frostgrave thaw of the lich lord mr joseph a mccullough

Thaw of the Lich Lord is a complete campaign for Frostgrave that will challenge both new and veteran players. Through a series of linked scenarios, players discover the existence of a new power in the Frozen City, one who was old when the great city was still young, and who saw both its rise and its disastrous fall. Warbands will confront the Lich Lordâ ™s minions, race against his agents to seize possession of mysterious artefacts, and brave the perils of Frostgrave in search of his lair. Eventually, they will need to muster all their courage to venture into the depths of the city and face the Lich Lord himself. Not all wizards will seek to stop the Lich Lord, however, and full rules for giving into his corruption and following the dark road to becoming an undead lich are presented for those who crave power and immortality above all else. While the campaign presents many new threats against which wizards and their warbands must test themselves, including an expanded bestiary, it also offers additional resources, such as new henchmen that can be recruited and unique magical treasures that can spell the difference between survival and oblivion.

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There are many tales of the Frozen City, and not all of them tell of battles between rival wizards. Often, the greatest adventures are those that pit a wizard and his trusty warband against the myriad perils found amidst the ruins of Felstad.This new supplement for Frostgrave presents rules for playing solo and cooperative games in which the focus shifts from the feuds of wizards to exploring the city, unlocking its mysteriesâ ¦ and surviving what is discovered. With guidelines for scaling game difficulty, dungeon crawls, monster generation, and more, as well as ten scenarios demonstrating these options, this volume offers players everything they need to venture alone â “ or with allies â “ into Frostgrave. Why should wizards fight amongst themselves? There is plenty of treasure for all and the Frozen City is enemy enough!

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This new edition of the multi-award-winning fantasy skirmish wargame offers improved rules based on years of player feedback, a revised spell list, and a host of brand-new scenarios. It remains fully compatible with all previously published Frostgrave supplements, allowing players to revisit past adventures as well as face new challenges. Choose a wizard from one of ten schools of magic, and select from a list of eighty spells. Hire a warband filled with soldiers, from lowly thugs and thieves to mighty knights and barbarians, then lead your men into the frozen ruins of the magic city of Frostgrave on the hunt for ancient treasures and the secrets of lost magic. Be warned â “ it is a deadly place, filled with rival wizards, wandering monsters, animated constructs, and demonic entities. Do you dare enter the Frozen City one more time?

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Desková hra - strategická hra, pro 1 až 5 hráčů, délka hry 50 min, v českém jazyce, vhodné od 14 let Všichni nadšenci do World of Warcraft, zbystřete. Právě se k vám dostává nová strategická hra World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, která je založena na principu známého systému Pandemic. Kdo jej ovládá, nebude mít problém se do hry rychle vžít. Přesto ukrývá mnoho překvapivých herních prvků a odlišnou hratelnost. Staňte se legendárními hrdiny a postavte se nemrtvé armádě paladina Arthase, která zaútočila na Azeroth. Vyrazte na ledový Northrend, postavte se čelem všem jeho nástrahám a dobijte brány mrazivé pevnosti. Podaří se vám Arthase už nadobro zničit? Nebo se stanete jeho další obětí? Hra World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King je určena pro 1 až 5 hráčů ve věku od 14 let. Je kompletně v českém jazyce a partie trvá necelou hodinu. Klíčové vlastnosti deskové hry World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich KingStrategická hra na principu...

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Kniha - autor Christie Golden, 392 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Now in paperback, this "New York Times" bestseller reveals the origin of Arthas Menethil, the featured villain in the Wrath of the Lich King video game.

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A supplement for Stargrave that explores the ideas of artificial intelligence run amok, soulless cyborg killers, and cyberpunk hacking.Welcome to the Outlaw Technology Sector, a vast region of space cut off from the rest of the Ravaged Galaxy. Once a haven to criminals, political dissidents, and rogue scientists, it was overrun by an artificial intelligence intent on wiping out all organic life. Only through the combined might of the pre-Last War great empires was this menace brought down, and their retribution was terrible. Now the Outlaw Technology Sector is a dead place, a nightmare place. Navigational systems refuse to chart a course there, calling such paths â ˜death vectorsâ ™. But the independent crews survive by going where others fear to tread, and the Sector contains technology not found anywhere elseâ ¦ Death Vector is a supplement for Stargrave, containing 8 new scenarios set inside the Outlaw Technology Sector. Instead of the pirate fleets, the players contend with the legions of cyborg automatons that still prowl the region, hunting organic life. Paired with these scenarios is a new campaign element, â ˜The Networkâ ™, which brings cyberpunk hacking into the game. This book also includes a new space encounters table to be used for adventures in the OTS, a new advanced technology table, and a bestiary filled with cybernetic horrors.

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Ingenious and original Philip PullmanIf you knew a book was cursed, would you still read it?When Ariel Manto uncovers a copy of The End of Mr. Y in a second-hand bookshop, she can t believe her eyes. She knows enough about its author, the outlandish Victorian scientist Thomas Lumas, to know that copies are exceedingly rare. And, some say, cursed.With Mr. Y under her arm, Ariel finds herself thrust into a thrilling adventure of love, sex, death and time-travel.

