Collection: Adult non-fiction

This is the story of how William F. Cody, army scout, stagecoach driver and buffalo hunter, became an acting sensation with his Wild West show playing to millions of people in America and Europe for over 30 years.

Vince Cable, one of the most universally respected parliamentarians on the current world economic crisis, explains how we got here and where we're going.

Each title in this series offers an exciting approach to English literature and will help students achieve a better grade. This book is packed with detailed summaries and commentaries, snappy advice, fun facts, and an extended resources section.

In the past ten years a secret and deadly alliance has been gradually formed between some of the most dangerous criminals in the world. South American drug cartels, the Italian mafia and Russian organised crime together represent an unstoppable force.

Made available in a single volume, the acclaimed Oxford Shakespeare Complete Works presents a modernized and entirely re-edited text of all the plays and poems. All original documents have been re-examined to produce this work.

Two long-establised friends and distinguished gardeners share gossip about gardening, life, music and nature, and compare notes on successes and failures in their very different gardens.

Susan Cavitch answers soap makers FAQs in this companion guide to her highly successful The Natural Soap Book. Included are explanations regarding additives, processes, ingredients and the range of synthetic-free techniques used to make scents and oils.

This gives a detailed coverage of language development in middle and late childhood. Compared to standard texts the scope of the book is considerable, and gives a wide and coherent introduction to current issues and approaches to cognitive development.

Graham Lord tells the story of Alf Wight, better known as James Herriot the world's best loved vet - from his unknown early days in Glasgow to the 50 years he spent working in the Yorkshire Dales.