Collection: Adult Non Fiction

Although there are 22 separate Arab nationalities representing an enormous variety of cultural backgrounds and experiences, the portrayal of Arabs in Australia tends to range from homogenising (at best) to racist pop-culture caricatures. Edited by award-winning author and academic Randa Abdel-Fat...

Whether you want to explore Belém Tower, sample pastel de nata, or be swept away by a Fado performance, the local Fodor's travel experts in Lisbon are here to help! Fodor's InFocus Lisbon guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify yo...

"I wrote poetry before I wrote anything else," saysSusan Abulhawa, esteemed Palestinian-American author and social activist, in the introduction to her first book of poems, My Voice Sought the Wind.This new work followed her highly acclaimed novel, Mornings in Jenin, which has been translated int...

Audacious Optimism delivers a riveting account of Shanna Adamic's journey from a highly successful career as a corporate philanthropist and former professional cheerleader, to surviving a rare and life-threatening brain tumor, to limited mobility and a 4% chance of regaining facial function on he...

John Addis believes that most people probably shouldn't be managing their own money. However, if you do, or want to, this book will help you to get better at it by avoiding the traps. The key lesson in the book is that successful investors don't concentrate on picking winners; instead they work o...

This book is packed full of information that makes your TikTok experience safer and more enjoyable. It's written for all TikTok everyday users, influencers and content creators around the world and shares how you can make the most of TikTok safely and protect your TikTok account effectively.

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In "The Worst House on the Worst Street," Todd chronicles their journey from optimistic home buyers to self-taught, weary home renovators. Beginning with humble rental refreshes, they've tackled and transformed collapsing apartments, damp-infested terrace houses, acres of overgrown vineyards and ...

Drugs and poisons from a variety of sources have been used illegally for centuries and have an unfortunate, enduring fascination. People appear to be both attracted to them and at the same time repelled by them. Forensic medical scientist and toxicologist Dr William J. Allender is only too aware ...

In ancient times, the vast area that stretches across what is now modern-day Iraq and Syria saw the rise and fall of epic civilizations who built the foundations of our world today. It was in this region, which we call Mesopotamia, that history was written down for the very first time.

Whether you want to visit Big Island's Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, relax on Waikiki Beach, or take a boat tour of Kauai's Napali Coast, the local Fodor's travel experts in Hawaii are here to help! Fodor's Essential Hawaii guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and e...

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...

Pamela Anderson invites you into her kitchen and down-to-earth family fairy kingdom on Vancouver Island, offering a whimsical and entertaining collection of more than 80 recipes that will nourish your heart. With a career that has spanned Hollywood fame and activism, Pamela's journey has taken he...

16 songs from the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production adapted from the hit Disney animated movie, Frozen. Includes color photos from the Broadway production!

Let your air fryer do the hard work for you. All it takes is a little prep, pop all your ingredients into the air fryer basket, set the timer and dinner is served. There are 80 effortless, one-basket meals inside this book that allow you to serve-up complete quick and easy meals from scratch, pac...

All of us have in our minds a cartoon image of what an autocratic state looks like, with a bad man at the top. But in the 21st century, that cartoon bears little resemblance to reality. Nowadays, autocracies are run not by one bad guy, but by sophisticated networks composed of multiple regimes. T...

The final volume of Jeffrey Archer's prison diaries, A Prison Diary Volume III: Heaven, covers the period of his transfer from Wayland to his eventual release on parole in July 2003. It includes a shocking account of the traumatic time he spent in the notorious Lincoln jail and the events that le...

Many theories that form the bedrock of good parenting were created decades before devices even existed - they don't consider the significant impact on a child's psychological and physical development. The landscape of the early years has changed so quickly, yet parents and caregivers do not have ...

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...

Shaun Attwood, former ecstasy kingpin in Arizona turned author and podcast-host, has gained a reputation for earning the trust of some of the world's most dangerous people, including gangsters, serial killers, and mafia enforcers. Drawing on his many hours of interview material, along with new co...

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...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New York and the Mid-Atlantic's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 27 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Follow the Appalachian Trail, explore Jersey Shore and enjoy the peaceful Catskills. Get to New...

Is dread the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning? Are you working in the evenings and on weekends to catch up? Have you already beat burnout once, only to find it creeping back? If you answered yes to any of these, you're in need of a cure for burnout. In "The Cure for Burnout", ...

Does the idea of creative writing excite you, but you've no idea how to begin? Do you want to write a story, a local interest book, or even complete a book of poetry? Maybe you would love to create a legacy piece to hand down to future generations, or capture the essence of your relative's lives ...

Gambling Man is the biography of one of the world's least known but most consequential investors. Japan's Masayoshi Son has made and lost several fortunes, investing or controlling assets worth $1 trillion in the past two decades through his media-tech giant, SoftBank. He bankrolled Alibaba, Chin...

Discusses key works and filmmakers in its exploration of the matrix of forces - artistic, cultural, economic, political, governmental and ideological - that gave rise to, shaped and sustained the Australian Film Revival.

Swing Trading For Dummies introduces you to a trading methodology designed to generate big profits in the short term. Unlike buy and hold investing, Swing Traders endeavor to enter a stock at the precise moment a major uptrend begins and exit for a large profit a few weeks or months later. In ord...

Are you tired of sleepwalking through life? Are you ready to feel more confident, centred and connected? This book will empower you to unlock your internal GPS. It's your complete toolkit to radically transform your life. Layne Beachley, one of the world's most successful female surfers, and Tess...

Create crocheted home accessories, decorations and gifts with these 35 cute and fun patterns that are bursting with colour. Discover the joy of crochet with this collection of 35 playful and vibrant patterns. Suitable for complete beginners through to experienced crocheters, these irresistible pr...