Hutchinson Library

New Books List

Adult Non-Fiction

This list combines recent additions received at both
Bishop Auckland Town Hall and
Woodhouse Close Branch Libraries.

August 2011
Reeves, Bob	Easy computing for the over 50s
	Based on the Windows 7 operating system, 'Easy Computing for the Over 50s' is a short, simple and to-the-point guide for getting what you want out of your computer.
Ballew, Joli	Brilliant laptops & netbooks
	The contents of this book cover Windows 7 programs, the hardware, locating and using your Wi-Fi button, searching folders, wireless networks, surfing the Internet with Internet Explorer, sharing a network drive, and much more.
Miller, Matthew	Facebook companion
	Experience everything you can do on Facebook with this easy-to-understand guide. It shares indispensible tips and shortcuts on everything from sharing videos to playing popular games like FarmVille and CityVille.
Grant, Patrick	A straightforward guide to getting the best out of your retirement
	Most people start to seriously think about their retirement when they reach their late 50s/early 60s. This book attempts to cover all areas relating to retirement, including pensions and benefits.
Ashley, Roderic	Win the job you want
	Do you want to understand your needs, bring out your talents and get that job, even in today's tough market? Get a kick-start with this little book which will give you just enough to get you going.
Samuels, David	Guide to probate wills and the law
	A concise and informative guide to all the processes that underpin the practice of formulating a last will and testament and to the law and practice of probate and applying for probate in the event of death. Previous ed.: published as A guide to understanding probate, wills and the law. 2008
Pannett, Mike	Just the job, lad
	After ten years with the Metropolitan Police, Mike has returned to his North Yorkshire roots. Working a rural beat in God's Own Country he finds that life and crime in the countryside continue to throw up fresh challenges.
Aldrich, Richard J.	GCHQ: the uncensored story of Britain's most secret intelligence agency
	Richard Aldrich traces GCHQ's evolvement from a wartime code-breaking operation to one of the world's leading espionage organisations.
Freeman, Colin	Kidnapped: life as a Somali pirate hostage
	Somalia is a brutal, lawless country. It's a place where human life is cheap and tribal warlords are locked in a power struggle with Islamist guerillas and bands of surreal 21st-century pirates. Into this mix blunders Freeman, hoping to interview the pirates. This book tells how he was taken hostage by the pirates.
Rathband, David	Tango 190: Raoul Moat, the Gateshead shootings & life without my eyes
	This is PC David Rathband's own very personal account of his wounding by gunman Raoul Moat last summer and the events surrounding it, including his attendance at the trials of Moat's henchmen.
Wade, Stephen	Notorious murders of the twentieth century
	Experienced crime historian Stephen Wade has gathered together a collection of murders covering the entire 20th century. Although famous in their own day, most are now forgotten by the general public, apart from the best true crime enthusiasts.
Rempel, William C.	At the devil's table: inside the fall of the Cali Cartel, the world's biggest crime syndicate
	A former army major, Jorge Salcedo was the head of security for Cali, a cartel which dominated the world's cocaine production during the 1990s. This is the remarkable story of how one man managed to singlehandedly tear down the world's largest and most violent drug empire from the inside.
Wade, Stephen	Britain's most notorious prisoners
	‘Britain's Most Notorious Prisoners' tells the stories of some of their lives inside the 'big house' where prison culture becomes a strange, unreal community and where the prison service has had to learn to cope with those who live by their own morality rather than the law of the land.
Dolby, Karen	Homework help for mums and dads
	This title takes the horror out of homework, providing parents with tips on how to get to grips with various subjects, and on how to pass that knowledge on to their child.
Ebner, Sarah	Starting school
	This is a dedicated guide for parents sending their children to school for the first time. From choosing the right school and preparing for their first day, to navigating school cliques, helping with homework and dealing with teachers and other parents, this guide helps parents and their children survive the school system unscathed.
Seed, Andy	All teachers great and small
	25 years ago, newly qualified teacher Andy Seed moved to a remote village in the Yorkshire Dales with his wife Barbara, anticipating breathtaking views and the gentle simplicity of the countryside. The picturesque scenery did not disappoint. But life as a primary school teacher was anything but simple.