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The Penguin English Library Edition of The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad Madness and despair! Give me that for a lever, and I ll move the world In the only novel Conrad set in London, The Secret Agent communicates a profoundly ironic view of human affairs. The story is woven around an attack on the Greenwich Observatory in 1894 masterminded by Verloc, a Russian spy working for the police, and ostensibly a member of an anarchist group in Soho. His masters instruct him to discredit the anarchists in a humiliating fashion, and when his evil plan goes horribly awry, Verlac must deal with the repercussions of his actions.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction written in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels, to the beginning of the First World War.

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One day Mr Christmas receives a call from his uncle asking for help. Can Mr Christmas help Father Christmas deliver presents to all of the Mr Men? Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events … and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.

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The feel-good new romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Ali McNamara and Katie Fforde! Evocative, wry, charming and utterly joyous Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the PenguinsA lost journal. A long-buried secret. A story waiting to be told. Cleo Finch has loved gothic literature all her life. Sheâ ™s spent years researching and writing her thesis on the works of one gothic novelist in particular, Orlando Browne, and is determined to prove that Browne was the pen name of a female author, Alys Weston. But as her best friend Tris never fails to remind her, she still hasnâ ™t succeeded in finding concrete evidence that proves this to be true. That is, until Cleoâ ™s Uncle Ambrose gifts her Alysâ ™ very own diary. As Cleo begins deciphering Alys daily entries, she finds herself utterly absorbed by Alys vivid descriptions - particularly of the rakish Lord Rayven - and the challenges Alys faced trying to keep Orlandoâ ™s true identity a secret. And so, newly inspired, Cleo sets aside her thesis to pen a gothic novel of her own . . . Readers LOVE Trisha Ashley I couldn t put it down! 5 STAR READER REVIEW A real page-turner . . . Excellent 5 STAR READER REVIEW I loved the whole book from start to finish! 5 STAR READER REVIEW A novel you ll want to live inside 5 STAR READER REVIEWPreviously published as Lord Rayven s Revenge. This edition has been updated with new material from the author.

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A Scotsman Poetry Book of the YearThem! by Harry Josephine Giles is an exuberant collection of poems about trans life as it is lived today, through the lenses of work, technology and ecology.Witty, candid, furious, and always compelling, Them! negotiates the fraught and fruitful space between the worlds of â ˜onlineâ ™ and the â ˜outsideâ ™, and how they fuse and diverge in the imagination.Gilesâ ™ visual poetics create an unusually dynamic reading experience as she finds new ways â ˜to sing, shout and strike in the cracks of whatâ ™s possibleâ ™. At a time when trans rights are to the fore in public discourse, Them! is a zestful poetic intervention from one of this generationâ ™s most necessary poets. A bold and inimitable tour-de-force â “ Guardian

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Slovak Jewish writer Leopold Lahola escaped deportation to a concentration camp and fought in the resistance, only to find himself forced into exile by the postwar communist regime. He emerged from obscurity during the brief thaw of the Prague Spring, when he was able to return to his homeland, thriving as a playwright and film director. It was also in 1968 that his short story collection The Last Thing appeared in Slovakia. The collection s title proved sadly prophetic with the author suffering a fatal heart attack in January 1968, just before his 50th birthday and as his short stories finally appeared in book form. The nine stories which make up The Last Thing range from the prewar rise of fascism and its dangers for the Jewish community through the concentration camps and the partisan fight against the Germans, concluding with a devastating summation of all that had been lost and destroyed in the war. Lahola writes masterfully outside of conventional tropes, exploring moral ambivalences where others work comfortably within the simple opposition of good versus evil. He punctures the standard historical image of the partisan fighters by depicting their heroism alongside their cruelty and pettiness while also showing how often bravery and madness, kindness and stupidity can coexist. Lahola has written a sequence of World War II stories whose translation will offer not only a compelling read but starkly new perspectives on the tragedy and grandeur of that momentous time in history.

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A masterpiece of chilling narration GUARDIAN Wise, graceful, classic myth-making THE SCOTSMANThe wizard Alder comes from Roke to the island of Gont in search of the Archmage, Lord Sparrowhawk, once known as Ged. The man who was once the most powerful wizard in the Islands now lives with his wife Tenar and their adopted daughter Tehanu. Alder needs help: his beloved wife died and in his dreams she calls him to the land of the dead - and now the dead are haunting him, begging for release. He can no longer sleep, and the Wizards of Earthsea are worried. But there is more at stake than the unquiet rest of one minor wizard: for the dragons of Earthsea have arisen, to reclaim the lands that were once theirs. Only Tehanu, herself daughter of a dragon, can talk to them; it may be that Alder s dreams hold the key to the salvation of Earthsea and all the peoples who live there.

