All themes

Biography, Literature & Literary studies 340

Biography & non-fiction prose 269

Anthologies: general 12

Biography: general 248

Biography: arts & entertainment 67

Biography: business & industry 4

Biography: historical, political & military 10

Biography: literary 14

Biography: religious & spiritual 1

Biography: science, technology & medicine 4

Biography: sport 38

Diaries, letters & journals 2

Reportage & collected journalism 2

True stories: general 5

Literature: history & criticism 34

Literary studies: general 1

Literary studies: ancient, classical & medieval 1

Literary studies: poetry & poets 3

Literary theory 7

Plays, playscripts 2

Biology, life sciences 5

Children’s, Teenage & Educational 12

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 12

Human geography 1

Regional & area planning 4

Urban & municipal planning 4

The environment 7

Applied ecology 1

Conservation of the environment 1

Pollution & threats to the environment 5

Climate change 5

Economics, Finance, Business & Management 34

Business & Management 22

Business & the environment; ‘green’ approaches to business 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 6

Hospitality & service industries 1

Manufacturing industries 1

Media, entertainment, information & communication industries 4

Publishing industry, book trade, the press & journalism 4

Fiction & Related items 1038

Adventure fiction 1

Biographical fiction 6

Contemporary lifestyle fiction 1

Crime & mystery fiction 37

Crime & mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction 4

Crime & mystery: police procedural 9

Historical mysteries 14

Family life fiction 2

Fiction: general & literary 980

Classic fiction 48

Fiction: narrative themes 2

Narrative theme: Politics 2

Fiction: special features 1

Historical fiction 15

Horror & supernatural fiction 1

Humorous fiction 2

Religious & spiritual fiction 4

Adult & contemporary romance 1

Romantic suspense 1

Science fiction 1

Speculative fiction 2

Alternative history fiction 1

Sports fiction 10

Thriller / suspense fiction 23

Espionage & spy thriller 1

Political / legal thriller 3

Graphic novels, Comic books, Cartoons 40

Graphic novel & Comic book: types 39

American / British style comic books & graphic novels 39

Strip cartoons 1

Health, Relationships & Personal development 21

Family & health 13

Coping with personal 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 3

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 63

African history 1

European history 17

European history: Renaissance 1

European history: the Romans 1

General & world history 8

History of other lands 3

History of the Americas 2

History: specific events & topics 5

Colonialism & imperialism 1

Genocide & ethnic cleansing 3

The Holocaust 2

Social & cultural history 2

Middle Eastern history 3

Military history 2

Language & Linguistics 2

Language: reference & general 1

Jurisprudence & general issues 10

Legal profession: general 3

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 47

Antiques & collectables 4

Antiques & collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter 3

Cookery / food & drink etc 15

Cooking for/with children 1

General cookery & recipes 1

Health & wholefood cookery 4

National & regional cuisine 2

TV / celebrity chef cookbooks 2

Home & house maintenance 1

Humour collections & anthologies 2

TV tie-in humour 2

Nature & the natural world: general interest 8

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 6

Travel & holiday guides 3

Travel guides: hotel & holiday accommodation guides 1

Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc 1

Mathematics & Science 18

Astronomy, space & time 1

Science: general issues 13

Impact of science & technology on society 1

Philosophy of science 1

Medicine & Nursing 24

Clinical & internal medicine 2

Diseases & disorders 2

Medical specialties, branches of medicine 4

Environmental medicine 1

Paediatric medicine 1

Medicine: general issues 16

Health systems & services 1

Public health & preventive medicine 4

Epidemiology & medical statistics 3

Personal & public health 1

Dietetics & nutrition 1

Nursing & ancillary services 3

Nursing specialties 2

Psychiatric nursing 1

Philosophy & Religion 51

Topics in philosophy 10

Ethics & moral philosophy 1

Philosophy of mind 1

Philosophy: aesthetics 2

Social & political philosophy 6

Religion & beliefs 6

Aspects of religion 1

Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts 1

Christianity: sacred texts 1

Religion: general 4

Philosophy of religion 1

Religious issues & debates 3

Religion & politics 2

Religious fundamentalism 1

Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary subjects 13

Interdisciplinary studies 13

Communication studies 3

Globalization 2

Peace studies & conflict resolution 1

Semiotics / semiology 7

Society & Social Sciences 165

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 84

Central / national / federal government 2

Central / national / federal government policies 2

International relations 1

Arms negotiation & control 1

Political activism 7

Political campaigning & advertising 3

Terrorism, armed struggle 3

Political control & freedoms 3

Civics & citizenship 1

Human rights, civil rights 2

Political corruption 1

Political ideologies 6

Fascism & Nazism 3

Marxism & Communism 1

Religious & theocratic ideologies 1

Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies 1

Political structure & processes 13

Elections & referenda 3

Political leaders & leadership 6

Political structures: democracy 1

Political structures: totalitarianism & dictatorship 3

Public administration 1

Psychology: emotions 1

Psychology: sexual behaviour 3

Social, group or collective psychology 1

Social services & welfare, criminology 2

Crime & criminology 1

Organized crime 1

Social welfare & social services 1

Society & culture: general 71

Cultural & media studies 6

Cultural studies 4

Cultural studies: food & society 2

Popular culture 2

Media studies 2

Social & ethical issues 16

Ethical issues & debates 1

Illness & addiction: social aspects 4

Migration, immigration & emigration 6

Refugees & political asylum 1

Social discrimination & equal treatment 2

Violence in society 2

Social groups 11

Ethnic studies 3

Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies 2

Gay & Lesbian studies 1

Gender studies, gender groups 5

Gender studies: women & girls 3

Urban communities 2

Sociology & anthropology 8

Social & cultural anthropology 1

Sociology: death & dying 1

Sociology: family & relationships 1

Sociology: sport & leisure 1

Warfare & defence 1

Other warfare & defence issues 1

Sports & Active outdoor recreation 58

Active outdoor pursuits 7

Climbing & mountaineering 2

Cycling: general & touring 3

Running & jogging 2

Athletics, gymnastics & related sports 2

Ball sports / ball games 37

Football variants & related games 22

American football 9

Football (Soccer, Association football) 11

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 5

Technology, Engineering, Agriculture 2

Other technologies & applied sciences 1

Space science 1

Technology: general issues 1

Architecture 19

Architectural structure & design 1

Architecture: interior design 1

Architecture: professional practice 1

History of architecture 3

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 27

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

Exhibition catalogues & specific collections 2

History of art 10

Individual artists, art monographs 15

Religious art 1

Industrial / commercial art & design 2

Fashion & textiles 1

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 42

Theory of music & musicology 1

Performing arts 14

Films, cinema 6

Film guides & reviews 1

Film history, theory & criticism 3

Other performing arts 1

Theatre studies 1

Photography & photographs 16

Photographs: collections 13

Individual photographers 13

The arts: general issues 33

Theory of art 4