Smith, Tom	101 questions to ask your doctor
	Questions that people want to ask their doctors vary tremendously! Sometimes they don't even get asked as people are afraid of wasting the doctor's time. This book features 101 such questions.
Woodcock, Joan	Matron knows best
	Joan Woodcock always dreamed of becoming a nurse, and in 1966 the dream came true. From her very first day as a naive 16-year-old cadet, standing nervously outside the matron's office, this is Joan's story of an eventful career spanning over 40 years in NHS nursing.
Morris, Sally	From fat to fit: the simple way to transform your family's health
	Combining wisdom from top diet and fitness experts with the real-life stories of fat families themselves, 'From Fat to Fit' gives you all the help and inspiration you need. It includes meal planners, recipes and simple lifestyle changes to get the whole family moving.
Carr, Allen	Allen Carr's easy way to stop smoking: be a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life
	Allen Carr's 100 cigarettes-a-day addiction drove him to despair, but, after countless attempts to quit, he eventually kicked the habit. This is an updated edition of his bestselling guide to giving up smoking.
Arcarti, Kristyna	Healing with gems and crystals
	Do you want to reap the powers of gems and crystals, but don't know where to start? Get a kickstart with this little book which will give you just enough to get you going.
Knight, Isobel	A guide to living with hypermobility syndrome
	This is a complete guide to living with hypermobility syndrome, and is packed with ideas that can help to alleviate suffering and facilitate a happy and healthy everyday life.
Jenner, Chris	Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome: a practical guide to getting on with your life
	This text is emphatically patient-focused, showing people how they can manage their condition, regain some control, become an expert patient and achieve improved quality of life.
Loshak, David	Prostate cancer: the essential guide
	This text provides straightforward information on the prostate cancer: from what the prostate is and how to recognise the symptoms of the condition, to what happens during screening and diagnosis, and the treatments available. All the medical issues are covered with sections that deal with the emotional effects of the disease.
Hall, David	Fred Dibnah's made in Britain
	Fred Dibnah's traction engine was a time capsule of Britain's industrial past. After he retired from steeple-jacking he took to the road, looking at the achievements of the craftsmen, engineers, inventors and industrial workers whose endeavour made engines like his possible. This is a record of that journey.
Cooper, Emma	The allotment pocket bible: everything you need to know about allotments
	A gift book of gardening tips and techniques for both first-time and experienced allotment users, containing a variety of information on allotment gardening in one pocket-sized guide, from how to grow produce all year round and get kids involved with allotment projects to great recipes and tips on fighting pests.
Titchmarsh, Alan	Growing roses
	The rose is the nation's favourite flower and never goes out of fashion. In this definitive guide, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to grow and care for roses in your garden. He covers all the essential techniques and provides inspirational ideas for training and planting schemes that will ensure healthy plants and displays year on year.
Titchmarsh, Alan	Growing bulbs
	Daffodils and tulips herald the arrival of spring, but from the earliest snowdrops to autumn crocosmias, bulbs bring colour and interest to gardens all year round. This definitive guide gives you Alan Titchmarsh’s top tips for how to use bulbs to best effect in your garden.
Berry, Mary	Mary Berry's kitchen favourites: informal everyday recipes for family and friends
	Whether you fancy soups, desserts or a delicious beef stroganoff, serve up 140 mouth-watering meals in minutes with these easy-to-follow recipes. Tips on variations, substitutions and Mary's know-how make dishes as easy to prepare as possible.
Clay, Xanthe	10 minutes to table: real food in 10 minutes - no cheating
	This text contains over 80 of Xanthe Clay's quick and easy recipes. The food is straightforward and achievable in under ten minutes.
David, Elizabeth	Summer cooking
	‘Summer Cooking' contains recipes from all over the world, for table, buffet or picnic. The result is a varied selection of summer dishes that are light, easy to prepare, and based on the fruit, vegetables and meat in season.