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Hey, are you looking for this book? Rivendell: The House of Elrond (Middle Earth Role Playing/MERP #8080)   Paperback   – November 1, 1987 The House of Elrond, including the Hall of Fire and the Council chambers, and showing the Northern Hollin and Southeast Rhudaur regions, as well as 2 area maps of the Rivendell Valley. Elrond, Glorfindel, the powerful Elven-ring Vilya, and many Elves of Rivendell. The other inhabitants of Rhudaur: the Hillmen, Dunedain, and Dunlendings.

Hey, are you looking book "El Hobbit. Movie Edition (Spanish Edition)"? Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth   Paperback   – October 7, 2014 "The tone is heroic, both the heroes and the villains greater than life-size." --  New York Times Book Review  Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth  concentrates on the lands of Middle-earth and comprises Gandalf's lively account of how he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End, the story of the emergence of the sea god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan and the journey of the Black Riders during the hunt for the Ring. It also contains the only surviving story about the long ages of Númenor before its downfall, and all that is known about the Five Wizards sent to Middle-earth as emissaries of the Valar, about the Seeing Stones known as  palantíri , and about the legend of Amroth. Edited and with an introduction, commentary, index, and maps by Christopher Tolkie

The Judgment of Richard Richter   Kindle Edition In this gripping, war-torn epic novel, author Igor Štiks, a nominee for the IMPAC Dublin Award, tells the story of a celebrated writer who travels to Sarajevo to unearth devastating family secrets and the lies that have defined his life. Author Richard Richter’s mother and father were always phantoms, both parents having died by the time he was four. His life, now at a crossroads, has been a jumble of invention, elusive memories, and handed-down stories. But when Richard finds his mother’s hidden notebook, written by her during World War II, he discovers a confession that was never meant to be read by anyone—least of all, her son. Richard’s quest for the truth about his life leads him to an embattled Sarajevo. In the chaos of the besieged city, he discovers something more: a transformative romance and unexpected new friendships that will change the course of his search. But fate has been playing with all of them. And just

Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church   Reprint Edition,   Kindle Edition Many Christians believe our future in heaven is all that really matters. But that's not what the Bible teaches. Through this small group bible study,  Surprised by Hope , premier Bible scholar N. T. Wright brings you inside the Scriptures to grasp the full, breathtaking hope Jesus offers the world, and its implications for your life today. Gain an exciting new vision for your life on earth in light of your future in heaven. Wonderful as is the promise of heaven, a glorious hereafter is just part of what salvation is about. What about today? Jesus called his followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Your life here and now is of tremendous consequence, and what you believe about the future has a direct impact on how you live in the present. In six transforming, faith-inspiring DVD sessions, premier biblical scholar N. T. Wright

Coming Clean: A Memoir   Kindle Edition Kimberly Rae Miller is an immaculately put-together woman with a great career, a loving boyfriend, and a beautifully tidy apartment in Brooklyn. You would never guess that behind the closed doors of her family’s idyllic Long Island house hid teetering stacks of aging newspaper, broken computers, and boxes upon boxes of unused junk festering in every room—the product of her father’s painful and unending struggle with hoarding. In this dazzling memoir, Miller brings to life her experience growing up in a rat-infested home, hiding her father’s shameful secret from friends for years, and the emotional burden that ultimately led to her suicide attempt. In beautiful prose, Miller sheds light on her complicated yet loving relationship with her parents, which has thrived in spite of the odds. Coming Clean  is a story about recognizing where you come from and understanding the relationships that define you. It is also a powerful story of r

Forever Black   MP3 CD   – Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged When Ellery moved to New York with her boyfriend, she thought they’d live happily ever after in their small New York apartment. She never thought he’d pack his bags and leave because he “needed space.” With her newfound single status and fear of being alone, Ellery buries herself in her artwork and paintings until one night she helps a mysterious intoxicated stranger get home safely. Little did she know the mysterious stranger is none other than CEO and millionaire Connor Black. After finding Ellery in his kitchen the next morning and assuming she broke his #1 rule about sleepovers, he becomes intrigued, not only by her stubbornness and defiance, but by her kindness. Connor Black, emotionally dead and damaged, stemming from a personal tragedy, made a vow to never love or fall in love with a woman, until Ellery Lane walked into his life by accident. After she opens up and shows him her world, Connor starts to fe

A Severe Mercy Paperback   – May 26, 2009 A heart-rending love story described by its author as “the spiritual autobiography of a love rather than of the lovers” about the author’s marriage and search for faith. Vanauken chronicles the birth of a powerful pagan love borne out of the relationship he shares with his wife, Davy, and describes the growth of their relationship and the dreams that they share. A beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death. Replete with 18 letters from C.S. Lewis,  A Severe Mercy  addresses some of the universal questions that surround faith--the existence of God and the reasons behind tragedy.

