Best Selling Books by Rod Green

How do trains work? What is the fastest train in the world? What do electric trains, cable cars, and trams have in common? My Little Book of Trains answers all of these questions and many more. See hard-working trains in action and learn about shunters, tilting trains, and miniature railways! Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about the many different types of trains.

Majestyis the enthralling story of the House of Windsor, focussing on the personal and political intrigues that have characterized the reign of Elizabeth II. Fully illustrated with contemporary photographs, it describes the fluctuating fortunes of the Windsors, from the dramatic abdication of the Queen''s uncle, Edward VIII, to the tumultuous relationship between Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Set against the colourful backdrop of key events - such as the ''Great Smog'' that brought London to a halt in 1952; the IRA murder of Lord Mountbatten during the Northern Ireland ''Troubles''; the crisis triggered by the death of Princess Diana; the wedding of Prince William to ''commoner'' Kate Middleton; and the changing face of world politics - this is the story not only of a family, but also a history of our times.

What is a tractor? How fast can a tractor go? Which tractors work on a building site? My Little Book of Tractors answers all these questions and more. Simple, easy-to-understand text combines with stunning photography to provide an excellent introduction to the different types of tractors and their jobs. Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about these amazing vehicles. An index helps readers to learn new vocabulary and the brilliant photographs make this an ideal spotters'' guide for holidays in the countryside.

This children''s puzzle book features one of the UK''s best-loved—and most disastrous!—characters, Mr. Bean.

With fascinating facts and insights, this book gives a richly detailed look at the medieval world and the lasting legacy of the Magna Carta.

A fun filled sticker book for hours of entertainment.

Look inside an ambulance, police car, fire engine, rescue helicopter, waterbomber, lifeboat and more to find out their inner workings. With over 40 flaps to lift, Stephen Biesty brings his immersive artwork to a new younger age group in this interactive title.

Features all aspects of rail transport: the development of the train from horse-drawn carriages on tramways to streamlined, space-age machines that hover above their tracks

HUMOUR & JOKES (CHILDREN''S / TEENAGE). Mr Bean may not tell jokes, but the hilarious Mr Bean''s Joke Book contains over 300 that he has inspired. Illustrated throughout with distinctive line art, this is a must-have for all Bean fans, young and old alike. Ages 7+

Presents sound effects, textual explanations, and detailed pop-up illustrations of such scenes of pirate life as a ship getting ready to sail, an attack by Chinese pirates, and pirates feasting, burying treasure, and fighting the British Navy.

Clear and concise text accompanies a host of colourful photographs to cover every aspect of the most influential invention of the modern age.

Enter the always unique and occasionally bizarre world of Bean in the Mr Bean 2003 Annual. Digital screengrabs have been used to recreate all the humour and originality of four Bean stories, adapted from the TV episodes. Plus there''s games, including Mr Bean''s Snakes and Ladders, crosswords, word searches, pictures puzzles such as spot the difference, quizzes and many other features including character profiles, Bean''s photo album, and a step-by-step guide showing how to create an image of Bean.

A gorgeous and quirky celebration of those pretty, peculiar and well-loved edifices that stand between humankind and the open sea. Wherever there are beaches, there are beach huts; the cabins that provide that last bastion of domestic security between us and the ocean from which we came - and the last stop before we take off our clothes and become one with nature... From the Black Sea to Belgium, South Africa to Southwold, Cannes to California, Melbourne to Morecambe, Scandinavia to Sardinia and every country with a coastline in between, beach huts stand bravely against the elements and represent more about our humanity, our national characteristics, our local and national cultures, and indeed ourselves, than we may realise. While worldwide, local authorities may dictate how the outside of these cabins should look as a symbol of civic pride, inside is a little world entirely individual - a cosy home-from-home, a love nest, a storage place, ...

A selection of stunning photographs and documents, many from the Royal Archives, offer a compelling glimpse into the Windsors'' public and private lives, and a fascinating portrait of post-war Britain.

This book''s hero is Darius Antonopoulos, an artist and apprentice printer who left London in 1605 to visit his ancestral home in Greece. What he found there was to send him on an incredible journey - a quest to discover the Seven Wonders of the World.

In this series, diorama pop-ups and atmospheric multi-layered sounds perfectly capture the atmosphere of each age, showing readers what it would have felt like to live at the time. ''Knights'' invites readers to witness a battle, enjoy a lord''s banquet, take part in a tournament and endure a siege.

