The category of non-fiction includes textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, biographies, journalism, etc. That is, all books that describe life as it is.
Non-fiction books are classified by topic (eg gardening, history, etc.) and type (scientific monograph, collection of articles, photo album, etc.).
Below is the classification of nonfiction books, as is done in bookstores. When applying to a publisher, indicate the topic and type of book – for example, a textbook on writing.
Classification of non-fiction literature
autobiographies, biographies and memoirs;
architecture and art;
astrology and esoterics;
business and finance;
armed forces;
upbringing and education;
house, garden, vegetable garden;
health;
history;
career;
computers;
local history;
love and family relationships;
fashion and beauty;
music, cinema, radio;
science and technology;
food and cooking;
gift editions;
politics, economics, law;
guidebooks and travel guides;
religion;
self-development and psychology;
Agriculture;
dictionaries and encyclopedias;
sport;
philosophy;
hobby;
school textbooks;
linguistics and literature.