Books with author Michael Milton

The history of the castle has been lost for centuries. The only clues to its past lie in its treasury of paintings -- & in the mind of the mysterious keeper of the castle. But when two children on a school tour meet the keeper, they are invited into the story of the lost kingdom . . . . This is the first book written for children by Michael Bolton, an award-winning singer & songwriter. His powerful, multilayered story, with its timeless appeal & messages of honor, selflessness, & justice, is sure to find a place in the hearts of readers young & old.

In the early colonies, this country was on the precipice of becoming an autocratic theocracy. The battle for democracy and equal rights was sparked by a few characters, who are now a lost & forgotten piece of history. Forefathers & Founding Fathers is an adventure, a love story, and a tale of great persistence, chronicling those few who fought to create the template for America. It is a tale that every American should know, and yet, almost none do. The #1 selling author of all time, Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul...) proclaims: This is an eye opening & compelling historic adventure that vibrates with wisdom and insights. I look forward to the movie! Roll your clocks back 380 years to 1620s London when hard-working and creative Samuel meets Mary, a unique and highly educated woman. Their adventure would lead them to the colonies where they were beaten, ostracized and sentenced to death for introducing the fundamental principles modern Americans hold dear. In an entertaining way, this fast-paced novel will make you question your understanding of the founding years of our great nation. Not only did they spark the ideals of democracy 150 years before Jefferson and Adams, these pioneer/patriots created the template our founding fathers used to build this great nation. Even into modern times, the descendants of Samuel and Mary, including: General Nathanael Greene, Captain Benjamin Gorton, Julia Ward Howe, Thomas Edison, John Wayne and Lucille Ball, would continue to mold the nation. Whether you are a history buff or not, you will likely find this to be an entertaining, must-read book.

In Chickenland, as in anywhere else on earth, danger lurked. Chicken hawk (Mr. Hawk) loved baby chickens and he had his eyes on Baby Chick. Mr. Rooster and Mrs. Hen, the parents of Baby Chick, warned her of the dangers that were present. They also tried to ensure that she was always safe and in their sphere of protection.Like any young child, Baby Chick lapsed in her vigilance just as her mother got too engrossed in her feeding to notice that she was straying farther and farther away from her protective presence. When her mother missed her, the ensuing struggle to find her and drive off the enemy is a classic tale of love and concern for the young one.Any child (and adult too) will enjoy this story of a mother's fight for the safety of her child and her subsequent triumph over seemingly impossible obstacles.

On the quiet island of Little Cayman, an even quieter area called Mahogany Bay holds the biggest population of iguanas around. There they normally love to sunbathe and laze about in peace, but recently the local humans have been noticing a big change.The iguanas seem restless, becoming more aggressive and making spooky sounds at all hours of the night. And if the humans could speak their language, they would hear a distinct rallying cry: “Drive the humans back into the sea!”The reason for their distress? A baby iguana named Iggie has been kidnapped from his home by a young boy—and that’s not the first time their habitat was disturbed by the humans of the island.Led by Iggie’s father, Nasty, and driven by a growing spirit of rebellion, the iguanas plan to overthrow the humans. After all there are less than two hundred of them, and thousands of iguanas. They’re easily outnumbered, right?But just when things are about to reach a boiling point, both sides find they have important lessons to learn about taking care of their environment ,and living in harmony with their fellow creatures, whether two-legged, four-legged, scaly, or smooth.

Discover where our tap water comes from and how we can conserve our most precious resource. Mr. Turtle conducts a lively tour of the water cycle that features 30 illustrations to color. The drawings and captions explain every step of the process, from the accumulation of rain and snow in reservoirs to the evaporation of oceans, the formation of vapor, and other fascinating facets of water ecology.

'The Queen and the bat had been talking a good deal that afternoon...'The Victorian fascination with fairyland vivified the literature of the period, and led to some of the most imaginative fairy tales ever written. They offer the shortest path to the age's dreams, desires, and wishes. Authors central to the nineteenth-century canon such as W. M. Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, Ford Madox Ford, and Rudyard Kipling wrote fairy tales, and authors primarily famous for their work in the genre include George MacDonald, Juliana Ewing, Mary De Morgan, and Andrew Lang. This anthology brings together fourteen of the best stories, by these and other outstanding practitioners, to show the vibrancy and variety of the form and its abilities to reflect our deepest concerns.In tales of whimsy and romance, witty satire and uncanny mystery, love, suffering, family and the travails of identity are imaginatively explored. Michael Newton's introduction and notes provide illuminating contextual and biographical information about the authors and the development of the literary fairy tale. A selection of original illustrations is also included.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

U.S. Marshals traces the history of this pioneering national police force, examining its purpose, duties, and tactics in detail. Key topics covered include: -U.S. Marshals duties -Creation of the U.S. Marshals -Counterfeiting -Witness Security Program -Keeping order in the courts -Federal fugitives -Wartime operations -Marshals killed in the line of duty.

With Asmodyne defeated, the remaining Nails invade Edom, and the Titan pilots once again defend the international community. The losses are so numerous, however, that Ajus King grows wary of his choice to answer the call of duty and is forced to choose between it and a life with Raine Learsi, an unwilling participant in Daemon's ultimate goal of bringing the war to the Nail home world.Meanwhile, Edom's highest court investigates new information that puts the conglomerate's shadowy past under closer scrutiny. How far did they go to become the world's power broker, and how far will they go to keep their title? The war-torn world ultimately finds itself on trial as the invaders' mission is exposed.

The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia by Professor Mike Benton is the perfect guide to dinosaurs and the prehistoric world for children aged nine plus. It is packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography. Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school.

Criminals use explosives to kill, maim, and intimidate, and as a tool for robbing banks, safes, homes, and other targets. Terrorists first utilized explosives in the 17th century in a failed plot to assassinate England's King James I. Since then, militant groups such as the Irish Republican Army, the Ku Klux Klan, and al Qaeda have used bombings to kill, injure, and terrify their victims. Law enforcement officials have a special response for this unique form of violence. Bomb Squad details the history and evolution of that response, the techniques used to locate and disarm explosives, and the risks involved for officers who face death every time they respond to a bomb threat. Key topics covered include: -Types of explosives -Evolution of bomb squad units -Serial bombers -Political bombings -Use of explosives by organized crime -Protective gear used by bomb squad officers -Bomb detection tools and techniques -Methods used to trace and identify bombers.

Teenaged Stealth is an artful thief with an attitude. Hired to burgle an exiled mage’s villa, she tangles with Derrius, an apprentice mage of revoltingly noble birth. Trapped by political upheaval and their own antipathy, Stealth and Derrius undertake a mission to avert civil war. The two must learn to work together and dovetail her thieving skills and his magic.Long ago, Larenia's Sword protected their nation from evil, but the blade has been lost for a hundred years. Now, evil arises anew in the sultry form of the emperor’s mistress, Illisandra Zayla. If Stealth and Derrius fail to find and recover the Sword, the sorceress will enthrall the emperor and seize the power her tormented soul lost long ago.