Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Part of a set of three paperbacks, this popular edition is once again available in its classic black livery designed by Tolkien himself.

Book De*ion Many months have passed since the cataclysmic Battle ofMount Hyjal, where the demonic Burning Legion was banished fromAzeroth forever. But now, a mysterious energy rift within themountains of Kalimdor propels three former warriors into thedistant past -- a time long before orcs, humans or even high elvesroamed the land. A time when the Dark Titan Sargeras, and his demonpawns persuaded Queen Azshara and her Highborne to cleanse Azerothof its lesser races. A time when the Dragon Aspects were at theheight of their power -- unaware that one of their own would soonusher in an age of darkness that would engulf the world of...WarCraft. In the first chapter of this epic trilogy, the outcome ofthe historic War of the Ancients is forever altered by the arrivalof three time-lost heroes: Krasus, the dragon mage whose greatpower and memories of the ancient conflict have inexplicablydiminished; the human wizard Rhonin, whose thoughts are dividedbetween his family and the seductive source of his

The thrilling conclusion to #1 bestselling Shiver trilogy fromMaggie Stievater. then. When Sam met Grace, he was a wolf and she was a girl. Eventuallyhe found a way to become a boy, and their love transformed fromcurious distance to the intense closeness of shared lives. now. That should have been the end of their story. But Grace was notmeant to stay human. Now she is the wolf. And the wolves of MercyFalls are about to be hunted in one final, spectacular kill. forever. Sam would do anything for Grace. But can one boy and one lovereally change a hostile, predatory world? The past, the present,and the future will all collide in one pure moment - a moment ofdeath or life, farewell or forever.

Readers today are still fascinated by "Nat," aneighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard.Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor"s world—Salem in the earlydays, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded thewharves. But Nat didn"t promise to have the makings of a sailor; hewas too physically small. Nat may have been slight of build, but noone guessed that he had the persistence and determination to mastersea navigation in the days when men sailed only by "log, lead, andlookout." Nat"s long hours of study and observation, collected inhis famous work, The American Practical Navigator (also known asthe "Sailors" Bible"), stunned the sailing community and made him aNew England hero.

The valiant night elves have been shattered by the loss of theirbeloved general. The black dragon, Neltharion, has claimed theDemon Soul and scattered the mighty dragonflights to the winds.Above all, the demonlord, Archimonde, has led the Burning Legion tothe very brink of victory over Kalimdor. As the land and itsdenizens reel from this unstoppable evil, a terror beyond allreckoning draws ever nearer from the Well of Eternity'sdepths... In the final, apocalyptic chapter of this epic trilogy, thedragon-mage Krasus and the young druid Malfurion must riskeverything to save Azeroth from utter destruction. Banding togetherthe dwarves, tauren and furbolg races, the heroes hope to spark analliance to stand against the might of the Burning Legion. For ifthe Demon Soul should fall into the Legion's hands, all hope forthe world will be lost. This then, is the hour...where past andfuture collide!

In this deeply affecting novel Scott O’Dell envelops thereader in the heroic world of the conquistadors—a world that is atonce somber and many-colored. Though they may have been ruthless,these steel-helmeted young men of Spain lived their lives on thevery edge of eternity with style and uncommon courage.

This is a chilling, page-turning psychological thriller set in aclinical future that may be closer than we think. Aseventeen-year-old girl wakes from a year-long coma and is told hername is Jenna Fox. She doesn't remember the accident; she doesn'tremember her life; she doesn't remember herself. Her parents showher home movies of her past, but is she really the same girl shesees on the screen? When the memories start to come, they come withquestions - questions no one wants to answer. How did the accidenthappen? Why does her own grandmother hate her so? And why does shefeel her parents are hiding her away? Who is Jenna Fox?Feature-film rights of this title are sold to Fox 2000 andtranslation rights sold around the world. This is the holder of aGolden Kite Honor Award, nominated for the 2009 Nebula Andre NortonAward. 'Expert plotting and complex questions raised about ethicsand the nature of the soul' - "Publishers Weekly", Starred Review.'This novel is truly unlike any other I have read and is a breathof fres

杰克、瑞秋、托比亚、卡西和马可偶然遇到一艘失事飞船和一个垂死的飞行员。 因为这次偶遇，他们被赋予了一种神奇的力量——他们可以变成任何他们碰到的动物。 也因为这个神奇的力量，他们变成了动物变形人，在这个隐蔽的战争中保护我们美丽的星球。 同时，敌人也非常强大。敌人可以变成任何一个他们想要变成的人，甚至是杰克他们亲密的人。 拥有超能力但不意味着你可以无限制的使用它。杰克他们的变形能力也是一样，每一次变形不可以超过2小时。 但是，这一次托比亚却打破了时间限制，他在里面呆了超过两个小时，而这意味着他将被永远陷在鹰的身体中！ 当托比亚发现了外星人的重要秘密时，托比亚知道他必须尽全力去破坏它。 但是，这样做的话就意味着他必须控制他的身体，毕竟他现

