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A selection of our childrens books. We sell a variety of publications on Isle of Wight and regional geology, fossils, natural history and (you've guessed it!) dinosaurs. We continually add to our list of publications, some of which are listed below. If you wish to make an enquiry or purchase a book please email the shop.

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Isle of Wight geology and fossils
Isle of Wight natural history and archaeology
International and regional geology and fossils
General geology and palaeontology text books
Dinosaurs - text books
Dinosaurs - childrens books
Childrens books
History
General guides
Posters
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Isle of Wight geology and fossils

The Isle of Wight (Geologists' Association Guide No. 60), by Allan Insole, Brian Daley & Andy Gale. An overview of the Island's geology, its underlying structure (in simple terms) and mass movements; from the oldest early-Cretaceous sediments through to the youngest Holocene gravels and peats. A number of (mainly coastal) fossil walks are described, with details of access, sediments and fossil content. OUT OF STOCK		£
Isle of Wight Geology Map, 1:50,000 scale. Published by the British Geological Survey. Supplied in folded form. OUT OF STOCK		£ p&p £1

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Isle of Wight natural history and archaeology

The Isle of Wight Flora, by Colin Pope, Lorna Snow & David Allen (modern flora). Published 2003. The Isle of Wight, a mere 147 miles in area, is, for it's size, remarkably rich in plants. The maritime location of the Island, off the south coast of Britain, ensures a climate without extremes. The Island's varied geology gives rise to a range of landscapes that is unique - a microcosm of southern England. The Island is home to a suprisingly large number of scarce plants, but it is the sheer variety of habitats in close proximity - woodland, saltmarsh, sand dune, shingle cliffs, woodlands, heathland and downland - that makes the flora so special.		£35.00 Hardback p&p £5
Time Team on the Isle of Wight. Souvenir Booklet		£1.50 p&p 70p

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International and regional geology and fossils

Geology of the Dorset Coast (Geologists' Association Guide No. 22), by Michael House. A detailed introduction to the coastal geology from Lyme Regis to Poole, covering the Triassic to Tertiary sediments along the way. Includes numerous maps, diagrams, black-and-white and colour photographs. Details sites of particular interest and itineraries. OUT OF STOCK		£p&p £1
The Hampshire Basin and adjoining areas (4th edition). 146 pages. OUT OF STOCK		£
Plant Fossils of the British Coal Measures, by Christopher J Cleal & Barry A Thomas. 222 pages. A detailed introduction to the Carboniferous plants of the British Coal Measures. Includes many black-and-white line drawings and photographs of leaves and spores. Contains advice on collection and conservation of specimens.		£12.00
Fossil Plants of the London Clay, by Margaret E. Collinson. The London Clay outcrops on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Dorset. It can also be found along the Essex coast and the southern Thames estuary. This detailed book lists a number of sites where remains of plants from the Eocene have been found. Numerous black-and-white images of seeds and spores are included.		£12.00 p&p £1
Fossils of the Oxford Clay edited by David M Martill & John D Hudson. Palaeontological Association Field Guide to No 4 The Jurrasic Oxford Clay, the major source of brick clay in the UK, contains a diverse and exceptionally well preserved fauna. Historically it has provided the basis for Brinkmann's now classic work on ammonite evolution and furnised the Leeds brothers with the finest collection of marine reptiles ever assembled. Only now have descriptions of the entire fauna been available in a single volume. The introduction describes the geological setting and discusses aspects of the palaeoecology. Ten chapters deal with all the major macroinvertebrate groups, some of the microinvertebrates and the famous vertebrate fauna. Useful appendices provide the collector with a list of important fossil localities and the locations of museums with collections of comparative material. In addition, an up to date list of Oxford Clay taxa and a comprehensive bibliography of Oxford Clay palaeontology are provided. OUT OF STOCK		£
Fossils of the Gault Clay Edited by Jeremy R Young, Andrew S Gale, Robin I Knight & Andrew B Smith code 523695 The Albian (Lower Cretaceous) Gault Clay of south-east England and north-east France covers only a small area, but contains a wide variety of well preserved invertebrate and vertebrate fossil remains. The coastal exposures at Folkstone, Kent and at Wissant, in the Pas de Calais, are particularly well known to collectors, and in this field guide, written by a variety of experts in the field, is the most comprehensive illustrated account of the Gault fauna yet to have been published. OUT OF STOCK		£
Dictionary of Geology - Penguin Reference code 514940 the most extensive and authoritative guide to earth sciences available. Covering over 7,700 key terms, it explains not only the core vocabulary of 'the study of the solid earth' but also relevant terms from the related disiplines of astronomy, biology, environmental geoscience, chemistry and physics. The result is a wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary that will prove essential for student, researcher and keen amateur geologist alike.		£9.99

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General geology and palaeontology text books

British Mesozoic Fossils (Natural History Museum). Descriptions with black-and-white figures of common British fossils of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous. Contains many fossils found in the southern half of the Island. OUT OF STOCK		£ p&p £1
British Caenozoic Fossils (Natural History Museum). Descriptions with black-and-white figures of common British fossils from the last 65 million years. Includes many fossils found in the northern half of the Island and along the Hampshire coast. OUT OF STOCK		£ p&p £1
Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution by E.N.K. Clarkson. Softback. 4th Edition. This 452 page book contains a wealth of information on non-vertebrate fossils and their evolution. Clearly written and supported by a number of black-and-white images, line-drawings and tables this book is aimed at the student; however its language is suitable for those who wish to dip into it for reference on specific subjects.		£27.50
Fossils of the Chalk 2nd edition, edited by A.B.Smith & D.J.Batten, The Palaeontological Association. 374 pages. Lists and identifies many fossils found throughout the Chalk, identifies areas of England where the Chalk differs from the norm. Includes typical bryozoans, ammonites, nautiloids, gastropods, bivalves, brachiopods, arthropods, echinoderms, fishes and reptiles. A good identification guide.		£14.00 p&p £2
Kingfisher Field Guide - Rocks & Minerals of the World		£10.99
Collins Wild Guide - Rocks & Minerals by Adrian Jones. 243 pages. A basic introduction to rock types and properties is followed by descriptions of about 220 common European rocks and minerals.		£8.99
Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs by Anthony J Martin. 426 pages. This highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs advocates an eclectic approach and places scientific method at the crux of the studies. Intended for both majors and non majors, this textbook balances scientific rigor with real world examples that show how dinosaurs lived and died as well as what happened to them after they died. OUT OF STOCK - PLEASE EMAIL FOR EXPECTED DELIVERY DATE		£
Gemstones (second edition), by Cally Oldershaw, Christine Woodward and Roger Harding. The Natural History Museum. 76 pages. A colourful introduction to gemstones, their properties and uses.		£6.95
Discovering Geology. A series of fold out booklets. Titles available: Brachiopods: Ostracods: Belemnites: Crinoids: Foraminifera: Corals.		£1.95 each p&p 70p
Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems by Paul Seldon and John Nudds. Full colour throughout. Describes a number of world-wide locations where fossils have been found preserved in stunning detail, including the Burgess and Holzmaden Shales, and the dinosaur-rich Morrison Formation. OUT OF STOCK		£
Vertebrate Palaeontology (3rd edition) by Michael J Benton. 455 pages Vertebrate Palaeontology is a complete up to date history of the evolution of vertebrates. The third edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest research, including matrial from North and South America, Australia, Eurpoe, China, Africa and Russia. OUT OF STOCK - PLEASE EMAIL FOR EXPECTED DELIVERY DATE		£
Fossil Ecosystems of North America by John R Nudds & Paul A Selden code 760880 Most major recent advances in understanding the history of life on earth have been made through the study of exceptionally well preserved biotas (fossil - Lagerstatten). Following the success of their Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems, the authors concentrate in this new volume on fourteen Lagerstatten in North America. Chapters place each biota in its evolutionary context, provide a history of study of the locality, its sedementology, stratigraphy and palaeoenvironment, a description of the biota and a comparison with other similar Lagerstatten. A useful appendix lists relevant museums and gives suggestions for visiting the sites.		£24.95

