Dorling Kindersley New Titles

The menu is self-explanatory - try it and see for yourselves. The magazine is arranged into three main sections, REVIEWS, FEATURE ARTICLES and STORIES, and NEW & COMING SOON TITLES. The latter section is a little like a bookshop where you can browse what's new for this month, but it is arranged by Publisher, as this is the easiest way for me to do it. Let me knowwhat you think...

If you were lucky, and you're a dad, you might have received a copy of this fantastic book on Father's Day! Neil Oliver, the historian from the smash BBC series COAST, retells the stories that inspired us to be better men during the last century. He laments... more

Amanda Greenslade is a fantasy writer, like me (except she's young enough to be my granddaughter, and therefore has time on her side!). Her ASTOR CHRONICLES look fantastic, and I hope it won't be long before she finds a publisher. In the meantime, there's an interview with Amanda in this issue, together with information on TALON, the first book in the series.

KELLEY ARMSTRONG's latest book, THE SUMMONING, is so good I had to give it joint book of the month in the fantasy section; Kelley never lets you down, and this is a terrific read, chilling and entertaining at the same time - don't miss it!

And don't forget to let me know what you think of this issue of BOOKS MONTHLY ~ you can e-mail me at editor@booksmonthly.co.uk

Last weekend the fourth INDIANA JONES movie smashed box office records with takings estimated to be in excess of Ł148m - there are lots more great new Indy books reviewed in this issue, see the Feature Articles and Stories menu above

All of the titles listed or reviewed in Books Monthly are available from the store. Click on the Amazon logo to check availability as many are not yet published.

JAMES MARTIN: THE GREAT BRITISH VILLAGE SHOW COOKBOOK ~ This is a great traditional British cookbook for all the family from celebrity chef James Martin, now in paperback. Eat dishes inspired by the "Great British Village Show" from "Saturday Kitchen" celebrity chef James Martin. This tribute to traditional British cooking uses fresh, home-grown or locally produced ingredients so you too can make the fruitiest strawberry jam, the lightest Victoria sponge, tangy pickles and chutneys and savoury hotpots brimming with just-harvested vegetables. It offers delicious food including starters, main courses, desserts, cakes, biscuits, pastries and preserves are yours for the picking, with over 100 prize-winning recipes, tips, and techniques from the "Great British Village Show" TV series. It features all the expert know-how to be best in show.

THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANIMALS ~ This is the ultimate visual guide to the animal kingdom. From the largest mammal to the smallest invertebrate, this is the ultimate reference to all creatures great and small. Capturing their beauty and diversity with award-winning images, this unique guide brings over 2,000 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates in the wild vividly to life. Written by a team of wildlife experts, led by Editor-in-Chief David Burnie, an award-winning natural-history author, explore the excitement and fascination of the animal world.

THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE EARTH ~This book offers a breathtaking and inspirational exploration of planet Earth. From the fiery mass of the Earth's core to the tip of the highest ice-capped mountain, explore every aspect of our planet in awe-inspiring photographic detail. Visit 400 of the tallest, longest, widest, most significant and most unusual physical features on Earth, from volcanoes, deserts and rivers to weather systems, rocks and minerals. Then take a look at the health of our planet and discover about the interaction between people and the environment.

THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE HUMAN ~This is the definitive visual guide to every aspect of human nature. Join Robert Winston on this award-winning journey to discover every aspect of human existence from the origins of Homo sapiens to the intricate workings of our minds and bodies. Explore the immense diversity of human life and culture from profiles of more than 300 people from around the world and discover what it really means to be human and how we actually differ from apes. It is created by a team of experts led by acclaimed author, broadcaster and world leader in human fertility research, Robert Winston.

ALVIN HALL: SHOW ME THE MONEY ~ This title contains a treasure trove of advice from financial expert and star of BBC's "Your Money or Your Life", Alvin Hall. Money might make the world go around, but only if you know how to use it, and who better to teach your child all about finance than BBC's "Your Money or Your Life" presenter, Alvin Hall. They'll enter the world of business and economics learning about how money works, from its history to how it grows. An indispensable investment to get your child to understand money and finances - read it together and watch their money grow.

VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EVERYTHING ~ This is the traditional encyclopedia reinvented for the 21st century internet generation. It features a fascinating and lively encyclopedic look at a million things guaranteed to keep your child's curious mind engaged. You can find everything you ever wanted to know about traditional topics from Science and Industry to Arts and Entertainment. Only this book's different. Discover it all through visually amazing, stunning graphics. From a map of Spain made entirely out of pictures of its people and products to space exploration, you can pour over stunning images with your child and pick up fascinating facts and figures in bite-sized chunks. Read it together, can you count them all? This is a great example of what DK does best: treating non-fiction subjects differently and encouraging visual learning.

TOP GEAR FUNFAX ~ Help your child get organised with this top-of-the-range Funfax packed with photos and exciting information from BBC2's series "Top Gear". Featuring the awesome Top Gear team: they'll get up to speed on Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and the Stig. Plus, kids will love coming face to face with some of the amazing cars from the series. There's a cool Top Gear pull-out poster to decorate bedroom walls, tons of space for personal stuff, a diary to record when Top Gear's on, puzzles, quizzes, a door hanger, bookmarks and stickers.

MY TERRIFIC DINOSAUR BOOK ~ Touch, feel, look, listen and watch dinosaurs come to life on the page in this interactive book for dinosaur loving toddlers. Look at all the things dinosaurs can do; watch a giant reach up high, see a flying dinosaur in the sky, look a tyrannosaur in the eye. Then press the button and just listen to the noises they make Roarrrrrrrrrrr! Join in the fun with your child as they lift flaps, pull tabs, touch and feel textures, listen to sounds and learn all about the wonderful world of dinosaurs using all their senses.

Books Monthly (formerly Gateway Monthly) is published by Paul Edmund Norman on the first day of each month. You can contact me via e-mail at: editor@booksmonthly.co.uk . If you'd like to get a story published in Books Monthly just e-mail it to me and I'll consider it - no payment though, I'm afraid!