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The scintillating new novel from the author of The End of Mr YPatricia Highsmith meets White Lotus in this compulsive and brilliant gothic thrillerOne of the Daily Telegraph #39;s #39;20 Best New Crime Thrillers to Read this Summer #39; ‘Clever, emotionally resonant, packed with startling twists and dark turns and very funny indeed, this is fiction roaring on all cylinders.’ Guardian “Gloriously dark and tangled . . . clever . . . I highly recommend it.” Observer #39;A dark, twisty, savagely humorous plunge into a cauldron of toxic relationships . . . as well as a mystery loaded with menace, this is a smart, layered, stinging look at power and its abuse. #39; The Times ‘Through her bold storytelling, “The Sleepwalkers” becomes a work of peculiar, gonzo genius. … Thomas takes a glamorous late-capitalist setting, with rosé and catamarans, and shreds, twists and warps it into a story that is surprising, humane and political to its bones.’ New York Times ‘Thomas tells her story with the craft and cunning of an Aegean sorceress. … [S]he can make metafiction not just smart but fun. Once more she earns her place in a postwar British canon of playfully serious mavericks that runs from Muriel Spark and Brigid Brophy to Nicola Barker and Ali Smith.’ Spectator ‘Like a darker, funnier The White Lotus, The Sleepwalkers is horrifying in the best possible way. I loved every moment of it.’ James Smythe ‘The Sleepwalkers is brilliant, savage and hilarious. The voice is so strong and so distinctive from the get-go, so bold and pitilessly funny. There is no whingeing here, just a fearless takedown which I read through in a single streak of pure delight. This is Scarlett #39;s best yet, and I don #39;t say that lightly.’ Bidisha Mamata #39;The Sleepwalkers is never-endingly surprising and full of keen observations on relationships, politics, and art. Thomas makes real life so fraught with meaning, it feels hauntingly supernatural. A twisty Gothic tale of vertiginous depths and haunting power. #39; Sandra Newman, author of Julia #39;This original thriller has plenty of surprises. #39; Good Housekeeping #39;An attractive summer holiday read #39;, Independent Still reeling from the chaos of their wedding, Evelyn and Richard arrive on an idyllic Greek island for their honeymoon. It’s the end of the season and out at sea a storm is brewing. They check in to an exclusive hotel, the Villa Rosa, where the proprietor Isabella — a strangely intense woman of indeterminate accent — flirts outrageously with Richard while treating Evelyn with a rudeness bordering on contempt. Isabella tells them the story of #39;the sleepwalkers #39;: a couple who stayed at the hotel the year before and drowned in a tragic and unexplained accident. It starts to feel like the entire island is obsessed with #39;the sleepwalkers #39;, but what at first seems like a fun tale to tell before bed quickly evolves into a living nightmare. Caught in a web of deception and intrigue, where nothing and nobody are quite what they seem, Evelyn and Richard discover that their island paradise may in fact be hell on earth and that their only means of escape is to confront dark truths about themselves and those they love. Exhilarating, suspenseful, and subversively funny, in The Sleepwalkers Thomas takes elements of Daphne Du Maurier and Patricia Highsmith and blends them with her own unique sensibility to create an unforgettable thriller of rare intelligence that cements her reputation as the most exciting and original author of her generation. ‘Muriel Spark’s disreputable niece.’ Spectator ‘She #39;s a genius.’ Douglas Coupland ‘Thomas has the mesmerising power of a great story teller.’ Financial Times ‘One of the most startling, unpredictable writers of her generation.’ Scotsman

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Wilde did not converse - he told tales. Oscar Wilde was already famous as a brilliant wit and raconteur when he first began to publish his short stories in the late 1880s. They have never lacked readers and admirers, George Orwell and W. B. Yeats among them. The stories give free rein to Wilde s originality, literary skill, and sophistication. They include poignant fairy-tales such as The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant , and the extravagant comedy and social observation of Lord Arthur Savile s Crime and The Canterville Ghost . They also encompass the daring narrative experiments of The Portrait of Mr. W. H. , Wilde s fictional investigation into the identity of the dedicatee of Shakespeare s sonnets, and the Poems in Prose , based on the Gospel stories.This edition demonstrates the centrality of Wilde s shorter fiction in his literary career, and his continuing development and experimentation with the short story format. Combining myth, romance, and irony, Wilde s stories enthral and challenge the reader. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Meet Agent Weasel: woodland super-spy. Can he foil the dastardly Fiendish Fox Gang once and for all? And will he still be home in time for tea and biscuits? Perfect for reading alone or sharing together, for fans of The Bolds and Mr Gum. I always call Agent Weasel in a crisis! I love this brilliant, funny new series. Dermot O LearyStrange things are happening in the United Woodlands. Rabbit warrens have been peppered with itching powder. Squirrels nuts are missing. Even Badger s bottom has been shaved! All the clues point to the Fiendish Fox Gang. It s time to call Agent Weasel, woodland super-spy. But before they can even finish their stakeout picnic, Weasel and his trusty dormouse friend Doorkins are captured by the villainous Vixen von Fluff. Can our heroes escape? Can peace be made in the United Woodlands? Will they get afternoon tea and biscuits? Does Agent Weasel have a clue what s going on? All these very important questions will be answered in this rib-ticklingly funny adventure, with glorious illustrations throughout. This is the first Agent Weasel adventure: have you checked out Agent Weasel and the Abominable Dr Snow?

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Don t miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada, a must-have for any book lover. Don t miss the shocking conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series! A compelling and skillfully written end to a thrilling fantasy series. -Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewSome betrayals cut deeper than blades. The Blades were never supposed to survive this long. But after the battle in Quu Harbor, escaping is no longer enough. The most dangerous liars in the four realms have one last mission-return to Yusan and finish what they started.But now a usurper sits on the serpent throne. And he may be more dangerous than the god-king.With three relics of the Dragon Lord in their possession, the Blades will face the might of the four realms. Enemies will become allies. Allies will become traitors. And the ones they love most? They ll be the ones to break them.Grief will carve the Blades into something ruthless and unrecognizable. But only by losing everything can they win this game of kings and crowns.The Broken Blades series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Five Broken BladesBook #2 Four Ruined RealmsBook #3 Three Shattered Souls

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This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Mr Toad s scrapes and adventures and detailed descriptions of life by the river for all the animals. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver s Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, The Jungle Book and Heidi.