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Dinosaurs - text books

Dinosaurs of the Isle of Wight edited by D.Martill & D.Naish, The Palaeontological Association. A detailed book identifying the numerous types of dinosaur to be found on the Isle of Wight. Includes reference to the history of finding dinosaurs and important people who were involved in promoting the science of dinosaur study. Many important specimens are described and drawn or photographed. Reference is made to the numerous important specimens held by the County museum (Dinosaur Isle, Sandown).		£16.00 p&p £2
Dinosaur Eggs and Babies edited by Kenneth Carpenter, Karl F. Hirsch & John R. Horner Although it is over 100 years since O. C. Marsh first recognized a baby dinosaur, that of the saurapod Pleurocoelus, renewed interest stems from the discovery of a nesting ground in western Montana in 1978, and the realization that the study of baby dinosaur bones, eggs and embryonic remains can tell us a great deal about dinosaur behaviour, reproduction and physiology. This is the first book solely devoted to this topic and reviews, in scientific detail, our present state of knowledge about this exciting area of paleontology. Chapters in the book discuss all aspects of the science including the occurance of eggs, nests and baby skeletons: descriptive osteology of juvenile skeletons; comparative history of juvenile bone; analyses of eggs and eggshells; paleoenvironments of nesting sites; nesting behaviour; and developmental growth of baby dinosaurs.		£30.00 p&p £2
Dinosaur Tracks and Other Fossil Footprints of Europe by Martin Lockley & Christian Meyer The long and distinguished tradition of traking dinosaurs and other extinct animals in Europe dates back to the 1830's. Yet this venerable tradition of scientific activity cannot compair in magnitude and scope with the unprecedented spate of discovery and documentation of the last few years. Now, following on the heels of his Dinosaur Tracks and Other Fossil Footprints of the Western United States, Martin Lockley teams up with Christian Meyer to present an up-to-date syntheis of the recent findings in the field of European fossil footprints. Drawing extensively on their own reasearch results from studies in Britain, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain and elsewhere, the authors create a dynamic picture of mammal, reptile, bird and amphibian track-makers through more than 300 million years of vertebrate evolution, placed in the context of Europe's changing ancient environments. Beginning with an introduction to and history of the European tracking traditon. Dinosaur Tracks and Other Fossil Footprints of Europe charts a broad path through the Paleozoic evolutionary history of predinosaurian vertebrates to the Mesozoic rise of the dinosaurs and their eventual disappearance at the end of the Cretaceous. The survey continues into the age of mammals and birds, ending with the cave art and footprints of out Paleolithic ancestors.		£28.50

