Non-fiction Highlights

Non Fiction Highlights 

A selection of new arrivals to our shelves.


Being a Beast. Charles Foster

A British naturalist, veterinarian, teacher of medical ethics and law, practising barrister and writer explores what it is like to be an otter, badger, fox, deer, swift - by living like them. This is more than nature writing, this is an intimate account of experiencing life from an animal's and bird's point of view.

The Coastal Garden: Design Inspiration from Wild New Zealand. Isobel Gabites

All the inspiration you need to create a truly memorable, natural garden is contained in this excellent book. Ecology, location, plant communities, geology, irrigation, pests, colour, texture - it is all here.

Fluke: The Maths and Myths of Coincidence. Joseph Mazur

We all love to experience or hear about an unlikely coincidence. Forget conspiracy theories and pseudoscience, here is the maths of probability laid bare to enlighten us.

Gluten Exposed: The Science Behind the Hype and How to Navigate to a Healthy Symptom-Free Life. Peter Green

Dr Green is an internationally renowned expert on celiac disease. Using the latest medical findings, this book sets out all the information and gives clear guidance on healthy eating.

Only in Naples: Lessons in Food and Famiglia from My Italian Mother-in-Law. Katherine Wilson

A heart-warming and funny memoir of the clash of cultures when a privileged American woman spends time in Naples. She meets a Neapolitan man and his forceful, charismatic mother - immersion in Neapolitan culture begins! Do you put Parmesan cheese with a seafood pasta dish? Shock, horror - you need this book!

Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars. Nathalia Holt

The fascinating and little-known story of the women with degrees in maths, chemistry, physics and engineering who worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from the 1940's. They became the human computers involved in the beginnings of satellite and rocket technology.

Women Talk More Than Men: ... And Other Myths About Language Explained. Abby Kaplan

Commonly held ideas such as "chimpanzees have the language capabilities of a 2 year old" or "French is the most beautiful language" are examined. This is written in a text book style but is very readable.