Download or read book Elven Doom written by Lindsay Buroker and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragons make life complicated. Extremely complicated.After returning from Idaho, I was hoping to have time to figure things out with Zav-also known as Lord Zavryd, the dragon who claimed me as his mate without asking-but the dark elves are up to their old tricks again.Actually, they're up to far more deadly tricks, using more powerful magic than I knew existed. I have no idea how I'm going to stop them, but if I can't, my entire city and everybody I care about could be obliterated. To make matters worse, Zav's sister has shown up and is rooting around in my life. His family doesn't approve of me, and she plans to put an end to our relationship... one way or another.
Download or read book The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy written by Gregory Bassham and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lord of the Rings is intended to be applicable to the real world of relationships, religion, pleasure, pain, and politics. Tolkien himself said that his grand tale of wizards, orcs, hobbits, and elves was aimed at truth and good morals in the actual world. Analysis of the popular appeal of The Lord of the Rings (on websites and elsewhere) shows that Tolkien fans are hungry for discussion of the urgent moral and cosmological issues arising out of this fantastic epic story. Can political power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt? Does technology destroy the truly human? Is it morally wrong to give up hope? Can we find meaning in chance events? In The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy, seventeen young philosophy professors, all of them ardent Tolkien fans and most of them contributors to the four earlier volumes in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series, address some of these important issues and show how clues to their solutions may be found in the imaginary world of Middle-earth. The book is divided into five sections, concerned with Power and the Ring, the Quest for Happiness, Good and Evil in Middle-earth, Time and Mortality, and the Relevance
Download or read book Wormwood Volume Two The Gift of the Message written by John Kedrowski and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Correlya written by Matthew Davenport and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-04-16 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Correlya, 2nd Edition, is the culmination of 6 years of independent game design. It is a full-length role-playing game complete with all the rules needed for immediate play. This core book also details the fantasy world of Correlya in extravagant detail. If you are looking for a cutting-edge, rules-savvy, intelligent role playing game, look no further. Take a sneak preview for a bit of what this game has to offer!
Download or read book Guide to Middle Earth written by Colin Duriez and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2004-12-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This absorbing insight into the mind behind Middle-earth will introduce or remind readers of the abundance that exists in Tolkien's thought and imagination. Interweaving sections explore The Lord of the Rings and its history; the key themes, concepts and images in Tolkein's work; the people and places in his life, and his other writings. At the heart of the book is an indispensible A-Z of middle-earth, with detailed entries on Beings, Places, Things and Events.
Download or read book Tolkien in the Twenty First Century written by Nick Groom and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original and thought-provoking reassessment of J. R. R. Tolkien’s world, revealing how his visionary creation of Middle-Earth is more relevant now than ever before. What is it about Middle-Earth and its inhabitants that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world? And why does Tolkien's visionary creation continue to fascinate and inspire us eighty-five years after its first publication? Beginning with Tolkien's earliest influence—and drawing on key moments from his life, Tolkien in the Twenty-First Century is an engaging and vibrant reinterpretation of the beloved author's work. Not only does it trace the genesis and inspiration for the original books, but the narrative also explores the later film and literary adaptations that have cemented his reputation as a cultural phenomenon. Delving deep into topics such as friendship, failure, the environment, diversity, and Tolkien's place in a post-Covid age, Nick Groom takes us on an unexpected journey through Tolkien's world, revealing how it is more relevant now than perhaps Tolkien himself ever envisioned.
Download or read book Cormyr A Novel written by Ed Greenwood and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic historical saga of the most powerful nation in the Forgotten Realms— as told by the world's co-creators Aided and abetted by a powerful family of wizards, the Obarskyr family has ruled Cormyr since its inception one and a half millennia ago. Now, Cormyr's benevolent king, Azoun IV, lies overcome by a deadly malady from which he may not recover. When the vultures begin to circle, hoping to usurp the throne for their own, many question the loyalty of the king’s wizard and advisor, Vangerdahast. It is against this crisis of state that the history of the Forest Kingdom unfolds, relaying the previously untold story of a nation, its rulers, and its wizards.
Download or read book The Hobbit and Tolkien s Mythology written by Bradford Lee Eden and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the 2013 "Celebrating The Hobbit" conference at Valparaiso University--marking the 75th anniversary of the book's publication and the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies--two plenary papers were presented: "Anchoring the Myth: The Impact of The Hobbit on Tolkien's Legendarium" by John D. Rateliff provided numerous examples of The Hobbit's influence on Tolkien's legendarium; and "Tolkien's French Connections" by Verlyn Flieger discussed French influences on the development of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures. In discussions with the plenary speakers and other presenters, it became apparent that a book focusing on how The Hobbit influenced the subsequent development of Tolkien's legendarium was sorely needed. This collection of 15 previously unpublished essays fills that need. With Rateliff's and Flieger's papers included, the book presents two chapters on the Evolution of the Dwarven Race, two chapters on Durin's Day examining the Dwarven lunar calendar, and 11 chapters on themes exploring various topics on influences and revisions between The Hobbit and Tolkien's legendarium.