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The thrilling new historical adventure in the Master of War series. Sir Thomas Blackstone must travel into enemy lands with a price on his head as he seeks to secure alliances and gold for the Plantagenets war with France.1368. Amidst the Hundred Years War, alliances must be brokered. The Duke of Clarence, second son of King Edward III, journeys from Paris to marry the daughter of the powerful Lord of Milan. Little does he know that he is heading into a trap.Luckily the Duke is preceded on the road to Milan by Sir Thomas Blackstone, Master of War, on an urgent mission of his own. Blackstone must get his hands on the gold the Prince of Wales needs to wage successful war in France. But there is a price on Blackstone s head, and assassins willing to risk everything to claim it before he even gets to Milan. He must outwit a succession of ever deadlier enemies, and the Master of War has other foes to conquer: the ambitions of his son Henry, who has inherited his father s knack of getting into scrapes. Scrapes that could end in a hangman s noose...Reviews for David Gilman Page-turning and gritty Daily Mail Heart-pounding action The Times Gripping Wilbur Smith Vivid and inventive Sunday TimesIf you re a fan of historical fiction you ll be a fan of David Gilman Weekend Sport Gilman is a master author Army Rumour Service Marvellous. The Hundred Years War brought alive For Winter Nights

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TJ and his friends get a terrible shock when their old teacher, Mr Potter, returns from illness to take over from Mr Wood as PE teacher at Parkview School. Worse still, they are about to play in the semifinal of the Cup, and Mr Potter s really bad tactics nearly lose them the match.With everything they ve trained for hanging in the balance, can TJ and his friends turn things around and win?

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London, 1891. Deliveries. Opium. Regret. The only three things twenty-one-year-old Gabriel Ashmore⠙s life consists of until four murder victims are found in the increasingly criminal city, all marked with the same black veins. Gabriel is connected to all four. He delivered Erebus to them, a new opium variant on the market, after being forced to provide for his family following the brutal death of his mother four years ago. Fearing his involuntary part in the murders, he becomes embroiled in an amateur investigation led by the wealthy aspiring detective Alexander Wakefield, supported by the Leader of the Opposition, Lord Benedict Granville. However, when they witness the fifth death, they realise nothing is as it seems in the city of veils and shadows. Truths become twisted, secrets are revealed and it soon becomes clear they are not dealing with a single killer, but the greatest criminal plot London has ever seen. A darkly enchanting and engrossing read ⠓ kept me hooked from start to finish. James Brogden, critically acclaimed author of Bone Harvest

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Odpadlík Thassarian, jehož znáte z World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, je jedním z mála rytířů smrti, kteří se osvobodili zpod nadvlády Krále lichů. I když Thassarian obrátil svou nezměrnou moc proti svému někdejšímu pánovi, většina jeho spojenců z Aliance se jej nadále obává a opovrhuje jím. Nespočet hráčů se ve hře postavil Thassarianovi po bok, když se vydal do boje s agenty Krále lichů v Northrendu, ale jen nemnoho fanoušků zná detaily z jeho dřívějšího života. Rytíř smrti je Thassarianův příběh. Příběh, který odhaluje původ, motivace i nejtemnější tajemství nejnovější inkarnace rytířů smrti ze světa Warcraftu. Ponořte se do srdcervoucího vyprávění, které umožní fanouškům Warcraftu rytíře smrti lépe pochopit. Napsal Dan Jolley (Warcraft: Legendy) a nakreslila Rocio Zucchiová.

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The dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian David McCullough.This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nation’s history, during the Age of Optimism—a period when Americans were convinced in their hearts that all things were possible. In the years around 1870, when the project was first undertaken, the concept of building an unprecedented bridge to span the East River between the great cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn required a vision and determination comparable to that which went into the building of the great cathedrals. Throughout the fourteen years of its construction, the odds against the successful completion of the bridge seemed staggering. Bodies were crushed and broken, lives lost, political empires fell, and surges of public emotion constantly threatened the project. But this is not merely the saga of an engineering miracle; it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and of the heroes and rascals who had a hand in either constructing or exploiting the surpassing enterprise.

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A keepsake collection of Lord John Grey s shorter adventures and a spectacular addition to any Gabaldon fan s library, Lord John and the Hand of the Devils brings these three unique novellas together for the first time.____________Lord John and the Hellfire Club marks the first appearance of Lord John outside the Outlander novels (and chronologically precedes the novel Lord John and the Private Matter). A young diplomat is killed in the street as he begs Lord John for help. Witnessing the murder, Grey vows to avenge the young man, as the trail leads to the notorious Hellfire Club and the dark caves beneath Medmenham AbbeyIn Lord John and the Succubus, Grey s assignment as liaison to a Hanoverian regiment in Germany finds him caught between two threats: the advancing French and Austrian army, and the menace of a mysterious night-hag, who spreads fear and death among the troops. Acknowledging that he is unlikely to fall victim to a succubus, Lord John is obliged to contend with the marauding night-hag before the enemy arrives. This tale with a touch of the supernatural bridges the action between Gabaldon s two full-length Lord John tales.Finally, in Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Lord John is called to the Arsenal at Woolwich to answer a Royal Commission of Enquiry s questions regarding a cannon that exploded during the battle of Krefeld (a central action in Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade). Accusations ensue, and Lord John finds himself knee-deep in a morass of gunpowder, treason, and plot -- haunted by a dead lieutenant, and followed by a man with no face.____________Readers love Lord John and the Hand of Devils . . .***** John Grey is my spirit animal. I am such a fan of this series! ***** My eyes couldn t read fast enough!! ***** I enjoyed all three, once again became lost in the time period within seconds of starting to read....I don t know how Diana G. does it! ***** I really, really liked this trilogy of novellas that were included in this book. ***** The insight is fascinating, interesting and favourable.

