New Releases by Rod Green

A mysterious narrator invites the reader to take a journey into a macabre underworld. Starting in a lonely graveyard as night is falling, he uncovers spine-chilling tales from around the world. Each spread features a different category of ghastly ghoul, such as ghosts, zombies, or werewolves, or a supernatural setting, such as a haunted house or graveyard. There are helpful tips on how to spot a werewolf or vampire and how to ghost hunt! The imaginative text is complemented by atmospheric, newly commissioned artworks and innovative special items.

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.

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, ...

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.

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

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.

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...

A story 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.

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.