Collection: Adult Non Fiction - History & Military

Here are some of the best of Churchill's letters of a more personal and intimate nature, presented in chronological order, with a preface to each letter explaining the context. The recipients include a vast range of people, including his schoolmaster, his American grandmother and former President...

This diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena - from the first known lesbian love poetry of Sappho to Kinsey's modern sexuality studies - and features biographies of key figures from Anne Lister to Audre Lorde. The LGBTQ History Book celebrates the vic...

The Little Book of History charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution to the Space Race, The Little Book of History is a stunning exploration of the human ...

Oral history recollections, pictorial material and concise historical text create a lively and engaging portrayal of the rich and varied history of Wanneroo.

HISTORY. This illustrated encyclopedia explores every aspect of human history from the growth of farming, work and trade through science, crafts and technology to the importance of art, culture and entertainment. Over 3000 photographs, illustrations, fact boxes and maps and more than 120 step-by-...

The Lost History of Ancient America presents new evidence of transoceanic visitors to America, hundreds, even thousands, of years before Christopher Columbus was born. Its 20 eminent contributors are experts in a variety of fields, from botany, biology, and prehistoric engineering to underwater a...

Memory in Place brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars and practitioners grappling with the continued potency of memories and experiences of colonialism. While many of these conversations have taken place on a national stage, this collection returns to the rich intimacy of the loc...

Each of the 150 featured aircraft is illustrated with an outstanding colour profile artwork and is accompanied by detailed specifications. Also included is a design, development and service history of each featured aircraft. In addition there is a 16 page introduction putting the aircraft into mi...

WORLD HISTORY: SECOND WORLD WAR. Despatches in this volume include that on operations in the Middle East August 1939 to November 1940 by General Sir Archibald P. Wavell, Commander-in-Chief, Middle East; the despatch on operations in the Middle East February 1941 to July 1941, by General Sir Archi...

Nuclear arms are the most destructive weapons on the planet, capable of destroying cities, killing millions and leaving behind catastrophic, long-term humanitarian and environmental consequences. Recent friction involving a provocative round of missile tests by North Korea and subsequent ongoing ...