Non-fiction
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An amazing photographic history of shipwrecks on Britain's south-west coast.
Glorious pictures with a marvellous account of this famous garden, delighting in the history of its transformation by writer Vita Sackville West and diplomat Harold Nicholson in the 1930s.
A wonderful memoir about rediscovering the night, enjoying the safety, comfort, solitude and inspiration it offers when sleep is elusive.
An entertaining, but ultimately disturbing, investigation into conspiracy theories. We must all play our part in finding and telling the truth.
Recalling the life and career of the woman who found the prorogation of Parliament unlawful, and who was known for her unusual brooch.
A remarkable collection of biographies of women who have set sail from the 20th century.
Exploring the stories and the people behind churches and cathedral throughout the country. Engrossing and fascinating.
An inspiring, enlightening and uplifting memoir by the award-winning documentary maker and reporter.
A beautiful account of the life and work of the artist and printmaker Angela Harding.
A gripping read about an extraordinary life reporting at the frontline of world events over several decades!
Some people are great at facilitating discussions and aiding decisionmaking. What can we learn from them?
Looking back over the 20 years since Jimmy Doherty and his wife bought land outside Ipswich and turned it first into a farm, and then into a wildlife park. Entertaining and uplifting.
A charming, wry memoir from the lovely Stanley Tucci with recipes, cocktails and scripts of conversations!
Capitalism is dead and we are being ruled by the techno feudal overlords. Readable, accessible and a little bit terrifying.
A deeply personal account of what it is to lose your soulmate after a long and happy marriage, and nursing her through a terrible illness.
Musings on what we mean by gardens and what they could become, by the much-loved nature writer.
The story behind house numbers, street names, postcodes but also politics, power, kings and governments, managing disease and overcoming poverty. A great read!
This is a comprehensive, fascinating and very readable guide to the foundations of the nation of England.
A guide to communication from the BBC's creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos.
Why are women still so underestimated and overlooked in today's world? This makes fascinating, though often shocking, reading.
Spirituality isn't just about faith or religion, says this author, and it is something inbuilt in all of us. She explains more through her studies and personal experience.
A collection of the cartoons from the Daily Telegraph's 'Matt'. Surprisingly uplifting!
With previously unpublished photography and new research, this is an analysis of how the Bloomsbury Group came to be.
Part cultural history, part memoir, this book is packed with information and indulgence about publishing, bookselling and reading. Not to be hurried!
Telling the story of an American team seeking to compete in the Berlin Olympics, this is a book about rowing, but it is so much more.
A brilliant book about why it's important to stop working and living life at a breakneck pace.
This is an unassuming little book which is packed with gems of information. There is something for everyone, whether you want to improve your family relationships or give better direction to the employees of your large company.
A powerful account of how nurses look after us all, and what we can learn from them. Inspiring, disturbing and challenging.
A very readable and fascinating guide to the creative process and how we all might tap into our innate creativity and gain huge benefits from doing so.