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​The incredible true story of the origin of human flight, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two unknown brothers from Ohio changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe what had happened: the age of flight had begun, with the first heavier-than-air, powered machine carrying a pilot.Who were these men and how was it that they achieved what they did? David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, tells the surprising, profoundly human story of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Far more than a couple of unschooled Dayton bicycle mechanics who happened to hit on success, they were men of exceptional courage and determination, and of far-ranging intellectual interests and ceaseless curiosity, much of which they attributed to their upbringing.In this thrilling book, McCullough draws on the immense riches of the Wright Papers, including private diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks and more than a thousand letters from private family correspondence to tell the human side of the Wright Brothers #39; story, including the little-known contributions of their sister, Katharine, without whom things might well have gone differently for them.

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A unique companion to The Lord of the Rings which relates the textual history of the Nation s Favourite Read; with a previously unpublished Guide to the Names in The Lord of the Rings, written by Tolkien himself.In The Lord of the Rings: A Reader s Companion internationally acclaimed scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull examine Tolkien s masterpiece chapter by chapter, offering expert insights into its evolution, structure, and meaning. They discuss important influences on its development, connections between that work and other writings by Tolkien, errors and inconsistencies, significant changes to the text, and archaic and unusual words used by Tolkien. Thousands of notes, keyed to standard editions of The Lord of the Rings but universally accessible, reveal the richness and complexity of one of the most popular works of fiction in our time.Extensive reference is made also to writings by Tolkien not previously or widely published, including elaborate time-schemes, an unfinished manuscript index to The Lord of the Rings, and most notably, the important Nomenclature or guide to names in The Lord of the Rings prepared for the use of translators, long out of print and now newly transcribed and printed in its entirety.With these resources at hand, even the most seasoned reader of The Lord of the Rings will come to a greater enjoyment and appreciation of Tolkien s magnificent achievement.Published originally in 2005, the Reader s Companion won the annual Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inkling Studies. It has now been revised and updated to mark the 60th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings.

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Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, all three parts of the epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, in one paperback. Features the definitive edition of the text, fold-out flaps with the original two-colour maps, and a revised and expanded index. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as the Ring is entrusted to his care. He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord. There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike.

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Four-volume boxed-set edition of The Lord of the Rings in hardback, featuring Tolkienâ ™s original unused dust-jacket designs, together with fourth hardback volume, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader s Companion. Includes special features and the definitive edition of the text.Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike, with one hundred and fifty million copies of its many editions sold around the world. In 2005 Tolkienâ ™s text was fully restored â “Â with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien â “Â with almost 400 corrections, the original red and black maps as fold-out sheets, a fully revised and enlarged index, and for the first time a special plate section containing the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, making this set as close as possible to the version that J.R.R. Tolkien intended.This Diamond Anniversary reissue of the prized boxed set marks 60 years since the first publication of The Fellowship of the Ring. These hardback editions feature Tolkienâ ™s original unused dust-jacket designs from the 1950s, reworked for this edition, and some additional text corrections. The four-volume boxed set includes The Lord of the Rings: A Reader s Companion, a unique annotated guide to the text, fully updated since its first publication in 2005, and is a book which will enhance the reader s enjoyment and understanding of one of the most influential books of the 20th century.

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This exclusive Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga.Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg⠔a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm⠙s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.With a cast of exciting and original characters, and a mix of locations both familiar and new, this dramatic new standalone story weaves another thread in the grand tapestry of Middle-earth.Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking art and imagery, The War of the Rohirrim: Official Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga.

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Begin your journey into Middle-earth. A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The third part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS. The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor. To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. The Ring corrupts all who bear it and Frodo’s time is running out. Will Sam and Frodo succeed, or will the Dark Lord rule Middle-earth once more?

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A sumptuous large-format hardback containing sketches and paintings from the illustrated Lord of the Rings, together with brand new and previously unseen material.In this large-format hardback Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created the images in the authorised illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings. These images would prove so powerful, matching perfectly with Tolkienâ ™s own vision, that they would eventually define the look of Peter Jacksonâ ™s movie trilogy and earn Alan a coveted Academy Award.The book is filled with over 150 of his sketches and early conceptual pieces to show how the project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains 20 colour paintings reproduced in full-page glory, together with numerous examples of his conceptual art produced for the films and brand new pieces drawn specially for this book. It also includes an exclusive foreword written by Sir Ian McKellen.The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook provides a fascinating insight into the imagination of the man who painted Tolkienâ ™s vision, firstly onto the page and then in three dimensions on the cinema screen. It will also be of interest to many of the 100,000 people who have bought the illustrated Lord of the Rings as well as for budding artists and illustrators interested in unlocking the secrets of book illustration.