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Dinosaurs - childrens books

Dinosaur Dishes & Fossil Food code 925067 Here is a disgustingly gross collection of prehistoric recipes. Tempt your family and friends with Dino Hatchlings, Pterosaur Wings, T rex Ribs, Dino Dung and Ammonite Whilrs. Create an amazing Ice Age Bowl and serve up Primordial Sludge with Flies in Amber. Every recipe is tried and tested with simple step by step instructions and extra fascinating notes on the dinosaurs and their habits.		£3.99 Paperback
Ankylosaurus by David West code 184017 Action - Gasp as the Ankylosaurus uses his club tail and his natural armour to defend himself against the fierce jaws of the Tyrannosaurus. (In comic book format)		£6.99 Paperback
Brachiosaurus by Rob Shone code 184031 Action - Gasp as a violent thunderstorm and a vicious Torvosaurus threaten to take the life of a young Brachiosaurus. (in comic book format)		£6.99 Paperback
Tyrone the Clean O Saurus by David Salariya code 714291 with dazzling 3D animation using Augmented Reality Technology Tyrone the Clean O Saurus loves to be clean and tidy. Dusting and scrubbing are a joy. Everything has a place and there's a place for everything. Then one day a box arrives unexpectedly. It does not have a place! It is out of place! What's in the box? And what will the terrified Tyrone do?		£6.99
Billy's Egg code 765405 Little Billy the baby dinosaur wishes he had a friend to play with. Then the egg sitting next to him in his nest begins to rock and to crack.... What could be inside? Chunky easy to pull leavers and tabs.		£4.99 Board Book
TIM Defender of the Earth by Sam Enthoven code 609685 He's big, he's moody, he has a tail that could crush the Houses of Parliament... and he's all that stands between the Earth and total destruction. (Oh, and he's actually pretty nice, razor-sharp car-sized teeth notwithstanding) TIM (that's Tyrannosaur: Improved Model) is the product of a top secret military experiment. He lives in a secret bunker under Trafalgar Square - but now the government has decided he's too expensive to keep and Tim must make a break for it. He forms an unlikely alliance with 14 year old Chris and his classmate Anna, in order to save humanity from the greatest threat it has ever known: Anna's father, the brilliant but demented Professor Mallahide and his growing swarm of vicious nanobots.		£9.99
Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs by Michael K Brett-Surman Includes illustrated A-Z of 142 dinosaurs Free CD OUT OF STOCK		£
Making Dinosaur Robots from Junk by Stephen Munzer Will dinosaurs rule the world? Find out by making your own working dinosaur robots from easy-to-find household throwaways. easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Five different dinobots to make.		£9.99 Hardback
The World of the Dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon code 763757 An exciting guide to prehistoric creatures, with 350 fabulous detailed drawnings of dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts and the places they lived. Clear, informative text together with precise watercolours explain how dinosaurs lived, moved, hunted, socialized and raised their young.		£8.99
Diplodocus the Dinosaur with the Looong neck Its neck was long, its tail was longer and it's body was really huge too. But Diplodocus.... Didn't have a very big head Didn't have very strong teeth and it wouldn't hurt a fly!		£3.99
Stegosaurs the Dinosaur with the Spiky Spine It had a tiny head, a terrible tail and big spiky plates on its back. But stegosaurus... Didn't do much fighting Didn't do much running and didn't do much thinking at all!		£3.99
Cut and Make a Dinosur Skeleton		£4.50
Romp in the Swamp by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds Harry is not happy. Today he has got to go to Charlie's house, and he doesn't want her to play with his dinosaurs. But when Charlie builds a primordial swamp, Harry gets drawn into an exciting adventure. Together they must rescue Tyrannosaurus from the giant swamp snake OUT OF STOCK		£
Harry & the Dinosaurs play Hide-and -Seek by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds Harry & the dinosaurs have fun with colours. Peep through the holes and open the fold-out pages to play along with them! OUT OF STOCK		£
Harry and the Dinosaurs Go Wild by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds. When Harry goes to a safari park and discovers some animals are in danger of becoming extinct, he wants to save them! Harry soon finds out that, however small you are, you can still make a difference.		£10.99 Hardback £ Softback
Harry & The Dinosaurs say Raahh! by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds Harry has to visit Mr Drake, the dentist - but his dinosaurs are hiding all over the house and refusing to come out! At last Harry persuades them to jump into their bucket. Raahh! Will the behave once they get there? OUT OF STOCK		£
Harry & the Dinosaurs at the Museum by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds When Harry and the dinosaues go to the museum they see Roman swords and spears, Egyptian mummies and lots of Harry's ancestors. The dinosaurs want Harry to help them find their ancestors....... and that's how Harry gets lost. Will Mum and Nan know where to look for him? OUT OF STOCK		£
Harry & the Dinosaurs have a Very Busy Day by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds Harry and the dinosaure are hunting for shapes. Peep through the holes and open the fold-out pages to join in the fun. OUT OF STOCK		£
Harry & the Dinosaurs make a Splash by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds code 500478 Harry and the dinosaurs love playing in the waves at Water World. But when a big wave knocks them all over, they don't think it's quite such fun after all! Harry isn't sure he wants to go in the water again but with a little help from Nan, he and his dinosaurs overcome their nerves and go on to make the biggest splash of the day! OUT OF STOCK		£
Harry & the Dinosaurs make a Christmas Wish by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds code 382470 Will Santa deliver the right surprise for Harry and the dinosaurs and make their special wish come true? OUT OF STOCK		£
Harry and the Pop-up Dinosur Hunt A pop-up, lift-the-flap, hide-and-seek adventure code 326757 Emergency! Pterodactyl has disappeared! Where can he be? Brand new Harry story Six spreads of sturdy pop-ups Flaps to lift and look under Interactive fun for even the youngest Harry fans.		£12.99 Hardback
Harry and the Dinosaurs First Sleepover by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds code 327068 When Harry and his dinosaurs go on their first sleepover, thay have so much fun there's no time to miss home. But when it gets dark and things go bump in the night, suddenly the dinosaurs are not so sure.		£10.99 Hardback
Dinosaurs code 117073 Insiders brings dinosaurs to life, with the most up-to-date information and state-of-the-art 3D illustrations that practically leap off every page, stimulating minds and imaginations in a whole new way. BACK IN STOCK SOON		£
Dinosaur Pox by Jeremy Strong code 324418 Just when Jodie thought things couldn't get any worse, she wakes up one morning as a dinosaur! A Stegosaurus to be precise. How can she possibly go to school? There is only one thing for it - a trip to the doctor. But the doctor doesn't want to cure her - he want's to show her off and make his fortune! OUT OF STOCK		£4.99
Dinopants by Ciaran Murtagh code 120518 Caveboy Charlie Flint is fed up with dinosaurs leaving poo all over his home town of Saberton. When he finds his brand new club covered in dinopoo, it's the final straw. Something must be done - so Charlie invents dinopants! But will he manage to convince the dinosaurs to put on a pair of his fantastic new dinopants? And what about terrifying T rex who is determined to make both the pants and Charlie Flint extinct for ever?		£4.99 Paperback
Dinopoo by Ciaran Murtagh code 120587 Caveboy Charlie Flint has come up with a wonderful new invention - a loo for dinosurs. Their poo is washed away underground, so getting rid of a rather smelly problem. But the giant millipedes who live down there aren't happy. They keep treading in dinopoo - and when you have as many legs as they do, that's a lot of treading! Charlie soon finds himself pitted against the fearsome king of the millipedes and in a very sticky situation.		£4.99 Paperback
Dinoburps by Ciaran Murtagh code 120853 It's the hottest summer anyone in Saberton can remember and caveboy Charlie Flint has invented a brand new fizzy drink to keep the dinosaurs cool. But there is an unexpected side effect: loud, smelly dinoburps. To start with everyone finds it amusing, but the burping continues even when the dinosaurs stop drinking the pop. No one can get any sleep and there's a horribe smelly fog lingering over Saberton! What's Charlie going to do?		£4.99 Paperback
Dinoball by Ciaran Murtagh code 120990 Caveboy Charlie Flint invents a fantastic new game the humans can play with their pet dinosaurs - dinoball! Soon everyone is mad about dinoball and Charlie decided to organise the first ever dinoball cup. Charlie's team, the Sabreton Sureshots, make it all the way to the final. But they are up against the Tuskville Terrors, a team of devious cheats who will stop at nothing to win.		£4.99 Paperback
The Cleverest Dinosaur by Don Lessem code 343455 Troodon was probably as clever as a modern bird! Gigantosaurus could recognise the smell of other dinosaurs from very far away. Deinoychus may have worked together to sneak up on prey!		£6.99
Sea Giants of Dinosaur Times by Don Lessem code 343431 Archelon was an ancient turtle as big as a car! Mosasaurus grew longer than Ytrannosaurus rex! Icthyosaurus looked a lot like a dolphin!		£6.99
Giant Meat Eating Dinosaurs by Don Leesem code 133418 Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth the size of bananas. Allosaurus had huge hands with three sharp claws. Giganotosaurus weighed as much as two elephants.		£6.99
Feathered Dinosaurs by Don Leesem code 133395 Caudipyeryx may have used its tail feathers to attract a mate. Microraptor had feathered arms and legs that looked like wings. Sinosauropteryx was covered with thick fuzz taht probably helped keep it warm.		£6.99
Giant Plant Eating Dinosaurs by Don Leesem code 133425 Seismosaurus stretched longer than four fire engins. Brachiosaurus stood taller than a building with five floors. Argentinosaurus was the biggest animal ever to walk the earth.		£6.99
Horned Dinosaurs by Don Leesem code 343424 Torosaurus had the biggest skull of any animal ever. Pentaceratops had five sharp horns on its head. Styracosaurus was as big as a tractor.		£6.99
The Fastest Dinosaurs by Don Leesem code 343417 Gallimimus could probably outrun a sandstorm. Struthiomimus could run up to 100 kilometres per hour. Microraptor might have used its speed to help it take off into the air.		£6.99
Armoured Dinosaurs by Don Leesem code 133371 The thick body armour of Ankylosaurus was stronger than the teeth of Tyrannosaurs rex. Gastonia had eyelids covered with bone. Euoplocephalus could swing its tail club like a weapon.		£6.99
Flying Giants of Dinosaur Times by Don Leesem code 133401 Quetzalcoatlus had wings that spanned the length of a bus. Dsungaripterus had a bony crest on its head. Eudimorphodon had a diamond shaped flap at the end of its long tail.		£6.99
Lift-the-giant-flap-book Brontosaurus Bathtime Rub-a-dub-dub it's Brontosaurus in a tub!		£5.99
Lift-the-giant-flap-book Stegosaurus Time to Eat Crunch, munch, chomp, slurp, it's Stegosaurus eating....Burp!		£5.99
Lift-the-giant-flap-book Triceratops Playtime Whizzing on a downhill run, it's Triceratops having fun!		£5.99
Lift-the-giant-flap-book Tyrannosaurus Rex Bedtime Pyjamas on, story read, it's a Tyrannosaurus snuggled in bed		£5.99
Toddlersaurus by Stuart Trotter and Elaine Lonergan Lift-the-flap book Four stories to make up a toddlers day: Brontosaurus Bathtime Stegosaurus Time to Eat Triceratops Playtime Tyrannosaurs Rex Bedtime		£10.99 Hardback
Astrosaurs - Riddle of the Raptors by Steve Cole Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an Astrosaur! Captain of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod, he goes on dangerous missions and fights evil - along with his faithful crew, Gipsy, Arx and Iggy. When a greedy gang of meat-eating raptores raid the Sauropod and kidnap two top athletes, Teggs and his crew race to the rescue. But there's more to raptor's plot than meets the eye. Can Teggs solve their rascally riddle in time? OUT OF STOCK		£ p&p £1
Astrosaurs - The Hatching Horror by Steve Cole Teggs is taking some desperate dinosaurs and their precious eggs to begin a new life on a remote planet. But some nasty egg-eating oviraptors are chasing after them .... and the planet itself has a sinister surprise hidden deep inside!		£4.99 p&p £1
