Collection: Adult Non Fiction

'Captive Revolution' seeks to break the silence on Palestinian women political detainees, providing a vital contribution to research on women, revolutions, national liberation and anti-colonial resistance. Based on stories of the women themselves, as well as her own experiences as a former politi...

'The Jackfruit Chronicles' is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the stunning flavours and captivating history of Bengali food while giving a voice to those individuals who introduced this cuisine to the United Kingdom. Beginning with the arrival of Shahnaz's grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in...

In 'Reframing Blackness', art historian and founder of @ABlackHistoryOfArt, Alayo Akinkugbe challenges this void. Exploring the presentation of Black figures in Western art, as well as Blackness in museums, in feminist art movements and in the curriculum, Alayo unveils an overlooked but integral ...

Growing up in deeply conservative Saudi Arabia, Suad Aldarra felt stifled. The daughter of Syrian parents, she railed against the extreme strictures placed on women in Saudi society at the time and the rising prejudice her family faced as migrants. When the opportunity arose to study software eng...

Whether you're looking to control your depression and anxiety levels, improve concentration and reduce stress, or just want to restore balance in your life, this book shows you how to slow down, become aware of what is going on around you, and react effectively. Focusing on breathing and other se...

At just 10 years old, Sonita Alizada was nearly sold into marriage. By the time she turned 16, her price was set at $9,000 - a sum meant to buy her future for someone else's benefit. In a world where nearly 15 million girls are forced into marriage each year, Sonita's story is a heartbreaking but...

Misinformation affects us daily, from social media to politics and even personal relationships. Policing social media alone cannot solve the complex problem shaped by partisan politics and subjective interpretations of truth. In 'Misbelief' social scientist Dan Ariely explores the behaviour of 'm...

Dr Nighat Arif brings you the essential guide to female health from puberty to menopause. For all women and people assigned female at birth, whether you are navigating your pregnancy journey or exploring your symptoms and wondering what to check, when, this book covers everything you need to know.

Dr Nighat Arif brings you the essential guide to perimenopause, menopause and beyond. This book tackles important topics including: Perimenopausal symptoms such as bladder irritation, vaginal atrophy, headaches and hot flushes; How to relieve symptoms, including lifestyle changes and hormone repl...