Twelve-year-old Mack MacAvoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Medium looks. Medium grades. Medium parents who barely notice him. With a list of phobias that could make anyone crazy, Mack never would have guessed that he is destined for a more-than-medium life. And then, one day, something incredibly strange happens to Mack. A three-thousand-year-old man named Grimluk appears in the boys’ bathroom to deliver some startling news: Mack is one of the Magnificent Twelve, called the Magnifica in ancient times, whatever that means. An evil force is on its way, and it’s up to Mack to track down eleven other twelve-year-olds in order to stop it. He must travel across the world to battle the wicked Pale Queen’s dangerous daughter, Ereskigal—also known as Risky. But Risky sounds a little scary, and Mack doesn’t want to be a hero. Will he answer the call? A laugh-out-loud story filled with excitement and magic, The Magnificent Twelve: The Call is the first book in bestselling author Michael Grant’s hilarious new fantasy adventure series.

Magnificent 12

The Magnificent 12: The Call

FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED'The finest Fergie book of them all' – Tom English, BBC Sport When Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of the 2013 season he was the most successful football manager Britain had ever seen, having won twice as many trophies as his nearest rival. But that success had not come easily. Thirty-five years previously he had arrived at the rain-swept training ground at Aberdeen F.C. as the recently sacked manager of St Mirren. Already a divisive figure, this Alex Ferguson came with a reputation for trouble and a lot still to prove. Not for nothing, many thought he was a risky choice. Fergie Rises returns to a time when Ferguson was lucky to get Aberdeen, not the other way around. It's the story of an eight-year revolution that saw the Dons and their ambitious young manager knock the Old Firm off their perch, taste victory in Europe for the first time, and electrify Scottish football. When Ferguson finally left the club for Manchester United, in 1986, fans and rivals were unanimous in believing he had engineered one of the most astonishing upheavals in the game's history. The author also examines the personal tragedies Ferguson overcame – the deaths of his father and his mentor Jock Stein – and the rivalries, setbacks and triumphs that shaped a sporting genius. 'A masterful retelling of how Ferguson was "made" at Aberdeen' – Alan Pattullo, The Scotsman

Fergie Rises

Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Code Name Verity, New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant unleashes an epic, genre-bending, and transformative new series that reimagines World War II with girl soldiers fighting on the front lines. World War II, 1942. A court decision makes women subject to the draft and eligible for service. The unproven American army is going up against the greatest fighting force ever assembled, the armed forces of Nazi Germany. Three girls sign up to fight. Rio Richlin, Frangie Marr, and Rainy Schulterman are average girls, girls with dreams and aspirations, at the start of their lives, at the start of their loves. Each has her own reasons for volunteering: Rio fights to honor her sister; Frangie needs money for her family; Rainy wants to kill Germans. For the first time they leave behind their homes and families—to go to war. These three daring young women will play their parts in the war to defeat evil and save the human race. As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, they will discover the roles that define them on the front lines. They will fight the greatest war the world has ever known.

Front Lines

The mind-blowing conclusion to the Monster trilogy and the final installment in the Gone series from science fiction and fantasy master Michael Grant is perfect for superhero and Stephen King fans alike. After the fall of Perdido Beach dome, a new set of humans developed mutant powers from the rock infected with alien virus. They are the Rockborn Gang: Dekka, Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo, and Francis. With their superpowers, they have defended the earth from other rockborn who used their powers for evil, like Dillon Poe. When another rock carrying the virus strikes New York, a new foe, Bob Markovic, rises with a horrifying and nearly unstoppable ability. Markovic’s unending ambition and lack of a moral compass made him unbearable before the virus. And that was before he was a swarm of plague-ridden insects, with the power and means to take over the city—and maybe the world. As the Rockborn Gang try to defeat their latest villain, they will find themselves on morally gray grounds and have to make tough decisions if they want to save the world. In this pulse-pounding finale to the saga more than ten years in the making, Michael Grant delivers an unforgettable conclusion while asking: What does it take to be a hero? Praise for Monster: “Ratchets up the gore and action, and features a diverse cast of characters. An evocative, intricately plotted companion series.” –ALA Booklist Read the entire series: GoneHungerLiesPlagueFearLightMonsterVillainHero

Gone

Hero

Acclaimed author Michael Grant delivers a stunning follow-up to the globally bestselling Gone series—perfect for fans of Stephen King’s suspenseful writing. It’s been four years since a meteor hit Perdido Beach and everyone disappeared. Everyone, except the kids trapped in the FAYZ—an invisible dome that was created by an alien virus. Inside the FAYZ, animals began to mutate and teens developed dangerous powers. The terrifying new world was plagued with hunger, lies, and fear of the unknown. Now the dome is gone and meteors are hitting earth with an even deadlier virus. Humans will mutate into monsters and the whole world will be exposed. As some teens begin to morph into heroes, they will find that others have become dangerously out of control . . . and that the world is on the brink of a monstrous battle between good and evil. “Ratchets up the gore and action, and features a diverse cast of characters. An evocative, intricately plotted companion series.” —ALA Booklist Read the entire series: GoneHungerLiesPlagueFearLightMonsterVillainHero