Astrosaurs - The Seas of Doom by Steve Cole A huge sea monster is on the loose in the watery world of Aqua Minor, and the astrosaurs are sent to help. But when Teggs and Gipsy travel to the bottom of the sea to investigate, they find BIG trouble.....		£4.99 p&p £1
Astrosaurs - The Mind-Swap Menace by Steve Cole The Sauropod crew are in for a shock when they bump into some meat-eating criminals deep in space. The carnivores have a strange machine that will let them swap places with Teggs and Iggy! Can Arx and Gipsy work out who's who and put things right - before it's too late? OUT OF STOCK		£ p&p £1
Astrosaurs - The Skies of Fear by Steve Cole Disaster has struck Squark Major, the pterosaur planet. It's people have forgotten how to fly . . . all except a sinister stranger named Grandum who now plans to rule the world. Can Teggs and the team stop him and put things right - before it's too late?		£4.99 p&p £1
Astrosaurs - The Space Ghosts by Steve Cole The astrosaurs are sent to planet Creepus, where diplodocus miners are searching for space rocks. But they are being disrupted by mysterious, glowing ghosts! What do the spirits want? Teggs searches for the answer in spooky caves, where an old enemy lies in wait..... OUT OF STOCK		£ p&p £1
Astrosaurs - Day of the Dino-Droids by Steve Cole The astrosaurs hit trouble when their ship is pulled into a black hole. They are spat out near their space HQ - but nothing is as it seems. As old friends turn into deadly emenies, Teggs must fight against an army of dino-droids - before they conquer the universe. BACK IN STOCK SOON		£ p&p £1
Astrosaurs - The Terror-Bird Trap by Steve Cole On the planet Atlantos, two dino-tribes are on the verge of war! Hurrying to save the day, the astrosaurs find monster-sized birds on the scene - but are they there to help or to make things worse? Teggs must learn the truth before a terrible trap closes around them all.....		£4.99 p&p £1
Astrosaurs - The Planet of Peril by Steve Cole When the astrosaurs set off to help Arx's relatives, they know something sinister lies in store for them. Monsters prowl the triceratops' planet - monsters with hideous fangs, earth-trembling roars and very, very long legs. But what do they want? The answer leads Teggs into a deadly showsown with some old ememies... BACK IN STOCK SOON		£ p&p £1
Astrosaurs - The Star Pirates by Steve Cole When several spaceships go missing, the astrosaurs investigate - and find themselves under attack from star pirates! These space bandits are looting ships for their treasure. But they also have a secret plan that threatens the entire universe. Can Teggs stop the star pirates before he has to walk the plank....? BACK IN STOCK SOON		£ p&p £1
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Dinosaur Diner by Annie Kubler code 431838 Hector loves food, but hates exercise. Could this be why he is so unfit and out of shape? Luckily his friend Margo knows exactly what to do! OUT OF STOCK		£
What Dino Saw by Victor Kelleher code 117802 Happy Cat First Readers Jenny finds a big egg shaped thing down by the river. When she brings it home it hatches - and out pops a baby dinosaur. What on earth is she going to do with it?		£3.99
Professor P and the Jurassic Island by P. J. Davidson code 615116 Peter and Tara are in for a surprise when an unexpected egg mysteriously arrives. Only Professor P can solve the mystery of the strange egg and save the day! Professor P and the Jurassic Island is a fantastic adventure to the Jurassic world of the dinosaurs. Includes a fun filled guide to the top ten Jurassic dinosaurs.		£6.99
Clever Cloggs - Dangerous Dinosaurs code 079573 Did you know that a sauropod could have been as long as five elephants? Or the a T rex's mouth was big enough to swallow a child in one gulp? Journey into the prehistoric world to meet terrifying pterosaurs, anklosaurs and massive monsters of the deep. Check out gallons of jaw dropping facts, silly stories and fantastic photos. Then pit your wits against some dastardly brain-boggling teasers.		£3.99
The Story of The Discovery of T rex code 960420 A dramatic way to explore true-life stories from history. Packed with historical facts. Follow the race to find the first Tyrannosaurus rex and the excavation of the most complete specimen that led to the imprisonment of an archaelogist.		%5.99
First Facts - Dinosaur Meat-eaters I Love Reading - 250 words code 967528 This book contains 250 words. These non-fiction readers introduce useful features to help your child get the most from their reading, such as a contents page, labels, questions and a glossary. The simple sentance construction, repetition of high frequency words and low word count make this book ideal for children who are begining to read and require help or supervision. Contains discussion activities for you to enjoy with your child and help them get the most out of reading this book. OUT OF STOCK		£
First Facts - Plant-eating Dinosaurs I Love Reading - 250 words code 967511 This book contains 250 words. These non-fiction readers introduce useful features to help your child get the most from their reading, such as a contents page, labels, questions and a glossary. The simple sentance construction, repetition of high frequency words and low word count make this book ideal for children who are begining to read and require help or supervision. Contains discussion activities for you to enjoy with your child and help them get the most out of reading this book. OUT OF STOCK		£
First Facts - Prehistoric Swimming Giants I Love Reading - 250 words code 967542 This book contains 250 words. These non-fiction readers introduce useful features to help your child get the most from their reading, such as a contents page, labels, questions and a glossary. The simple sentance construction, repetition of high frequency words and low word count make this book ideal for children who are begining to read and require help or supervision. Contains discussion activities for you to enjoy with your child and help them get the most out of reading this book.		£3.99
First Facts - Prehistoric Flying Giants I Love Reading - 250 words code 96735 This book contains 250 words. These non-fiction readers introduce useful features to help your child get the most from their reading, such as a contents page, labels, questions and a glossary. The simple sentance construction, repetition of high frequency words and low word count make this book ideal for children who are begining to read and require help or supervision. Contains discussion activities for you to enjoy with your child and help them get the most out of reading this book.		£3.99
First Facts - Fantastic Fossils I Love Reading - 250 words code 967566 This book contains 250 words. These non-fiction readers introduce useful features to help your child get the most from their reading, such as a contents page, labels, questions and a glossary. The simple sentance construction, repetition of high frequency words and low word count make this book ideal for children who are begining to read and require help or supervision. Contains discussion activities for you to enjoy with your child and help them get the most out of reading this book.		£3.99
Fact Monsters - Dinosaur Duel I Love Reading - 350 words code 967689 This book contains 350 words Using simple sentence construction, new words are introduced alongside familiar high frequency words to help your child's vocabulary grow. These titles help to develope essential literacy skills and are ideal for children who are reading aloud with some help or supervision. Contains discussion activities for you to enjoy with your child and help them get the most out of reading this book.		£3.99
Fact Monsters - Dinosaur Mums and Babies I Love Reading - 350 words code 967689 This book contains 350 words Using simple sentence construction, new words are introduced alongside familiar high frequency words to help your child's vocabulary grow. These titles help to develope essential literacy skills and are ideal for children who are reading aloud with some help or supervision. Contains discussion activities for you to enjoy with your child and help them get the most out of reading this book.		£3.99
Fact Monster - Fossil Hunter I Love Reading - 350 words code 967672 This book contains 350 words Using simple sentence construction, new words are introduced alongside familiar high frequency words to help your child's vocabulary grow. These titles help to develope essential literacy skills and are ideal for children who are reading aloud with some help or supervision. Contains discussion activities for you to enjoy with your child and help them get the most out of reading this book.		£3.99
Top 10 Worst Scary Dinosaurs You Wouldn't want to Meet by Carolyn Franklin & David Antram code 184468		£11.99 Hardback
Prehistoric World - Early Life code 960321 Jump into a thrilling exploration of the massive, stomping world of Early Life animals. Inside is a top selection of the biggest, scariest and hungriest ones. You'll also meet some of the newest animals to be discovered.		£4.99
Prehistoric World - Triassic Life code 960338 Jump into a thrilling exploration of the massive, stomping world of Triassic Life animals. Inside is a top selection of the biggest, scariest and hungriest ones. You'll also meet some of the newest animals to be discovered.		£4.99
Prehistoric World - Jurassic Life code 960345 Jump into a thrilling exploration of the massive, stomping world of Jurassic Life animals. Inside is a top selection of the biggest, scariest and hungriest ones. You'll also meet some of the newest animals to be discovered.		£4.99
Prehistoric World - Cretaceous Life code 960352 Jump into a thrilling exploration of the massive, stomping world of Cretaceous Life animals. Inside is a top selection of the biggest, scariest and hungriest ones. You'll also meet some of the newest animals to be discovered		£4.99
Prehistoric World - Ancient Mammals code 960369 Jump into a thrilling exploration of the massive, stomping world of Ancient Mammals. Inside is a top selection of the biggest, scariest and hungriest ones. You'll also meet some of the newest animals to be discovered		£4.99
Prehistoric World - The Ice Age code 960376 Jump into a thrilling exploration of the massive, stomping world of Ice Age animals. Inside is a top selection of the biggest, scariest and hungriest ones. You'll also meet some of the newest animals to be discovered		£4.99
WOW! Dinosaurs by David Stewart code 638253 For millions of years dinosaurs lived almost everywhere around the world, but they disappeared 65 million years ago. Find out why! Lift the special acetate pages and come face to face with the biggest, the fastest and the fiercest of these scary monsters.		£5.99
Killer Dinosaurs code 079139 If you are crazy about dinosaurs, you'll want to take a look at this exciting new book. Step inside to discover an array of monsterous meat-eaters that terrorized the Prehistoric world.		£4.99
Using Maths - Dinosaur Dig code 960604 Being a dinosaur expert is lots of fun! This book has over 50 maths puzzles that show how scientists use maths every day. Practice the maths you'll need at Key Stage 1. Learn facts about dinoaurs and the experts who study their bones. Discover how maths is used in real situations.		£5.99
The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs code 075650 From meat-eating monsters............ ..... to underwater beasts .... to terrifying pterosaurs .... to huge herbivores		£8.99
Brontorina by James Howe code 770355 Brontorina is a dinosaur with a dream - she wants to dance! But she's too large for Madame Lucille's dance studio... Still, deep in her heart, Brontorina knows she was born to dance and sometimes big dreams can change a small world. OUT OF STOCK		£5.99
Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs by Giles Andreae & Russell Ayto code 569216 When Flinn discovers a pirate hiding in a cupboard, it's all aboard me harties, for a real live pirate adventure! But there are some baddies on the loose... Will fearless Flinn be able to captain the ship and defeat the Pirate Dinosaurs? OUT OF STOCK		£
Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs - Missing Treasure by Giles Andreae & Russell Ayto code 500492 Those dierty rotten dinosaurs are back and up to no good. Some treasure is missing and guess who's to blame?! Luckily Captain Flinn is on the case. So shiver those timbers and climb aboard - we're off to Bag O' Bones Island! OUT OF STOCK		£
Dinosaurs Galore by Masayuki Sebe code 467592 Inside this book there are puzzles and games galore! Look out for all the dinosaurs!		£10.99 Hardback

