Adults' Books - Non Fiction

In The Trojan War, master storyteller Barry Strauss puts legend into its historical context – without losing it poetry and grandeur.

Published by Hutchinson, 2007

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Never Have Your Dog Stuffed is a moving and funny story of a boy growing into a man who then realizes he has only begun to grow. It is the story of turning points in his life – from the moment as a boy when his dead dog is returned from the taxidermist’s shop with a hideous expression on his face, to the decades-long effort to find compassion for the mother he lived with but never knew, Alan charts the events that would make him what he is – if only he could survive them.

Published by Arrow, 2007

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Maathai’s extraordinary courage and determination helped transform Kenya’s government into the democracy in which she now serves as Deputy Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources and as a Member of Parliament. Eventually her achievement was internationally recognized in the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded in recognition of her ‘contribution to sustainable development, human rights, and peace’.

Published by William Heinemann, 2007

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Niki Shisler writes of how she and her husband Danny fought to support their twins Theo and Felix when they were born with a mysterious illness.

Published by Ebury Press, 2006

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Sue Elliot tells her own story of growing up as an adopted child. Woven throughout is the history of adoption in the UK.

Published by Vermilion, 2006

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Read interview with author Candida Crewe

Published by Bloomsbury, 2006

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This is armchair travel at its best. Bill Bryson will have you laughing till you cry. His ability to find humour in normal, everyday situations is unrivalled.

Published by Black Swan, 2001

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Published by Ebury Press, 2006

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Published by Orion, 2006

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Published by Penguin Books Ltd, 2006

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One of the best-selling and best-loved books of recent years, this tells the story of three generations of women -- grandmother, mother and daughter. It tells nothing less than the whole tumultuous history of China's tragic twentieth century.

Published by HarperPerennial, 2004

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A no-holds barred, laugh-out-loud story of parenthood told with refreshing honesty.

Published by Pan, 2006

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If you like Clarkson, you’ll love this book. A hilarious snapshot of life in the 21st century from his unique perspective.

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, 2005

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This is an intelligent book about what it is like to go from an independent working woman to a mother.

Published by Fourth Estate, 2002

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Discover all sorts of things you didn’t know you wanted to know e.g. ‘How long could you survive on beer alone?’ or ‘What would be the effect on the earth if an alien spaceship came along and dragged the moon away?’

Published by Profile Books Ltd, 2005

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Not simply for recording your daily life, this diary dictates your actions. Hilarious, ridiculous and totally bizarre. Has a cult following.

Published by Boxtree, 2005

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A complete financial fitness for life programme that works on trying to save you an average of £6000.

Published by Vermilion, 2005

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A fascinating read for armchair entrepreneurs or anyone running their own business who has big dreams. Told by the CEO it is an inspiring story of commitment, passion and innovation. Worth a read even if you never drink at a Starbucks!

Published by Hyperion, 1998

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The untold story of the fight to survive inside the Twin Towers on September 11 th 2001. Fateful split second decisions, chance encounters, bravery and courage that saved lives. This is the voice of those who were there.

Published by Arrow, 2005

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