Best Selling Books by Rod Green

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+

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!

"[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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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, ...

Every dad deserves to know just how much he is loved, and A Book for Dad is the perfect way to show him. Packed full of amusing tales and practical information for dads who like to be in the know, all dads, embarrassing or otherwise, will enjoy this delightful gift book. Including: Tips and tricks for entertaining the family; Real-life tales of derring-do from heroic (and some not-so-heroic) dads; Famous quotes and anecdotes on fatherhood; Top-ten reasons why dads rule; Exciting things to make and do as a family; Heartwarming stories that remind us all why our dads are so important. Adorned with beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout, and an eye-catching jacket, A Book for Dad is a treasure trove that no Dad should be without this Father''s Day.

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.

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.

Did you know that it is actually possible to become addicted to curry? The average Chicken Tikka Masala brings ''an increase in blood pressure and heart rate that is similar to sexual arousal.'' Which goes some way to explain why we so frequently end up in the local Indian restaurant late on a Friday night. The Little Book of Curry is full of belly laughs and mind-blowing facts about a very British obsession. From The Curry House Top Ten Singles (number one - ''Pappadum Preach'' by Madonna) to the number of naans consumed on a Friday night in Bradford, via the Governor of Bengal and the two forgetful chemists who created Lea & Perrin''s sauce. Spicy statistics and curry humor to bring on a severe case of the hiccups. The perfect gift for the curry freak in your life.

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...

Describes a variety of tractors and how they are used, including farm tractors, loaders, excavators, and bulldozers.