Collection: Adult Non Fiction

"Magical thinking" can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world. Whether that's "manifesting" their way out of poverty, staving off cancer with positive vibes, or transforming an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one throug...

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...

This compact, pocket-sized New York City travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of New York City. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This New York City guidebook covers: Financial District and the Harbor Islands...

Yuendumu is an Aboriginal Community in Central Australia. Since Frank and Wendy Baarda arrived at Yuendumu Native Reserve, at the end of the 'Welfare Era' in 1973, they have witnessed enormous changes in both Aboriginal life style and in the institutional management of their community. This story...

Unsolved heists, a disappearing hill, a hidden creek, the big 'bad beer' panic, a killer elephant, a runaway lion, and trees with their own email address -- Melbourne Moments bursts with these and many more tales from the city's extraordinary history.

A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers. The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilisations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial ...

Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of the Big Island of Hawaii, including volcanoes, gorgeous beaches, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and mak...

In the England of murder mysteries and TV detectives, no destination is deadlier than a quaint country village, and you never know you're in a murder village until it's too late. No attraction or local character is safe -- whether in the pub for a pint, or on the manicured grounds of the local es...

Many of us gain inspiration, solace, beauty and a sense of wonder from our interactions with nature, and writers have long plumbed and explored these depths. At the same time as many of us tune in to natural landscapes, our environment is imperilled as never before. We are in the midst of a clima...

Mazzeo draws on he experiences writing and publishing bestsellers to offer a guide for anyone looking to write narrative nonfiction. In a series of frank and illuminating chapters, she leads readers through the entire process, from conception to publication and beyond. This book helps researchers...

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...

What are we made up of? What holds material bodies together? Is there a difference between terrestrial matter and celestial matter the matter that makes up the Earth and the matter that makes up the Sun and other stars? When Democritus stated, between the fifth and fourth centuries BCE, that we a...

Whose language is English? Although we often think of it as native to one place, today there are many Englishes. About seventy-five countries are now using English as their official or first language, and the number of people speaking it around the world continues to rise. But the makeup of the E...

What if you could practice, and access, happiness at any time? When were you last truly happy? How did 'happy' feel? Some people find that being happy is a natural state of being, but for others it's a constant struggle to find contentment with all of life's stresses and upheavals. Noa Belling ha...

When US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm that loneliness 'represents an urgent public health concern' -- exacerbated by social media overuse, the effects of the pandemic, and the lack of meaningful relationships -- therapist Dr Ruth K. Westheimer knew that her unique perspective ...

From a leading popular philosopher, an uplifting meditation on the nature and power of optimism. In this book Lars Svendsen embarks on a profound exploration of the nature of hope, asking what exactly hope is and how it differs from related phenomena such as wishful thinking. He argues that hope ...

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 one origami book you definitely need to get! A guide to all the 85 classic paper models that origami is famous for. This is a book for origami folders of all ages and skill levels -- from novice on up. It provides all the instructions you need to create the classic and most beautiful origami ...

How color is used in the most famous works of Japanese art - from the 16th century to the present. From the vibrant reds of traditional kimonos to the serene blues of tarashikomi riverscapes and woodblock prints, this book shows that color itself is a leading figure in Japan's long and varied art...

The years prior to Van Gogh's death in 1890 were pivotal to the painter's brief artistic career. He was working in the South of France and intent on creating new work which would advance his career. Van Gogh set about developing compositions that were informed by the natural world surrounding him...

This illustrated guide offers accessible, concise explanations of key fashion terms and describes and explains the most essential components of garments and techniques of clothing construction.

Week in, week out, hundreds of thousands of people enthusiastically risk life, limb and dignity just to play some kind of football; blissfully unaware that they're playing a game that's at least as old as the Pyramids and Stonehenge. Graeme Dobson takes the reader on a romp through 5,000 years of...

These writers are fabulous role models for all of us -- real people who have used a positive attitude to create happier lives! Everyone can benefit from a little more positive thinking. Your attitude is a powerful tool that can help you react to the ups and downs of life and even change what happ...

Brooke Shields has spent a lifetime in the public eye. Growing up as a child actor and model, her every feature was scrutinised, her every decision judged. Today Brooke faces a different kind of scrutiny: that of being a 'woman of a certain age'. And yet, for Brooke, the passage of time has broug...

The debut book from social media sensation @tanyahomeinspo! Easy and Essential Tips and Inspiration for Cleaning, Organising and Improving Your Space from social media's best-loved home hacks inspo account! Do you often find yourself scrolling through social media wishing your home looked more li...

Covering all the classics, this book ensures you never again have to traipse from store to store searching for pricey syrups, unnecessary garnishes and hyper-specific components that you'll probably only use once. Instead, Corner Shop Cocktails eliminates all the fuss by using easily sourced, ver...

In many ways, Australia handled the COVID-19 pandemic as well as any country in the world -- but what did we get wrong? Australia's economic policy response to the pandemic was as effective as any other country's -- and dramatically better than most. Was this inevitable? Was it luck? Was it the p...

For Procreate beginners or more advanced artists, this book shows how to create impressive paintings using very quick and simple techniques. These tricks provide the perfect base for aspiring artist to build confidence and grow their skills. More advanced artists can also take the techniques in t...

With 15 contemporary and fun designs to suit all shapes and sizes, My Granny Square Wardrobe is the ultimate guide to crocheting your own granny-square clothing, from crochet teacher Sam Sabido. From snuggly statement cardigans and jumpers to festival-worthy shorts, dungarees and a bag, each proj...

Japan style is an aesthetic recognizable to everyone: a beautifully displayed flower, an elegant piece of calligraphy, or a simple rock garden, yet it is also difficult to define. Written by one of the world's most respected scholars of Japanese art and culture, this book does just that. Through ...