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The Tale of Mr Tod brings back Beatrix Potter s most popular heroes, Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, in an adventure that also features two very disagreeable villains. Fortunately Tommy Brock the badger and Mr. Tod the fox dislike each other so much that they Tommy Brock kidnaps Benjamin s young family, Mr Tod unwittingly becomes the rabbits ally.The Tale of Mr Tod is number 14 in Beatrix Potter s series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows:1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss Moppet22 Appley Dapply s Nursery Rhymes23 Cecily Parsley s Nursery Rhymes

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Discover the story of Robert Louis Stevenson #39;s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with this exquisite edition from Union Square Co.’s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde special edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and embossed foil cover. The beautiful design and attention to detail set this special edition book apart, whether you’re reading for the first time or building a library of your favorite classic literature books. What a study in contrasts is the friendship between Henry Jekyll and his boon companion, Edward Hyde. Where Jekyll is a handsome and respected man of science, Hyde is a surly and brutish misanthrope. Nevertheless, Jekyll allows Hyde free access to his home and laboratory and, surprisingly, madehim the sole beneficiary of his will. Given the closeness of their bond, it seems peculiar that no one has ever seen the two men together in public. And yet they share a remarkable chemistry. . . . First published in 1886, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is Robert Louis Stevenson #39;s classic tale of the duality of human nature and his iconic presentation of what would come to be referred to as the split personality. Born in 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Stevenson crafted this novella during the Victorian era, a period marked by strict social mores and a fascination with the dual nature of man. The story delves into the duality of human nature, portraying Dr. Henry Jekyll #39;s harrowing struggle with his darker self, Mr. Edward Hyde, through a transformative potion that he creates. Considered a pioneering work in the psychological horror genre, it explores themes of identity, human evil, and the societal pressures that influence personal choices. Historically, it reflects the Victorian anxiety about the public and private spheres and the fears of degeneration prevalent in the late nineteenth century. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde challenges the notion of inherent goodness and questions the possibility of fully understanding one #39;s own multiplicity and capacity for evil. Its enduring appeal lies in its profound philosophical questions about the essential conflict within human nature.

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Kniha - autor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 112 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Four-volume boxed-set edition of The Lord of the Rings in hardback, featuring Tolkien's original unused dust-jacket designs, together with fourth hardback volume, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion. Includes special features and the definitive edition of the text. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike, with one hundred and fifty million copies of its many editions sold around the world. In 2005 Tolkien's text was fully restored - with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien - with almost 400 corrections, the original red and black maps as fold-out sheets, a fully revised and enlarged index, and for the first time a special plate section containing the pages from the Book of Mazarbul,...

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Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční, arkády a dětská, LEGO The Lord of the Rings vychází z filmové trilogie Pán prstenů a sleduje původní dějové linie snímků Pán prstenů: Společenstvo Prstenu, Pán prstenů: Dvě věže a Pán prstenů: Návrat krále. Celá rodina nyní může utvořit párové týmy, hrát v rolích roztomilých minifigurek LEGO The Lord the Rings a v průběhu putování k Hoře osudu zažívat řadu nebezpečných situací, řešit rébusy a bojovat s děsivými protivníky. VypnutoLEGO The Lord of the Rings vychází z filmové trilogie Pán prstenů a sleduje původní dějové linie snímků Pán prstenů: Společenstvo Prstenu, Pán prstenů: Dvě věže a Pán prstenů: Návrat krále. Celá rodina nyní může utvořit párové týmy, hrát v rolích roztomilých minifigurek LEGO The Lord the Rings a v průběhu putování k Hoře osudu zažívat řadu nebezpečných situací, řešit rébusy a bojovat s děsivými protivníky. nbsp;Titul LEGO The Lord of the Rings provede hráče...

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A kaleidoscopic portrait of post-war queer life Guardian Fascinating The Times Absorbing, illuminating, highly entertaining and often very funny Spectator Fascinating, bitchy, humorous and shocking Time OutFOR NEARLY 60 YEARS Mr George Lucas led a double life. A mild-mannered civil servant by day, by night he was a fixture of London s colourful underground gay scene - a twilight world of petty crime, louche pubs and public toilets. He was also an obsessive diary writer. Beginning in the early 1960s, Mr Lucas had a passionate and fraught affair with a rent boy associate of the Kray twins known as Irish Peter, one of many men Mr Lucas paid for sex. Together, Irish Peter and Mr Lucas represent the spectrum of gay criminality prior to the partial decriminalisation of gay sex in 1967. When Mr Lucas died in 2014, he left his diaries to the journalist Hugo Greenhalgh. The Diaries of Mr Lucas combines Mr Lucas s deliciously indiscreet recollections of a life spent sometimes literally in the shadows with Greenhalgh s commentary - this is gay London like it s never been seen before.

