Candy Jar Books: 7 books

July 1969, and mankind is on the Moon. Both the United States and Soviet Russia have lunar bases, and both are in trouble. Back on Earth, Anne Travers has learned she is about to be visited by an old friend from America, Doctor Patricia Richards. Lance Corporal Bill Bishop is aware of the visit,...

It is the height of the Cold War and the two power-blocs stand on the brink of war. On a routine patrol, US bombers receive a coded message. Doomsday has arrived; the fight for democracy, freedom and bodily fluids has just gone nuclear…The official novelisation of the classic film, Dr Strangelove...

Companions: Fifty Years of Doctor Who Assistants is an unofficial guide to the travels and experiences of the companions of each of the eleven incarnations of the Doctor. Written by a true fan, Andy Frankham-Allen provides an in-depth account of each character's struggles, experiences and relationships...

The Second World War is dominated by heroic tales of men defending their country against a formidable enemy but what about the women who also played their part in fighting for freedom? Eileen Younghusband BEM (92) was just 18 when she joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF). She quickly demonstrated...

‘Nuzzink in ze vorld can schtop me now!’ There’s a new TV show about to hit the airwaves, but Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart won’t be tuning in. With the future of the Fifth Operational Corps in doubt he’s got enough to worry about, but a plea from an old friend soon finds Lethbridge-Stewart...

The Great Intelligence has been defeated. And Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart’s world has changed. For Colonel Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart his life in the Scots Guards was straightforward enough; rising in the ranks through nineteen years of military service. But then his regiment was assigned to help...

New Stars for Old takes readers on a journey through the history of astronomy from the perspective of pivotal figures as they make their discoveries. Referencing the changing relationships between science, astrology, religion and culture of each period, Marc Read's writing provides readers with the opportunity...