Collection: Adult Non Fiction

What began as a passion project when Max Miller was furloughed during COVID-19 has become a viral YouTube sensation. The Tasting History with Max Miller channel has thrilled food enthusiasts and history buffs alike as Miller recreates a dish from the past, often using historical recipes from vint...

Curious about the culture around drinking tea? Perfect for travel and history lovers, Why We Love Tea dives into the practice of tea ceremony and meditation in different cultures. From the origins of tea to drinking etiquette in other parts of the world, this guide illuminates tea's important his...

This comprehensive, idea-filled travel book highlights the ten best of everything, from broad to minute, in America's national parks.

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.

In this one-of-a-kind illustrated collection, discover 100 after-dark adventures around the world.

The Lake District delights its visitors with a series of superlatives: England's largest national park, highest mountain, deepest lakes and now a new World Heritage status. This unusual guidebook explores 111 of the area's most interesting places, it leaves the well-trodden paths to find the unkn...

Spend 24 hours immersed in the rich and fascinating everyday lives of the Vikings. Between the infamous Lindisfarne raid in 793 CE and the Norman conquest of 1066, the peoples we know now as the Vikings became one of the most far-ranging and influential civilizations in history. The Vikings are f...

52 Assignments: Drone Photography is a year's worth of inspiring weekly assignments to kick-start your creativity. This book is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It has a year'...

"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...

On August 4th 2020, a huge explosion in the heart of Beirut killed hundreds of people -- it was part of a sequence of events that have led to Lebanon's unprecedented challenges. Dalal Mawad was in Lebanon when the blast happened, and was one of the first journalists to report on the explosion. No...

A panoramic narrative that places ancient Africa on the stage of world history. This book brings together archaeological and linguistic evidence to provide a sweeping global history of ancient Africa, tracing how the continent played an important role in the technological, agricultural, and econo...

Richly illustrated with photographs of historical heritage, this book chronicles major events which led to the rise and fall of dynasties. The focus is also on historical figures such as a petty bureaucrat in the Qin dynasty, a writer who loved travelling, or a scholar-official who devoted himsel...

From empty manor houses to crumbling churches and disused factories across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, it reveals many of the world's sleeping treasures, relics from a bygone era, all with a history and a story to tell. Travel to Stack Rock Fort, a Victorian island reclaimed by nature...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Australia's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore the enigmatic Outback, marvel at the lush beauty of the Daintree, and discover Tasmania's Heritage Tra...

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...

This official Mattel book celebrates the life and contributions of Barbie. With hundreds of images and sections ranging from Style Icon, Barbie Evolution, and Fashion as well as a detailed timeline and a section of factoids and tidbits, this book will please Barbie aficionados while also rewardin...

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.

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.

When the Blackouts' star player Nevil Dooley wakes one morning to don a frock and 'eyeshada', his mother's idle days at the bingo hall are gone forever. Mystified and clueless, single parent Mavis takes to bush-cunning and fast footwork to unravel the mystery behind this sudden change of face. Hi...

Live life to the fullest with this collection of delicious, wholesome, and plant-forward recipes. Unlock the secrets to a happier, healthier life with recipes that embrace centuries-old traditions, nutritional wisdom, and the remarkable power of food. From colorful salads to hearty grain bowls, t...

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...

Before COVID, both Qantas and its CEO Alan Joyce were flying high, the darlings of customers, staff and investors. After COVID hit, only money mattered - in particular, the company's share price and extraordinary executive bonuses. Illegally redundant workers, unethical flight credits, abysmal cu...

Each of the 101 true stories in this entertaining, inspiring book is a testament to the miraculous moments that grace our lives, inviting us to believe in the extraordinary and find solace in the unbelievable. As you immerse yourself in these captivating narratives, you'll witness the transformat...

In 2022, Andrew Tate went from a little-known kickboxer and failed reality TV star to a lifestyle icon for legions of men and boys, and a figure that would define a new era of misogyny. Tate started the year as a fringe internet celebrity, but by August he was the most googled man in the world. I...

The 1950s. Boring? Hardly. An influx of European refugees, stirrings of feminism, and the threat of a third world war were remaking Australia. As the Cold War chilled, inside a Melbourne house a young girl was caught in the crossfire of domestic conflict amid the clashing political and social val...

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...

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 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 ...

Jay Malkoun is streetfighter from Melbourne's roughest suburb who rubs shoulders with movie stars and opera singers. Convicted drug trafficker and champion horse breeder. Survivor of the Melbourne underworld wars, and ten years in Australia's most brutal prison. Nightclub enforcer and peacemaker....

This book showcases a collection of the most visually captivating, intriguing, and often overlooked examples of Korean art. Mina Kim highlights the artistic output of the 1960s and '70s through today, providing crucial aesthetic and political context for understanding the work. Key ideas that str...