Most Popular Books by Rod Green

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.

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

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.''

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.