Collection: Nonfiction

A Japanese researcher in psychology sets out to measure loneliness while drawing on her own experience of autism. A quirky boy growing up in 1950s Ottawa sows the seeds of his future Hollywood stardom. In the US, a non-verbal man explores body language, gesture by eloquent gesture, in his mother'...

Nadine Ingram's latest book features 50 utterly original, natural and romantic cakes that belong at the heart of every celebration. Her reliable cake recipes are written with the precision of a world-class pastry chef and the warm encouragement of a countrywoman. To be a cake maker is to be woven...

The way we dress can show or hide who we are; make us fit in, make us stand out, or make our own community. Yet "lesbian fashion" has been strangely overlooked. What secrets can it reveal about the lives and status of queer women through the ages? The lesbian past is slippery: often deliberately ...

Written by a top mineralogist, this essential guidebook for young readers introduces key geological and scientific concepts and delves into the main features of minerals and rocks. The chapter on minerals explores some of the most important and beautiful minerals on Earth. Readers will learn abou...

Wombats waddle around, snuffling and huffing, looking like furry teddy bears. But don't be fooled, these little marsupials know how to bite and scratch if they need to protect themselves. Related to koalas and prehistoric giants, there's more to a wombat than you might imagine.

You're autistic--but what does that really mean? Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic! In this fully illustrated, graphic guide about what it means to be autistic discover the differences between sensory seekers and avoiders, why you might fi...

The Universe is huge and has billions of galaxies and stars, as well as black holes, nebulas and other mysterious space objects. Find out where we all came from and where we are heading, as our Solar System hurtles through space, along with all the other space objects we can see, and others that ...

Ever wondered why the English language turned out how it did? Why do we have so many different words for just one thing? And why are so many words spelt the same but sound different? In this beautifully illustrated journey through word and rhyme - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you...

Even though they are small, insects can be more annoying, scary and dangerous than the biggest animals on Earth. Find out how and why they bite, sting and swarm, and what their role really is in the world around them. Australia has some of the scariest animals in the world. They bite, they hiss a...

This cookbook aims to give enthusiastic young chefs the opportunity to further their knowledge in the kitchen and whip up meals that are sure to impress. From family favourites like Cannelloni and Chilli, street food like Spring Rolls, sweet treats like Profiteroles, and much more, Allegra's bran...