Download or read book Elvenhome written by Yardumian and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relief and joy fill the Faeltheon survivors when they locate their long-lost island home, but their happiness is tempered with caution. Finding their sanctuary inhabited by Humans alarms many of the Elves, though these Humans seem friendly and open. As the two cultures settle down to share the island together, what challenges will they face? Though all seems to be progressing smoothly, their implacable enemy still seeks to destroy them utterly. Will Corot succeed in his evil plan to annihilate the Faeltheon, or will the island sanctuary truly become the long-desired Elvenhome? 'Elvenhome is a delightful story of joy, friendship, sorrow, fear, and the bending of natural desires to the will of the Creator, knowing He truly knows best...' —Deborah Newren, mother of four 'Elvenhome easily wins five out of five stars for me. The Faeltheon books are full of bittersweet wonder that connects you personally to the Elves and Faeries... Young girls lacking something to believe in will benefit especially from these books. I know I did.' —Abygail Merlino, high school freshman
Download or read book Tolkien written by David Day and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1992 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first encyclopedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography. The maps, genealogies and time-charts, together with the illustrations of characters, places adn events, reveal to the reader the full dramatic sweep and splendor of Tolkien's world.
Download or read book J R R Tolkien Encyclopedia written by Michael D. C. Drout and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2007 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J.R.R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements - including his translations of medieval texts - teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics: adaptations art and illustrations characters in Tolkien's work critical history and scholarship influence of Tolkien languages biography literary sources literature creatures and peoples of Middle-earth objects in Tolkien's work places in Tolkien's work reception of Tolkien medieval scholars scholarship by Tolkien medieval literature stylistic elements themes in Tolkien's works theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers Tolkien's contemporary history and culture works of literature
Download or read book What Not to Do When You Find a Spaceship written by Drake Highlander and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some retail leaders, intense competition and changing shopping patterns have created a radical rethinking of strategic focus. This has resulted in a fundamental shift from the traditional emphasis on the 4-Ps of the "marketing-mix" (product, price, promotion, place) to a focus instead on the overall shopping experience. This emerging shift has, in turn, placed "good to great" performance as the governing vision and cornerstone of market advantage. Such a vision has been applied to every aspect of the company's commitment to operational excellence and customer focus in fulfillment of their brand promise. It is in this context that Great Store Performance finds its timely relevance and compelling appeal. This book focuses exclusively on the subject of great store performance; what it means in distinction to typically "good" store performance, why its sustained achievement is so elusive and what is required to make its consistent achievement a reality to achieve and sustain market advantage. The recommendations offered in this book are based on the important findings and conclusions of extensive and groundbreaking field research conducted in over one thousand field executive store visits within several major chain store retailers over the past neatly two decades. Because this is the only book available that deals specifically with the discipline and challenges of retail field leadership, and which is written primarily and directly to and for retail field executives and senior level executives, it promises to be a unique and invaluable contribution.
Download or read book The Hobbit the Desolation of Smaug written by Brian Sibley and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey deeper into the magical world of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom and principal filmmakers and new cast members, including Stephen Fry as the Master of Lake-town, Evangeline Lilly, who plays Tauriel the Elf, and Benedict Cumberbatch, who reveals film-making secrets about playing the dragon, Smaug. Richly illustrated with a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes photos of the actors, creatures and costumes, and numerous special effects scenes, this essential guide is an indispensable companion to the second film in the award-winning trilogy.
Download or read book Oathbound Plains of Penance written by Greg Dent and published by Bastion Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Looking For The Elf Lords written by C. A. Zraik and published by CA Zraik. This book was released on 2010 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Two in the Roamer Series:Jake finds himself mixed up with a whole bunch of bones that bite back. The only way to put these bones to rest is to find the Elf Lords. The Elven magic is corrupt and the world of Cherwick is suffering. But the Elf Lords have been gone a long time from their home in Eravelly, and no one knows where or how to find them.
Download or read book An Encyclopedia of Tolkien written by David Day and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of illustrations -- Introduction -- A dictionary of sources -- Charts -- Battles -- Three primary ring legends -- Tolkien's ring -- Index of sources -- Index.
Download or read book Journey of the Sun Child Sunset written by Seth Pen and published by Dead Squirrel Productions. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An average Joe takes on saving an alien planet of elves, dwarves, and Knomes (not gnomes). From under water kingdoms to frozen strongholds, up ever ascending towers and through a city in the eye of a hurricane, across underworld ruins and trap filled volcano dungeons – Joe and his friends weave in and out of the prophecies of dark lords and holy emperors on a quest to make the world a better place!
