Michael Scott Books

Twins Sophie and Josh are caught in the struggle between Nicholas Flamel and John Dee over the possession of a book of secret formulas, continue their magical training in Paris, pursued by Machiavelli, and go to England to learn Water Magic.

The effects of extreme trauma can continue to be emotionally devastating. This book provides survivors, family members and friends with a roadmap for managing emotional, relationship, physical and legal obstacles to recovery.

Second revised edition of the colourful field guide to tropical marine life, from tide pools to coral reefs and the open ocean beyond.

This illustrated history celebrates high performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949.

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book six of Michael Scott’s New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. The Location: The home of the Elders. The Time: The last day of Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel's long existence. The two that are one must become the one that is all. One to save the world, one to destroy it. Sophie and Josh Newman traveled ten thousand years into the past following Dr. John Dee and Virginia Dare to the home of the Elders at Danu Talis. But this is no ordinary island--it is the legendary city of Atlantis, and Scathach, Prometheus, Palamedes, Shakespeare, Saint-Germain, and Joan of Arc are also there. Here, as the Flamels take their final breaths, the battle for the world begins and ends. Except no one is sure what--or who--the twins will be fighting for. “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil.”—Bustle Read the whole series! The Alchemyst The Magician The Sorceress The Necromancer The Warlock The Enchantress

Drawing from rich Irish mythology, this anthology features 11 enchanting fairy tales. Readers will encounter a midnight dance that lures away children, a mystical fairy island that surfaces only once every seven years, and a magical silver horse that rises from a lake. Each story weaves together elements of wonder and folklore, inviting readers into a world of captivating legends and timeless themes.

The book celebrates the thrilling careers of iconic motorcycle racers Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner, and John Surtees. It offers an illustrated history of MotoGP, highlighting their daring exploits and contributions to the sport. Through vivid imagery and engaging narratives, readers are taken on a journey through the evolution of motorcycle racing, showcasing the legends who have shaped its legacy.

An adventurous history of archaeology that digs up traps, curses and buried treasure...

Uncovering the physical remains of our past is a quintessential human itch; the pursuit of every society from the ancients through to today. But the stories behind archaeological exploration and discovery - what we look for when, what we end up finding, and what we then do with it - tell us as much about ourselves today as they do about the past.Through eight sensational stories of discovery, Professor Michael Scott traces the evolution of modern archaeology from colonial expeditions to today's cutting-edge digs, unearthing traps, curses and buried treasure along the way. We uncover why different periods and places have caught our attention and imaginations at different times. We meet the characters, some celebrated and some forgotten, who found world-famous discoveries like the Rosetta Stone, the Terracotta Warriors and Machu Picchu. We investigate ancient human footprints, stunning shipwrecks, mythical princesses and surprising rituals as keyholes to the wonders of past civilisations. And we unravel how archaeological finds have often become emblems of modern fascinations and dilemmas.Crossing millions of years, trekking from the jungles of South America to the frozen highlands of Central Asia, X Marks the Spot reveals how much the discovery of our past is intertwined with the concerns of our present and why X never, ever marks the spot.

Here, collected in one volume, are tales and legends that range from the misty dawn of Gaelic history and the triumph of St. Patrick to the Ireland of the present day--tales as beautiful, mystical, and enchanting as the ancient land itself.