Collection: Nonfiction

Most significant of Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, it includes descriptions of the after-death state, practices that can transform experience of daily life, guidance on helping those who are dying, and a perspective on coping with bereavement.

Five great American museums have pooled their outstanding works to create an unequaled survey of art in the United States from prehistory to the present day, a glorious treasury of American creativity. It follows many of the strands that have been woven into the pattern of American society, its ...

This book assumes no prior experience with cattle and covers everything from stocking rates, types of cattle available and fencing needs, to vaccination requirements. The smaller, quieter breeds of lowline cattle have particular appeal...

In 'Some Desperate Glory', Max Egremont gives us a transfiguring look at the life and work of eleven poets who saw action at the front during the Great War.

As the 2nd most-visited site on the web, Facebook offers myriad marketing opportunities and a host of new tools. This bestselling guide is now completely updated to cover all of the latest tools including Deals, sponsored stories, the Send button, & more

Introduces students to more sophisticated analysis, a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts. Includes notes on the text, characterisation, themes, critical history, as well as background to Shakespeare's life and theatre

Reveals the many stories behind the stories, offering short chapters, arranged alphabetically, that begin with an intriguing question. Sidebars reveal amusing details, and illustrations add to the appeal. Ages 8+.

Malcolm X became a criminal, a minister, a leader, and eventually an icon, assassinated at the age of 39. This is a biography of his life, capturing the story of one of the most singular forces for social change

Explores every aspect of their music and charts how Mick, Keith and the boys invented rock stardom. From the blues clubs of 60s Chelsea to the world tours and millionaire mansions, has 50 essential songs and the stories behind them. No stone left unturned