Hank Zipzer wants to be number one not the one who always gets it wrong. A like able struggling hero that readers will adore. When Hanks dad enters a crossword-puzzle tournament out of town he decides to take the whole family along as a treat. & they get to spend a day at a theme park! Hank cant wait but he has to finish his homework first which could be difficult as he seems to have lost it on route. Can Hank rescue the lost homework & still make it to the theme park on time? ...

Ever wondered how the professional barista can make all of those great designs on the top of your coffee? Well here is your opportunity to learn & become your familys own barista. The process of preparing & serving espresso-related beverages seems to the average person a relatively simple task. However as you start to use your machine you will find initially that the production is anything but simple. In Barista Coffee Michelle Finn will provide you with all the coffee art steps designed to assist you to become an effective barista. You will love the intricate designs & be surprised at how easy they can be achieved. Also included are some fantastic cake & biscuit recipes containing coffee as an ingredient. ...

This extraordinary book is the culmination of ten years of photography dedicated to finding the most beautiful examples of tree bark around the globe. Here are the most spectacular striking & remarkable examples of bark found across the five continents. Each image is a work of art in itself & is accompanied by a photograph of the tree in its natural environment along with information about its origins & uses. Cedric Pollet has combined his scientific background & his passion for plants to create a highly informative text which compliments the beauty of his photographs. Already a bestseller in France where it was awarded the Redoute Prix Artistique for 2009 Bark will delight & inspire any nature lover. To visit Cedric Pollets website click here ...

Monsters are roaming the streets of London. Of course some monsters are scarier than others: Unicorns? No bother. Vampires? Big deal. Werewolves? Ho hum. Lawyers?.. . Aaargh! Duncans boss doesnt think that hes cut out to be a lawyer. He isnt a pack animal. He lacks the killer instinct. But when his best friend from school barges his way back into Duncans life with a full supporting cast of lawyers ex-wives zombies & snow-white unicorns its not long before things become distinctly unsettling. Hairy even. ...

When Bruce an abandoned collie-cross puppy is adopted by a lively family he encounters more affection than ever before in his short life. With humour & a unique charm he describes his life with his loving but troubled owners & offers a sometimes hilarious insight into the world from a dogs point of view. But when the family is threatened Bruce lends a paw & uses his canine second sight to guide the family through some difficult times. Already a sleeper success Barking At Winston" is an authentic & endearing tale of one family & their canine friend." ...

Meet the Railway Rabbits! Join the irrepressible Longears family as they get in & out of scrapes meet new friends & perform daring rescues. But Burdock the buzzard & the terrifying Red Dragon are always on the lookout for naughty rabbits who stray too far from home... When a large number of yellow plastic ducks come bobbing down the River Ripple Barley is sure they mean trouble! Heartwarming hilarious with Anna Curreys charming illustrations this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a best selling childrens author. ...

This title deals with riots death retribution & redemption in Scotlands infamous prison. Barlinnie is one of the most notorious prisons in the world & for a hundred years it has held Glasgows toughest & most violent men swept up from the city streets. Ten men died on its gallows in the infamous Hanging Shed including serial killer Peter Manuel. It has sparked rooftop protests & cell block riots & been home to godfathers of crime like Arthur Thompson Snr & Walter Norval. Barlinnie was also the scene of one of the most controversial experiments in penal history the Special Unit where the likes of Jimmy Boyle & Hugh Collins were at the centre of a fierce battle between those who see prison as retribution & those who regard it as a step on the road to redemption even for the most evil killers. Paul Ferris T C Campbell & gangleaders galore have languished behind its grim walls & a hundred years on Barlinnie still makes headlines. ...

Cocktails are sophisticated & appealing to the eye & a tasty & superbly stylish beverage. The cocktail recipe collection comes with a spiral flip top for ease of use. From classic cocktails to recent innovations this comprehensive reference contains easy-to-follow recipes for more than 300 drinks that will make you the toast of any party. Also included are handy tips on setting up your bar & buying the right liqueur & supplies; all the techniques for mixing cocktails; a glossary of liquor types; professional tricks & shortcuts; recipes for delicious non-alcoholic drinks & much more. ...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Barmy British Empire including how a war started when a Brit was sitting on a stool who wore a necklace made from 50 human skulls & why a British soldier used his own coffin as a wardrobe. With a bold new cover look & a heap of extra horrible bits & a quiz at the back of the book these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. ...

One of a series that introduces nocturnal animals & examines the key features & life processes of each animal including nocturnal & daytime activity & the environment in which the animal lives. Chapter headings are child-friendly questions to help children focus & learn. ...