Vincent Fantauzzo was just a boy when he accep...

A vulnerable exploration of modern womanhood that weaves deeply personal stories with opinions and advice on sex, friendship, family, career and beyond. This part memoir, part feminist manifesto meets women where they are and as they are. Hannah exposes and celebrates the messy, honest and insula...

Discover how to treat everyday acute issues confidently and safely using homeopathic remedies at home. By matching the characteristic symptoms of common complaints with the correct homeopathic treatment, you can unlock your body's incredible natural ability to heal. This guide offers a comprehens...

What's the difference between sarcasm and irony? Or nihilism and fatalism? Or sex and gender? Inside, there are crystal-clear explanations of 150 paired words that build into a wide-ranging philosophy primer. Philosophical concepts are explored in pairs to help clarify common (and not-so-common) ...

Before Anna Delvey, before the Tinder Swindler, there was Kari Ferrell. Adopted at a young age by a Mormon family in Utah, Kari struggled with questions of self-worth and identity as one of the few Asian Americans in her insulated community, leading her to run with the "bad crowd" in an effort to...

#1 bestselling science writer for kids Chris Ferrie is back with the bullsh*t, examining today's mind/body/spirit fads, including astrology, cosmic energy, aliens, young earth theories, and more! Your hilarious guide to what's real (and what's not) in our vast, beautiful (and terrifying) universe...

"Trial lawyer and communications expert Jefferson Fisher has gained millions of followers online through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more. And now he offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationshi...

From The Peninsula Hong Kong to Lake Como's Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Marrakech's La Mamounia to London's Claridge's, this beautifully illustrated collection unveils the grand histories, one-of-a-kind experiences, and lush hideaways of 100 of the world's most remarkable hotels.

For over twenty years, Ittay Flescher has worked as an educator, journalist and peacebuilder in Melbourne and Jerusalem. When he woke up on the morning of October 7, 2023 to the sounds of rocket sirens over Jerusalem and later saw the devastation of Gaza in response, the grief and sadness that en...

One day Jon Fogel found himself screaming at his toddler son, and he knew something had to change. It wasn't just that he needed to figure out how best to parent his little boy, but that he also needed understand and redirect his own emotions. This moment put Fogel on a path towards wholeness: un...

The wish of Pope Francis was for "hope," on which he has been working for six years, to be published posthumously. However, with the Jubilee Year of Hope coming in 2025 and the pressing needs of our times have urged Pope Francis to share this personal legacy now. "Hope" is the revelatory first-ev...

Shari Franke's childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 milli...

This book focuses on common errors that people make when presenting technical data. These errors are magnified when presenting to non-technical audiences. Note that "presenting" in this case applies to both the written/visual presentation one might prepare and to how a person would verbally talk ...

"The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world. In this book Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritu...

In 2010, experienced wilderness travelers Amy and Dave Freeman married and set out on an unusual honeymoon: a 12,000 mile, human-powered journey across North America.

"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...

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 perhaps his most ambitious and comprehensive work yet, leading psychologist Andrew Fuller examines the most common emotions and explains what they are, how they work, and how you can use them for your own personal good, rather than letting them rule your life. He explains the origins of emotio...

Tricky Kids don't need to be 'fixed' because they aren't broken. They do, however, need to be shown ways to play to their own strengths and to learn a range of ways to interact with the world. They need to be shown how to flourish and thrive, and parents are the best people to do this. In this re...

In a remarkable story unfolding across more than two hundred years and places as far apart as the Caribbean, the American colonies, Suriname, England, and the Netherlands, Kristina R. Gaddy uncovers the banjo's key role in Black spirituality, ritual, and rebellion. Gaddy follows the instrument fr...

Ina Garten, the author of thirteen cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and the cultural icon whose face has launched a thousand memes, shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.

Folklorist Ben Gazur guides you through the dark alleys of British history to uncover how our food habits have been passed down through generations of folklore. Who was the first person to throw salt over their shoulder? Why do we think carrots can help us see in the dark? When did we start holdi...

A practical guide to buying less and caring more for your clothing. Leah has always loved making clothes and she's also always cared deeply about environmental issues. In an era of fast fashion where far too many clothes are being made and discarded, she reinvents the clothing she already owns in...

Our wellbeing is ultimately founded on fulfilling relationships. Yet how effortlessly misunderstandings, disagreements and conflicts arise with those we care most about! Our political and legal systems promote an adversarial approach to resolution, and pop-psychology labels encourage us to pathol...

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...

Pleasure should be a simple thing, but straight women are at the statistical bottom of the pile when it comes to finding a happy ending. There's a name for this phenomenon: it's called the pleasure gap. And when tracked against other gains in women's freedom, like pay or education, it is still al...

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 ...

How to manage your mental health at work and create supportive environments for teams you lead. Drawing on Kody Green's inspirational story as a diagnosed person with schizophrenia who succeeded in finding and maintaining a job across diverse industry sectors including production, distribution, o...

We all want to stay healthy as we age but, with so many different claims out there, it can be hard to know the best advice to follow. Dr Michael Greger digs into the top peer-reviewed anti-ageing research to deliver a complete and optimal guide with simple steps to extend your lifespan and slow t...