nonfiction (69 books)
A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps
Many lines on the map are worth far more than a thousand words, going well beyond merely marking divisions between natio...
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural (DK A History of)
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and ...
Albert Can Cook: How To Cook Viral Recipes
“Albert, how did you come up with that idea?” I get this question a lot. As a content creator, my inspiration comes from...
Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders
From the curious minds of Atlas Obscura, authors of #1 New York Times bestselling Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura, come...
Bake Joy: Easy and Imaginative Bakes To Bring You Happiness
A book by Kim-Joy Purchase on Amazon Purchase on Bookshop.org....
Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food
Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan celebrates the hidden parts of Bethlehem, his home, conjuring the colors and smells ...
Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store
Growing up in the Bronx, Paola Velez’s happy place was the bodega, a unique world full of color and flavor where the she...
Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy: Simple Sweet Desserts for Everyone (Easy and Delicious Baking Recipes, Simple Cookies, Cakes, Crumbles, and More!)
Beloved celebrity cookbook author Danielle Kartes of the hit food blog Rustic Joyful Food tackles the baking world with ...
Cats in Art: From Prehistoric to Neo
Unravel the symbolic significance and creative influence of cats in art history through a curated collection of masterpi...
Citrus: A World History
Citrus traces the history of today’s global superfood from its cultivation in the ancient world from just a handfu...
Di An: The Salty, Sour, Sweet and Spicy Flavors of Vietnamese Cooking with TwayDaBae (A Cookbook)
Discover and enjoy the delicious, vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with these authentic and modern recipes perfect ...
Dinner Tonight: Simple Meals Full of Mediterranean Flavor
Serious flavor, simple recipes, answering the eternal question of “What’s for dinner?” This is the second book fro...
Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak
We are not all super athletes, but we all perform in one way or another, every single day. Whether we’re training for a ...
Endurance: The Discovery of Shackleton's Legendary Ship
In March 2022, an international polar expedition team made an astonishing find: the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s legenda...
Food to Die For: Recipes and Stories from America's Most Legendary Haunted Places
Whether you’re in the mood for Lizzie Borden’s meatloaf or want to serve up spooky prison stories along with...
French Kitchen Lessons: Recipes & Stories from Normandy's Rabbit Hill Farm
In 2010, Cat Bude and her husband left their jobs in the Pacific Northwest, packed up their house and kids and moved to ...
Fungi Decoded
The secret world of mushrooms and fungi comes alive. A beautifully illustrated guide to the fungal kingdom that will cha...
Ghosts of Segregation: American Racism, Hidden in Plain Sight
Beginning in 2018, Richard Frishman embarked on a 35,000-mile journey, crossing the United States several times, traveli...
Harry Potter: Afternoon Tea Magic: Official Snacks, Sips, and Sweets Inspired by the Wizarding World
Indulge in afternoon tea inspired by the Wizarding World and learn to prepare and enjoy this English tradition with the ...
History of North America Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)
Specially commissioned maps tell the story of this vast region: the first human populations, the complex, ancient civili...
How Birds Fly: The Science and Art of Avian Flight
Peter Cavanagh, a dedicated bird photographer, pilot and expert in the fields of biomechanics and anatomy, has dedicated...
How to Be a Saint
Not your typical guide to sainthood. Practical, witty wisdom for imperfect humans who want to do a little better....
I Love You: Recipes from the Heart (A Cookbook)
Join actress, activist, and New York Times bestselling author Pamela Anderson on a deeply personal culinary journey that...
ICONIC
The defining images, moments, and cultural touchstones that shaped our world. A visual encyclopedia of everything iconic...
Indian Cookery: A Cookbook
In 1982, with the premier of her now-legendary television program, Indian Cookery, Madhur Jaffrey firmly established her...
Indignity
A searing examination of injustice and the righteous anger it demands. Thought-provoking essays that challenge complacen...
Ken Follett
The master storyteller's life and craft revealed. From Pillars of the Earth to global bestsellers, a look at the mind be...
Life on a Little-Known Planet
Earth's overlooked inhabitants get their moment. A fascinating look at the insects and small creatures that run the worl...
Mapping the Holy Land: An Illustrated Atlas
From the earliest days of the Roman Empire to the current war between Israel and Hamas, mapping the Holy Land has been a...
Mediterra: Recipes from the Islands and Shores of the Mediterranean
From the beloved author of Sicilia, more than a hundred mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes from Spain to Syria and ever...
Milk Street 365: The All
This is Milk Street’s new and comprehensive guide to today’s recipe repertoire, full of fresh flavors and simple yet gam...
Milk Street Bakes: A Baking Book with 200 Sweet and Savory Recipes
The American baking repertoire may be unparalleled in our claim to pies, biscuits, and cakes. But step off a plane in Lo...
Misunderstood
Not every story is what it seems. A deep look at the people, ideas, and creatures we've gotten wrong, and what getting i...
Modern Creole: A Taste of New Orleans Culture and Cuisine
“Eric Cook shows off the bold flavors and spirit of multicultural New Orleans….With heartfelt recipe introductions, Mode...
