The first of a two-book set that contains the early myths & legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war The Silmarillion The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth & Valinor for the Tales were the first form of the myths & legends that came to be called The Silmarillion Embedded in English legend & English association they are set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol to the lonely Isle where the Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history the Lost Tales of Elfinesse In the Tales are found the earliest accounts of Gods & Elves Dwarves Balrogs & Orcs; of the Silmarils & the Two Trees of Valinor; of the geography & cosmology of Tolkien's invented world This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive & classic style of the black cover' A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion & Unfinished Tales ...

The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths & legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war The Silmarillion This second part of The Book of Lost Tales

Includes:: the tale of Beren & Luthien Turin & the Dragon & the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves & the Fall of Gondolin itself the finest & most exciting depiction of a battle that Tolkien ever wrote Each tale is followed by a commentary in the form of a short essay together with texts of associated poems & contains extensive information on names & vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive & classic style of the black cover' A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion & Unfinished Tales

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'A brilliantly creepy coming of age novel' Daily Mirror'A moving fable brilliantly imagined about the agony of loss & the pain of young adulthood' The Times' This is no saccharine fairytale but an eerie fable that's perfect for long winter nights' Daily Mail This illustrated edition

Includes:: two new short stories
- Cinderella A Version & The Rat King the latter introducing the Crooked Man who is central to the world of The Book of Lost Things
- & an afterword from the author' Once upon a time there was a boy who lost his mother ' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths & fairytales so beloved of his dead mother he finds the real world & the fantasy world begin to blend That is when bad things start to happen That is when the Crooked Man comes & David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes wolves & monsters in his quest to find the legendary Book of Lost Things



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The story of the eventful & controversial life of Margery Kempe
- wife mother businesswoman pilgrim & visionary
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' Another island in the Great Ocean has many sinful & malevolent women who have precious gems in their eyes' In his Book of Marvels & Travels Sir John Mandeville describes a journey from Europe to Jerusalem & on into Asia & the many wonderful & monstrous peoples & practices in the East He tells us about the Sultan in Cairo the Great Khan in China & the mythical Christian prince Prester John There are giants & pygmies cannibals & Amazons headless humans & people with a single foot so huge it can shield them from the sun Forceful & opinionated the narrator is by turns bossy learned playful & moralizing with an endless curiosity about different cultures Written in the fourteenth century the Book is a captivating blend of fact & fantasy an extraordinary travel narrative that offers some revealing & unexpected attitudes towards other races & religions It was immensely popular & numbered among its readers Chaucer Columbus & Thomas More Anthony Bale's new translation emphasizes the book's readability & his introduction & notes bring us closer to Mandeville's medieval worldview 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 & much more ...

Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder that is fondly referred to by teapigs as a superhero among teas' thanks to its natural antioxidant qualities It is widely consumed in both food & drink in Japan but is becoming increasingly popular around the world as its health benefits & unique taste are embraced globally Louise Cheadle & Nick Kilby uncover the history behind this phenomenal green powder looking at how matcha is specially grown graded & ground They also examine the health benefits of this super tea which has been used for centuries by Buddhist monks to keep them focused during meditation & how it is used today to flavour everything from Kit Kats to Oreos bread to ice cream Matcha shots were served at New York Fashion Week in 2015 reflecting the growing popularity of this fascinating beverage & many are predicting matcha will replace kale as the next big superfood' Detailing the history of matcha how it's produced its immense health benefits & its varied culinary uses The Book of Matcha also features over 40 recipes that show you how to use this versatile & antioxidant ingredient at home ...

Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)? If you ran your school what would the rules be? Would you rather talk to animals or speak every language in the world? How fast can you run? Answer these questions & much more with real life comparisons
- how do you compare to an animal another human or even your parents? Collect your own data & enjoy silly facts quizzes & scrapbook activities Write draw cut-out & fully make this book about you!
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A follow up to the bestselling ALL ABOUT METhe Book of Me is a beautiful interactive journal perfect for children to fill in & complete to create a lasting record of exactly who they are From how to have the best ever sleepover to fill-in dream journals & lists of life ambitions to designing your own beauty product range this book will document every last detail There are also gorgeous bespoke illustrations throughout to be coloured in This book will make a beautiful special gift for friends or family to treasure forever ...

Moving between the vibrant townships of the poor & the suburbs & country retreats of the rich The Book of Memory is a compelling contemporary tale of love obsession & the cruelty of fate Memory is an albino woman languisihing in prison in Harare Zimbabwe At nine years old she was adopted by a wealthy man -- a man whose murder she is now convicted of Facing the death penalty she tells the story os the chain of events that brought her there But is everything exactly as she remembers it? ...

MEMORIES CAN BE DEADLYA brutal murder It's been thirty years since Professor Weider was found dead in his stately home With little evidence to convict a suspect the case has never been solved A buried mystery Now a partial manuscript has been discovered that reveals three people were at the house that night All three clearly remember what happened But someone is lying Already translated into 37 languages The Book of Mirrors is the perfect novel for fans of psychological suspense & reading group fiction Praise for The Book of Mirrors' Intelligent & sophisticated
- a crime story told the way Picasso painted pictures Highly recommended' Lee Child 'I loved this twisty mind game! The Book Of Mirrors starts with a secret manuscript about a cold-case murder & then uses a host of characters & perspectives to make you look in every direction but at the truth Who is lying? Is anyone's recall perfect? This isn't just a very clever thriller---it leaves us wondering how much we subconsciously manipulate our own memories to protect ourselves' Julia Heaberlin (bestselling author of Black Eyed Susans) 'A literary thriller
- complex gripping & a beautiful read' Jenni Murray ' An elegant gripping multi-layered tale about the illusory nature of truth & memory I loved it' Tammy Cohen' The Book of Mirrors is exactly what I look for in a thriller a great concept brilliantly executed smarter than it seems & knotty enough to keep you guessing Like the best stories about memory it leaves the reader wondering what's true & what isn't'
- James Smythe This Romanian author's debut novel in English is an agile & provocative exploration the tricks memory can play'
- Sunday Times' An impressive first novel intelligent & well written'
- The Times This twisty brilliantly written tale of a grisly unsolved murder at Princeton asks if we can truly trust our own memories This nuanced multi-layered book has a cracking plot to boot & will be devoured by thriller fans
- Sunslippery murder mystery'
- Irish Independent' Intricately plotted Faulty memories outright lies & secrets make it hard to know whom to believe The action builds to a crafty & believable resolution' Publisher's Weekly' Chirovici draws his characters well & tantalizes the reader with judiciously timed revelations A smart sophisticated murder puzzle sure to please the more literary-minded aficionados of the form' Kirkus






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