Most Popular Books by Rod Green

Presents an account of how reindeer are raised at the North Pole by Santa and his helpers, with details on the skills they have to learn, the chores they have to do, and the tricks they like to play on the elves, along with descriptions of the personalities of some of the most famous reindeer.

With this book every man will be able to overcome whatever perils and difficulties he might encounter in the course of an adventurous life.

Perhaps it is because everything about the Titanic was absolutely gigantic. To this day, it is difficult to comprehend the impact of its sheer size. In the year 1910, a resident of Belfast provided a haunting image of the giant luxury liner under construction that reinforces the wonder of it all ... Book jacket.

Foyle''s War has been widely praised for its engaging storylines, admirable performances and also for the painstaking attention to detail that gives the series such an air of authority and authenticity. The Real History of Foyle''s War goes back to the real events and people that inform the fiction, and with stills from the show interspersed with historical images, provides an intriguing insight into law and order on the home front between 1939 and 1945, offering a wealth of background information on the living and working conditions for ordinary people during that time, on the role of the police in wartime and the crimes on which the plotlines of Foyle''s War are based.

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!

A coffin-shaped book offers facts and lore about cemeteries, skeletons, ghosts, apparitions, haunted buildings, vampires, werewolves, witches and spells, zombies, mummies, and Halloween.

Mr Bean has jokes for every day of the week and he has organised this collection of his favourite jokes so that you, too can have a stock of jokes for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, any day you need a good laugh.

Mr. Bean may not tell jokes himself, but this book for the ultimate Bean fan has more than 300 that he has inspired!

This funny and beautifully observed book pulls together humorous stories, funny quotes, quips and anecdotes from Scots talking about Scotland and others from all over the world relating what they most admire about the country.

Oi, moosh! Pay attention and you might learn something here. This is my booming marvellous A to Z of jokes. It''s a positive treasure trove of ticklish humour, a gigantic gallery of giggles, an overloaded lorryful of laughter. Like all good books mine starts at the beginning and finishes at the end, and like all good dictionaries, it starts at the beginning of the alphabet with A, although personally I think they should reorganise the old alphabet so that it starts with the most important letter - B (for Basil). But in the meantime, we will have to stick with convention so the first jokes in the book are about things beginning with A...like Ant: I say, I say! What kind of ants totally spoil your picnic when they run all over the cakes? Elephants! There''s no room here for one of my longer ones, but long or short, the entire A-Z of jokes in my Joketionary are guaranteed to be Boomin'' Marvelous

"Lift the flaps to find out the secrets of some of the world''s most amazing rescue vehicles...Discover eight incredible lifesaving vehicles, from giant fire trucks to high-tech helicopters to the awesome Submarine Rescue System, and learn how people are rescued from emergency situations all over the world. Join the rescue crew--there''s no time to lose!"--Page 4 of cover.

The Trotter family have been pillars of the Peckham community for decades, so when a bin man found this folder of documents at the bottom of the refuse chute in Nelson Mandela Towers and saw that it had official council and even police documents in it, he thought it might be worth something. He passed it to his gaffer, who passed it to his gaffer, and it was then decided that this valuable overview of the area’s modern history seen through the experiences of a family whose connections stretch throughout the borough, should be published in the public interest... Documents include the Trotters’ family tree, paperwork from Rodney''s school days, snapshots from family holidays, and even the first chapter draft of Rodney''s novel. The book will be illustrated with never-before-seen memorabilia and ephemera, from Raquel''s original dating agency form, from before she met Del, to a set of promt cards Del created for Trigger: ''DON’T let Roy Slater fit you up for stealing 3,000 Green Shield stamps ever again, even if you did get an electric blanket and a toaster when you came out of jail. DO try to remember that Dave is actually called Rodney.''

See inside some of the world s most enormous vehicles in this amazing lift-the-flap book by the award-winning, bestselling illustrator Stephen Biesty. Discover eight monster machines: from the double-decker Airbus to the largest submarine on Earth, and from the planet s most massive dumper truck to the biggest helicopter ever made. Little engineers will love finding out about motors, periscopes, rocket engines and giant propellers in this fact-packed guide. Buckle up for the ride!

Messieurs, êtes-vous des aventuriers modernes ? Savez-vous trouver de l''eau dans le désert, affronter un taureau qui voit rouge, faire atterrir un avion de tourisme, prendre un lapin au collet, le vider et le cuire, ou plus modestement recoudre un ourlet ? Etes-vous seulement capables d''ouvrir une bouteille de bière sans décapsuleur ? Si vous avez répondu "non" à la plupart de ces questions, ce livre est pour vous ! En ces temps de smartphones, de GPS et de jeux vidéos, où le scoutisme est en berne et où le service militaire a disparu, l''auteur, qui n''a pas craint d''affronter lui-même tous les périls qu''il décrit, vous prend par la main et vous montre pas à pas comment acquérir tous ces talents, et bien d''autres, qui vous feront briller devant les femmes et qui, incidemment, peuvent se révéler fort utiles en cas de besoin.

Where would we be without the car? From the earliest "horseless carriages" to the wizardry of today''s Formula 1 racers, this colorful volume documents the fascinating evolution of the automobile. Filled with illustrations, photos, and images of historical documents, it explores the car''s massive impact on popular culture, the great inventors and models, today''s cutting-edge technology, and what the future might bring.

"[This book] explores every aspect of the development of the automobile from the evolution of the family car to the desire for speed and the need for "green" technology"--P. [4] of cover.

An in-depth celebration of everything that has made Scalextric a constant favourite for nearly half a century. Hundreds of nostalgic colour images of cars, track and accessories from the past combine with modern shots of the latest equipment to make this a unique companion to international motor sport''s 12-volt baby brother.

From the team that brought readers the "New York Times" bestseller "Pirates" comes a sensational interactive book filled with everything young readers ever wanted to know about Santa Claus, his workshop, and the North Pole.

Published to coincide with the keenly anticipated new Bean movie, Mr Bean¿s Holiday, this hilarious book contains over 300 Bean-inspired jokes. Illustrated throughout with distinctive line art, and with a new film tie-in cover, this bestselling title will enjoy a huge surge with Bean back at the Box Office.

Take a trip back to the golden age of pirates, with lifelike sounds and amazing pop-ups that put the high seas into your hands. Set sail from port with the dastardly Blackbeard, bury treasure with Captain Kidd, and find yourself caught up in the pistol smoke and cannon fire of a raging battle. Ready to explore? A World of history awaits!

Originally published: Great Britain: Michael O''Mara Books, 2010.

What did the first cars look like? How long are limousines? Which car is the fastest in the world? My Little Book of Cars answers all of these questions and many more. Simple, easy-to-understand text combines with spectacular photography to provide an exciting first introduction to all types of cars. See these vehicles in action and also learn about rally cars, hybrid cars, and cars in the movies! Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about these impressive vehicles.

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.

Features 12 artworks, each containing all sorts of hidden objects appropriate to the scenario depicted in the image, plus a checklist of what to look for. Also, see if you can spot Mr Bean himself hiding in the picture. Ages 5+.

Written by journalists from Rolling Stone and The Sunday Times, and authorized by the whole group, this book follows The Rolling Stones on their record breaking world tour, culminating in Moscow in August 1990.

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.