Adult Non Fiction

Like it or not, the rascals and rogues of this world are generally more interesting characters than the good guys. Their names and escapades are better remembered than those of the heroes. In this volume you will find a remarkable array of men and...

2019 James Beard Award Nominee From the author of the New York Times bestselling, IACP Award-winning Twelve Recipes comes a charming vegetable-focused cookbook with sixty recipes that add depths of flavor using three key ingredients: almonds, anchovies, and pancetta. Celebrated chef and home cook Cal Peternell...

Whether you are already a seasoned director or simply a film fan, this comprehensive guide features everything you need to know to make a digital film: from the basics of capturing footage and planning a shoot, to the more advanced aspects of editing and...

Discover the golden age of British aviation with this comprehensive plane spotting collection. The Great British Aircraft DVD takes you on a fascinating journey through the development of flight, showcasing the iconic aircraft that shaped the nation's aerospace heritage. Complementing the film, a beautifully...

Not all of Edinburgh’s history is well known; some of it has remained a secret, lost behind the façades of the familiar and hidden from view … until now. Fascinated by Edinburgh’s hidden history, author Jack Gillon has plundered the records in a quest...

February 16, 2016: motorcycle adventurer Charley Boorman suffers a major road traffic accident in Portugal, breaking his hand and ankle and shattering his left leg. It's unclear if he'll ever walk properly again, let alone ride a motorbike. Bed-bound in a foreign hospital far...

2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of Damon Hill's coronation as Formula One World Champion. For the first time ever he tells the story of his journey through the last golden era of the sport when he took on the greats including Ayrton Senna and...

When Tom Rodwell embarked on a cricketing tour of India, he had only ever thought of the game as great fun. But the simple joy of the local street kids when his team donated their kit to them made him realise that it could...

In this riveting account of an area of Appalachia known as the Quiet Zone where cell phones and WiFi are banned, journalist Stephen Kurczy explores the pervasive role of technology in our lives and the innate human need for quiet. “Captures the complex beauty of...

Top chefs and experts share their secrets for the best curries ever – authentic, taste-tingling dishes that are easy to create at home. Learn how to make exotic dishes like Thai jungle curry, chicken makhani from old Delhi, perfumed passanda from Pakistan and South...

Whether it be from a surprise free kick or a never-ending dribble, a nonchalant lob or a volley on the run, the goal can be a thing of beauty and jaw-dropping skill. From Diego Maradona's weaving dribble against England to Wayne Rooney's astonishing bicycle...

CHERISH BABY MEMENTOS: Keep your treasured baby mementos safe with this beautiful baby keepsake box. The keepsake box is the perfect size for storing all the first precious items belonging to a new baby. BEAUTIFUL PREMIUM DESIGN: This beautiful keepsake box is decorated with the beloved...

A fully revised and updated thirteenth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative and prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes and crosswords...

This book celebrates in wondrous versatility of the world's favourite food. In need of an instant energy boost? Try Ultimate Chip Butty or Oven-baked Brunch. Your favourite takeaway is closed? Whip up Classic Chip Shop Curry Sauce or Beer and Onion Gravy in the...

Both the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and its name almost certainly owe their existence to the building of a 'new' castle there in the mid-twelfth century. The town's importance gradually grew from the twelfth to the eighteenth century by which time Newcastle was the place...

QUICK...Drawing on a lifetime of passion for food, The Three Sisters have brought together a collection of over 60 traditional recipes that you can prepare and serve simply and quickly. The Three Sisters Quick and Easy Indian Cookbook combines speedy one-pot curries, tasty dishes...

No-holds-barred advice from the world's best-known career woman Welcome to the world of Mrs Moneypenny, where it's all about who you know and what you know. Where you can't have it all, but you have to do it all. And where women wanting to...

Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain animal-related curriculum information,...

Derby’s history goes back almost 2,000 years, despite a refoundation on a revised site in the tenth century. It is a county town but in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries it was home to a number scientific and entrepreneurial innovators. Their efforts led to...

More than 150 recipes for making the most of your home-grown fruit and vegetables – from warming soups and bakes to vibrant summer salads and tangy preserves. There is nothing as satisfying as growing your own produce – home-grown fruit and vegetables, picked and...