Collection: Nonfiction

Fabulous retro interiors, from Palm Springs to Paris. In this glorious new book, Andrew Weaving visits 18 inspiring and varied locations that showcase the Living Retro style.

Drawing on hundreds of examples, MacKay explores the essential aspects of the novel and its history: where novels came from and why we read them; how we think about their styles and techniques, their people, plots, places, and politics.

Li Qingzhao is the most famous female poet in Chinese history. She perfected a form of poetry known as ci, or lyric, poetry. Her poems reflect her life experiences in a unique way - they are very special because they are so personal and moving.

Presenting a succinct, historically informed introduction to North and South Korea, the second edition of The Koreas considers the radically different ways these countries have dealt with the growing challenges of globalization.

Gorillaz is a virtual band, composed of four fictional animated band members: 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel. The band was created by Damon Albarn from the Brit-pop band Blur, and Jamie Hewlett, the co-creator of the comic book Tank Girl.

This year, I've got the message loud and clear that as everyone comes under bigger and bigger financial pressure, they want help to cook tasty, nutritious food on a budget - so this book was born completely out of public demand.

Learn the real basics of hand and machine sewing, with clear easy to follow photographs and instructions. it covers a range of different fastenings, instant fixes for emergencies, zips and closures, seams, hems and many other nifty repairs.

Charles V, Emperor of Europe and the New World, is the central figure in the second volume of Thomas's history of the Spanish Empire. It begins with the return of the remnants of Magellan's expedition in 1522 and ends with Charles's death in 1558