Web Design in a Nutshell by Jennifer Niederst

A comprehensive and succinct guide to designing and writing web pages. Full of practical information and sensible advice to help you get the right presentation for your audience.

HTML: The Definitive Guide by Chuck Musciano

An excellent HTML reference. Every web author should have a copy of this book.

Programming Perl by Larry Wall, Tom Christiansen & Randal L. Schwartz

The camel book, co-written by the inventor of Perl, contains all you need to know about the language.

Computer Networks by Andrew S Tanenbaum

First published in 1980, this book has been heavily revised to keep up with the changing technologies. It is based on the seven layer model and describes each layer with in-depth examples, covering the many aspects of computer networking.

TCP/IP Illustrated Vol 1: The Protocols by W. Richard Stevens

An encyclopedia of the TCP/IP protocol suite, covering the details of IP, TCP and UDP together with the standard protocols that use them.

UNIX Network Programming Volume 1, Networking APIs: Sockets and XTI by W. Richard Stevens

If you're writing any applications for UNIX which rely on communications, then this is the book to have by your side.

Ginger by Charlotte Voake

Ginger is a very contented cat. He lives with a little girl who takes perfect care of him. But one day she brings home a surprise for Ginger that turns his blissful world upside down!

Smarties Book Prize 1997 Gold Award

Cowboy Baby by Sue Heap

A tale of Cowboy Baby and his friends Texas Ted, Denver Dog and Hank the Horse as they decide to stay out in the Big Wide Desert.

Smarties Book Prize 1998 Gold Award

Come on, Daisy! by Jane Simmons

"You must stay close, Daisy," said Mamma Duck. But Daisy the duckling didn't. She was busy chasing dragonflies and bouncing on the lily pads.
When she looked around, Mamma Duck wasn't there any more. Daisy was all alone...

Shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award 1998

Winnie the Pooh by A.A.Milne, with illustrations by E.H.Shepherd

A classic. No child's (or adult's) library should be without a copy of this wonderful book. The exploits of Pooh, Piglet, Eyeore and friends as they live their lives are a delight to both the reader and the listener. Pooh Bear's simple philosophy combines with the charm of the illustrations to make this a perfect bedtime read.