Collection: Non Fiction

Storm'S Edge: Life, Death And Magic In The Islands Of Orkney

The first of our organs to form, the last to die, the heart is both a simple pump and the symbol of all that makes us human: as long as it continues to beat, we hope. The Story of a Heart is a testament to compassion for the dying, the many ways we honour our loved ones, and the tenacity of love.

Drawing is at the heart of human creativity. The most democratic form of art-making, it requires nothing more than a plain surface and a stub of pencil, a piece of chalk or an inky brush. Susan Owens offers a glimpse over artists' shoulders as they work, think and innovate, as they scrutinise the...

A compelling revisionist history which explores the impact of WW1 on the mindsets and strategic decisions of WW2's most important leaders.

A year in the life of Lawrence, Britain's most singular musical genius who never hit the big time.

Throughout her career, Venus Williams has earned four Olympic gold medals, 21 Grand Slam titles, and built two companies. Along with her sister, Venus became the first female African American minority owner of an NFL team, Miami Dolphins. Her successes are tied to one simple promise to herself: m...

Studios of Their Own travels around the world examining the unique spaces, habits and rituals of over 50 famous artists. From Picasso, to Hockney, to Caravaggio, discover the eclectic creative spaces used by artistic visionaries, brought to life with evocative illustrations.

Sunlight and Storm The Life and Art of Penleigh Boyd is the first book to be published on this important Australian landscape painter in almost a century. While Penleigh's life ended tragically in a car accident in 1923, in his 33 years he painted extraordinary images of Victoria's coastline, pri...

The only hyper-realistic drawing book with the humour and taste that today's audience demands. You'll never look at a fried egg the in same way again! With this book, you'll learn how to draw your own super-real artworks. Twenty step-by-step tutorials show you each stage on the way to an impressi...