Non-fiction
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Why do we all feel so tired?! This book provides the answers and some solutions, with essays presented in a very readable, accessible A-Z format!
The experience of rearing an abandoned baby magpie brings self-knowledge and acceptance to the author in this beautifully executed memoir.
An informative and very readable account of the key moments in the history of the National Health Service.
An inspiring, uplifting and energising account of some good news stories behind the headlines.
Tracking the progress of seven birds across the globe with facts, history and folklore presented on full colour, full page illustrations.
A charming and entertaining memoir which details a bygone era of Hollywood, Disney and stardom. Beautifully told.
A stimulating, entertaining and engaging look at a subject for our times in the light of familiar stories from the Bible, and films and books which explore this theme.
A no-holds-barred account of facing and overcoming addiction. It's raw, honest, hopeful, with humour, and spirit. I couldn't put it down.
A fascinating history of the magazine and the people who created it.
Just like viewing an exhibition of diaries collected through the centuries. There are beautiful images and just enough information to tantalise, intrigue and fascinate.
A collection of recipes for favourite duck dishes, as well as some surprises, and the story of the farming family behind this special breed.
A beautiful and accessible introduction to growing your own food.
Part memoir, part life lessons, part introduction to faith, this is an entertaining and wide ranging read from the popular tv vicar!
Wry observations and silly jokes, it's a real tonic to pore over the more than 500 pages of the best bits of Craig Brown.
A beautiful record of the work of the award-winning children's book illustrator.
An extraordinary book which aims to explain quantum physics to the lay person - and it does so with the most wonderful storytelling.
A fascinating and thought-provoking account of how algorithms are affecting every part of our lives today.
What does it mean to live alone, isolated from society and community - and can it be achieved in our modern age?
A beautifully told memoir on what it is like to be an immigrant in Britain and become one of our most loved and respected journalists.
A beautiful, inspiring and thoughtful book about housing and what it means to be at home.
A short diary of the early days of lockdown for playwright Alan Bennett. Wonderful!
How we built it, how it can help us, and how we can control it. A very readable, reassuring and enabling approach to the subject!
The author, a radio talk show host, encourages us all to explore what to do when our opinion might be wrong.
An uplifting and stimulating essay delving into the power of stories urging us all to nurture democracy, tolerance and progress.
Tips on how to cope with winter - memoir, research and travelogue. Very interesting, and helpful!
A fascinating presentation of what the events and movements of this decade really meant to women's lives at the time.
Throughout history we've been taught that humans are inherently selfish and motivated by self-interest. But is it really the case?
One of the much-loved voices of the food scene in Britain today, this is Grace Dent's story of growing up with a hunger for life.
War correspondent Lindsey Hilsum takes poems with her on assignments. She shares her favourites, with memories from conflicts she has witnessed.
Why is everyone so rude? And what does this mean for our society, and for our future?