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A kaleidoscopic portrait of post-war queer life Guardian Fascinating The Times Absorbing, illuminating, highly entertaining and often very funny Spectator Fascinating, bitchy, humorous and shocking Time OutFOR NEARLY 60 YEARS Mr George Lucas led a double life. A mild-mannered civil servant by day, by night he was a fixture of London s colourful underground gay scene - a twilight world of petty crime, louche pubs and public toilets. He was also an obsessive diary writer. Beginning in the early 1960s, Mr Lucas had a passionate and fraught affair with a rent boy associate of the Kray twins known as Irish Peter, one of many men Mr Lucas paid for sex. Together, Irish Peter and Mr Lucas represent the spectrum of gay criminality prior to the partial decriminalisation of gay sex in 1967. When Mr Lucas died in 2014, he left his diaries to the journalist Hugo Greenhalgh. The Diaries of Mr Lucas combines Mr Lucas s deliciously indiscreet recollections of a life spent sometimes literally in the shadows with Greenhalgh s commentary - this is gay London like it s never been seen before.

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From multi-award-winning author and film director Neil Jordan comes a thrilling reimagining of a turning point in Irish, American and European history. A masterwork from one of the most inventive artists of our day John Banville A writer of uncommon talent Irish Times An expertly spun ballad defined by themes of belonging, illusion and fidelity RTÉ CultureEutaw Springs, South Carolina, 1781, the American War of Independence. A runaway slave saves the life of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, a British army officer and the younger son of one of colonial Ireland s grandest families.The tale that unfolds is related by Tony Small, the slave who becomes Fitzgerald s manservant and friend. While details of Lord Edward s life are well documented, little is known of Tony Small. In this gripping narrative his character considers the ironies of empire, captivity and freedom, mapping Lord Edward s journey from being a loyal subject of the British Empire to becoming a leader of the disastrous 1798 rebellion.This powerful new work of fiction brings Neil Jordan s inimitable storytelling ability to the drama of real events and a long-forgotten chapter in Ireland and Britain s history.

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 18 cm, materiál plast, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 12 let Klíčové přednosti figurky Lord of the Rings - Gandalf Figurka Mini Co. bude pěkným dárkem pro sběratele Je určena pro děti od 12 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) se bude vyjímat ve sbírce díky svému kvalitnímu zpracování Materiálem využitým při výrobě je plast Lord of the Rings - Gandalf poslouží jako dekorace Balení obsahuje jednu figurku Figurka Mini Co. měří 18 cm

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 8 cm, materiál měkký vinyl, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 14 let Klíčové vlastnosti figurky Lord of the Rings - Gollum - figurka Figurka Weta Workshop potěší každého sběratele Je určena pro ratolesti od 14 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) je charakteristická kvalitním zpracováním Materiálem je měkký vinyl Lord of the Rings - Gollum - figurka poslouží jako dekorace V balení naleznete jednu figurku Figurka Weta Workshop měří 8 cm

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 12 cm, materiál měkký vinyl, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 14 let Zásadní vlastnosti figurky Lord of the Rings - Legolas - figurka Figurka Weta Workshop bude pěkným dárkem pro sběratele Je určena pro děti od 14 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) potěší kvalitním zpracováním Materiálem využitým při výrobě je měkký vinyl Lord of the Rings - Legolas - figurka poslouží jako dekorace Balení obsahuje jednu figurku Figurka Weta Workshop měří 12 cm

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 14 cm, materiál měkký vinyl, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 14 let Zásadní přednosti figurky Lord of the Rings - Galadriel - figurka Figurka Weta Workshop zaujme každého sběratele Je ideální pro ratolesti od 14 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) se bude vyjímat ve sbírce díky svému kvalitnímu zpracování Materiálem využitým při výrobě je měkký vinyl Lord of the Rings - Galadriel - figurka představuje dekorativní sošku V balení naleznete jednu figurku Figurka Weta Workshop měří 14 cm

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 12 cm, materiál měkký vinyl, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 14 let Zásadní přednosti figurky Lord of the Rings - Aragorn - figurka Figurka Weta Workshop zaujme každého sběratele Je vhodná pro ratolesti od 14 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) je charakteristická kvalitním zpracováním Použitým materiálem je měkký vinyl Lord of the Rings - Aragorn - figurka je dekorativní soška Balení obsahuje jednu figurku Figurka Weta Workshop měří 12 cm

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 11,5 cm, materiál plast, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 12 let Klíčové vlastnosti figurky Lord of the Rings - Frodo Figurka Mini Co. nadchne každého sběratele Je ideální pro děti od 12 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) vyniká kvalitním zpracováním Materiálem je plast Lord of the Rings - Frodo představuje dekorativní sošku Balení obsahuje jednu figurku Figurka Mini Co. měří 12 cm

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 11 cm, materiál měkký vinyl, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 14 let Klíčové vlastnosti figurky Lord of the Rings - Frodo Baggins - figurka Figurka Weta Workshop potěší každého sběratele Je určena pro děti od 14 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) má velmi kvalitní zpracování Materiálem využitým při výrobě je měkký vinyl Lord of the Rings - Frodo Baggins - figurka je dekorativní soška Balení obsahuje jednu figurku Figurka Weta Workshop měří 11 cm

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 15 cm, materiál měkký vinyl, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 14 let Klíčové vlastnosti figurky Lord of the Rings - Gimli - figurka Figurka Weta Workshop bude pěkným dárkem pro sběratele Je určena pro ratolesti od 14 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) má velmi kvalitní zpracování Materiálem je měkký vinyl Lord of the Rings - Gimli - figurka poslouží jako dekorace V balení najdete jednu figurku Figurka Weta Workshop měří 15 cm