Monster

Michael Grant's Messenger of Fear is a haunting narrative that examines the nature of good and evil in every human. Fans of Michelle Hodkin's Mara Dyer trilogy and Stephen King will love this satisfyingly twisted series. Mara Todd wakes in a field of dead grass, a heavy mist pressing down on her. She is terrified, afraid that she is dead. She can't remember who she is or anything about her past. Is it because of the boy who appears? He calls himself the Messenger of Fear. If the world does not bring justice to those who do evil, the Messenger will. He offers the wicked a game. If they win, they go free. If they lose, they will live their greatest fear. Either way, their sanity will be challenged. It is a world of fair but harsh justice. Of retribution and redemption. And mystery. Why was Mara chosen to be the Messenger's apprentice? What has she done to deserve this terrible fate? She won't find out until three of the wicked receive justice. And when she does, she will be shattered.

Messenger of Fear

Acclaimed author Michael Grant’s globally bestselling Gone series continues with Villain, where old foes return and new ones rise, with action-packed scenes, gory battles, and plot twists that will leave readers scrambling for more. It’s been four years since the events of GONE. The Perdido Beach dome is down, but the horrors within have spread. The alien virus-infested rock that created the FAYZ is creating monsters—monsters that walk the cities and countryside, terrorizing all. There are tanks in the street and predator drones in the sky, doomed efforts to stop the disintegration of civilization. Into this chaos comes a villain with the power to control anyone with just the sound of his voice. Dillon Poe wanted to be a comedian once . . . but everyone made fun of him. Dillon the loser. Dillon the freak. Now he’s sending thousands to their death. Who’s laughing now? The only people who can stop a superpowered villain are superpowered heroes. Dekka, Shade, Cruz, Malik, Armo, and a new mutant with unmatched powers, are all that stand in Dillon’s way. But when the lines begin to blur between hero and villain—some begin to wonder who’s really the monster. Praise for Monster: “Ratchets up the gore and action, and features a diverse cast of characters. An evocative, intricately plotted companion series.” –ALA Booklist Read the entire series: GoneHungerLiesPlagueFearLightMonsterVillainHero

Villain

The games continue in New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant's sequel to Messenger of Fear—a haunting tale for fans of Stephen King that combines fantasy with real-world horror stories. Mara has learned to punish the wicked as the Messenger's apprentice. Those who act out of selfishness and greed, and others who become violent because of prejudice and hate, pay the ultimate price. But Mara is constantly reminded that Messengers are serving their own kind of punishment—for every person who is offered justice, they wear a tattoo that symbolizes the heart of the crime. As Mara delves deeper into her harsh reality she will discover that in spite of all the terror she and Messenger inflict, caring in this world is the hardest part of all.

The Tattooed Heart

With 49 trophies won - 38 of them at Manchester United - during a glittering 39-year managerial career, Sir Alex Ferguson will be remembered as the most successful coach in world football. At the age of 71 he finally brought the curtain down on his time in football management at the conclusion to the 2012/13 season; in Ferguson: The Legacy, Michael Grant and Rob Robertson extract three key profiles from their best-selling book The Management: Scotland's Great Football Bosses to examine the three-tiered legacy of Ferguson's time at Old Trafford - the influences of Sir Matt Busby, his own career, and the career of the man that he hand-picked to be his successor, David Moyes. This is a must-read for all football fans, whether Manchester United supporters or not, as the authors explore one of the most fascinating stories in the beautiful game.

Ferguson: The Legacy

'an outstanding piece of work . . . utterly compelling' - Scotland on Sunday Why has Scotland produced so many of the best football managers in the world? Based on exclusive interviews with the men themselves, their players or close friends and family, Michael Grant and Rob Robertson delve into the very heart of Scottish life, society and football to reveal the huge contribution that managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, Jock Stein, Jim McLean, Kenny Dalglish, Walter Smith and a host of others have made to the world game. This original, brilliantly-realised and critically acclaimed study profiles the character and methods of each of the great Scottish managers, analysing their strengths and weaknesses, and examines their impact on both club and international football. It is a deeply-researched and compelling story which presents new material on many of the greats, particularly Busby and Stein, and highlights the enormous Old Firm contributions of, among others, Willie Maley, Bill Struth and Graeme Souness.

The Management

Le temps presse pour Mack MacAvoy et les Magnificas! Mack déteste faire ses devoirs (les golems sont faits pour ça), mais il semble que la seule façon de triompher de la Reine Blême et de sa fille maléfique, Risky, est d’apprendre le Vargran, le langage magique. Si seulement les anciennes langues magiques venaient avec un aide-mémoire… … Oh! mais c’est le cas! (Du moins, pour celle-là. Nous ne pouvons nous prononcer pour les autres langues magiques anciennes.) Mack, Jarrah, Xiao, Dietmar et Stefan se rendront en Europe pour trouver la Clé, une pierre gravée permettant de libérer la puissance du Vargran. Mais pourront-ils découvrir le château invisible de William «Pustuledans’fürche» MacGuffin, qui garde la Clé? (Eh oui, nous avons dit «Pustuledans’fürche». Et oui, ça fait aussi mal qu’il le semble.) Mack a moins de 30 jours devant lui pour maîtriser le Vargran, rassembler le reste des Magnificas et vaincre la princesse Risky. La Clé sera-t-elle suffisante? Ou y a-t-il autre chose que Mack devra trouver afin de sauver le monde?

