Collection: Nonfiction

A straightforward step-by-step instructions for everyday restoration and repair of furniture, plus advanced skills and finishes.

Includes a brief biography of William Golding, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

Tells the story of this senior Anmatyerr woman who became one of Australias greatest contemporary artists. Essays by national and international commentators offer readers different ways to approach and interpret these artworks...

Identifies one of the world's best-known structures, exploring its history, the people responsible for its creation, and the science behind its construction.

On 9 August 1941 Douglas Bader was shot down, captured and later incarcerated. But by whom, and how? Was it by one of his deadly German opponents, as he himself maintained, or was it by one of his own side?

Casting the history of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam against the rich canvas of the Near East, this book reveals how three great religions emerged from the same cradle. Isbouts employs a non-denominational perspective and a wide range of sources

Has 170 recipes with easy-to-follow instructions to ensure you bake the perfect muffin everytime. Includes a combination of sweet and savoury recipes, low-fat options, handy hints and variations for every occasion and every taste.

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