New Releases by Rod Green

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.

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.

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.

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.''

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+

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!

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.

"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.

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!

A wonderful, fully-illustrated celebration of the life of one of the most inspiring and respected leaders of our time. This book pays tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela with a unique collection of photographs from throughout his life. Mandela has become a household name, respected by everyone everywhere, from grandmothers to schoolchildren. Not so many people would recognize his other names, and he is a man who has been known by many names throughout his life. Nelson Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela came from what most people would regard as a poor background, yet his family were aristocrats among the Xhosa people of the Transkei in South Africa. From the time he was a boy he was destined, as his father before him had been, to become an advisor at the court of the Xhosa king, but no one could have predicted that young Rolihlahla would one day become an outlaw known as "The Black Pimpernel" or a statesman of international standing—President Mandela.

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

Nothing ensures the rapid development of new technology like the involvement of the military. From the trebuchet and the cannon to the tank and the ballistic missile, military research programmes have produced the most devastating weapons imaginable, but military masterminds are responsible for a number of surprises along the way as well. Radar, walkie-talkies and the jet engine are more obvious examples of military inventions that are now in everyday use around the world, but there are plenty of items with which all of us come into contact on a daily basis that have been developed from military technology. Rod Green describes how the microwave oven in your kitchen, the sat-nav in your car or the Internet that you use every day all owe their existence to the military as he takes us on a highly entertaining voyage of discovery through the world of military inventions ancient and modern.

"[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.

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.

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.

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.

Turn the pages to reveal a pop-up vehicle that springs to life before your eyes. Five of the world''s fastest, coolest, wildest cars are featured from a rally to a racing car, a vintage car and a safari jeep.

Ever since ships first crossed the oceans carrying valuable cargo, there have been pirates on the seas trying to steal the grains, olive oil, and silk those ships were transporting. The Golden Age of Pirates comes life in "Sounds of the Past: Pirates," a swashbuckling high seas adventure. Kids will marvel at the lifelike sound effects of pirates engaged in a sword fight and Blackbeard launching an attack on an enemy ship, while pop-ups display scenes in colorful detail. Educational, detailed text explains each scene so kids can learn along the way. Get ready to explore like never before!

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.

"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. This book investigates the actual events and people that inform the fiction, and with stills from the show interspersed with historical images.

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

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, tragically, just five days into her maiden voyage, en route to New York in 1912. Some 1,500 people died. This book, for the first time, takes the story of the ship right back to the beginning, and the decision to build her in the first place. Then we go into the shipyard, where 4,000 tradesmen rivet by rivet and plate by plate turned the plans and blueprints into a towering hulk of an ocean liner. Once the outer shell was complete, the luxurious passenger accommodation was fitted out, which included dining rooms, a squash court, a gymnasium, libraries, smoking rooms and even Turkish baths. The men that built her knew every bolt and rivet, every dove-tail joint, every vibration of the engine. For them, Titanic would always be the world''s greatest ship. This is an extraordinary story of modern engineering but also of human endeavour and, ultimately, fallibility. Illustrated throughout with blueprints, cross-sections and haunting photographs of the Titanic in construction, Building the Titanic adds a new and fascinating dimension to the history of the world''s most famous ship.