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Childrens books

Rocks and Fossils code 965203 Rock is the basic building material taht makes up the earth. Some rocks can reveal secrets about our planet's distant past. From red-hot magma to the most ancient fossils, this book explores the origins of rocks and their importance in our daily lives. Linked to the National Curriculum programmes of study for Science and Geography		£4.99
Fossils code 966972 Travel back in time and find out about animals and plants that used to live on Earth. Discover how we use fossils today and what they tell us about life on Earth millions of years ago. Find out: How fossils form About different types of fossils How to start your own collection Amazing facts, such as how blood can be preserved for millions of years.		£4.99
Islands by Shelia Anderson First streps non-fiction code 343660 In the First Step Non-fiction Landforms series you can find out all about the Earth's different landforms. Learn all about Islands with fun facts and exciting pictures. You will discover: What an island is How islands are made What the world's biggest island is.		£5.50
Coasts by Shelia Anderson First steps non-fiction code 343653 In the First Step Non-fiction Landforms series you can find out all about the Earth's different landforms. Learn all about Coasts with fun facts and exciting pictures. You will discover: What an coast is How the sand on a beach is made What animals live near coasts.		£5.50
Earth's Crust by Conrad J Storad Early Bird Earth Science code 133517 Find out all about the Earth's Crust with lively text and exciting pictures! You will discover: What the Earth's crust is made of What is underneath the Earth's crust What happens when the Earth's crust moves.		£6.99
Fossil Fuels by Conrad J Storad Early Bird Earth Science code 343608 Find out all about the Fossil Fuels with lively text and exciting pictures! You will discover: How Fossil Fuels are made What renewable and non-renewable fuels are How people use fossil fuels.		£6.99
Erosion by Joelle Riley Early Bird Earth Science code 133524 Find out all about the Erosion with lively text and exciting pictures! You will discover: How Erosion changes the shape of the land How rivers move pieces of rock and soil How new lands are made.		£7.99
Earth in Danger - Sustainable Living code 967399 Earth in Danger is a series of non-fiction readers that give you the latest information on environmental issues around the world. In this book: Read about - what is sustainable living? - Low energy buildings - Recycling Learn about - How to save energy and water - Reducing your carbon footprint Check out the factfile - Sustainable living facts - Websites - How to help.		£4.99
Earth in Danger - Climate Change code 967344 Earth in Danger is a series of non-fiction readers that give you the latest information on environmental issues around the world. In this book: Read about - What is climate change? - Global warming - Flooding and drought Learn about - Saving electricity - Reusing and recycling to save energy Check out the factfile - Climate change facts - Websites - How to help.		£4.99
Earth in Danger - Rubbish and Recycling code 967375 Earth in Danger is a series of non-fiction readers that give you the latest information on environmental issues around the world. In this book: Read about - How much do we throw away? - What happens to our own rubbish? - Recycling everyday things Learn about - How to make electricity from rubbish- Making your own compost Check out the factfile - Recycling facts - Websites - How to help.		£4.99
Coastal Habitats code 980006 A comprehensive, informative and highly readable introduction to life in coastal habitats. Packed with core geography and science curriculum information on weather, climate, animal and plant life and people and places.		£4.99
Prehistoric World code 078620 A fact by fact look at the history of life on Earth, from the first organisms to the ascent of early man. - Statistics on every geological period - maps and diagrams - Superb photographs and illustrations		£6.99
Wow! Prehistoric Animals by Carolyn Franklin code 184130 From terror birds to enormous sharks, prehistoric animals lived for many millions of years. Find out how they lived and why they disappeared! Lift the special acetate pages and be astounded by the biggest, fiercest and most incredible of these creatures.		£5.99
Prehistoric Scary Creatures by John Malam code 370497 Lumbering monsters? Saber toothed predators? Giant meat eating birds? Discover the real truth: What was life like after the dinosaurs died out? What animals did our early ancestors hunt? Find out the answers to these questions and many, many more!		£5.99
Harry and the Snow King by Ian Whybrow & Adrian Reynolds code 383729 Harry has waited for the snow to come. The first fall brings just enough snow for him to build a very small snow king. But then the snow king disappears. Harry is sure it has been kidnapped.... Should he call the police? Or is there more to this mystery than meets the eye? Read all about Harry - before the discovery of his famous Bucketful of Dinosaurs!		£4.99

