Collection: Nonfiction

From the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from popular historian and podcaster Greg Jenner. Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidd...

How do you create a chimera? Can you spot a kappa from a kraken? Why do banshees scream at night? And where do real dragons live? Everything you ever wanted to know and more is covered in this spectacular introduction to supernatural creatures of myth and legend from every corner of the globe. Co...

From the long lost city of Atlantis to the mischievous eight-legged god Anansi, get ready for a world of adventure and magic. Read about heroes and vicious beasts from Japanese Susano-o to the Lumaluma from Australia. Plunge into dark waters to find the long lost city of Atlantis, then take to th...

Life will sometimes seem long and tough. And you will sometimes be happy and sometimes sad. And then you'll be old. And then you'll be dead. There is only one sensible thing to do with this empty existence, and that is: fill it.' A book for the science-loving reality-romantic in all of us, You Do...

Simply Jamie is about celebrating the joy of cooking, and making it easy for us to fit cooking into our busy lives. In five knockout chapters covering Midweek Meals, Weekend Wins, Trusty Traybakes, Cupboard Love and Perfect Puds, Jamie has produced a cookbook that will fit seamlessly into your li...

On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian embassy on Princes Gate, overlooking Hyde Park in London. There they took 26 hostages, including embassy staff, visitors, and three British citizens. A tense six-day siege ensued as millions gathered around screens across the coun...

Subject: Broken Heart unpacks the true, complex history of the referendum, illuminating how an alliance between Indigenous advocates and constitutional conservatives fractured under political pressure, and a proposal conceived in compromise was killed by partisan politics. Told from the unique in...

Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, take a break from sightseeing in one of the city's many parks, or sample a tantalizing array of street food from around the world, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that London has to off...

Make your trip to Italy extraordinary. Marvelling at the ruins of the Roman Empire. Cycling around Tuscany's vineyard-cloaked hills. Indulging in world-famous regional cuisines. Italy offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide...

Make your trip to Ireland extraordinary. A road trip on the Wild Atlantic Way. Endless historic castles to explore. Evenings of Guinness and craic in cosy local pubs There are so many reasons to visit Ireland. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our u...