Collection: Books - Adult Non-Fiction

The second volume of his memoirs and the sequel to his successful debut, William Woodruff finds himself arriving in the East End and starting work at a steel foundry.

Arguably the most loved British poet of our time, Roger McGough's blend of matter-of-fact classic Scouse and perfect observations of the idiosyncrasies of everyday life have translated to both adults and children. This is his fascinating life story.

Richard Carlson PhD is a stress consultant in private practice, and is the bestselling author of You Can Feel Good Again. With this book, Carlson suggests ways to make life less stressful.

This is one in a series of manuals for car or motorcycle owners. Each book provides information on routine maintenance and servicing, with tasks described and photographed in a step-by-step sequence so that even a novice can do the work.

Subject: Bibliography 13p

Many aircraft, some famous and some rare, gained a reputation for being difficult to fly and sometimes downright dangerous. This book looks at some of the worst culprits over a period spanning World War One to the age of supersonic flight.

Through the eyes of its inhabitants, this work portrays the 19th-century underworld, a place of 'night houses' and cigar divans, of street people like the running-patterer with his news of murder, and entertainers like the Fire-King.

The authors combine an introductory essay on the emergence and changing role of the British Prime Minister with short biographies of the 48 who played that role from Sir Robert Walpole to Margaret Thatcher.

Cookery writer Darina Allen smoothes away the stress of entertaining with over 250 recipes that cover everything from three-course dinners to tapas and one-pot suppers. There are also helpful tips and advice, such as essential items for a picnic and what to do if your guests unexpectedly turn up ...

This reference looks at the key moments in history when endeavour has created a breakthrough. Every aspect of human invention is covered, providing complete portraits of the evolution of some of the most integral parts of our lives today, from computers to the humble cup of tea.