Archive for October, 2008

The Reluctant Dragon

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Anton Lesser reads Kenneth Grahame’s much-loved tale about a dragon who doesn’t want to fight and the boy who becomes his friend. The Boy lives in a cottage with his mother and father, and the Dragon lives in a cave on the Downs. He’s not the sort of dragon one might expect to meet, however - he’s polite, friendly, composes poetry and purrs when he’s happy. Lazy and peace-loving, he just wants to lead a quiet life. But when the villagers discover his existence, they send for St George immediately to slay the dreadful monster. So when the saint arrives, with the intention of killing him, The Boy needs to do some persuading. After all, George and the Dragon are supposed to fight - aren’t they? A charming, humorous story from the acclaimed author of “The Wind in the Willows”.

Simply Knitting

Thursday, October 30th, 2008


Simply Knitting is the UK’s best-selling knitting magazine. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been knitting for years you’ll find lots of exciting patterns, knitting news and great buys in every issue. And don’t forget, every issue comes with a free gift!

DIY Dentistry: And Other Alarming Inventions

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Bunnies, be free and happy! Small kids, knowledge is yours once more! Cartoon master of the dastardly and deranged, Andy Riley, has left behind his previous bugbears and turned his bizarre attentions to the world of inventions.

DIY Dentistry shows what happens when a bored, macabre intelligence involves itself with blue-sky thinking - a high-speed police response unit enabled by The Cop Catapult, a Solitaire Boxing device for the lonely pugilist and An Arsehole Trap which deals quickly, and appropriately, with wannabe Big Brother candidates.

These, and many other freakish twists of the imagination come alive in this hilarious, sometimes thought provoking (mostly not), brilliant new collection. A must for any discerning gift giver.

Dr Who - The Encyclopedia & Three Dr Who Story Books

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

The last Time Lord is back! He continues to go from strength to strength every Saturday night on our TV screens and, as your introduction to the Fantasy and Sci Fi Book Club, they are able to offer you this great set of Doctor Who stories and the Doctor Who Encyclopedia for the out of this world price of just £2.99, plus £1.99 postage and packing!

Homework for Grown-ups: Everything You Learnt at School… and Promptly Forgot

Monday, October 27th, 2008

 
Homework for Grown-ups by E Foley and B Coates is packed with essential facts, figures and theories, along with fun but challenging test papers to keep you on your toes and reignite those dormant brain-cells. A practical and wonderfully nostalgic revision guide for adults, Homework for Grown-ups will entertain while exercising the mind - and might even equip parents to handle their child’s homework without humiliation.

Inorganic Spectroscopic Methods - Alan K Brisdon

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

An understanding of spectroscopic methods is a pre-requisite for students in chemistry and related disciplines from the undergraduate level onwards.

Inorganic Spectroscopic Methods provides a firm introduction to common spectroscopic techniques and interpretation of spectra, and their application to inorganic-based systems.

The approach taken is unashamedly aimed at the application of the techniques and interpretation of the spectra obtained. Worked examples, illustrative diagrams and references for a theoretical approach are provided throughout the book.

Books Direct

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Books Direct is the UK’s largest book club.  As well as being a general book club covering a huge variety of tastes, Books Direct is also home to a number of specialist book clubs, including Books for Children, The Fantasy & Sci-fi Book Club, The History Guild, The Military and Aviation Book Club, TSP and The Railway Book Club.

Jamie’s Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Sixty years ago food was in short supply and malnutrition rates were high. “The Ministry of Food” was set up to teach the public how to make the best use of the food available to them. Fast forward to the present day, where we have unlimited choices and plenty of food, yet we’re living in a world of junk food, additives and preservatives. Our war is now against obesity, as most people have little or no idea about how to cook and what makes a balanced diet.

We need to learn from the past. We need to look back at the way our grandmothers and great-grandmothers cooked - wholesome, tasty food that was simple and quick to prepare. If you’re a complete beginner in the kitchen, Jamie’s promise to you is that you’ll be making some great dinners within hours of reading his book. A little knowledge and a few basic tools can go a long way, and this book is your first step …

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Balram Halwai is the White Tiger - the smartest boy in his village. His family is too poor for him to afford for him to finish school and he has to work in a teashop, breaking coals and wiping tables.

But Balram gets his break when a rich man hires him as a chauffeur, and takes him to live in Delhi. The city is a revelation. As he drives his master to shopping malls and call centres, Balram becomes increasingly aware of immense wealth and opportunity all around him, while knowing that he will never be able to gain access to that world.

As Balram broods over his situation, he realizes that there is only one way he can become part of this glamorous new India - by murdering his master.

Heat Magazine

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

If every week like us, you need to know who’s done what to who, who said that about her and who’s wearing what, then you need heat in your life. It’s packed full to bursting with all the latest, juiciest, draw dropping celebrity news and gossip, not to mention all the celebrity fashion you could shake a stick at.