Most Popular Books by Rod Green

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.

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.

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.

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.''

Features a detailed account of the creation of the Titanic, telling the story of how the ship was designed and constructed and why its legend continues to fascinate.

Recounts Nelson Mandela''s life, the history of the African National Congress, and the racial problems of South Africa.

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.

"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.

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!

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.

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.