Rabu, 19 September 2001

The Lord of the Rings Hardcover Box Set (The Lord of the Rings, #1 3)

The Lord of the Rings Hardcover Box Set (The Lord of the Rings, #1 3)

The Lord of the Rings Hardcover Box Set (The Lord of the Rings, #1 3)

A three-volume boxed set edition of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings, featuring film act on the cover. The set includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth still it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.

From his fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, Sauron's power spread far and wide. He gathered all the Great Rings to him, but ever he searched far and wide for the One Ring that would complete his dominion.

On his eleventy-first birthday, Bilbo disappeared bequeathing to his young cousin, Frodo, the Ruling Ring, and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom.

The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard, Merry, Pippin and Sam, Gimli the Dwarf, Legolas the Elf, Boromir of Gondor, and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.

Saga of a group heroes who set forth to save their world from evil. A brotherhood of 'hobbits,' elves, dwarves, and people is formed to combat evil forces. Tolkien drew on his extensive knowledge of folklore and the classics to create the worlds and creatures described in the trilogy, which includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.

ISBN: 0618153977
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher:
Rating: 4.45

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Selasa, 15 Mei 2001

In a Sunburned Country

In a Sunburned Country

In a Sunburned Country

A CLASSIC FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE SUMMER

Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in the sublime national bestseller A Walk in the Woods. In A Sunburned Country is his report on what he found in an entirely different place: Australia, the country that doubles as a continent, and a place with the friendliest inhabitants, the hottest, driest weather, and the most peculiar and lethal wildlife to be found on the planet. The result is a deliciously funny, fact-filled, and adventurous performance by a writer who combines humor, wonder, and unflagging curiousity.

Despite the fact that Australia harbors more things that can kill you in extremely nasty ways than anywhere else, including sharks, crocodiles, snakes, even riptides and deserts, Bill Bryson adores the place, and he takes his readers on a rollicking ride far beyond that beaten tourist path. Wherever he goes he finds Australians who are cheerful, extroverted, and unfailingly obliging, and these beaming products of land with clean, safe cities, cold beer, and constant sunshine fill the pages of this wonderful book. Australia is an immense and fortunate land, and it has found in Bill Bryson its perfect guide.

ISBN: 0767903862
Author: Bill Bryson
Publisher: Broadway Books
Rating: 4.04

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Selasa, 23 Januari 2001

Guts: The True Stories behind Hatchet and the Brian Books

Guts: The True Stories behind Hatchet and the Brian Books

Guts: The True Stories behind Hatchet and the Brian Books

Guess what -- Gary Paulsen was being kind to Brian. In "Guts", Gary tells the real stories behind the Brian books, the stories of the adventures that inspired him to write Brian Robeson's story: working as an emergency volunteer; the death that inspired the pilot's death in "Hatchet"; plane crashes he has seen and near-misses of his own. He describes how he made his own bows and arrows, and takes readers on his first hunting trips, showing the wonder and solace of nature along with his hilarious mishaps and mistakes. He shares special memories, such as the night he attracted every mosquito in the county, or how he met the moose with a sense of humor, and the moose who made it personal. There's a handy chapter on "Eating Eyeballs and Guts or Starving: The Fine Art of Wilderness Nutrition". Recipes included. Readers may wonder how Gary Paulsen survived to write all of his books -- well, it took guts.

ISBN: 0385326505
Author: Gary Paulsen
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Rating: 3.87

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Rabu, 20 Desember 2000

Growing Up Untouchable in India: A Dalit Autobiography

Growing Up Untouchable in India: A Dalit Autobiography

Growing Up Untouchable in India: A Dalit Autobiography

There is much in Vasant Moon's story of his vasti, his childhood neighborhood in India, that would probably be true of any ghetto anywhere in the world. There is hunger and deprivation, to be sure, but also a sense of community, an easy acceptance of petty crime and violence, the saving grace of sports and organized activities led by caring adults, the off-again on-again aid from relatives, the inexplicable cruelty and unexpected generosity, and escape through education. But there is much here that is peculiarly and vividly Indian as well. Primary among these is the factor of caste, a hierarchical system unrelated to race but based on ancient principles of hereditary pollution and purity, with Brahmans the purest and Untouchables the most polluted. Second is the presence of a hero so important he is described as a "wave," and surely no despised group has ever had a leader as meaningful as Dr. B. R. (Babasaheb) Ambedkar was and remains for India's awakened and ambitious Dalits. Third is nature, with Moon's compelling descriptions of Nagpur's heat and the vivid joy brought by the monsoon. Indeed, every tree, every fruit, every nook and cranny of the world in and around the vasti plays an important part in his story. Dalit literature, poetry, plays, and autobiographies have been one of the most important developments in the culture of India in the past thirty years, yet little has been translated for a Western audience. Vasant Moon's Growing Up Untouchable, the first Dalit autobiography to be published in English, is a moving and eloquent testament to a uniquely Indian life as well as to the universal human spirit.

ISBN: 0742508803
Author: Vasant Moon
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Rating: 3.25

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Jumat, 01 Desember 2000

The Red Hot Cookbook: Create a Culinary Inferno with Flaming Good Recipes from Around the World

The Red Hot Cookbook: Create a Culinary Inferno with Flaming Good Recipes from Around the World

The Red Hot Cookbook: Create a Culinary Inferno with Flaming Good Recipes from Around the World

Spices are essential ingredients in every part of the world, used to heat up the most prosaic ingredients and sharpen the appetite. More than 200 tantalizing recipes show how to add fragrant aroma, piquancy or fierce flavor to any dish. From spicy soups to subtly scented desserts, this guide can help readers cater to every taste. More than 600 color photos.

ISBN: 184215298X
Author: Ruby Le Bois
Publisher: Anness Publishing/Southwater Publishing
Rating: 2.50

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Selasa, 31 Oktober 2000

The Secrets of Frank Herbert s Dune

The Secrets of Frank Herbert s Dune

The Secrets of Frank Herbert s Dune

Based on Frank Herbert's "Dune", the epic new SCI FI Channel mini-series embodies science fiction adventure at its grandest! This lavish new production, starring William Hurt, Alec Newman and Giancarlo Giannini, and featuring the direction of John Harrison and the cinematography of Vittorio Storaro, sets a new standard. Faithful in all aspects to Herbert's vision, it presents "Dune" for the first time in its full complexity...the most magnificent adaptation ever on the screen.On an exclusive footage-packed DVD designed especially for this book, "The Secrets of Frank Herbert's Dune" shows you why The SCI FI Channel gave the mini-series the biggest production budget in its history!

"The Secrets The Secrets of Frank Herbert's Dune" is a dazzling book-and-DVD treasury of behind-the-scenes production stills, interviews, video clips and drawings -- many exclusive to this edition.

ISBN: 074340730X
Author: James Van Hise
Publisher: iBooks
Rating: 3.41

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Sabtu, 01 Juli 2000

The Power of One Christlike Life

The Power of One Christlike Life

The Power of One Christlike Life

If you're on the verge of giving up on sinners, or if you've already resigned from the battle against evil, Francis Frangipane has a hopeful message that will cause you to fall to your knees and intercede with love and mercy on the behalf of sinners. Twelve brief biographies of outstanding Christians, including John Wesley, William Booth, and George Mller, provide real-life examples of the ability of a godly intercessor to impact the world for Christ. As you seek God's mercy for others, you will find His mercy for yourself and be transformed in the process. Discover the power waiting to be released by one Christlike life.

ISBN: 0883686287
Author: Francis Frangipane
Publisher: Whitaker House
Rating: 4.13

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