All themes

Biography, Literature & Literary studies 435

Biography & non-fiction prose 347

Anthologies: general 12

Biography: general 306

Autobiography: general 16

Biography: arts & entertainment 87

Autobiography: arts & entertainment 16

Biography: business & industry 5

Biography: historical, political & military 14

Autobiography: historical, political & military 3

Biography: literary 21

Autobiography: literary 4

Biography: religious & spiritual 1

Biography: science, technology & medicine 5

Biography: sport 41

Autobiography: sport 2

Diaries, letters & journals 3

Literary essays 14

Reportage & collected journalism 4

True stories: general 8

Literature: history & criticism 35

Literary studies: general 1

Literary studies: ancient, classical & medieval 1

Literary studies: poetry & poets 3

Literary theory 7

Plays, playscripts 3

Modern & contemporary poetry (c 1900 onwards) 4

Children’s, Teenage & Educational 15

Books for very young children, children’s picture books & activity books 3

Children’s picture books 3

Picture books: character books 1

Picture storybooks 1

Children’s / Teenage fiction & true stories 9

Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure stories 2

Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy & magical realism 2

Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction 4

Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction 1

Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror & ghost stories, chillers 1

Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories 2

Children’s / Teenage: general interest 5

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries & the unexplained 1

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Monsters, dragons & mythological beings 1

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world 1

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rocks, weather & physical world 1

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places & peoples 2

Children’s / Teenage general interest: City & town life 1

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls & women 1

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports & outdoor recreation 1

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games & sports 1

Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games & sports: Football (American) 1