WARNING! DON''T LET YOUR PARENTS GET THEIR HANDS ON THIS BOOK!! ''Don''t be naughty!'' How many times have you heard that? At home, at school, pretty much everywhere you go, THEY are always telling you ''Don''t be naughty'' - even when you''re not doing anything or bothering anyone at all! So, if THEY all assume that you''re going to do something ''naughty'' - why not just do it? The Naughty Kid''s Handbook teaches you how to pull off all sorts of tricks, from ducking out of PE at school to swerving chores at home or annoying the neighbours - well, THEY never stop complaining about you anyway, do they? You can learn vital skills like how to lie, how to cheat and how to vomit at will to get what you want, and to get away with it. THEY think you are going to be naughty, so BE NAUGHTY - just don''t get caught!

The Little Book of Lager is as satisfying as the first pint of the weekend, as funny as your mate after five and cheaper than a round. Full of facts, figures, quotes and brilliant one-liners this is a celebration of pub culture. The best beered-up witticisms from Danny Baker to Robbie Williams to Charles Dickens and a steady stream of extraordinary facts and figures. Do you know how many pints the average man will consume through his life? What does your choice of lager say about your personality? (If it''s Heineken Export change now.) The perfect present for the drinker who really doesn''t need any encouragement...

Engie Benjy shares his fabulous workshop with his friends Dan the Van and Jallop the Dog. Unlike many pre-school shows Engie''s world is imbued with child''s logic and imagination.

Conceived in 1907, Titanic was two years in design and 37 months in construction at the great Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She was the biggest ship the world had ever seen, and thought by many to be indestructible. But she sank just five days into her maiden voyage, en route to New York in 1912. Some 1500 people died. This book, takes the story of the ship right back to the beginning, to the decision to build it in the first place. From there we go into the shipyard, where 4,000 tradesmen - joiners, fitters, electricians, plumbers, welders, riveters and many more - rivet by rivet, plate by plate, turned those plans and blueprints into a towering hulk of an ocean liner. Once the outer shell was complete, the luxurious passenger accommodation was fitted out, the dining rooms, the squash court, gymnasium, libraries, smoking rooms and even Turkish baths. The men that built her knew every bolt and rivet, every dove-tail joint, every new-fangled piece of kit, every vibration of the engine. For them, Titanic would always be the world''s greatest ship. This is an extraordinary story of modern engineering and also of human endeavour and, ultimately, fallibility. photographs of the Titanic in construction, Building the Titanic adds a fascinating dimension to the history of the world''s most famous ship.

A novel based on the television series, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. The time is the day after tomorrow, and all tomato products are outlawed after fertilizer-crazed rogue tomatoes turn killer, laying siege to the cities of America.

Lead a life of adventure from the cushions of your couch Long before emergancy assistance was just a cell phone call away and GPS systems kept the mystery out of even the deepest off-roading trips, toughness-mental and physical- and independence were valued far above technology. Our fathers and grandfathers know how to fend for themselves and survive in even the most perilous situations, but up until now, our generation has taken a pass on acquiring such crucial life skills. The Dangerous Book for Men shows how today''s man can once again discover the exhilaration of an adventerous life with.

Santa Claus - the very name conjures up images of a merry man in a coat with fur trim, presents, sleigh, elves. But how does Santa''s suit work in boiling hot climates? And what do the reindeer have for breakfast?Santa Claus answers these and other questions in 15 themed spreads. Take a look at Santa''s house and his workshop, where all the mail is sorted. Discover how his reindeer are selected and trained, where they live and what they eat. Find out how his sleigh works, and how he travels around the world in time to deliver all the presents.Fascinating items are innovatively integrated into the pages of Santa Claus to bring him and those close to him vividly to life. Containing a child''s letter to Santa with his own notes on it, a recipe for Christmas cookies by Mrs Santa, and Santa''s diary, readers will get to know him as never before.Ages 6 - 10

Change is a constant in the life of the world and the church. Some change is chosen, other change is demanded by circumstance or opportunity, but faithful change responds to the call to proclaim the gospel afresh in each generation, and to make new disciples. Faithful Change explores change honestly, hopefully and helpfully with the aim of helping churches facing it in a variety of ways, from changing the way they worship or uses their assets, to beginning a new ministry or bringing another to an end. The authors bring together biblical reflection, theological, liturgical and formational resources to help congregations travel emotionally and spiritually through the process of change before taking the necessary practical steps. They offer coaching questions to guide conversation and a resource section to help congregations root the experience of change in the local context. With stories of change from a range of different settings, Faithful Change will inspire communities to face change with honesty, openness, courage and faith.