Collection: Nonfiction

MacGregor tells the stories behind 100 objects, based on BBC Radio 4 series. Objects are from almost 2 million years ago up to the present day. The 100th object is yet to be chosen, but will be contemporary item acquired by British Museum.

A series for young readers. Crusty pink scabs, explosive diarrhoea, black swollen bumps, aren t just the stuff of gross stories & horror movies, they are symptoms of diseases that scientists have searched for scientific answers.

This incredible book provides a snapshot of the often surprising technologies developed by various ancient civilizations

This book critically assesses how the Howard Government has performed on key issues. It shows how the most conservative leader the Liberal Party has ever had, has re-made, and divided, the nation.

20 inspirational build-it-yourself projects with clear plans, step-by-step instructions and beaufitiful colour photography. Guidance on construction techniques and using different materials.

Not enough storage space? Solve your clutter problems by building creative, durable projects for every room.

Provides graphic design students and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental elements and principles of their language, what they are, why they are important and how to use them effectively

This guide offers parents fresh perspectives and simple skills to encourage good behaviour in children and reduce stress for the entire family.

Bin Laden's public statements supply evidence crucial to an understanding of the bizarre mix of Quranic scholarship, CIA training, punctual interventions in Gulf politics and messianic anti-imperialism that has formed the programmatic core of Al Qaeda.