The first of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of The Silmarillion Tolkiens epic tale of war. After the The Lord of the Rings was at last achieved J R R Tolkien turned his attention once again to the Matter of the Elder Days. The text of the Annals of Aman the Blessed Land in the far West is given in full; while in writings hitherto unknown is seen the nature of the problems that Tolkien explored in his later years as new & radical ideas portending upheaval in the old narratives emerged at the heart of the mythology & as the destinies of Men & Elves mortals & immortals ecame of central significance together with a vastly enlarged perception of the evil of Melkor the Shadow upon Arda. The second part of this history of the later Silmarillion is concerned with developments in the legends of Beleriand after the completion of The Lord of the Rings. ...

The infamous Professor James Moriarty is a brooding presence in all of the adventures of celebrated British detective Sherlock Holmes. Yet his actions are described only once in The Final Problem" when he & Holmes wrestle on the brink of the Reichenbach Falls & he gets scant mention in five other reports. So who exactly was Moriarty? A power-crazed mathematician as described by Arthur Conan Doyle? The public face of an underground brotherhood? Or the cocaine-induced Hyde to Holmes Jekyll? " The Moriarty Papers" hold the key. Assembled after Moriartys death by his head of Security Operations Colonel Sebastian Moran these unique documents confirm Moriarty as the supervillain that Holmes took him for. Indeed they reveal him to be a criminal mastermind. Read this book & discover the darkest of secrets of Sherlock Holmess arch rival." ...

The Stanford family is one of the most respected in America
- but behind the facade of fame & glamour lies a hidden web of blackmail
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The Order of Morning & Evening Prayer throughout the year taken from the Divine Office. For anyone who wants to make a daily act of devotion Morning & Evening Prayer offers the perfect combination of a consistent structure of prayer alongside daily options & choices to take you through the church's year. Taken from the Catholic Divine Office these daily prayers & readings offer inspiration for priests & lay people alike to give strength for each day. Now with a new look in the familiar hardwearing & practical format & an updated table of moveable dates. ...

A routine assignment transporting two death-row prisoners to their executions goes fatally wrong leaving Dave Robicheaux brutally wounded & his partner dead. Obsessed with revenge Dave is persuaded by the DEA to go undercover into the torrid sleepy depths of New Orleans a volatile world of Mafia drug-running & Cajun voodoo magic. He becomes irrevocably snarled in the nightmarish web surrounding Mafia don Tony Cardo & must put himself against his own worst fears in order to survive. ...

Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country...but something sinister & deadly lurks behind its walls. When six gifted but troubled students arrive they find themselves trapped & fighting for their lives as the secrets of the academy reveal themselves! This title collects Morning Glories" numbered 1-6." ...

The critically acclaimed smash-hit series rolls on with this collection of the blockbuster third arc P.E.!" The first days were just the beginning
- when the faculty cancels classes & sends the students on an outing in the nearby woods all hell breaks loose sending the Glories on a mysterious journey through time & space. Nothing is what it seems to be as Academy's hold on the kids collapses & new threats emerge!"
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Mornings in Jenin is a multi-generational story about a Palestinian family. Forcibly removed from the olive-farming village of Ein Hod by the newly formed state of Israel in 1948 the Abulhejos are displaced to live in canvas tents in the Jenin refugee camp. We follow the Abulhejo family as they live through a half century of violent history. Amidst the loss & fear hatred & pain as their tents are replaced by more forebodingly permanent cinderblock huts there is always the waiting waiting to return to a lost home. The novel's voice is that of Amal the granddaughter of the old village patriarch a bright sensitive girl who makes it out of the camps only to return years later to marry & bear a child. Through her eyes with her evolving vision we get the story of her brothers one who is kidnapped to be raised Jewish one who will end with bombs strapped to his middle. But of the many interwoven stories stretching backward & forward in time none is more important than Amal's own. Her story is one of love & loss of childhood & marriage & parenthood & finally the need to share her history with her daughter to preserve the greatest love she has. Set against one of the twentieth century's most intractable political conflicts Mornings in Jenin is a deeply human novel
- a novel of history identity friendship love terrorism surrender courage & hope. Its power forces us to take a fresh look at one of the defining conflicts of our lifetimes.
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Since it was first published in 2001 Moro: The Cookbook has been one of the most talked about praised & cherished cookbooks of its time. Sam & Sam Clark share a passion for the food of Spain North Africa & the Eastern Mediterranean & their London restaurant Moro was born out of a desire to cook within these wonderful traditions & to explore exotic flavours little known in the UK. Both the recipe book & restaurant have been showered with awards accolades & endorsements & the Clarks have built up a legion of devoted fans. In their first book Sam & Sam have distilled the restaurant's most accomplished & delicious recipes those that have ensured its extraordinary success. Authenticity is key & their food remains true to the origins of the dishes
- heady fusions of warm spices & fiery sauces slow-cooked earthy stews & delicate flavourings. This is a must-have book for every cook's shelves written & designed with palpable passion & insight.
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Moroccan cuisine is vibrant spicy & healthy. While couscous & tagines are the most well-known dishes in the West roasts kebabs salads & barbecues are not to be missed. Moroccan is an illustrated glossary of all the North African ingredients you should know about & there are recipes for those four other essentials: preserved lemons harissa chermoulla & ras el nahout. Mint tea & spiced coffee are also here along with dips & savoury pastries to eat throughout the day. The book ends with delectable desserts & sweet pastries. ...