Download or read book The Kingdom of the Dwarfs written by Robb Walsh and published by IDW Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated journey into the world of legend's most elusive people in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. An extraordinary exploration of a remarkable civilization that will enchant and enthrall all who delve into its pages. A recently discovered archaeological find provides a wealth of knowledge on the heretofore unknown life and habits of Dwarfs in all their day-to-day activities. Close examination is provided of their lives in everything from metalworking technologies to constructing underground dwellings and tunnels. Additionally, insight is offered into the general hierarchy of the population, from lowly laborers to their kings and ruling class.
Download or read book The Dwarves written by Markus Heitz and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For countless millennia, the dwarves of the have defended the stone gateway into Girdlegard. Many and varied foes have hurled themselves against the portal and died attempting to breach it. No man or beast has ever succeeded. Until now. . . Abandoned as a child, Tungdil the blacksmith labors contentedly in the land of Ionandar, the only dwarf in a kingdom of men. Although he does not want for friends, Tungdil is very much aware that he is alone -- indeed, he has not so much as set eyes on another dwarf. But all that is about to change. Sent out into the world to deliver a message and reacquaint himself with his people, the young foundling finds himself thrust into a battle for which he has not been trained. Not only his own safety, but the life of every man, woman and child in Girdlegard depends upon his ability to embrace his heritage. Although he has many unanswered questions, Tungdil is certain of one thing: no matter where he was raised, he is a true dwarf. And no one has ever questioned the courage of the Dwarves.
Download or read book The Revenge of the Dwarves written by Markus Heitz and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though hailed a hero by his people, the course of life has not run smooth for the battle-weary Tungdil the dwarf. But there is no rest for this warrior yet -- as he must now find the strength to face the most formidable enemy the kingdom has ever encountered . . . A new evil has risen from the depths of the earth to terrorize the land of Girdlegard. Monstrous creatures -- half-orc, half-élfar -- are roaming the kingdom, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake. These merciless hybrids are on a mission to obtain the most powerful weapon known to the dwarf race -- and whoever holds this weapon will control the world. Then when the fossilized Magus Lot-Ionan is stolen, Tungdil spies total disaster on the horizon. With the very existence of the dwarves under threat, he will have to resort to his trusty double ax and risk everything he knows to save his country from annihilation . . . Hold your breath for The Revenge of the Dwarves, the next thrilling installment in this spectacular fantasy epic from international bestselling author Markus Heitz
Download or read book The War of the Dwarves written by Markus Heitz and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dwarves have gone to battle and they have been victorious. But outside the realm, dark forces are at work.. . A secret army of Orcs, made immortal by the hidden powers of the Black Water, now marches towards Girdlegard, set to unleash its fury upon the kingdom. Sooner than they realize, Tungdil and his comrades will need to summon all their courage to do battle against this bloodthirsty horde. The Orcs are not the only threat. An unspeakable new power is growing and threatens the very existence of the dwarves. But both enemies have forgotten one very important truth: a dwarf is never more dangerous than when total obliteration seems inevitable . . .
Download or read book The Dwarfs written by Harold Pinter and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fascinating work . . . possessing extraordinary power. Masterful.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Brilliant, cranky, and eccentric, and the narrative passages are some of the most thrilling ever written.” —Library Journal “Some of the author’s most enduring themes—notably, sexual jealousy and betrayal—are present. . . . The narration shows traces of writers as various as Joyce and Beckett, e.e. cummings and J.P. Donleavy.” —The Washington Post “The Abbott and Costello meet Samuel Beckett dialogue . . . makes you laugh out loud.” —The Village Voice
Download or read book Dwarf and Dragon written by D. L. Burnett and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragon blood transformed Thorne into a Warrior Goddess. Now she must protect Stonevar's orphaned baby Dragon. When the Dwarfs return to reclaim their ancient homeland, Thorne and her small band meet the Dwarf warriors on the battlefield. Her mystery and bravery captivate the Dwarf Lord, who proposes a battlefield marriage. Thorne wants neither marriage nor children, but must surrender her independence or lose all she holds dear. Strumgued the Dwarf Lord will change Thorne in ways she could never foresee.
Download or read book The Kingdom of the Dwarfs written by David Wenzel and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated journey into the world of legends' most elusive people in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. An extraordinary exploration of a remarkable civilization that will enchant and enthrall all who delve into its pages. Now in a stunning new edition for a new generation, The Kingdom of the Dwarfs presents the archaeological find of the 20th century, which provides a wealth of knowledge on the here-to-fore unknown life and habits of Dwarfs in all their day-to-day activities. Close examination is provided of their lives in everything from metalworking technologies to constructing underground dwellings and tunnels. Additionally, insight is offered into the general hierarchy of the population, from lowly laborers to their kings and ruling class. Meticulously researched and compiled by writers Robb Walsh and David Wenzel, and painstakingly illustrated by Wenzel (artist on The Hobbit and The Wizard's Tale graphic novels), this new edition has been remastered with improved art and updated entries on Dwarfen life and culture as well as twenty additional pages of newly discovered lore.
Download or read book In the Kingdom of Dragons written by D. L. Burnett and published by Effertrux Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-26 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kingdom of the Dwarfs written by Robb Walsh and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bee written by Anatole France and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs written by Lesley Sims and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dwarf Warfare written by Chris Pramas and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their short stature, dwarves are among the fiercest and most feared fighters of all the races. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual dwarf soldier, this volume expands its focus to look at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from the axemen that form the front lines of battle to their deadly accurate crossbowmen. Also examined are their tactics in specific situations such as underground fighting and combat in mountainous terrain. Finally, the book examines a few specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the dwarven way of war.
Download or read book A Difficulty with Dwarves written by Craig Shaw Gardner and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a wizard is unable to cure his malady of magicks, he sends his apprentice Wuntnor to seek aid in the distant land of the Eastern Kingdoms which are ripe with fiendish peril.
Download or read book Dwarfs in Ancient Egypt and Greece written by Veronique Dasen and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines dwarfs in myth and everyday life in ancient Egypt and Greece. The spectacular forms of dwarfism were always a focus of interest, and it is the most depicted disorder in antiquity. Dasen brings together a whole range of mostly unpublished or little-known iconographic, epigraphic, literary, and anthropological evidence.
Download or read book Rapunzel and the Seven Dwarfs written by Willy Claflin and published by august house. This book was released on 2011 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combines and resets the classic tales of Rapunzel and Snow White in the Northern Piney Woods of Alaska, where a prince riding a white moose tries to rescue a long-haired beauty who has been poisoned by a witch.
Download or read book Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs written by and published by Ladybird Books. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fate of the Dwarves written by Markus Heitz and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dwarves are going to battle for the last time. There has been no word from the courageous warrior Tungdil since the bitter struggle at the Black Abyss. Dragons, magicians, and the cruel élfar have advanced far into the kingdom Girdlegard, ruthlessly seizing vast areas of land. It seems that the dwarves are facing their next battle with very little hope of survival. But then the inexplicable happens; a dwarf warrior dressed in black armor returns from the abyss -- with a formidable army in tow. This warrior calls himself Tungdil, and for his most loyal friend Ireheart and his allies, this means a new hope. But soon doubts begin arise . . . Could this really be Tungdil the dwarf, or is this warrior following his own dark agenda? It is a question of the future of Girdlegard -- and the future of all the dwarves. In the final installment of this spectacular fantasy epic, the greatest of the dwarves' adventures begins . . .
