Complete collection of Tolkien's essays including two on Beowulf which span three decades beginning six years before The Hobbit to five years after The Lord of the Rings The seven essays' by JRR Tolkien assembled in this new paperback edition were with one exception delivered as general lectures on particular occasions; & while they mostly arose out of Tolkien's work in medieval literature they are accessible to all Two of them are concerned with Beowulf including the well-known lecture whose title is taken for this book & one with Sir Gawain & the Green Knight given in the University of Glasgow in 1953 Also included in this volume is the lecture English & Welsh; the Valedictory Address to the University of Oxford in 1959; & a paper on Invented Languages delivered in 1931 with exemplification from poems in the Elvish tongues Most famous of all is On Fairy-Stories a discussion of the nature of fairy-tales & fantasy which gives insight into Tolkien's approach to the whole genre The pieces in this collection cover a period of nearly thirty years beginning six years before the publication of The Hobbit with a unique academic' lecture on his invention (calling it A Secret Vice) & concluding with his farewell to professorship five years after the publication of The Lord of the Rings ...

A stunning operatic & epic drama like no other Meet Hel an ordinary teenager
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' Before you reject me before you hate me remember I never asked to be Hel's queen' But being a normal teenager wasn't an option either Now she's stuck ruling the underworld For eternity She doesn't want your pity But she does demand that you listen It's only fair you hear her side of the story It didn't have to be like this ...

One modern horror mainstay combines with one legendary master in this showcase of Bernie Wrightson&s beautiful black & white art A collection so terrifying so huge so gritty & raw that it had to be called MONSTROUS! Collecting the collaborations between two horror legends — Steve Niles & Bernie Wrightson — this Monstrous Collection

Includes:: three complete tales Dead She Said The Ghoul & Doc Macabre each a piece of the dark dangerous universe Niles has created in the shadows of the world we think we know Enjoy the inks of a master artist in striking black-&-white About the Author Steve Niles (born June 21 1965) is an American comic book author & novelist known for works such as 30 Days of Night Criminal Macabre Simon Dark Mystery Society & Batman Gotham County Line He is credited among other contemporary writers as bringing horror comics back to prominence Legendary artist Bernie Wrightson (1948-2017) was an American artist known for his horror illustrations & comic books He received training in art from reading comics particularly those of EC as well as through a correspondence course from the Famous Artists School His first professional comic work appeared in House of Mystery 179 in 1968 He continued to work on a variety of mystery & anthology titles for both DC & its principal rival Marvel Comics In 1971 with writer Len Wein Wrightson co-created the muck creature Swamp Thing for DC He also co-created Destiny later to become famous in the work of Neil Gaiman He worked on Spider-man Batman & The Punisher & provided painted covers for the DC comics Nevermore & Toe Tags among many others Later works include Frankenstein Alive Alive; Dead She Said The Ghoul & Doc Macabre (IDW Publishing); all co-created with esteemed horror author Steve Niles

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Now a major film starring GEORGE CLOONEY MATT DAMON CATE BLANCHETT BILL MURRAY JOHN GOODMAN HUGH BONNEVILLE BOB BALABAN JEAN DUJARDIN & DIMITRI LEONIDAS What if I told you that there was an epic story about World War II that has not been told involving the most unlikely group of heroes? 512 pages Edsel Robert M ...

Psychology doesn't have to be complicated Based on cognitive behavioural therapy mindfulness & positive psychology THE MOOD CARDS offers a fun & accessible way to help you identify & explore your moods & emotions There are 42 cards in the box ranging from happy & sad to resentment guilt & stress Each card

Includes:: guided questions for self-exploration plus an affirmation for positive thinking Whether to help you manage difficult moods approach relationships more skilfully become more sensitive to the needs of others or simply be able to communicate & listen effectively using the cards will encourage you to be confident in who you are expand your emotional intelligence & help you move forward in a positive way The cards are successfully being used by Individuals Couples Families Parents with young children & teenagers Parents with children on the autistic spectrum Counsellors & Psychotherapists Life Coaches & Business Mentors Mindfulness meditation groups In Mental health settings as an early intervention tool for stress & anxiety Eating Disorder Units Self-harm settings Suicide Prevention Adult & Child Refugee organisations in Europe Hospices For people with mood disorders such as BPD & Bipolar to help with mood regulation Social Care & Social Justice settings such as fostering adoption young people leaving the care system probation In Primary Schools Secondary Schools & Colleges Emotional Intelligence school counselling services & PSHE Elderly care
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Please see the 100 reviews below for even more ideas on how to use The Mood Cards


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Track Listings 1 The Voice 2 Talking Out Of Turn 3 Gemini Dream 4 In My World 5 Meanwhile 6 22000 Days 7 Nervous 8 Painted Smile 9 Reflective Smile 10 Veteran Cosmic Rocker ...

Track Listing Disc 1 Fly Me High (Mono Mix) Love & Beauty (Mono Mix) Leave This Man Alone (Mono Mix) Cities (Mono Mix) Dawn Dawn Is a Feeling Lunch Break Peak Hour Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon) Nights in White Satin Voices in the Sky Dr Livingstone I Presume Ride My See-saw The Actor Legend of a Mind What Am I Doing Here (Alternate Mix) Lovely to See You Dear Diary Are You Sitting Comfortably? The Voyage Gypsy (Of a Strange & Distant Time) Eternity Disc 2 Watching & Waiting Candle of Life Question Dawning Is the Day Melancholy Man The Story in Your Eyes After You Came I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock & Roll Band) For My Lady Isn't Life Strange Driftwood (Edit Version) Steppin' in a Slide Zone The Day We Meet Again The Voice Veteran Cosmic Rocker Blue World Disc 3 Sitting at the Wheel Going Nowhere Running Water (Clean) The Spirit Your Wildest Dreams Talkin' Talkin' Running Out of Love The Other Side of Life I Know You're Out There Somewhere River of Endless Love Say It With Love Lean On Me (Tonight) Bless the Wings (That Bring You Back) English Sunset The Swallow ...

Tracklist Steppin& In A Slide Zone Under Moonshine Had To Fall In Love I&ll Be Level With You Driftwood Top Rank Suite I&m Your Man Survival One Step Into The Light The Day We Meet Again ...

Track Listings Disc 1 1 Higher & Higher 2 Eyes Of A Child I 3 Floating 4 Eyes Of A Child II 5 I Never Thought I'd Live To Be A Hundred 6 Beyond 7 Out & In 8 Gypsy (Of A Strange & Distant Time) 9 Eternity Road 10 Candle Of Life 11 Sun Is Still Shining 12 I Never Thought I'd Live To Be A Million 13 Watching & Waiting ...