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The Peoples of Middle-earth (The History of Middle-earth, Book 12)
The concluding volume of The History of Middle-earth series, which examines the Appendices to The Lord of the Rings. The Peoples of Middle-earth traces the evolution of the Appendices to The Lord of The Rings, which provide a comprehensive historical structure of the Second and Third Ages, including Calendars, Hobbit genealogies and the Westron language. The book concludes with two unique abandoned stories: The New Shadow, set in Gondor during the Fourth Age, and the tale of Tal-elmar, in which the coming of the dreaded Numenorean ships is seen through the eyes of men of Middle-earth in the Dark Years. With the publication of this book, the long history of J.R.R. Tolkien’s creation is completed and the enigmatic state of his work can be understood.
The Book of Lost Tales 1 (The History of Middle-earth, Book 1)
The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths and 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 and Valinor, for the Tales were the first form of the myths and legends that came to be called The Silmarillion. Embedded in English legend, 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 and Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs and Orcs; of the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; of the geography and cosmology of Tolkien’s invented world. This first volume in Christopher Tolkien’s epic History of Middle-earth series is the perfect gateway for anyone wanting to tread deeper into the rich tapestry of Tolkien’s world and discover the evolution of the Middle-earth stories.
The Lost Road and Other Writings (The History of Middle-earth, Book 5)
The fifth volume of the History of Middle-earth, containing the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien’s epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. At the end of 1937, J R R Tolkien reluctantly set aside his work on the myths and heroic legends of Valinor and Middle-earth and began The Lord of the Rings. This fifth volume of The History of Middle-earth completes the examination of his writing up to that time. Later forms of The Annals of Valinor and The Annals of Beleriand had been composed, The Silmarillion was nearing completion in a greatly amplified form, and a new Map had been made. The legend of the Downfall of Numenor had entered the work, including those central ideas: the World Made Round and the Straight Path into the vanished West. Closely associated with this was the abandoned ‘time-travel’ story The Lost Road, linking the world of Numenor and Middle-earth with the legends of many other times and peoples. Also included in this volume is the The Lhammas, as essay on the complex languages and dialects of Middle-earth, and an ‘etymological dictionary’ containing an extensive account of Elvish vocabularies.
The War of the Jewels (The History of Middle-earth, Book 11)
The second of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of The Silmarillion, Tolkien’s epic tale of war. In The War of the Jewels Christopher Tolkien takes up his account of the later history of The Silmarillion from the point where it was left in Morgoth’s Ring. The story now returns to Middle-earth, and the ruinous conflict of the High Elves and the Men who were their allies with the power of the Dark Lord. With the publication in this book all of J.R.R. Tolkien’s later narrative writing concerned with the last centuries of the First Age, the long history of The Silmarillion, from its beginning in The Book of Lost Tales, is completed; and the enigmatic state of the work at his death can be understood. This book contains the full text of the Grey Annals, the primary record of The War of the Jewels, and a major story of Middle-earth now published for the first time: the tale of the disaster that overtook the forest people of Brethil when Hurin the Steadfast came among them after his release from long years of captivity in Angband, the fortress of Morgoth.
The Return of the Shadow (The History of Middle-earth, Book 6)
The first part of The History of The Lord of the Rings, an enthralling account of the writing of the Book of the Century which contains many additional scenes and includes the unpublished Epilogue in its entirety. The Return of the Shadow is the story of the first part of the history of the creation of The Lord of the Rings, a fascinating study of Tolkien’s great masterpiece, from its inception to the end of the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring. In The Return of the Shadow (the abandoned title of the first volume of The Lord of the Rings) we see how Bilbo’s magic ring evolved into the supremely dangerous Ruling Ring of the Dark Lord; and the precise, and astonishingly unforeseen, moment when a Black Rider first rode in to the Shire. The character of the hobbit called Trotter (afterwards Strider or Aragorn) is developed, and Frodo’s companions undergo many changes of name and personality. The book comes complete with reproductions of the first maps and facsimile pages from the earliest manuscripts.
Rise of the Outlaw Tamer and His S-Rank Cat Girl (Manga) Vol. 3
Lint has saved Lily, the Holy Mother, from a land swirling in conspiracies. By day, he trains under Guildmaster Buirent to get strong enough to fight Valon the Dreadknight. By night, Lily and and S-rank catgirl Birena are training under him...literally! Will Lint be able to tame more hot beastgirls for his party in time for the final showdown?!
Wicked Trapper: Hunter of Heroes Vol. 3
Through the masterful use of his trap powers, Souta has managed to protect Princess Sophie and her band of monstrous friends from the savage heroes out for their heads. That is until the Royal Hero's Army shows up and vaporizes their humble dungeon abode off the face of the realm with a magical blast! Now fully aware of the immense power gap between the demons he's protecting and the genocidal heroes he's up against, can Souta escape, or will he be...trapped?!
Might as Well Cheat: I Got Transported to Another World Where I Can Live My Wildest Dreams! (Manga) Vol. 6
Tauro has a lot to prove as a representative of the Merchants' Guild competing in the Altar Tournament. The rules are simple: bring your opponent to climax, try not to blow your own load, and you win! Should be a walk in the park for Doctor Slime, but the competition is fierce, with their own special abilities. Can Tauro make it to the finals, or will he have to go home with his...y'know...tucked between his legs?
Into the Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon Vol. 7
Mere human strength is often not enough to deal with harsh and unyielding dangers--especially if you're a woman. Yearning for a way she can distinguish herself as an adventurer, Aro devotes herself to engineering and invention, perfecting a new type of arrow the world has never before seen. Meanwhile, fresh from her encounter with Rapier, the Sword Princess Katana decides the time has come to end her adventures and return home. Deeply shaken by their fateful meeting, Rapier now seeks guidance on how to deal with her new rival...
Rise of the Outlaw Tamer and His S-Rank Cat Girl (Manga) Vol. 2
After taming Birena, a S-rank catgirl, Lint has rapidly overturned the notion that Tamers are an inferior adventuring class. After bringing dragons and fire wolves to heel, Lint's next target is the healer, the Holy Mother! Can he tame this holy maiden, and rescue her from a realm swirling with conspiracies?!
Might as Well Cheat: I Got Transported to Another World Where I Can Live My Wildest Dreams! (Manga) Vol. 4
Tauro has been enjoying life in another world with his cheat-level healing ability, visiting brothels and attending the operator school to learn to pilot mecha-like robots. Suddenly, the Knight Corps rejects him and refuses to further his training, but another organization is interested in his talents. He's tangling with those elves again, too... A middle-aged man's fantasy life continues!
Rebuild World (Manga) Volume 8
Akira has narrowly escaped the relic thieves’ second attempt on his life, but their deadly cyborg ringleaders have pinned him down in a ruined skyscraper. The blade-wielding Nelia moves in for the kill, forcing the young relic hunter to do battle on her terms—and out of his depth. And even if he ekes out a victory, the ominous Kain is waiting outside with enough firepower to vaporize him in a heartbeat. Once again, Akira’s only hope is to trust the wiley Alpha’s schemes—and to fight like hell. Meanwhile, the city authorities have finally caught on to the heist in progress, and one young hunter’s life seems like a small price to pay to save face. When they make their move, can Akira expect to be rescued—or executed?