Collection: Non Fiction

Anna Funder's Samuel Johnson Prize-winning Stasiland is an Australian classic, the definitive account of tyranny and resistance in the former East Germany.'Fascinating, entertaining, hilarious, horrifying and very important.' Tom Hanks'Exhilirating ... The kind of book that makes us love non-fict...

With disarming candour and courage, Martha tells us of finding her own voice and peace as a working artist and mother. Her story is made more unique because of the remarkably gifted musical family she was born into.' EMMYLOU HARRIS This is Martha Wainwright's heartfelt memoir about growing up in ...

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.