Non-Fiction Books Collection October 3, 2025

The story of how soccer has transformed the world—as seen through nine World Cups—by one of our most talented writers on the sport.

In the last twenty years the US Supreme Court has radically curtailed voting rights, undermined anti-corruption measures, encouraged extreme political gerrymandering, restricted the regulation of guns, and obliterated the constitutional right to control one’s reproductive choices.

Told with grit, reverence, and doses of gleeful mischief, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a front-row seat to music history—and the madness behind chasing down the world’s greatest collection of rock relics.

This creativity guide empowers you to unlock your potential, stay driven in developing your ideas, and express yourself fully.

Children’s book icon Joseph Bruchac tells the fascinating story of a Seneca (Iroquois) Civil War officer in One Real American: The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General.

An award-winning Sondheim expert dives into all facets of this unique, murder-filled masterpiece-its slimy roots, original production, characters from killers to lovers to bakers, soaring score, gripping storytelling, and lasting power.

Astrid Jorgensen is on a mission to teach the world to sing. But she’s not promising to make anybody better at singing – she simply wants people to feel less ashamed of whatever voice they have.

An in-depth investigation into the growing industry of green technologies and the environmental, social, and political consequences of the mining it requires.

From a certified somatic life coach, a feminist guide to reclaiming your self-worth and having healthier relationships—perfect for readers of Burnout and The Body Is Not an Apology.

For decades coal has been crucial to America’s culture, society, and environment, an essential ingredient in driving out winter’s cold, cooking meals, and lighting the dark. In the coalfields and beyond, Bob Wyss describes how this magical elixir sparked the Industrial Revolution, powered railroads, and built urban skylines, while providing home comforts for families.

He was too short. Too stocky. Too late to the game. But none of that mattered once the cage door closed. From rugby league bruiser to UFC world champion, Alexander Volkanovski’s rise wasn’t built on hype, it was built on pressure, pain, and proving people wrong. Again and again.

We’ve all heard advice for physical longevity – the steps we can take with our nutrition, exercise and lifestyle choices to maximise our number of years on earth. But what about our mental longevity? How do we fill those years with a better understanding of who we are and how our mind works?