Books
Books
The Mysterious Case of the Stone of Destiny
A Scottish Historical Detective Whodunnit!
In 1296 Edward I removed a stone from Scone Abbey and took it to Westminster, where it stayed for seven centuries. But was it the original enthronement stone of the kings of Alba, later of Scots — and if not, who made off with the real one? The book examines the Stone’s origins, questions the witnesses and lines up the suspects, presenting the evidence as if in court and leaving the verdict to the reader. One of its points: the original stone had a different shape. [6][8][11]
“A compelling read – a page-turner … I loved it!”
“David Maule leaves no stone unturned as he casts a forensic eye over the evidence.”
“A very much needed tonic against the prevalence of conspiracy theory-driven social media posts.”
“Presents his conclusions as if it were a court case, which makes for gripping reading.”
Coursebooks and exam courses
Written during a career in English language teaching, for classrooms and for students preparing for Cambridge and Scottish exams.
- Pass PETBlack Cat / CIDEB · 2003 · B1 [3][2]
A course for the Cambridge Preliminary (PET) exam in twelve units: Student’s Book with audio CDs, Workbook, Teacher’s Book and answer key.
- Pass FCEBlack Cat / CIDEB · B2 [2]
A course for the Cambridge First Certificate: Student’s Book, Workbook with practice test, Teacher’s Book (updated edition).
- ESOL for Scottish Qualifications2009 [1]
Teacher’s Book and Workbook for the Scottish ESOL courses.
- Focus on Scotland [1]
- StealingCambridge Discovery Education · 2014 · High Beginning [2]
An interactive reader with online access.
On the English language
Readers for learners
Stories, classics and non-fiction retold in graded English for Penguin, Pearson, Macmillan and Dorling Kindersley reader series. [2][4]
- Appearance and Reality: Three Tales of Old EdinburghMacmillan · 1991
- Three Adventures of Sherlock Holmesafter Arthur Conan Doyle · Longman / Penguin Readers
- Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Boscombe Poolafter Arthur Conan Doyle · Pearson English Readers, Level 3
- The Time Machineafter H. G. Wells · Penguin Readers · 2006
- The War of the Worldsafter H. G. Wells · Penguin Readers, Level 5 · 2005
- The Double Helixafter James D. Watson · Penguin Readers · 2001
- Inventions that Changed the WorldPearson English Readers, Level 4 · 2008; new edition 2025
- The RomansPenguin Active Reading · 2007
- Ghostswith Linda Martin · Penguin Readers · 2001
- Jurassic Park IIIPenguin Readers, Level 2 · 2002
- HulkPenguin Readers, Level 2 · 2004
- Doctor Who: FlatlinePearson English Readers, Level 3 · 2018
- Shakespeare’s TheatreDorling Kindersley ELT Readers · 2001
- Knights and CastlesDorling Kindersley ELT Readers · 2000
- The OlympicsDorling Kindersley ELT Readers · 2000
- The Story of TroyDorling Kindersley ELT Readers
- Pirate TalesDorling Kindersley ELT Readers
- Mummy MysteriesDorling Kindersley ELT Readers · 2000