Non-Fiction Books

This is the book for life's twists and turns, when being human starts to get complicated. A must-have companion to Dr Julie's international bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health, Open When... is the book to turn to when you find yourself in the eye of the storm. Within this book are a series of Open When style letters from Dr Julie to help navigate the moments of overwhelm, confusion or self-doubt that we all face when life gets messy. Offering calm, clarity and a laser focus on the best way forward, each personal letter is followed by real-time tools that will help you re-frame the situation and decide on your next move. Every chapter covers a new scenario; universal problems that each of us will likely face at some point. So, whether you are experiencing stress, pressure to perform, dealing with difficult people, trying to fit in, making big decisions, arguments with your partner, or big emotions are that causing anxiety, Open When... brings the words you need to hear to get back on the front foot, feeling ready to take on everything life throws your way. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241663936 • Author: Julie Smith • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 416 • Dimensions: 22.1 x 14.2 x 3.7 cm

It is never too late to build the life you’re seeking. Part-memoir, part-inspirational manual for better living, Simply More by Cynthia Erivo is for anyone seeking greater harmony and fulfilment in their lives. Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing that those same lyrics would change her life. Ten years later, she performed those songs on a world stage, showing us that there is always time to keep discovering ourselves, and that the journey of becoming is not a finite one. In Simply More, through a series of powerful, personal vignettes, Cynthia reflects on the ways that she has grown as an actor and a person, shares the lessons she’s learned over years of performing, and reminds us how we are capable of so much more than we think. In this profoundly honest and moving memoir, Cynthia draws from her experiences running marathons, both real and metaphorical, on stage and on screen, to show how each challenge can help us. Through personal anecdotes, lessons and advice, she urges readers to lean into the wisdom of their bodies and to understand and strive for a physical and mental balance. Because when we chase our deepest desires, each small step leads us closer to where we want to go. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035086016 • Author: Cynthia Erivo • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Hardback • Pages: 208

Get it right - find all the words and meanings you need with the Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus. Boost your language and learn thousands of alternative and opposite words, with all the main entry words this handy reference book is easy on the eye and will help you find all the words and definitions you need – and fast. Brilliant as a learning guide to assist in language study, and for students studying English at school, college or university.Product Information:• ISBN: 9780007955596• Format: Paperback• Pages: 313• Publisher: Collins• Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.7 x 3.7cm

Empowering and practical, Food for Life is nothing less than a new approach to how to eat - for our health and the health of the planet. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat in the age of ultra-processed food has never seemed so complicated. Drawing on cutting-edge research and personal insights, Professor Tim Spector offers clear answers in this definitive, easy-to-follow guide to the new science of eating well. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529919660 • Author: Tim Spector • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 528 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm

The explosive new book from Britain’s leading investigative biographer, Tom Bower As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion of showbiz, fashion, football and celebrity has been cultivated alongside the image of a strong marriage. When the much-trailed Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were offered an even more intimate insight into their private lives. Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series raised many questions, not only about their success and personal relationship, but also about the ruthlessly successful management of their image in the media. Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe? Through extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews with insiders, Britain’s most celebrated investigative biographer, Tom Bower, has unearthed a succession of revelations that give surprising insight into the reality of ‘Brand Beckham’. Exploring the couple’s relationship, and the truth about their football and fashion careers, their finances and their new life in Miami, The House of Beckham unravels the extraordinary reality of the business-savvy cultural icons to tell an engrossing, often astonishing story of money, sex and power. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008638870 • Author: Tom Bower • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Hardcover • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.8 x 24 cm

Use a Collins English dictionary and be one of the most well-informed language users in the world. -Find all the words and meanings you need. -Help with spelling and confusing words. -Clear layout makes finding words easy. This Collins English Dictionary is perfect for use at school or at home. Please note that the term 'Pocket' conveys that it is small in size and would fit in rucksacks/handbags, etc. This paperback book has 615 pages and measures: 15 x 10.5 x 3.7cm.

Delicious calorie-counted meals that (almost) make themselves. The number 1 bestselling food writers and chefs, Pinch of Nom offer 100 brand-new slimming and tasty slow-cooker dishes that fit into your life. Kate and Kay offer exciting new ideas for your trusted energy-and-time-saving appliance. These are fix-it-and-forget-it recipes to get dinner sorted so you can enjoy your day: everyday ingredients and quick prep, then proper home-cooked food, ready when you are. Filled with indulgent-yet-healthier fakeaways such as Creamy Cashew Nut Chicken, Kofta Casserole, Peanut Butter Beef Noodles, Greek-style Chicken Flatbreads and Cheesy Deep Dish Pizza - you’ll find dishes you wouldn’t expect from your slow cooker: Lamb Tacos - Hot and Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl - Teriyaki Salmon Noodles - Paprika Meatballs - Sticky Bangers - Ham, Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne - Strawberry Cheesecake - Spiced Apple Buns. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529079500 • Author: Kate Allinson • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Hardback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 19.05 x 2.54 cm

This new book offers nutritious and budget-friendly recipes aiming to reduce the amount of energy by using the air fryer instead of the oven and/or grill. In tests carried out by Which? using an air fryer costs from a third to half less than using an electric oven. The popularity of air fryers looks set to last, and why not with its amazing list of benefits not just to the household budget, but for the time-poor cook too. Using an air fryer drastically cuts down on cooking times, making these recipes fantastic for anyone cooking in a hurry too.  The recipes in this book cater for a wide range of tastes and needs, exploring ideas for using tins, jars and cartons, cooking from frozen, using up leftovers, using cheaper cuts of meat, grains and pulses, vegetable-based dishes and much more. Jenny Tschieshe’s first book taught us that an air fryer doesn’t just have to be for beige food. Now it’s time to take things a step further by focusing on making the most of your air fryer in terms of keeping your energy and food costs as low as possible.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788795524 • Author: Jenny Tschiesche • Publisher:  Ryland Peters & Small • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  144 • Dimensions: 19.05 x 1.78 x 23.5 cm

