Non-Fiction, New

History is a construction. What happens when we bring stories consigned to the margins up to the light? How does that complicate our certainties about who we are, as individuals,...

A mile deep. 277-miles long. 18 miles wide. The Grand Canyon isn't just spectacular in terms of its size, scale and iconic stature though it is MASSIVE its also huge...

'I'm sorry I can't say this to your face, but words fail me every time I try, even though I know you would be fine (and knowing you, you might...

"The most interesting Dutch writer of his generation" Herman Koch"Vivid and moving. A marvellous hybrid of a book about one of the major contemporary causes of sickness and unhappiness. In...

In Find Me the Votes, two years of immersive reporting by Isikoff and Klaidman has produced the most authoritative and dramatic account yet of a defeated president's conspiracy to overturn...

Stunning coastline, quirky towns, and a breath-taking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Beaver State with Moon Oregon. Inside you'll find:- Flexible itineraries, whether you're visiting the...

**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE**A TRUE TAIL OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.Originally published as A Gift from Bob, this festive standalone special sees the return of James and Bob, stars of the...

Towards the end of the Second World War, Lali Horstmann and her husband Freddy, a retired diplomat and art collector, were living at Kerzendorf, an elegant eighteenth-century house with a...

Colorful period detail, a fast-paced narrative in the tradition of Longitude, the thrill of clashing armies, challenging puzzles, and the personal struggle of a long-forgotten hero make The Man Who...

When life gives you lemons you make lemonade. But, what happens when life gives you a stick of rhubarb, a kohlrabi or a cabbage? What do you make then? This...

From the eighteenth century onwards, the ancient Greek writer Thucydides (c 460 - c 395 BCE) was viewed as the most important classical historian. He was acclaimed not only as...

According to the commonly accepted view, Thomas Hobbes began his intellectual career as a humanist, but his discovery, in midlife, of the wonders of geometry initiated a critical transition from...

A uniquely personal meditation on Britain's gulls by one of today's leading wildlife writers From a distance, gulls are beautiful symbols of freedom over the oceanic wilderness. Up close, however,...

Constantius is an important, but almost forgotten, figure. He came to the fore in or around 410 when he was appointed Magister Militum (Master of Troops) to Honorius, the young...

Cataphracts were the most heavily armoured form of cavalry in the ancient world, with riders and mounts both clad in heavy armour. Originating among the wealthiest nobles of various central...

This book is about the evolution of railways and about the engineers and architects who made them possible. It is filled with stories about wonderful machines and the world's great...

The book features works from the Golda and Meyer Marks Cobra Collection, the largest CoBrA art collection in America. The NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale collection of Cobra art includes...

This book is a concise, readable introduction to the Greek author Thucydides, who is widely regarded as one of the foremost historians of all time. Why does Thucydides continue to...

The hidden history of the women who dared to write music in a man's world. 'Lucid, engaging and exuberant... [Sounds and Sweet Airs] is terrifically enjoyable and accessible, and leaves...

Illustrates and describes nearly 1,800 bird species found in the Palearctic - the huge region that includes Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, Africa north of the Sahara Desert, and...

In this brilliant polemical rampage, Owen Hatherley shows how our past is being resold in order to defend the indefensible. From the marketing of a "make do and mend" aesthetic...

Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834) was a pioneer in demography, economics and social science more generally whose ideas prompted a new 'Malthusian' way of thinking about population and the poor. On...

"A vast choral pageant that recounts the momentous work of the civil rights struggle."-The New York Times Book Review A monumental volume drawing upon nearly one thousand interviews with civil...

Australia's bestselling anxiety and mental health author, Bev Aisbett, writing together with Rebecca Reynolds, returns with a new book on the inner Body Bully we all have in our heads....

In this remarkable work, Terry Alford tells the story of Abd al Rahman Ibrahima, a Muslim slave who, in 1807, was recognized by an Irish ship's surgeon as the son...

Marvel at the delightful poses and adorable expressions of some fabulous frogs. Biomedical sciences professor Lisa Cuchara fell head-over-heels in love with frogs the first time she and her photographer...

Andrew Funderburg discusses how to build a richer experience for your clients and your business by creating an experience through storytelling across a sequence of images, rather than in isolated...

Studio lighting offers portrait photographers unlimited creative control. Mastering its use requires a specific skill set, however. Fortunately, portrait photography legend Tony Corbell is up to the task of showing...

Robert Hull introduces the powerful creative controls that DSLR cameras offersfrom exposure settings, to focusing controls, to metering, file format options, white balance, and moreproviding simple tips and strategies that...

Jeff and Carolle Dachowski present 60 ideas for shaping up a lagging business or hitting the ground running with a fledgling portrait and wedding photography business. In part 1, Pricing...

If you're in need of info on framing construction, look no further. This newly revised and updated edition of our classic visual handbook is loaded with up-to-date code information, the...

Opening with a discussion of what it means to be a professional photographer, this workbook evolves into a career guidebook for amateur photographers to make the transition into the business...

Discover how to overcome feelings of inadequacy and step boldly into your God-given calling today. If you are like many women in today's world, you know the questions of uncertainty...

Conjure an intention-filled life with this practical guidebook of magickal rituals for every season of the zodiac, from Erica Feldmann, owner and founder of the Salem-based store, HausWitch. Let's face...

Certified Enneagram coach Stephanie Barron Hall shows you how to use the Enneagram as a tool for self-discovery and a practical way to achieve growth. Stephanie Barron Hall is using...

From true-crime legend T. J. English, the epic, behind-the-scenes saga of "Los Muchachos," one of the most successful cocaine trafficking organizations in American history-a story of glitz, glamour, and organized...

A revised and updated edition of the international bestseller Inspiring readers all over the globe to reimagine their future, this revised and updated edition of What I Wish I Knew...

From the international bestselling author and notable journalist Aldo Cazzullo comes a brilliantly researched and extremely accessible journey through the history and legacy of the Roman Empire. "The only way...

Angels from Infinity: The Sculptures of Chi Wing Lo explores and interprets Chi Wing Lo's sculpture art. His works remind us that art is, among other things, an invitation to...

Vertical Garden Design is a complete encyclopaedia on the subject - and includes an interview with Patrick Blanc, the man credited as being the inventor of the vertical garden. In...

Step inside the doors of the world's most grand and iconic hotels and discover a world of opulence, luxury, and history. From the iconic Ritz in Paris to the historic...

. An insider's guide to Berlin and its hidden secrets and addresses . A new edition in Luster's successful, practical, and attractive series of city guides The 500 Hidden Secrets...

"I thought then that Oscar was one of the best. And now, almost 40 years later, I still do!" Graydon Carter, Editor-In-Chief, Vanity Fair. "Here are some of Mr. Abolafia's...

"Fusion gardening embraces an exciting mix of different styles, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts". - Erik van Gelder "My ambition is to extend the living...

Exquisite, vivid, formal tableaux of animals preserved by noted Dutch taxidermists, Darwin, Sinke, and Van Tongeren. Discover the fascinating world of taxidermy in Packshots, the second book by Darwin, Sinke...

This monograph on Susanna Bauer presents the artist's work to an international audience for the first time in book form. The essential ingredients of Bauer's artistic production are the ephemeral...

Discover the essence of minimalist design with The Minimalist Interior Design Book. The art of creating calm, elegant homes. A practical guide to creating spaces that are both elegant and...

Drawing is a universal language, but not everybody feels capable of not even give it a go. This is a useful and entertaining book about the pleasure of this activity,...