What better way to start bringing  you some of the best books from the Android Market than kicking off with the Royal British Legion:90 Years Of Heroes by Mark Croucher GC .As we know the time of year when we take a few moments to remember those that have served or are serving in the British Armed Services is fast approaching. The British Royal legion is a well known charity that gives financial, social and emotional support to many across the country. To mark the 2011 Poppy appeal the book by Matt Croucher has been published with royalties from sales going to help the Royal British Legion carry out their outstanding work.

The book itself covers one member of the Armed Services per chapter from 1921 up to the present day  and gives you an insight in to how the Royal British Legion was formed and the work they do to this day. The author,Mark Croucher is a decorated Royal marine  and RBL ambassador has chosen each member of the services, men such as Major Robert Henry Cain VC (1909-1974), who destroyed six tanks during Operation ‘Market Garden’ at Arnhem in 1944 and was one of the only officers from his battalion to escape the German encirclement of the British 1st Airborne Division.

My Father being an ex Royal Marine finds these books a great read and for those of you with an interest in British history or the British Military will no doubt enjoy it just as much. The book can be downloaded now from the Android market for £12.99 and you’ll need Android 2.1 or greater. If you head over to Amazon  you can get it a little cheaper