Hunters and Gatherers   Paperback   – Bargain Price, December 31, 1996 Reeling from the shock of a failed romance, Martha, a fact checker at a chic fashion magazine, falls in with a group of New Age feminist goddess worshipers. She follows the group and their accident-prone leader, Isis Moonwagon, from the upscale beaches of Fire Island to the inhospitable Arizona desert, where a Native-American healer bullies them through the punitive rituals of the sweat lodge and the vision quest. But as petty tensions and major crises escalate out of control, the women’s longing to return to the "caring nurturant" ways of primitive hunters and gatherers shatters under the pressures of a more predatory reality.

The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath   Hardcover   – April 3, 2018 INSTANT  NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLER "An astounding triumph . . . Profound . . . Achingly wise . . . A recovery memoir like no other." -- Entertainment Weekly  (A) "Riveting . . . Beautifully told." -- Boston Globe "An honest and important book . . . Vivid writing and required reading." --Stephen King "Perceptive and generous-hearted . . . Uncompromising . . . Jamison is a writer of exacting grace." -- Washington Post From the  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Empathy Exams  comes this transformative work showing that sometimes the recovery is more gripping than the addiction. With its deeply personal and seamless blend of memoir, cultural history, literary criticism, and reportage,  The Recovering  turns our understanding of the traditional addiction narrative on its head, demonstrating that the story of recovery can be eve

Secret Empires: How the American Political Class Hides Corruption and Enriches Family and Friends Hardcover   – March 20, 2018 #1  New York Times  Bestseller! Peter Schweizer has been fighting corruption—and winning—for years. In  Throw Them All Out,  he exposed insider trading by members of Congress, leading to the passage of the STOCK Act. In  Extortion , he uncovered how politicians use mafia-like tactics to enrich themselves. And in  Clinton Cash , he revealed the Clintons’ massive money machine and sparked an FBI investigation. Now he explains how a new corruption has taken hold, involving larger sums of money than ever before. Stuffing tens of thousands of dollars into a freezer has morphed into multibillion-dollar equity deals done in the dark corners of the world. An American bank opening in China would be prohibited by US law from hiring a slew of family members of top Chinese politicians. However, a Chinese bank opening in America can hire anyone it wants. I

Cien años de soledad     Audiobook  – Unabridged "Muchos años después, frente al pelotón de fusilamiento, elcoronel Aureliano Buendía había de recordar aquella tarde remota en que su padrelo llevó a conocer el hielo." Con estas palabras empieza una novela ya legendaria en losanales de la literatura universal, una de las aventuras literarias másfascinantes del siglo veinte. Millones de ejemplares de  Cien años de soledad  leídos en todas las lenguas y el Premio Nobelde Literatura coronando una obra que se había abierto paso a "boca a boca" - comogusta decir el escritor - son la más palpable demostración de que la aventurafabulosa de la familia Buendía-Iguarán, con sus milagros, fantasías,obsesiones, tragedias, incestos, adulterios, rebeldías, descubrimientos, ycondenas, representaba al mismo tiempo el mito y la historia, la tragedia y elamor del mundo entero. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Malcolm X Speaks: Selected Speeches and Statements   Paperback   – Bargain Price, January 11, 1994 by  Malcolm X   (Author),  George Breitman   (Editor) These are the major speeches made by Malcolm X during the last tumultuous eight months of his life. In this short period of time, his vision for abolishing racial inequality in the United States underwent a vast transformation. Breaking from the Black Muslims, he moved away from the black militarism prevalent in his earlier years only to be shot down by an assassin's bullet.

Before We Were Yours: A Novel   Hardcover   – June 6, 2017 The  NEW YORK TIMES  and  USA TODAY  BESTSELLER!  For readers of  Orphan Train  and  The Nightingale  comes a  "thought-provoking [and] complex tale about two families, two generations apart . . . based on a notorious true-life scandal." Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family's Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge--until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children's Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents--but they quickly realize the dark truth. At the mercy of the facility's cruel director, Rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty. Aiken, South Carolina, presen

Upgrade Yourself: Simple Strategies to Transform Your Mindset, Improve Your Habits and Change Your Life   Kindle Edition Do you want more from life but don't know how to change? Are you unable to pinpoint what would  really  improve your life? In  Upgrade Yourself , you’ll learn   simple habits and strategies to transform  your mindset and change your life for the better.  You’ll be introduced to   the core—and only the core—of what you need to know  to become the best version of yourself You’ll discover:  how to reprogram your mind to remove mental blocks to success and create the life you want what a holocaust survivor and a man without arms or legs have in common, and what you can learn from them how an anonymous call changed Tim Ferris’s life, and how this information can change yours, too how to sharpen your skills the Benjamin Franklin way  how a simple strategy can turbocharge your productivity, and  much, much more  By the end of  Upgrade Yoursel