Colouring corner is a delightful selection of cute artwork to colour. From the home to the garden through fun activities, you can develop your colouring skills and finesse them with these charming images. This 4-book set includes: • Best Friends • Cosy Days • Cosy Homes • Cosy Gardens Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398866720 • Author: Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback

A happy colouring book with 20 removable pictures – ready for you to add colour, shading and detail! Join these happy friends as they enjoy cosy time together at home. Illustrated by Sam Jayne. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781917156547 • Author: Sunny Vibes • Publisher: Townhouse Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 48 • Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.5 cm

This 4-book set of beginner’s guides to astronomy includes: Stargazing, Moongazing, Northern Lights & Observing our Solar System Stargazing: A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy – introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners. Moongazing: An in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Includes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the Moon, its origin and orbit. This is the ideal book for Moon observers covering essential equipment, and the key events to look out for.Detailed advice is given on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the Moon in sketches. Northern Lights: The perfect gift for anyone with a desire to see the Northern Lights.Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography and full of stunning photographs. Observing our Solar System: In this guide, you will learn how the Solar System came to be understood – from ancient theories of its mechanics to the modern age of remote sensing, We'll then look at the significant targets for amateur astronomers – the Moon, Sun and planets – to see how they can be explored by eye and with telescopes. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008706036 • Author: Tom Kerss • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Box Set

A colouring book designed to help you switch off from the stresses of daily life.  Take time to relax, explore the detailed artwork and feel at peace with this mindful colouring book. Bring the ornate illustrations to life and discover a world of intricate and mindful patterns, inspired by nature.   Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781803689159 • Author:  Igloo Books • Publisher:  Igloo Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  48 • Dimensions:  25 x 25 x 0.7 cm

Bring a range of beautiful mandala pictures to life with the Magical Mandala Colouring Book! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398862852 • Author: Tansy Willow • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback

Get stuck into some cute, bold and cosy colouring with this fantastic kit! Includes: • 1 x Colouring Book  • 10 x Double-ended Markers Product Information: • ISBN: 9781917156790 • Author: Sunny Vibes • Publisher: Townhouse Publishing Ltd

A bold and cute colouring book that is perfect for adding colour, shading and detail. Filled with happy scenes of animal characters enjoying me-time, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to create a moment of calm and wellbeing. Thick paper and an extended gatefold ensure there is no bleeding of artwork though the pages. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805790310 • Author: Sunny Vibes • Publisher: Townhouse Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 48 • Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.4 cm

The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy! This dictionary also includes core vocabulary for curriculum subjects such as Science, Information Technology, History, Geography and R.E – giving you extra help with exam success in all subjects, not just English. This student-friendly dictionary is designed to help you with looking words up, spelling, grammar, and correct punctuation, boosting your confidence on the route to success and making it the ideal one-stop reference. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008546403 • Author: Collins • Publisher: Collins • Format: Paperback • Pages: 597 • Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 4cm

Book lovers everywhere will adore this delightful colouring book, containing over 45 artworks that celebrate literature and reading. Illustrated by Max Marin, this book includes everything from cozy reading nooks to grand libraries and reading in unexpected places as well as mini libraries, garden book rooms and tottering piles of books. These images are accompanied by inspiring quotes all about books on the opposite page, set within colourful patterned designs. Whether your own home library consists of piles of books all over the floor, a single shelf of favourite titles or a perfectly ordered room with everything in its place, you'll enjoy this wonderful colouring book. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398856059 • Author: Max Marin • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 96

Featuring adorable bedrooms and snuggly living spaces, this charming sticker book invites readers to build a cute, cosy and colourful world. The book contains 10 blank rooms for readers to transform with stickers. They are: a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, a bathroom, a games room, an attic, a laundry room, a study and a greenhouse. Each blank room scene is accompanied by a bespoke sticker sheet containing cute objects, furniture and characters. Building the rooms offers a satisfying and gentle challenge: some stickers can sit wherever the reader likes while others need to be placed in particular parts of the room. There are completed scenes at the back of the book, if the reader would like a guide or inspiration. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837251322 • Author: Harry Alexander & Anna Guillet • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 34 • Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 0.45 cm

A deeply moving and unforgettable portrait of an ordinary and yet an extraordinary teenage girl. First published over sixty years ago, Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl has reached millions of young people throughout the world. In July 1942, thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family, fleeing the occupation, went into hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse. Over the next two years Anne vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such close quarters, and her thoughts, feelings and longings as she grows up. Her diary ends abruptly when, in August 1944, they were all betrayed. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241657959 • Author: Anne Frank • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 372 • Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2.2 cm

Test your wits with the ultimate game of cunning, logic and intuition It's time to start your adventure. Get them before they get you Put your sleuthing skills to the test in a world of deception, betrayal, and strategy. Placed in a castle in the Scottish Highlands, you must figure out if your fellow players are Faithful or a Traitor. Can you trust Jorge, the dentist with an encyclopaedic memory and tendency to smile at everyone? Or Nina, the retiree who acts like the group's matriarch but has a knowing glint in her eyes..? Beware, for in this treacherous game, trust is a luxury you cannot afford. In the official book of the BAFTA-winning phenomenon, The Traitors: The Interactive Game Book, the decisions you make will decide what happens next. Take this thrilling journey on your own or with others, pooling your wisdom to make the right choices. With over 20 standalone games to play in a group - all with cunning Traitors twists - this is the perfect gift, guaranteed to unleash hours of mischief and fun. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529975932 • Author: Alan Connor • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 22.3 x 14.3 x 3.2 cm