Collection: Adult non-fiction

Celebrates the pioneers of Black British theatre, beginning in 1825, when Ira Aldridge made history as the first Black actor to play Shakespeare's Othello in the United Kingdom, and ending in 1975 with the success of Britain's first Black-led theatre company.

'Not That I'm Bitter' is Helen Lederer's powerful, frank, moving and characteristically funny memoir, revealing exactly how choppy the waters could be. Even in those ground-breaking, anti-Thatcher days, there was only room at top for so many women. For the rest, it was as much a struggle to be se...

Follow the misadventures of Ian Moore as he chronicles the charming and chaotic escapades of his family and their eccentric assembly of animals, on their continued search for serenity in rural France. With stresses, strains and animal poo mounting up, la famille Moore have their work cut out - bu...

This is a practical travel guide to the Greek Islands featuring points-of-interest, structured lists of all the sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures. The guide contains detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and do in the Greek Islands, how to get there, pre-departur...

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Madeira and the Azores, written by a destination expert, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures.

'We always believe that changing our mind is an improvement, bringing a greater truthfulness to our dealings with the world and other people. It puts an end to vacillation, uncertainty, weak-mindedness. It seems to make us stronger and more mature. Well, we would think that, wouldn't we?' In this...

Mary McCarthy, one of the leading American intellectuals of the twentieth century, skewers her strict Catholic upbringing in this witty and compelling memoir, one of her major works.

In a world captivated by the promise of GLP-1 drugs - Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound - one question remains: how do you lose weight well and sustain it for life? This groundbreaking guide, by Dr Jack Mosley, builds on the legacy of his father, Michael Mosley, combining expert medical insi...

Mental health matters! Learn how to assess your mental health today - and understand what's normal for you. Discover the seven universal truths that everyone should remember, and the mental fitness foundations that will boost you. And exercise your mind with the mental health toolkit that will he...

In this book, Davinia shares her own experience of lowering her biological age and feeling younger and healthier than she did ten years ago. 'Futureproof' is broken down into five sections covering everything you need to know to do the same, with simple and sustainable lifestyle changes. It will ...