Mushroom Gastronomy: The Art of Cooking with Mushrooms
“There is a recipe for everyone in this lovely mushroom cookbook (I’m going for Maitake Philly Cheesesteak). Mushroom Ga...
Naming Your Little All-Star
Find the perfect name inspired by sports legends. A fun, unique baby name book for families who live and breathe athleti...
Natural History
The natural world seen through fresh eyes. A poetic exploration of the connections between humans and the wild world aro...
One Bake, Two Ways: Fifty bakes with an all
We all remember watching in horror as Ruby’s showstopper cake collapsed on the first-ever Vegan Week on the Great ...
Our South: Black Food Through My Lens
The key to understanding how Black influence has defined foodways and cultures in the South is to explore its microregio...
Paper Girl
Beth Macy's memoir of delivering papers in small-town America and watching communities fracture. Personal, political, an...
Photographic Memory
A memoir told through photographs. Each image captures a moment, a feeling, a truth that words alone can't express....
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!: Over 75 Fresh Recipes for Every Pizza Night
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! leads you through the basics with step-by-step instructions as well tips and tricks to help you cre...
Places We Swim California: The Best Beaches, Rock Pools, Waterfalls, Rivers, Gorges, Lakes, and Hot Springs
This beautiful book is divided into six distinct regions (Northern California, Sierra Nevada, Gold Country, Central Cali...
Rules for Reactionaries
A sharp political playbook for turbulent times. Strategic thinking for anyone trying to understand and navigate ideologi...
Salt Hank: A Five Napkin Situation (A Cookbook)
“I’ve seen Hank’s food both in person and on social media and been thoroughly impressed. His creativity is across every ...
Steak: The Whole Story
An encyclopaedic yet accessible journey through the world of chefs, farmers, butchers and restaurants, Steak is the esse...
Supernatural Creatures: Mythical and Sacred Creatures from Around the World
Discover more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in astonishing depth and detail in this comple...
Taylor Swift in Every Era
A celebration of Taylor Swift's musical evolution from country ingenue to global pop icon. Every era, every reinvention,...
The 1960s | Maps for Curious Minds
The decade that changed everything, mapped and illustrated. A visual journey through the cultural, political, and social...
The Culture: The Drawings
WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST ILLUSTRATED AND ART BOOK Banks created many original drawings detailing the universe ...
The Emergency
When crisis hits, everything changes. A gripping novel about survival, community, and the choices that define us under p...
The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic Adaptation: (of the International Bestseller)
From “veritable tree whisperer” (WSJ) and internationally celebrated author Peter Wohlleben comes the long-awaited graph...
The History of World War II
The defining conflict of the 20th century brought to life through vivid narrative and rare imagery. A comprehensive look...
The Idea of Israel
What does Israel mean as an idea, a nation, a symbol? A nuanced examination of identity, ideology, and the stories natio...
The Little Frog's Guide to Life
A delightful read for young minds from Maybell Eequay. The Little Frog's Guide to Life sparks imagination and wonder wit...
The Oldest Kitchen in the World: 4,000 Years of Middle Eastern Cooking Passed Down through Generations (A Cookbook)
The Oldest Kitchen in the World describes both the cuisine and the culture of the Assyrians, also known as Arameans or S...
The Pasta Queen: The Art of Italian Cooking
Go beyond the first course of pasta with this brand-new cookbook from The Pasta Queen herself. From aperitivi to awaken ...
The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played (Tiger Woods in 2000
In 1997, as every schoolchild knows, Tiger Woods won the Masters by the largest margin in history, becoming the first Bl...
The Wine List: Stories and Tasting Notes behind the World's Most Remarkable Bottles
Vintage refers to the year grapes are harvested, and that vintage holds meaning. You can look up the weather in any alma...
The World in a Wineglass: The Insider's Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now
So much of today’s wine is mass-produced, industrially farmed, corporate-owned, and essentially, ordinary. In The World ...
Think Like an Athlete, Don't Act Like One
Mental toughness lessons from the world of sports, applied to everyday life. Train your mind like the pros do....
This Is a Book About Street Food
Bring the big flavors of Asian street food to your next meal with 60 new recipes from MasterChef Australia alum and rest...
Unfettered
Breaking free from constraints, real and imagined. A powerful narrative about liberation, identity, and finding your own...
Vegan Japan: 70 Comforting Plant
“Filled with recipes that will tempt Japanese foodies and vegans alike, this cookbook will be in high demand.”―Library J...
We Did OK, Kid
A tender, honest memoir about family, growing up, and the messy beauty of turning out okay. Funny, warm, and deeply rela...
What Goes with What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities
A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, Washington Post FEATURED IN: People, Forbes, Vogue, CNN, Good Morning America, Today, ...
Wild Wisdom: Primal Skills to Survive in Nature
Donny Dust is a US Marine Corps veteran who now owns and operates Colorado’s premier survival and wilderness self-relian...
Wine and the White House: A History
“A comprehensive story of the American presidents through the grapes and glasses they drank from.” — New York Times Book...
Zaytinya: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon
Since Chef José Andrés opened the doors to his restaurant Zaytinya twenty years ago, food lovers have savored his creati...