Educational material 1

Educational: Humanities & social sciences, general 1

Educational: Social sciences, social studies 1

Computing & Information Technology 2

Digital lifestyle 2

Internet guides & online services 2

Social networking 2

Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning 15

Human geography 1

Regional & area planning 4

Urban & municipal planning 4

The environment 10

Applied ecology 1

Conservation of the environment 2

Natural disasters 1

Pollution & threats to the environment 6

Climate change 5

Economics, Finance, Business & Management 41

Business & Management 22

Business & the environment; ‘green’ approaches to business 1

Entrepreneurship 1

International business 1

Sales & marketing 2

Web-marketing 1

Political economy 3

Finance & accounting 4

Public finance accounting 1

Insurance & actuarial studies 1

Public finance & taxation 1

Industry & industrial studies 12

Hospitality & service industries 2

Manufacturing industries 1

Media, entertainment, information & communication industries 9

Cinema, TV & Radio industries 1

Publishing industry, book trade, the press & journalism 7

Fiction & Related items 1196

Adventure fiction 5

Historical adventure fiction 1

War & combat fiction 2

First World War fiction 2

Biographical fiction 8

Contemporary lifestyle fiction 1

Crime & mystery fiction 59

Comic (humorous) crime & mystery 1

Crime & mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction 7

Crime & mystery: police procedural 13

Crime & mystery: women sleuths 2

Historical mysteries 15

Family life fiction 4

Fiction: general & literary 1106

Classic fiction 49

Modern & contemporary fiction 5

Fiction: narrative themes 14

Narrative theme: Coming of age 2

Narrative theme: Politics 7

Fiction: special features 13

Short stories 12

Historical fiction 18

Horror & supernatural fiction 1

Humorous fiction 3

Myth & legend told as fiction 3

Religious & spiritual fiction 5

Adult & contemporary romance 1

Historical romance 1

Romantic suspense 1

Science fiction 1

Speculative fiction 3

Alternative history fiction 1

Dystopian & utopian fiction 1

Sports fiction 13

Thriller / suspense fiction 29

Espionage & spy thriller 1

Political / legal thriller 3

Graphic novels, Comic books, Cartoons 70

Graphic novel & Comic book: types 5

Strip cartoons 1

Health, Relationships & Personal development 23

Family & health 15

Coping with personal problems 2

Coping with drug & alcohol problems 1

Family & relationships: advice & issues 6

Sex & sexuality: advice & issues 1

Fitness & diet 1

Diets & dieting 1

Parenting: advice & issues 3

Pregnancy, birth & baby care: advice & issues 1

Popular medicine & health 4

Mind, body, spirit 3

Complementary therapies, healing & health 1

Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice 1

Unexplained phenomena / the paranormal 1

Monsters & legendary beings 1

Self-help & personal development 6

Personal finance 1

Popular psychology 1

Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem 1

History & Archaeology 83

African history 1

European history 19

European history: Renaissance 4

European history: the Romans 1

General & world history 12

History of other lands 3

History of the Americas 3

History: specific events & topics 7

Colonialism & imperialism 1

Genocide & ethnic cleansing 4

The Holocaust 3

Social & cultural history 2

Middle Eastern history 5

Military history 2

Language & Linguistics 4

Language teaching & learning 1

Language learning: specific skills 1

Language learning: speaking skills 1

Language: reference & general 1

Philosophy of language 1

Translation & interpretation 1

Jurisprudence & general issues 13

Law & society, sociology of law 3

Legal profession: general 3

Methods, theory & philosophy of law 1

Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law 3

Constitutional & administrative law: general 1

Administrative jurisdiction & public administration 1

Criminal law: procedure & offences 1

Criminal procedure 1

Sentencing & punishment 1

Social law & Medical law 1

Medical & healthcare law 1

Lifestyle, Hobbies & Leisure 56

Antiques & collectables 1

Cookery / food & drink etc 17

Cookery dishes & courses 1

Cookery dishes & courses: Desserts 1

Cooking for/with children 1

General cookery & recipes 2

Health & wholefood cookery 4

National & regional cuisine 2

TV / celebrity chef cookbooks 3

Hobbies, quizzes & games 2

Board games: Chess 1

Puzzles & quizzes 1

Sudoku & number puzzles 1

Home & house maintenance 1

Humour collections & anthologies 2

TV tie-in humour 2

Local & family history, nostalgia 3

Local history 2

Nostalgia: general 1

Nature & the natural world: general interest 10

Popular astronomy & space 1

The Earth: natural history: general interest 1

Wildlife: general interest 6

Wildlife: aquatic creatures: general interest 1

Sea life & the seashore: general interest 1

Wildlife: birds & birdwatching: general interest 2

Transport: general interest 1

Trains & railways: general interest 1

Travel & holiday 8

Places & peoples: general & pictorial works 1

Travel & holiday guides 3

Travel guides: hotel & holiday accommodation guides 1

Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc 1

Travel writing 1

Mathematics & Science 22

Astronomy, space & time 2

Cosmology & the universe 1

Biology, life sciences 5

Microbiology (non-medical) 3

Science: general issues 16

Impact of science & technology on society 2

Philosophy of science 1

Popular science 2

Medicine & Nursing 33

Clinical & internal medicine 3

Diseases & disorders 3

Medical specialties, branches of medicine 5

Environmental medicine 1

