Non-Fiction Books

Review Powerful biography . . . Fans of The Who wanting insight into the enigmatic band member need look no further ― Publishers Weekly Rollickin...

Review With frank language and patient plotting, this gangly teen crush grows into a confident adult love affair ― Kirkus Reviews (starred review)...

*LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2019* *SHORTISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2020* '[Gentleman's] reporting proves why a...

Popular music has always attracted the kind of morally bankrupt individuals who are too unhinged to hold down a proper job. And that's just as well...

Celebrating classic dishes enjoyed every day by generations of people the world over, as well as more modern fusion food creations, this book is pa...

500 teasing puzzles and conundrums to test your word power and rack your brain with this mixed collection from the MindGames section of The Times, ...

Fixie or Brompton - Pinarello racer or Mongoose BMX - which is the fastest? The most expensive? How about their ride-by kudos, or their robustness?...

The 5:2 Diet will transform your body, your mind and your health. It's the revolutionary part-time weight loss diet with lifelong health and anti-a...

Up to 44 in every 1000 adults suffer from a condition known as Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This is much more than the normal worrying we all do -...

Do you wish you could decode people? Do you want a formula for charisma? Do you want to know exactly what to say to your boss, your date or your ne...

In 1993 the esteemed journal FOREIGN AFFAIRS published an article entitled "The Clash of Civilizations?" by Samuel P. Huntington. According to the ...

An informative and accessible guide to all of the great philosophers' best-known theories, explained through their most famous quotes. We may have...

In this major monograph on Grayson Perry, now updated and expanded, writer and art historian Jacky Klein explores the artist's work through a discu...

The King, portrayed from innocent childhood through to the larger-than life Las Vegas days. Photographs include army days and personal family snaps...

The first-ever book to include authentic diary accounts of a 20-year-old recruit's experience training as a Royal Marines Commando.Becoming the 0.1...

Product Description Sixteen individual notecards adorned with blots – transform them yourself, or let the recipient have all the fun! Boo...

Say goodbye to roughing it. And hello to a new kind of freedom. With over 80 fabulously tasty recipes you can cook on just two rings and a few bar...

'As enticing as a soft breeze through Galle, and equally delectable, Weligama is spice-scented, evocative and the perfect introduction to Sri Lanka...

Overcoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store. 'A thoroughly enjoyable read, and [I] would recommend trainee therapists read i...

In a recent study of 61 hospitals, it was found that they bought 21 different types of A4 paper, 652 different kinds of surgical gloves and 1751 di...

Contrary to the usual image of the press as cantankerous, obstinate, and ubiquitous in its search for truth, Edward Herman and Noam Chomsky depict ...

National history is a vital part of national self-definition. Most books on the history of the world try to impose a uniform narrative, written usu...

Why did the medieval Church bless William of Normandy's invasion of Christian England in 1066 and authorise cultural genocide in Provence? How coul...

The First World War holds a unique place in the nation's history; the poetry it produced, a unique place in the nation's hearts. To mark the centen...

'A CHILLING new memoir by the daughter of mass murderer Fred West and his wife Rose describes the savage cruelty of her upbringing in 25 Cromwell...

The inside story of a thoroughly modern monarch told by the maker of ITV's upcoming documentary on Queen Elizabeth II's jubilee. This bestselling a...

'A simply astonishing achievement. The quality, depth, emotional power and terrifying honesty of Alan Davies's story-telling take the breath away' ...

The story behind the creation of one of the most celebrated, revolutionary animated series of all time X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animate...

Given the remorseless pace of change from 1870 onwards, and the catastrophic damage inflicted during the Second World War, one might be forgiven fo...

Product Description 2016 marks the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter, making it the perfect time to pay tribute to the beloved author/illustrator w...

The ultimate in general knowledge puzzling! Flex your quizzing muscles with this compilation of 80 large print general knowledge crosswords from T...

Simple dietary and lifestyle tweaks to help you lose weight, prevent (and reverse) disease, and live a long and healthy life by reducing high uric ...

About the Author Simon Armitage was born in West Yorkshire and is Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds. A recipient of numerous prizes a...

Product Description THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP BESTSELLER#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE'A...

The bestselling author of STALINGRAD and BERLIN: THE DOWNFALL on the Spanish Civil War, drawing on masses of newly discovered material from the Spa...

There's an epidemic sweeping the nation Symptoms include: *Acute embarrassment at the mere notion of 'making a fuss' *Extreme awkwardness when face...

The stunning debut cookbook from Michelin Star chef and Great British Menu champion Tommy Banks. Roots is a glorious celebration of the key ingred...

This unique Star Wars colouring adventure will take you away from your daily stresses and transport you to a galaxy far, far away. Discover more th...

Product Description Food that s both easy to prepare and easy to serve is most people s idea of heaven. This exciting recipe collection covers eve...

Horse racing is the second-most attended sport in the United Kingdom behind football, with over 6 million visitors each year. While it has a core s...

This deliciously nutritious package contains both River Cottage Veg Every Day! and River Cottage Fruit Every Day! in a smaller, flexible format and...

A feast of nutritious and delicious recipes awaits you in this wonderful collection of Grandma's best recipes. If she hasn't revealed her secrets, ...

In 1945 Britain was the world's leading designer and builder of aircraft - a world-class achievement that was not mere rhetoric. And what aircraft...

Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 'Those who thought that by their cruelty they could silence her were wrong. Nadia Murad's spirit is not broken and...

A riotous collection of memoirs which explores the absurd hilarity of modern life and creates a wickedly incisive portrait of an all-too-familiar w...