Porsche 911: 60 Years by Randy Leffingwell
Category: Non Fiction: General
Porsche 911 60 Years offers a year-by-year review of the greatest and most legendary 911s from the 1963 prototype to today, accompanied by images from Porsche's archive as well as handsome contemporary photography. Celebrate six decades of rear-engine excellence with this beautifully illustrated explora ...Show more
H is for Hope: Climate Change from A to Z by Elizabeth Kolbert
Category: Non Fiction: General
Climate change resists narrative and yet we must see clearly what's happening in our world. Millions of lives are at stake, and upwards of a million species. We must act. In H Is for Hope, Elizabeth Kolbert investigates the history, and future, of climate change from A, for Svante Arrhenius, who created ...Show more
The Half Known Life: Finding Paradise in a Divided World by Pico Iyer
Category: Non Fiction: General
'Nothing less than a guided tour of the human soul ... A masterpiece' Elizabeth Gilbert 'A work of spiritual evolution [and] inner journeys told through extraordinary exteriors' Washington Post One of our most perceptive travel writers embarks on an exploration of the world's holiest places and where we ...Show more
Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen
Category: Non Fiction: General
We could have an uninhabitable earth in a century. It could take 26 minutes and 40 seconds. An edge-of-your-seat non-fiction thriller that has to be read to be believed. Up to now, no one outside of official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the ...Show more
Colour Your own Historical Maps by BRITISH LIBRARY
Category: Sale Book | Series: Colour Your Own Ser.
Explore the cartographic treasures of the British Library's extensive map archive, and add your own colour.Early maps are often much more highly decorated than our own, featuring fantastical drawings of real or imaginary people and animals that may or may not occupy unknown places. Medieval maps look ve ...Show more
Who Owns the Moon? : In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space by A. C. Grayling
Category: Non Fiction: General
Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Ra ...Show more
American Mother by Colum McCann Dianne Foley
Category: Non Fiction: General
The English language has no specific word for the parent that has lost a child. There exist words for orphan, widow and widower, but there is no word that captures and conveys this tragic type of loss. It has been eleven years since Diane Foley's son, the American journalist James Foley, was kidnapped ...Show more
The Core of an Onion by Mark Kurlansky
Category: Non Fiction: General
From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cod and Salt, a delectable look at the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of one of the world's most beloved culinary staples--featuring original illustrations and recipes from around the world. As Julia Child once said, "It is hard to imagine ...Show more
Vulture Capitalism: Corproate crimes, backdoor bailouts, and the death of freedom by Grace Blakeley
Category: Non Fiction: General
All over the world, democracy is in crisis. Liberal political systems are straining under the pressure imposed by authoritarian strong men undermining institutions, the rule of law and the international system that governs relations between countries. Obvious examples include Donald Trump and Boris John ...Show more
Baker Bleu: Bake It Till You Make It by Mike Russell
Category: Non Fiction: General
Baker Bleu The Book is a cookbook of sorts. At least, it has 70 plus delicious, inventive recipes for anyone who wants to emulate the best bread and Roman-style sourdough pizza bases in Melbourne. And those who are sandwich fiends (like Neil Perry), or who aspire to resourcefulness with leftover br ...Show more
How Migration Really Works: A Factful Guide to the Most Divisive Issue in Politics by Hein de Haas
Category: Non Fiction: General
An authoritative and myth-busting analysis that tells us why we're wrong about migration Global migration is not at an all-time high. The climate emergency will not lead to mass migration. Border restrictions have actually produced more migration. These statements might sound like they completely contra ...Show more
Fungi: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms by Lynne Boddy, Ali Ashby
Category: Non Fiction: General
A stunning, authoritative book on the fungal kingdom, uncovering the hidden world of more than 300 global speciesDiscover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before!Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavour in choco ...Show more