Les 12 magnifiques

La clé

Âgé de 12 ans, Mack MacAvoy souffre d’un grave problème de «moyenneté». Vie moyenne. Notes moyennes. Parents moyens, qui le remarquent à peine. Avec une liste de phobies à faire frémir, Mack n’aurait jamais deviné qu’il était promis à une vie qui sort de l’ordinaire. Puis, un jour, il arrive quelque chose de très étrange à Mack. Un homme âgé de 3 000 ans, nommé Grimluk, apparaît dans les toilettes des gars pour lui apporter des nouvelles renversantes: Mack est l’un des 12 Magnifiques, autrefois appelés les Magnificas, peu importe ce que cela implique. Une force maléfique se lève, et Mack doit trouver les 11 autres jeunes de 12 ans pour combattre la cruelle Reine Blême et sa dangereuse fille, Ereskigal — aussi connue sous le nom de Risky. Mais Risky semble un nom inquiétant, et Mack n’a pas envie de devenir un héros. Répondra-t-il à l’appel? L’APPEL est un livre rempli de suspense et de magie, qui vous fera rire à gorge déployée. C’est le premier tome de la série LES 12 MAGNIFIQUES, la nouvelle aventure fantastique hilarante de l’auteur à succès Michael Grant.

L’appel

Dans ce deuxième tome de l’aventure des 12 Magnifiques, Mack MacAvoy est mis à l’épreuve par son mentor fantomatique, Grimluk — qui n’apparaît que sur les tuyaux en chrome brillant dans les toilettes. Mack doit trouver les anciens, les grands pouvoirs oubliés. Certains seront utiles; d’autres, pas tellement. Il n’y a plus beaucoup de temps! Le bannissement de la Reine Blême, d’une duréede 3 000 ans, prendra fin dans 35 jours, et elle sera libre de conquérir le monde. C’est à Mack de l’en empêcher. Mais que signifient les énigmes de Grimluk? Mack pourra-t-il remplir sa mission avant d’être tué par la maléfique Risky — et échapper au piège? LE PIÈGE est un autre épisode palpitant de la série LES 12 MAGNIFIQUES, la nouvelle aventure fantastique hilarante de l’auteur à succès Michael Grant.

Le piège

Grandezza militare e debolezze umane, valore strategico e spregiudicatezza politica, «vizi privati e pubbliche virtù» degli uomini che ressero le sorti della roma imperiale La storia di uno dei più grandi imperi multietnici che il mondo abbia mai conosciuto ci viene riproposta in questo volume attraverso le biografie dei novantadue imperatori che ne furono protagonisti, fino al 476 d.C. Novantadue profili umani e morali, ma anche novantadue modi diversi di gestire, modificare e condizionare un contesto sociale, politico, culturale e storico di straordinaria importanza. Avvalendosi anche di citazioni dirette, Grant ha saputo infatti cogliere il ruolo che ciascun personaggio ha rivestito nella storia dell’Impero, ne ha evidenziato il valore strategico e la spregiudicatezza politica, ma anche le doti umane, artistiche e culturali. Ne emerge un ampio affresco che, partendo da Augusto e dalla dinastia Giulio-Claudia, arriva fino a Romolo Augustolo e alla sua deposizione. Michael Grant (1914-2004), illustre storico inglese, è stato presidente della Classical Association, Fellow del Trinity College di Cambridge, Professor of Humanity all’Università di Edimburgo e presidente della Queen’s University di Belfast. Tra le sue numerose opere ricordiamo la biografia di Cesare e, pubblicato in Italia dalla Newton Compton, Cleopatra.

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# Uma irreverente crítica sobre a busca pelo homem perfeito, padronização e banalização da beleza. Conhecidos pelos seus livros de fantasia, os autores lançam esta ficção científica repleta de emoção. "Observador, inteligente e cheio de emoção, esta é uma leitura saborosa que os leitores vão devorar em um flash" - Publishers Weekly "Faz o leitor rir. Faz o leitor pensar." - School Library Journal Sinopse:Quando nenhum namorado é perfeito, construa o seu. Filha única da poderosa e fria geneticista Terra Spiker, Eve quase perde uma perna em um atropelamento. O processo de cura no luxuoso complexo Spiker transcorre com uma rapidez impressionante, o que desperta a curiosidade da menina. Antes que Eve estreite os laços com Solo, um rapaz que compartilha segredos com a corporação, a Dra. Spiker lhe propõe um desafio: Eve terá a chance de testar, em primeira mão, um software desenvolvido para manipular genes humanos. Ela poderá criar um garoto ideal, sob medida! Mas brincar de Deus tem consequências, e agora Eve vai descobrir até que ponto existe perfeição.

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