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů), výška 27 cm, materiál měkký vinyl, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 14 let Zásadní vlastnosti figurky Lord of the Rings - The Balrog - figurka Figurka Weta Workshop potěší každého sběratele Je určena pro ratolesti od 14 let Figurka ze série Lord of the Rings (Pán prstenů) se bude vyjímat ve sbírce díky svému kvalitnímu zpracování Použitým materiálem je měkký vinyl Lord of the Rings - The Balrog - figurka poslouží jako dekorace V balení najdete jednu figurku Figurka Weta Workshop měří 27 cm

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First published in 1954, William Golding s debut novel, now a classic, is a stark story of survival, probing the depths of human nature, and what happens when civilization collapses. As dystopian stories like The Hunger Games and Battle Royale surge in popularity, this haunting tale of a group of young boys stranded on a desert island still captivates schoolchildren around the world, raising timeless and profound questions about how easily society can slip into chaos and savagery when rules and order have been abandoned. This new educational edition provides supplementary material, chapter summaries, discussion questions and additional teaching resources to help guide students and support teachers throughout the text. When a plane crashes on a remote island, a group of schoolboys are the sole survivors. As the reality of their situation sets in, the boys attempt to establish control and their world gradually descends into brutal savagery. As Catcher in the Rye became the classic coming-of-age tale, Lord of the Flies is the classic story of innocence lost. A teacher himself, Golding clearly understood how to interest children with a gripping story and strong, sympathetic characters. The novel serves as a catalyst for thought-provoking discussion and analysis of universal issues, not only concerning the capabilities of humans for good and evil and the fragility of moral inhibition, but beyond. The boys struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social and political constructs and moral frameworks. Symbolism is strong throughout, revealing both the boys capacity for empathy and hope, as well as illuminating the darkest corners of the human spirit. Ideas of community, leadership, and the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power, why, and what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be. All of these concerns are current today and can be easily related to the novel through effective teaching and learning. This new educational edition encourages original and independent thought from students, as well as guiding them through the text. The supplementary material includes a biographical section on William Golding, and his own interpretive essay Fable on Lord of the Flies, as well as providing information about the novel s historical context, which will be ideal for students completing GCSE and A-Level courses as well as those studying the novel worldwide. At the end of the text there are chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points and activities plus a glossary of less familiar words or phrases. All of these are intended to inspire and generate creative teaching, learning and love of the novel.

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Three-volume, deluxe slipcased hardback set of The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Alan Lee. Features exclusive new paintings and dozens of pencil drawings appearing for the very first time, together with three removable art cards and two foldout maps. Since it was first published, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured.Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, this work of sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Across its many editions, in the region of 100 million copies have been sold around the world. And no edition has proved more popular than the Centenary edition illustrated by award-winning artist, Alan Lee.Now, for the first time since its publication in 1992, this illustrated edition has been revised and expanded, with a number of brand-new paintings and more than 50 illustrations added by the artist. Readers will be able to follow the complete story of the Hobbits and their part in the quest of the Ring – beginning with Bilbo’s Long-expected Party and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom – while also enjoying more than fifty full-page colour paintings and numerous illustrations which accompany this epic tale. This new hardback set of this beautifully illustrated work has been bound in cloth and leather and features brand-new cover designs by the artist.The three volumes have additionally been enhanced for the first time with sprayed edges, and are housed in a custom-built, illustrated slipcase stamped in silver foil with designs created exclusively by Alan Lee. They are accompanied by three removable art cards, and two foldout maps of Middle-earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien.

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Anakin Skywalker ⠓ the Chosen One ⠓ is dead. In his place rises Darth Vader, who now hunts what Jedi survived the desctruction of their temple on Coruscant. From the site of Anakin Skywalker⠙s last stand ⠓ on the molten surface of the planet Mustafar, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi⠓a fearsome specter in black has risen. Once the most powerful Knight ever known to the Jedi Order, he is now a disciple of the dark side, a lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy⠙s ruthless new Emperor. Seduced, deranged, and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead⠦ and Darth Vader lives. Word of the events that created him ⠓ the Jedi Council⠙s failed mutiny against Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the self-crowned Emperor⠙s retaliatory command to exterminate the Jedi Order, and Anakin⠙s massacre of his comrades and Masters in the Jedi Temple ⠓ has yet to reach all quarters. On the Outer Rim world of Murkhana, Jedi Masters Roan Shryne and Bol Chatak and Padawan Olee Starstone are leading a charge on a Separatist stronghold, unaware that the tide, red with Jedi blood, has turned suddenly against them. When the three narrowly elude execution ⠓ and become the desperate prey in a hunt across space ⠓ it⠙s neither clone soldiers, nor the newly deployed stormtroopers, nor even the wrath of the power-hungry Emperor himself they must fear most. The deadliest threat rests in the hideously swift and lethal crimson lightsaber of Darth Vader ⠓ behind whose brooding mask lies a shattered heart, a poisoned soul, and a cunning, twisted mind hell-bent on vengeance. For the handful of scattered Jedi, survival is imperative if the light side of the Force is to be protected and the galaxy somehow, someday reclaimed. Yet more important still is the well-being of the twin infants, Leia and Luke Skywalker, the children of Anakin and his doomed bride, Padmé Amidala. Separated after Padmé⠙s death, they must be made safe at all costs, lest the hope they represent for the future be turned to horror by the new Sith regime⠓and the unspeakable power of the dark side.

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