Terry Pratchett
Hogfather
(Cairo – DVD Kids’ Corner)

In Discworld, it is the night before Hogswatch and the Hogfather (the jolly fat man who brings presents to the kiddies) is missing…

But if the presents aren’t delivered the sun will not rise tomorrow morning. So another supernatural entity, who also knows where everyone lives, has stepped in…Death.

While his Ho, Ho, Ho, could do with some work, his granddaughter, Susan has to find the real Hogfather. Will there be enough belief in the Hogfather to make the sun come up? It is a dark time of year, you’d better watch out!

Based on the novels of Terry Pratchett, also available in the KLC

Take That – Beautiful World
CD 395 TAK
Alexandria

1. Reach Out  
2. Patience  
3. Beautiful World  
4. Hold On  
5. Like I Never Loved You At All  
6. Shine  
7. I'd Wait For Life  
8. Ain't No Sense In Love  
9. What You Believe In  
10. Mancunian Way  
11. Wooden Boat / Butterfly  

Inspired creative writing
52 brilliant ideas from the master wordsmiths
By Alexander Gordon Smith
808.02 SMI
(Cairo – Literature)

First things first - no book is going to teach you 'how' to write. We can't all be concert pianists or professional footballers or brain surgeons, and writing well requires a fair smattering of natural talent as well as a huge amount of hard slog. What I like about this book is its honesty. As the title says, here are 52 brilliant ideas. No magic formula, just 52 short, sweet and most of all useful suggestions to get you started. That's it. Broken into easily digestible chapters, the book makes a feature of various exercises (of the literary kind rather than sit-ups) and a questions and answer section for those in need of troubleshooting.

Told in simple, unpretentious prose, 'Inspired Creative Writing' covers all the basics, from getting started, to honing your dialogue, to writing believable characters, right down to the final editing process. It's kind of equivalent to someone holding your hand, coaxing you along on the days when the blank page seems too daunting. Good, sound practical advice that will almost certainly get your creative ball rolling... The rest is up to you.

Cry Salty Tears
Dinah O'Dowd
F ODO
Alexandria

Against unimaginable domestic-violence odds, Dinah O’Dowd nurtured her seven children (including a son who went on to become one of music’s biggest stars–Boy George), and to achieve freedom from that dark central figure in her life, her husband.

Mr Crocodile
By John Bush#
JUN BUS
(Cairo - Kids’ Corner)

Mr Crocodile needs money – fast. So he puts on a disguise to rob a bank. But being a crook is harder than is looks. Will his cunning plan pay of?

A simple lively text for children with speech bubbles and fully illustrated.

Confident Baby Care
Jo Frost
659.122 FRO
Alexandria

has become a household name for childcare and practical parenting advice but few people know she started off her nannying career looking after babies. Working with many families, she specialised in baby care and development and brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the fore in this, her first baby book. Providing a comprehensive and indispensable guide, Jo gives answers to all of the questions new parents may have. Using baby know-how and her intuitive gift, she gives parents practical and objective advice on looking after newborns through to 12 months. Written in her familiar, friendly yet authoritative style, Jo offers advice to help parents and carers feel confident to deal with sleeping and feeding problems, weaning, teething pains, social interactive skills and behavioural issues. She also helps them to understand their emotional responses.

Scuba Diving
By Monty Halls and Miranda Krestovnikoff
797.23 HAL
(Cairo – Life style)

Diving offers challenge, excitement and the thrill of exploration but in turn requires skill, discipline and knowledge. With expert advice and step-by-step illustrations, ‘Eyewitness Companions: Scuba Diving’ reveals how to perfect these skills. This essential companion is suitable for those curious to take the plunge, right up to qualified divers interested in expanding their knowledge. You'll discover: essential equipment - know your gear, from fins and masks to depth gauges and tanks; diving techniques - learn essential step-by-step techniques, from training in the pool to taking to the open seas; places to dive - explore the top dive sites of the world, from coral reefs in the Pacific to wrecks in the Red Sea; and, marine life - get the most from your dives with a comprehensive guide to underwater plant and animal life.

Why Should I Save Water?
Jen Green and Mike Gordon
JF GOR
Alexandria

Part of a child’s development is asking questions and learning about the environment. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book shows the importance of saving water. This book contains notes for parents and teachers to help them use this book most effectively.