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History and Reference

Discovering Dorothea by Karolyn Shindler Code 571388 The life of pioneering fossil hunter Dorothea Bate Karolyn Shindler has rescued a remarkable woman from undeserved obscurity. Schindler's excellent book serves to illuminate not only the travails of fieldwork a century ago, but also the problems faced by women seeking to carve out their own intellectual space in the sometimes stifling atmosphere of respectable Britain.		£6.99 Hardback
Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin code 432688 When the Beagle sailed out of Davenport on 27th December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime. His journal shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology and natural history, as well as people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia, the Australasian coral reefs and the brilliance of the firefly - all are to be found in these extraordinary writings. The insights made on the five year voyage were to set in motion the intellectual currents that led to the most controversial book of the Victorian age: The Origin of the Species. This volume reprints Charles Darwin's journal in a shortened form. It contains an introduction on the background to Darwin's work, as well as notes, maps, appendices and an essay on scientific geology and the Bible by Robert FitzRoy, Darwin's friend and captain of the Beagle.	Coming soon	£9.99 softback
Principles of Geology by Charles Lyell (Penguin Classics) code 435283 One of the key works in the 19th century encounters between science and scripture. Charles Lyell's Principals of Geology (1830-33) sought to explain the geological state of the modern Earth by considering the long term effects of observable natural phenomena. Consisting largely of complete illustrated chapters on those topics that have attracted the deeper debate, this selected edition makes freshly available one of the masterworks of the 19th century. The introduction by James A Secord, considers Lyell's own 'crisis of faith' as he came to terms with his theories.		£14.99
Truly A Great Victorian A quiet man before whom rogues trembled by Constance Bradford Code 526870 Family History 'As I sat in my sitting room surrounded by my late husband's memorabilia of his grandfather, Colonel Sir Edward Colborn Bradford, in particular his excellent oil painting by Benjamin Constant in 1901. We have his handsome furniture, royal gifts of past glories. Having limited experience of this profession, I begin to research his life, realising this was a very great life indeed. As no other member of the family appeared to be launching out on this project I continued..'		£10.99
Captain of the Wight by Dorothy Davies In 1448 the chivalrous knight, Sir Edward Woodville, rode out from Carisbrooke Castle with 440 men from the Isle of Wight to defend a lady's honour in Brittany. All were killed in the ensuing battle with the French, except one young lad who managed to return with the harrowing tale of the bloody massacre. This is Sir Edward.s story.....		£4.99
Queen Victoria by Elizabeth Lonford Code 450612 Queen Victoria is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. In this concise biography, Lady Longford, long recognised as an authority on the subject, gives a full account of Queen Victoria's life and provides her unique assessment of the monarch. Victoria ascended the throne in 1837 on the death of her uncle William IV. In 1840 she married her first cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and for the next twenty years they were inseperable. Their decendants were to succeed to most of the thrones of Europe. When Albert died in 1861, Victoria's overwhelming grief meant that she virtually withdrew from public life. This perceived dereliction of public duty, coupled with rumours about her relationship with her Scottish ghillie John Brown, led to increasing critism. Coaxed back into the public eye by Disraeli, she resumed her former enthusiam for political and constitutional matters with vigour until her death in 1901.		£9.99
The Last Princess by Matthew Dennison Code 823477 Princess Beatrice was the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Her father died when she was only four. His death overshadowed the remainder of Queen Victoria's life. The Queen insisted her youngest and favourite daughter share those shadows. But Beatrice emerged to build a life of her own. Married to handsome Henry of Battenberg, she was a wife and mother as well as a daughter. Musical, artistic and with a talent for languages, she composed music, and wrote and illustrated books and translations. Matthew Dennison draws on extensivce new material to restore Princess Beatrice to her rightful pace as a key figure in the Victorian dynasty.		£12.99
John Keats in Winchester, Chichester and the Isle of Wight by Anne Crow Code 232809 Anne Crow gives a brief biography of the poet John Keats, focusing closely on his visits to West Sussex and Hampshire. Quoting from his letters and from the poems he wrote whilst staying in the area, she explores how his work was infulenced by what he saw.		£4.99
PLUTO - Pipe-Line Under The Ocean by Adrian Searle Code 587606 To many of those consulted it seemed a preposterous idea.... an undersea pipe-line laid across the bed of the English Channel to fuel the advance of the Allied armies from the Normandy beaches. Nothing like it had ever been attempted before. It would have to be carried out in the utmost secrecy - concealed from friend and foe alike. The experts shook their heads. It was surely impossible. Fortunatly, not everyone shared that view. The project called for the highest levels of engineering prowess and ingenuity - and an abundance of endeavour, enthusiam and energy. it neded flare for the unorthodox and a determination to secceed against the odds. That there were people who were both able and willing to fulfil such a formidable mixture of requirements and turn this 'impossible' idea into astonishing reality, speaks volumes for the indomitable British wartime spirit. They produced one of the greatest of Britain's wartime secret projects. In the words of Eisenhower, "it was second in daring only to the artifical (Mulberry) harbours". It ran - initally at least - for 70 miles from the Isle of Wight to Cherbourge and then on the shorter route between Dungeness in Kent and Boulogne. They called it operation PLUTO - the Pipe-Line Under The Ocean. And it worked!		£7.99
History and The Life of Elizabeth Stuart by Paul Gustar Code 525958 The remains of Princess Elizabeth, 2nd daughter of King Charles I are interred in the parish church of Newport, Isle of Wight; that church which is dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury and St Thomas the Apostle. How came she there? Why not some place of national importance as befits one of Royal blood instead of the parish church of a small town? This work examines those varoius references which record the events and circumstances that determined the course of her life; to tell her story as though to tease out a single thread from the fabric of the history of those troubled times. Starting with the marraige of her parents and the birth of their children, an effort is made to place events in order and to tell of the unfolding tragedy which enveloped that sad and sorrowing Princess.		£3.95

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General guides

Philips Guide to Global Hazards

Describes the complete range of hazards, from earthquakes, hurricanes and volcanoes to drought and disease
More than 200 colour artworks and photographs
Casr histories of major disasters
More than 100 maps, charts, tables and diagrams

