Books published by publisher Mercia Books

Throughout her eighteen years, Sathi has carriedthe burden of her grief and guilt over the deathof her own mother while giving birth to her. Butthen she starts investigating – and unearthshidden documents that suggest her mother didnot die in childbirth after all. This shockingdiscovery sends Sathi to India, the land of herforefathers, on a trail which opens up a world ofintrigue she had no idea existed. What secrets areher family keeping from her? What is she tomake of the charming but infuriating Zakiy, whois not quite the simple young man he claims tobe? And what really happened to her belovedAmma?This page-turner of a story from a talented youngnovelist is a wonderful read from start to finish.To be continued in the next instalment of the Prism of Truth trilogy, Doves in Flight.

In this fourth story of the series, we join the three shipwrecked pirates, Ben, Roderick and Greg, as they set sail for the Island of the Mer-people – after a little help from the magical golden Griffin. A friendly blue sea-horse soon joins in the fun, but their voyage won’t be plain-sailing as the monstrous Wild Pirates and the scary sea-dragon are on their trail…

In November 1095, Pope Urban II called on the Christian rulers and knights of Europe to drive the Muslims from the Holy Land and claim Jerusalem back for Christendom. Any Crusader who died in the attempt would be rewarded in Heaven. The response was overwhelming and launched a religious conflict that would last for over three centuries. The Crusades marked a turning point in European history, where the ‘primitive’ Frankish states of Western Europe first encountered the ‘civilized’ cultures of the Muslim world. With a Christian enclave carved out in the Middle East, the two cultures enmeshed in a clash where personal ambition and financial reward often overcame religious fervor. Started with pious intent, the Crusades degenerated into a bitter power struggle. This book chronicles the Crusading era and examines its cause, its development, and the people who fought for their faith and for themselves. The study by historian Angus Konstam chronicles their achievements, drawing on the latest historical evidence to weave a medieval tapestry of intense color.

The Illustrated History of the World invites readers of all ages to explore the main currents of world history, from the Big Bang to the Third Millennium. A comprehensive reference book, it brings great civilizations including Greece, Rome, China and India to life, as well as some of the big names in history, from Alexander the Great to Joan of Arc, and from Michelangelo to Mother Teresa. Stunningly illustrated throughout with over 2,000 color maps, artifacts, graphs and realistic artwork reconstructions of scenes from daily life, it provides a panoramic overview of the people, events, issues and conflicts that have shaped our world.

This magical series of fairy tales brings together 12 well-loved, traditional favorites in one beautiful collection. Fully illustrated throughout, these books are beautifully detailed interpretations of the familiar tales. The enchanting images bring the traditional stories to life in vibrant full color giving these children’s classics a fresh look that will last a lifetime.

An unabridged, illustrated edition, to include: The Call to Duty - Ozma and Dorothy - The Mist Maidens - The Magic Tent - The Magic Stairway - Flathead Mountain - The Magic Isle - Queen Coo-ee-oh - Lady Aurex - Under Water - The Conquest of the Skeezers - The Diamond Swan - The Alarm Bell - Ozma's Counsellors - The Great Sorceress - The Enchanted Fishes - Under the Great Dome - The Cleverness of Ervic - Red Reera, the Yookoohoo - A Puzzling Problem - The Three Adepts - The Sunken Island - The Magic Words - Glinda's Triumph

The world of medicine is on the move and a host of medical marvels are just around the corner! Jenner’s vaccine helps wipe out smallpox for ever; Lister’s discovery of antiseptic and Pasteur’s pasteurisation process knock germs on the head, once and for all! The invention of pacemakers sets many worn-out hearts beating again. Find out how they came into being, then put on your mad scientist’s mask and make a funky stethoscope, a mega syringe, a mechanical heart, a pair of snapping jitter-jaws - and a gruesome array of vile viruses and beastly bacteria.