Collection: Nonfiction

Straightforward, clearly written guide to topics of modern history; Includes primary source material, such as speeches, writings, photos; Encourages readers to develop interpretive and critical faculties when examining historical evidence.

An engaging, colourfully written popular history of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, taking in the sheer magnificence of its discovery, as well as the infighting that the theory sparked across a century.

Introduces the poetry of William Shakespeare through a sampling of sonnets and excerpts from his plays

The Belgian painter, printmaker, sculptor, and filmmaker Rene Magritte was one of the leading figures in the Surrealist movement, producing some of the most iconic images of the 20th century. This book explores the full scope of Magritte's work

When Singapore fell to the Japanese in 1942, thousands of men, women and children were left to their own devices. It was truly 'every man for himself'. To stay in Singapore meant certain captivity & a probability of barbarity at the hands of the Japanese

Talks of an abusive, violent childhood at the hands of her father a strict and sadistic soldier in the US Army, who made family life hell. Christina was taken out of school and home educated for a period after bullying from peers reached an all-time high

Introduces the Czech and Slovak Republics area by area. Covers travellers' needs. Has sights listed town by town, where to eat, where to stay, and how to get around.

This series for children explores how different plants and animals survive in their habitat, and how we can help protect them. This title focuses on wetlands.

Discover the science, myths, and folklore of the tiger. From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, tigers provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal

Being a diabetic does not mean you have to eat boring or insipid food, and here are some interesting and unusual recipes to prove it. Not only are these recipes simple to follow, they also use ingredients available in a regular kitchen.