£9.99

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Isle of Wight General

		£ paperback
Isle of Wight - The Complete Guide by Roy Brinton Alphabetical Gazetteer to the entire Island, cross referenced to a full colour map. 14 special interest sections including Crossing to the Island, The 'Discovery' of the Isle of Wight, Geology, Natural History, Walking, Defence, Local Building Traditions, Queen Victoria, Writers & Poets, The National Trust, Museums. Town Maps. 300 illustrations. 6 pages colour plates.		£12.95
The Original Ghosts of the Isle of Wight by Gay Baldwin 'It is a pleasure when a serious investigator of the paranormal finds a really rational book providing genuine facts and a sensible attitude. Ghosts of the Isle of Wight, written and published by Gay Baldwin must be one of the most genuine and convincing works of its type'. Andrew Green, Ghosts Today BACK IN STOCK SOON		£ paperback
More Ghosts Book 2 by Gay Baldwin With more than 50 stories including: A dark and violent tragedy; Phantom with no face; Wraiths of the roads; A handful of tiny bones; Messy little poltergeist; Phantoms of the blitz; The mystery of the bloodstained footprints.		£5.95 paperback
Ghosts of the Isle of Wight III by Gay Baldwin The number of reported hauntings and apparent ghostly happenings in the Isle of Wight continues to grow. Gay Baldwin has been inundated with new reports of unexplained occurences. This book contains a completly new selection from her files.		£6.95 paperback
Isle of Wight Ghosts Book Four by Gay Baldwin More supernatural tales and errie encounters on the Haunted Isle. These intriguing stories include... The phantom soldiers at the Needles Battery... Ghost-girl in the well at Carrisbrook Castle... Appuldurcombe's phantom carriage .... The sexy spirit at Ryde's Prince Consort... The dead take a bow at Shanklin Theatre... What lurks on Gallows Hill?... A dark cliff-top deed and a killer gang of smugglers....... Beware the psychic timebomb of old Ventnor Hospital... and many more...		£6.95 paperback
Ghost Island Book 5 by Gay Baldwin All new stories include: Horror at Clarence Road; A Body Swinging Gently; Ryde's Most Haunted House; Dead Man Walking; Lady in Black; The Curse of Dodnor. Meet a liturgy of lost souls like the Railwayman's Ghost, The Tragic Princess and a Poltergeist called Charlie. plus many more...		£7.95 paperback
Most Haunted Island Book 6 by Gay Baldwin Read of Royal ghosts at Osborne House, phantom Roman soldiers at Brading and restless spirits at J Sameul White's old shipyards. Learn of haunted graveyards, beaches, shipyards, shops and hotels. There are weird wraiths, pesky poltergeists, lost souls, ghostly children and tales of time slips. Read how a ghost car chased a motorist and meet the 'House to Die For'.... and many more		£8.95 paperback
Even More Ghosts Book 7 by Gay Baldwin In this biggest book yet, read of ghost-trains at Whippingham, ghostly soldiers and haunted forts, spirits on a seaside pier, a haunted zoo and even more ghosts at Osborne House. Keep watch for ghost ships; meet ghostly smugglers in their old haunts. No book on Ghost Island is complete without more eerie encounters at the Island's most haunted place, the vanished mansion of Knighton Gorges. Read what happened when mediums made contace with the spirits there...		£8.95 paperback
Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in the Isle of Wight by M J Trow Code 630881 Death and villainy always hold us in their grim but thrilling grip. In this book the chill is brought close to home as each chapter investigates the darker side of humanity in notorious cases of murder, deceit and pure malice that have marked the history of this apparently peaceful island. From crimes of passion to opportunistic killing and coldly premeditated acts of murder, the full spectrum of criminality is recounted here. For this journey into a bloody and neglected aspect of the past, IOW historian and crime writer M.J.Trow has selected over 20 notorious episodes that give a fascinating insight into criminal acts and the criminal mind. He throws light into the shadowy world of the smugglers, pirates and robbers who plagued the islands early history. He recalls escape attempts of Charles I from Carisbrooke Castle, the mysterious loss of the Mary Rose and the Royal George, and the scandalous conduct of Lady Worsley. In vivid, sometimes shocking detail he reconstructs notable criminal cases, including the brutal murders that have marked the island's more recent past. Also he delves into the history of the island's three prisions - Albany, Parkhurst and Camp Hill - which have housed many of Britain's most violent criminals.		£12.99
A History of Newport Carninals 1900-1960 by Bill Shepard & Brian Greening Code 526078 This book tells the story of Newport's carnivals starting as early as 1900, events that were as eagerly anticipated in those days as Christmas. It was a long time before the many different types of entertainment that are so readily on hand today. Parents dressed up their children in a variety of origional outfits and those old local businesses and their employees joined in the fun too, changing horse drawn carts and those early old cars into galleons, crinoline ladies, beautiful swans and numerous other creations, that must have taken hours of their spare time to complile. The streets came alive with spectators, transported in from across the island on busses and trains. This book is full of photographs of those days now long gone and these contribute toward producing a record of out town's social history.		£10.95
A History of Newport Quay and the River Medina by Bill Shepard & Brian Greening Code 525385 This book covers the history of Newport's Quay and the River Medina from around 1800 up to 1950. It recalls the developments that took place from the introduction of the railways, the building of the stores, the ships, the characters and accidents and deaths that were inevitable in such an environment, during a time when the area was the life blood of the town.		£10.00
Figures in a Landscape - Locals celebrate Past & Present in a rural West Wight Even a brief look at the Ordnance Survey map of the West Wight reveals a swathe of open countryside at it's heart, fringed on three sides by towns and villages and on the fourth by the natural barrier of the Downs. The area of open landscape combines with its sweeping views a remarkable sense of remoteness and tranquility hardly matched anywhere on the Island. The solid line of the Downs acts as an immense backdrop, whilst the view north from the ridge itself is almost unbroken as far as the Solent and beyond. The whole area is well served by a network of rights of way, making it a natural space for recreation for those living close by as well as visitors to West Wight. In their time these fields have been the site of many settlements and thought the detail of the landscape has changed over the years, there has been relativly little development to detract from its essentially historic character, evidenced by manor houses, farms and cottages. It was the threat of permanent and irrevocable change that prompted those living in the area to reflect upon what they personally find so special about it and to celebrate both its past and present		£4.50
Newport, Carisbrooke & Parkhurst by Phillip Blanchard Code 453859 In this intriguing selection of old images of Newport and district, the Isle of Wight's largest town is evocatively recreated in over 200 photographs, postcards and engravings from the author's own collection and other private sources. This collection gives an insight into everyday life in and around Newport from late Victorian times to the 1960's. The people who occupied these places are wonderfully preserved in this book carrying out their daily island duties and responding to the events that have shaped the Isle of Wight's history.		£12.99
Down Memory Lane Personal stories of life on the Isle of Wight before 1970 Code 231445 This book is a collection of personal stories of life on the Isle of Wight before 1970. Many have a twist of humour and all show how life has changed over the years.		£5.50
The Queen's Neighbours by Vera Morrill Code 296056 Some years ago Vera Morrill was asked by BBC Radio Solent to interview elderly people on the Isle of Wight who had been alive during Queen Victoria's reign, the aim being to ensure their stories were retained in the Island archives. Among those interviewed were Victoria and Helena Thomson, who for twenty seven years lived on the Osborne estate and, in their early years, regularly met the Queen and some of the members of the Royal Household. In this delightful book Vera has recalled some of their memories and envisaged how Victoria Thomson might have set down an account of that extraordinary period in their lives. Victoria and Helena Thomson are buried with their parents in a family grave at Whippingham Church, near Osbourne House. This church, which was commisioned by Prince Albert, resonates with the fact that it was here that the Queen, her Consort and the Royal Household worshipped.		£2.99
Remarkable Islanders by Ian Williams Code 392476 The Islanders featured in this book are remarkable in very different ways. The charmed life of Jack Seely and Johnny White's exploits in a Hurricane are the stuff of Boy's Own Comic. The miraculous wartime experience of Sid Porter is in stark contrast to Philip Bagwell's principled stand against the war. The sea has been the making of many islanders, among them the eccentric boat designer Uffa Fox, Admiral Hopson - hero of Vigo Bay - and smuggler turned lifeboatman James Bucket. Moralising authoress Elizabeth Sewell would doubtless disapprove of enchantress Sophie Dawes' route to riches, their life poles apart. While Frank Morey was compiling his natural history guide, Edgar Greenshield was preaching to the Eskimos; And Arthur Hill Hassall was building a pioneering hospital at the same time the Rev William Fox was digging up dinosaurs. Island governors are represented by swash-buckling Edward Horsey and the disastrous Woodvilles. Freshwater's forgotten scientist, the oddball Robert Hooke, completes this gallery of Remarkable Islanders.		£4.95
A History of The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary 1839-1966 by Ian A Watt Code 773839 This book takes the reader through the enthralling and often surprising history of Hampshire policing between 1839 and 1966. Any fond notions the reader might have that the task of maintaining law and order in rural areas was in any way tranquil and mundane will quickly be corrected. Those early police officers endured harsh disciplin, demanding working practices and punshing working hours - often without any public support. Included in this unique study is a wealth of material from former officers' records and memoirs, from which the author has vividly recreated the working lives and adventures of those officers who served before 1967, when all Hmapshire police forces were required to amalgamate. Here you will find stories of riots, murder and strikes, encompassing the breadth of both human endeavour and human faileur. Throughout, the professionalism, loyalty and dignity of the former officers is epitomised.		£15.99
Cowes Week by Dave Willis Code 040121 Cowes Week is a British sporting institution. It is one of the longest running and most successful sproting events we have and has become a highlight of the British sporting summer. It has been held in early August every year since 1826, except during the two world wars. The regatta is now such an indelible fixture on the British (and International) sporting scene that it is taken for granted that it will continue to thrive and inspire all who love sailing, competition and the ocean for years to come. With over 140 striking and immediate images, Dave Wills captures the excitement, disasters and triumphs of one of the sporting calendar's ultimate events.		£14.99
Pushing Up The Daisies by Jan Toms Code 392490 The famous and forgotten on the Isle of Wight		£4.95