借助魔法神刀，莱拉和威尔穿梭于各个险象环生的黑暗世界，与恶魔、鬼怪、教会，甚至上帝的摄政王进行着殊死战斗。为了神圣的事业，在爱的感召下，阿斯里尔勋爵和库尔特夫人与邪恶的摄政王搏斗在一起，同归于尽…… 威尔、莱拉和马隆，也就是预言中的亚当、夏娃和蛇终于会合了，阻止了尘埃的流失。但是，阿斯里尔勋爵的天堂共和国无法永久地存在，因为人和精灵只有在属于自己的世界里才能生存，他们可以通过窗口穿越世界，但不能长久。同时这些窗口又会导致尘埃的流失，而且每打开一个即生出一个吞噬精灵的妖怪，所以所有的窗口必须关闭，只可以留下一个。已深深相爱的莱拉和威尔将惟一的窗口留给了鬼魂世界，让亡灵可以从冥府进入到人间获得重生。而等待两个回归各自世界的少年的，却是那不可抗拒的命运和犹如生死之隔的永别……

De*ion of this Book The astonishing #1 New York Timesbestselling novel! the longing.Once Grace and Sam have found eachother, they know they must fight to stay together. For Sam, thismeans a reckoning with his werewolf past. For Grace, it meansfacing a future that is less and less certain. the loss.Into theirworld comes a new wolf named Cole, whose past is full of hurt anddanger. He is wrestling with his own demons, embracing the life ofa wolf while denying the ties of a human. the linger.For Grace,Sam, and Cole, life is a constant struggle between two forces--wolfand human--with love baring its two sides as well. It is harrowingand euphoric, freeing and entrapping, enticing and alarming. Astheir world falls apart, love is what lingers. But will it beenough?

At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jimenez, together with hisolder brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra.Forced to leave their home, the entire family travels all night fortwenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border inNogales, Arizona. In the months and years that follow, Francisco,his mother and father, and his seven brothers and sister not onlystruggle to keep their family together, but also face crushingpoverty, long hours of labor, and blatant prejudice. How theysustain their hope, their goodheartedness, and tenacity is revealedin this moving sequel to The Circuit. Without bitterness orsentimentality, Francisco Jimenez finishes telling the story of hisyouth.

A boy of many faiths. A 450-pound Bengal tiger. A shipwreck. A lifeboat. The Pacific Ocean.With more than six million copies in print life of Pt'has become a modern classic, combining grand storytelling with a profound exploration of age-less themes: faith and truth, fact and fiction, man versus nature, and innocence and experience.

The classic bestseller behind this year’s biggest movie, this definitive paperback edition features nine illustrations and two maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien, and a preface by Christopher Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon… The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the

The wildly popular series by K.A. Applegate is back! The first six books of Animorphs return, with striking new lenticular covers that morph. It was bad when Jake found out his brother was one of them. A Human-Controller. A slave. But that was nothing compared to this. When the Animorphs decide to visit the Yeerks' new base, it seems simple. But then they get caught and Jake falls -- just for a moment -- into the Yeerk pool. Now they're out, and his friends can't see it. To them he's just like normal. But Jake is screaming for help. His worst fear has finally come true. He's become the enemy.

De*ion of this Book The wildly popular series by K.A. Applegate is back! The first six books of Animorphs return, with striking new lenticular covers that morph. It all started with the dreams. But Cassie didn't pay much attention to them. She and her friends have been having nightmares ever since they acquired the power to morph. But when Cassie discovers that Tobias has been having dreams too -- the exact same dreams -- about the ocean, and a voice that's calling to them for help, she decides it's time to start listening. Now she and the others have to figure out if the dreams are a message, or a trap.

Whether you're a traditional bride, a modern bride, or a downright outrageous bride, these tidbits and strategies will help you realize the wedding of your dreams. These 52 cards include tips on managing expectations, trimming the guest list, and balancing the budget. If used as directed, may help prevent jangly nerves and loss of humor.

IN THE OLD DAYS THERE WERE SONGS Something is bothering Russel Susskit. He hates waking up to the sound of his father's coughing, the smell of diesel oil, the noise of snow machines starting up. Only Oogruk, the shaman who owns the last team of dogs in the village, understands Russel's longing for the old ways and the songs that celebrated them. But Oogruk cannot give Russel the answers he seeks; the old man can only prepare him for what he must do alone. Driven by a strange, powerful dream of a long-ago self and by a burning desire to find his own song, Russel takes Oogruk's dogs on an epic journey of self-discovery that will change his life forever. A Newbery Honor Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Notable Book A School Library Journal Best Book

Though the young Warchief Thrall ended the demon curse thathad plagued his people for generations, the orcs still wrestle withthe sins of their bloody past. As the rampaging Horde, they waged anumber of devastating wars against their perennial enemy -- theAlliance. Yet the rage and bloodlust that drove the orcs to destroyeverything in their path nearly consumed them as well. Long ago, on the idyllic world of Draenor, the noble orc clanslived in relative peace with their enigmatic neighbors, thedraenei. But the nefarious agents of the Burning Legion had otherplans for both of the unsuspecting races. The demon-lord Kil'jaedenset in motion a dark chain of events that would succeed not only ineradicating the draenei, but forging the orc clans into an single,unstoppable juggernaut of hatred and destruction.