Collection: Adult Non Fiction

"'A Savage History' tells the rich history of whales and whaling. We learn about these highly intelligent and magnificent creatures, and follow the stories of whalers from the eighteenth century who hunted their prey along the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, across the Pacific and into the S...

"The science-based program, updated with the latest research and discoveries on brain health and lasting memory, is designed to improve mental clarity every day and protect your brain for the rest of your life."--P.[4] of cover.

The Western world has experienced extraordinary economic progress throughout the last six decades, a prosperous period so extended that continuous economic growth has come to seem normal. But such an era of continuously rising living standards is an historical anomaly, economist Stephen D. King w...

Tap the power of courage and achieve greater clarity, confidence, and satisfaction in your work and life Considering the current state of the global economy, it's easy to see why so many people and companies have become shy about sticking their necks out.

In this start to finish guide, Bruce Rogers, 'The Orchid Whisperer,' shares his expert tips from more than three decades of breeding and growing orchids. Broken into four parts--buying, growing, the top 12 easy-to-grow types, and decorating, this book covers everything readers need to know to gro...

This book is the first comprehensive account of how Australia attained the world's highest living standards within a few decades of European settlement, and how the nation has sustained an enviable level of income to the present. Ian W. McLean is from the University of Adelaide, Australia.