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... and others

Deadly Focus by R C Bridgestock (Fiction) Code 965840 Harrowfield is in uproar as Daisy Charlotte Hind vanishes without a trace. It's up to Senior Officer Jack Dylan to find her. Dylan's worst nightmare is confirmed as a body is discovered and another child goes missing. Is this the work of a serial killer with a deadly focus? Dylan's nerve is put to the test. he is attacked on the job and finds his health under increasing strain. As the killer increases the pressure, will Jack Dylan be able to maintain the inpetus to catch the killer and secure justice for the victim's families?		£10.99
Helga Stone - Never the Same Girl Twice Helga Stone became well known during the Second World War as one of the leading female impressionists of the time. Born into a theatrical family and destined for the stage from a very early age, she became part of the Murgatroyd Family radio series on the BBC Home Service and also stared as Principal Boy before branching out with her own solo act of Impressions of the Stars. Her unusal bill matter "Never the Same Girl Twice" aptly described her versatility and the range of her impressions. Here is her story.		£9.95
The Dark Ocean and The Light by Fred Nicholls (Fiction) Code 530335 Signed by the Author 1896: A Welsh ship wrecked and her master dead. Her crew, plus the captain's daughter Eleanor, marooned on a bleak, cold island in the wild Southern Ocean. The officers fear anarchy among the crew. A brutal incident begins the tortuous, bizarre and dangerous story of their rescue, and the final flowering of Eleanor's passion for the young English officer, John Raven.		£11.99
Master Under God by Fred Nicholls (Fiction) Code 530205 Signed by the Author The epic and authentic story of a Welsh ocean-going windjammer and it's people in the last great era of sail, full of the drama, hardship, tension and humour of a wandering deep-sea life. Interwoven with the life of the ship is the story of the Pembrokeshire-born master and his family, and the troubled love affair of his daughter and one of the ship's young English officers.		£7.99
The Jewel of the Wight by Brenda Hurst (Fiction) A three master is breaking up in dense fog on Atherfield ledge, back of the Wight. Jess Henshaw risks everything to help the crew of the distraught vessel, but a terrible event puts her at the mercy of a man who claims to love her but whose lies and deciet threaten to destroy her. Another ship founders with two of the lifeboat men lost, but it is only during the following bad winter, when a shepherd finds a rotting body dug up by animals, that the true facts of this murder, and another, come to light.		£7.95
The Sorrow of Sisters by Wendy K Harris (Fiction) I was aware of a profound feeling that I couldn't put a name to. It wsn't anything like joy or sorrow. IT was something different, as if there existed inside me a place I had never known. Forty-nine year old Jane sits in her comfortable, galss-walled designer home. tapping out lucrative novels. But the bequest of a cottage on the wild southern shore of the Isle of Wight by a woman unknown to her is about to shift the whole equilibrium of her life and relationships. For a while, nothing is what it seemed to be. Jane is brought up against shocking revelations of violence and deciet that cause her to question the assumptions she has grown up with about her past. Driven to persue her own search for truth and identity, Jane uncovers a trail that leads her to reconnect with extraordinery relatives she never knew she had, and eventually to her own reconciliation and deep inspiration.		£7.99
The Map That Changed The World by Simon Winchester Code 280395 William Smith was not rich or well connected, but his passion for rocks and fossils and his twenty three year obsession with single-handedly mapping the geology of Britain made him one of the most significant men of the nineteenth century. However his vision cost him dear - his wife went mad, his work was stolen by jealous colleagues who eventually ruined him, and he was imprisoned for debt.		£9.99
The Bed I Made by Lucie Whitehouse (Fiction) Code 809136 When Kate meets dark, enigmatic Richard in a Soho bar, she barely hesitates before going home with him. He is undeniably attractive - and dangerous. Now, eithteen exhilerating but fraught months later, Kate finishes their relationship and hopes that will be the end of it. But it's only the begining... Fleeing from London for the wintery Isle of Wight, she is determined to ignore the flood of calls and emails. But what begins as a nuisance becomes an ever more threatening game of cat and mouse...		£7.99
Touching the Past by Jean Wheeler (Fiction) Code 974088 Sarah finds an old photograph when clearing out her late Aunt's house. The photograph intrigues her and whilst searching for the answer as to why it was hidden she helps the owners of Bridge Farm look at their history. A lavender farm is also on the site and Sarah gives up her job to become involved. As a result she finds a new life for herself, wonderful friends and a husband.		£8.99
On Gallows Hill by Harriet J Kent (Fiction) Code 311429) Michal Morey was born on the Isle of Wight in the 17th century. Employed as a woodcutter and married to Beth, they lived on the edge of Pan Wood. Michal was renowned for being an unpopular, jealous man with an evil temper. On Gallows Hill is loosely based on a true story. It is a tale of love, hate and jealousy of a bitter woodcutter.		£9.95

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