Dick Stuart (1932-2002) began as a minor league first baseman, noted for his outsized ego and terrible fielding. His brash personality and 66 home runs for the Lincoln Chiefs of the Western League made him a national figure in 1956. In 1958, he came up to the majors in Pittsburgh and played some fine seasons with the Pirates, and later the Boston Red Sox. In 1961, he was selected for the National League All-Star team, and he led the American League in RBI in 1963. A wise-cracking bon vivant, his career was not what it might have been. If he had worked harder, he might have been a better player. If Bill Mazeroski hadn't ended the 1960 Series with a home run, Stuart, who was on deck, might have been the hero. Yet his great hitting ability, quick wit and love for the limelight made him one of the most interesting players of his era.

Dr. Strangeglove terrorises the Moshi Monsters and all of Monstro City! Find out all about his days at the Super Moshiversity, his hatred of all Moshlings (especially White Fang the Musky Husky) and how he builds his Glumping machines in this biography of the master of mayhem. Written by Monstro City's biographer to the stars, Ruby Scribblez.

The must-have Moshi Monsters Monstrous Biography for Zack Binspin fans! Moptop Tweenybop and Moshi Music singing sensation Zack Binspin reveals all to his fans in this awesome biography written by Ruby Scribblez. Chart Zack's early days in Brashcan Alley, to the meeting with Simon Growl that made him a star and started the Binspinmania craze across Monstro City! Enhance your Moshi Monsters experience with more brilliant children's books from Puffin. Other books in the series include Monstrous Biographies of Cap'n Buck and Dr. Strangeglove. Want more Moshi? Adopt your monster now at www.moshimonsters.com

Goodchild unravels the complex web of harsh early experiences, character flaws, and personal and professional frustrations that lay behind the paradox of "the father of the H-bomb."

This book was originally published in the U.K. under the title Two Hours to Doom (written by Peter Bryant, the penname of writer Peter George). This intricately plotted and well-thought out novel conjures the vision of apocalyptic threat of nuclear war and illustrates just how absurdly easy such an attack can be triggered. Dr. Strangelove is based on the novel.

Roxy needs to sparkle, so she goes to Monstro City to buy vinegar. What happens when she meets the evil Dr Strangeglove? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. This Level 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

The Hinckley Scribblers are a group of enthusiastic writers who meet every Friday morning at Hinckley (Leicestershire) library to share their experiences and love of writing. Most are amateurs, some are professional, all are friendly and keen to support each other. This is the fifth anthology of work produced by the group.