Paediatric medicine 2

Medicine: general issues 24

Health systems & services 1

History of medicine 2

Public health & preventive medicine 6

Epidemiology & medical statistics 3

Personal & public health 2

Dietetics & nutrition 1

Nursing & ancillary services 3

Nursing specialties 2

Psychiatric nursing 1

Transplant surgery 1

Philosophy & Religion 65

History of philosophy, philosophical traditions 1

Topics in philosophy 13

Ethics & moral philosophy 1

Philosophy of mind 1

Philosophy: aesthetics 2

Social & political philosophy 9

Religion & beliefs 8

Aspects of religion 1

Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts 1

Christianity: sacred texts 1

Religion: general 5

Philosophy of religion 1

Religious issues & debates 3

Religion & politics 2

Religious fundamentalism 1

Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary subjects 87

Encyclopaedias & reference works 70

Reference works 70

Serials, periodicals, abstracts, indexes 69

Interdisciplinary studies 16

Cognitive studies 1

Communication studies 3

Globalization 2

Peace studies & conflict resolution 2

Semiotics / semiology 8

Library & information sciences / Museology 1

Museology & heritage studies 1

Society & Social Sciences 219

Educational administration & organization 1

Educational strategies & policy 1

Study & learning skills: general 1

Teaching of a specific subject 1

Teaching skills & techniques 1

Politics & government 105

Central / national / federal government 2

Central / national / federal government policies 2

International relations 3

Arms negotiation & control 1

Espionage & secret services 1

Political activism 8

Political campaigning & advertising 3

Terrorism, armed struggle 4

Political control & freedoms 6

Civics & citizenship 1

Human rights, civil rights 5

Political corruption 1

Political ideologies 6

Fascism & Nazism 3

Marxism & Communism 1

Religious & theocratic ideologies 1

Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies 1

Political science & theory 7

Political structure & processes 13

Elections & referenda 3

Political leaders & leadership 6

Political structures: democracy 1

Political structures: totalitarianism & dictatorship 3

Public administration 2

Psychological theory & schools of thought 1

Cognitivism, cognitive theory 1

Psychology: emotions 1

Psychology: sexual behaviour 4

Social, group or collective psychology 1

Social services & welfare, criminology 3

Crime & criminology 2

Drugs trade / drug trafficking 1

Organized crime 1

Social welfare & social services 1

Society & culture: general 92

Cultural & media studies 9

Cultural studies 6

Cultural studies: food & society 2

Popular culture 2

Media studies 3

Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge 2

Social & ethical issues 27

Ethical issues & debates 3

Ethical issues: scientific, technological & medical developments 2

Illness & addiction: social aspects 4

Migration, immigration & emigration 7

Refugees & political asylum 1

Sex, sexuality, relationships & society: general 2

Social discrimination & equal treatment 5

Violence in society 2

Social groups 16

Ethnic studies 3

Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies 2

Gay & Lesbian studies 2

Gender studies, gender groups 7

Gender studies: women & girls 5

Feminism & feminist theory 2

Secret societies 2

Urban communities 2

Sociology & anthropology 16

Social & cultural anthropology 1

Sociology: death & dying 1

Sociology: family & relationships 1

Sociology: sport & leisure 3

Warfare & defence 1

Other warfare & defence issues 1

Sports & Active outdoor recreation 61

Active outdoor pursuits 7

Climbing & mountaineering 2

Cycling: general & touring 3

Running & jogging 2

Athletics, gymnastics & related sports 2

Ball sports / ball games 39

Football variants & related games 24

American football 9

Football (Soccer, Association football) 13

Combat sports & self-defence 2

East Asian martial arts 1

Sport: general 29

History of sport 1

Sporting events & management 2

Olympic & Paralympic games 2

Sports training & coaching 7

Vehicle sports 6

Technology, Engineering, Agriculture 4

Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies 1

Industrial chemistry & chemical engineering 1

Food & beverage technology 1

Food & beverage safety 1

Other technologies & applied sciences 1

Space science 1

Technology: general issues 2

Architecture 19

Architectural structure & design 1

Architecture: interior design 1

Architecture: professional practice 1

History of architecture 2

Individual architects & architectural firms 12

Fine arts: art forms 3

Non-graphic art forms 2

Electronic, holographic & video art 2

Painting & paintings 1

Fine arts: treatments & subjects 29

Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes, etc) 1

Exhibition catalogues & specific collections 2

History of art 12

Individual artists, art monographs 15

Religious art 1

Industrial / commercial art & design 4

Fashion & textiles 3

Composers & songwriters 42

History of music 1

Music reviews & criticism 1

Music: styles & genres 6

Electronic music 1

Popular music 5

Musical instruments 1

Electronic musical instruments 1

Musicians, singers, bands & groups 48

Theory of music & musicology 1

Performing arts 31

Films, cinema 20

Film guides & reviews 1

Film history, theory & criticism 5

Film scripts & screenplays 1

Individual film directors, film-makers 2

Individual actors & performers 1

Other performing arts 1

Theatre studies 1

Photography & photographs 20

Photographs: collections 13

Individual photographers 13

Photojournalism 1

The arts: general issues 35

Theory of art 5