Collection: Non-Fiction

Hedges are as old as civilisation and as emblematic of the British countryside as chalk streams, hay meadows and oak trees. But unlike woodland and rivers, farmland hedges remain on the periphery of the public consciousness, often going unnoticed and almost always underappreciated. Wielding his p...

Join travel writer Tom Chesshyre as he celebrates 200 years of passenger railways in a zigzagging tour around the UK. On a series of rides, Tom enjoys the scenery, seeks out the history and heritage, dodges delays (best he can), and lets the rhythm of the clattering rails help him understand what...

This is a warm, reflective and uplifting memoir about healing wounds, reclaiming a voice and discovering freedom through the open water. The open water. To the uninitiated, it represents the unknown, an expanse of mystery and uncertainty. But to those who brave the wild waters, it is so much more...

Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and lolloped around your bedroom at night, drumming on the duvet cover when it wanted your attention. Imagine that, over two years later, it still ran in from the fields when you called it and snoozed in ...

James VI & I, the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots, has often been overshadowed by the dramatic lives of his mother and son, Charles I. This book seeks to redress the balance by centring the first monarch to reign over both Scotland and England and uncovering the artistic treasures created duri...

Embrace period positivity and get to know your cycle with this frank and empowering guide to menstrual health. This book is here to open up the conversation, break the taboo, and answer the questions you were too afraid to ask. Through tips and invaluable advice, you'll learn everything you need ...

Providing in-depth coverage of all the sights on these two Mediterranean islands, this guide includes maps and photographs, as well as practical information on walks in the Tramuntana mountains.

This is a practical handbook to one of Europe's most captivating countries, Italy. There are detailed accounts of the best-known attractions such as the Vatican museums and the beautiful Amalfi coast as well as coverage of the lesser-known sights such as the rugged Monte Sibillini range.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to the Egypt, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures.

Go from beginner to competent stitcher in just 10 lessons! You'll learn how to transfer your designs, make the most essential stitches, add beads, stitch letters, make patches, and more. Then try 10 of the most popular embroidery projects for embellishing items - from jeans to sneakers, and pillo...