3525 results for 'Simon Tolkien'

The Stone of Farewell is set against impossible odds as Simon Snowlock, dragonslayer and bearer of the mythical sword Thorn, faces his greatest challenge. With his friends imprisoned and his liege...

Touching the Void is an account of a disastrous attempt to climb the West Face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. In June 1995, Joe Simpson and his partner Simon Yates embarked on the unclimbed...

When Simon arrives in London to study painting with his friend Dr Field, he finds that his companion has vanished without a trace. Determined to uncover the truth behind his disappearance, Simon...

Africa's cities are often misunderstood as failed metropolises, but AbdouMaliq Simone argues that they do function in their own way. Through case studies from four African cities and beyond, Simone...

Taryn Simon: A Practice of Representation Taryn Simon is a leading figure in contemporary photography, known for her innovative use of multiple media elements. This comprehensive collection brings...

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, this illustrated edition of Unfinished Tales brings readers further into the stories told in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.This collection...

The Fall of Gondolin is a tale of two great powers locked in bitter enmity. Morgoth, the embodiment of utter evil, rules over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband, while Ulmo, second in...

Eighteen years after her baby was taken, Simone Porter's life is slowly rebuilding. But when a young woman named Grace appears with information about her stolen child, Simone's world is turned upside...

Alvah Simon's harrowing true story is one of survival and spiritual awakening in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness.In June 1994, Simon set off with his wife to explore the remote world above the...

Simon Montclair, Earl of Eastlington, is haunted by his past. His late wife's mother, Mercy Milthorpe, had been a godsend in the early days, providing help to raise his young daughter, but over time...

Simon Pooni's life was forever changed when he made a wish to become Superior, a legendary comic-book hero. After being granted this incredible power, Simon spent one glorious week saving those in...

Simone Larkspur's life as a pastry expert is turned upside down when her job at a prestigious cookbook publisher requires her to pivot into video production. As she navigates this new challenge, she...

Defectors A Novel by Joseph Kanon is a gripping Cold War thriller that delves into the world of espionage and loyalty. When Frank Weeks, a former CIA agent turned KGB informant, asks his brother...

Simone Morgan's husband Cliff has been hiding a secret: his wife is not who he thought she was. When Simone reveals that she was wanted in Jamaica for a series of murders, and her marriage to Cliff...

A group of graduate students studying Disaster Studies at an English university are forced to confront their cynicism when a new student joins their class, sharing the same name as Simone Weil. This...

Simon Hathaway, a high-ranking Templar, uncovers secrets of the past that threaten his present and the entire Templar order. As he delves into the memories of his ancestor who fought alongside Joan...

Piranhas in the Bidet: A Snappy Guide to Better Partnerships with Your Customers, Your People and Yourself! by Phil JessonAlderton's, a large company struggling to find its footing, appoints a new...

When defending a series of gruesome sex slayings dubbed The Toolbox Murders, idealistic young attorney Simon Jacks is about to face his most important case. But in a moment of stress, he throws a...

The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed SetA journey begins in the comfort of a hobbit's home, where the peaceful life of Bilbo Baggins is disrupted by an unexpected visit from a wizard and a...

Getting Well Again explores the connection between stress, emotional factors, and cancer, offering a new perspective on the "will to live."The book profiles the typical "cancer personality" and how...

On 7 July 2005, Simon Weekes' life changed forever when his London Underground carriage was wrecked by a bomb blast. Miraculously, he survived, but the trauma of that day would have far-reaching...

Wayward Son is a captivating young adult novel that explores what happens next in the life of Simon Snow. After saving the day and winning the war, Simon finds himself at a crossroads.With his best...

Play Something Dancy - A candid look at life behind the black velvet curtains. Dee Simon's memoir offers a biting and hilarious portrayal of his experience as a strip club DJ in San Francisco. With a...

A mysterious book arrives at Simon Watson's doorstep, inscribed with his grandmother's name. It tells the story of two doomed lovers from over two hundred years ago, part of a travelling circus. As...

Daunt Books Who's There? by Simon Loftus is an engaging exploration of the world of bookselling and the people who run them.The author, Simon Loftus, shares his experiences working in independent...

The tale of Beren and Lúthien is a pivotal moment in the evolution of Middle-earth's mythology. Written by J.R.R. Tolkien after his return from France, this story explores the doomed love between a...

A debut novel that explores the complexities of life through intersecting timelines. Simone's story is one of change and growth, as she navigates the challenges of living with MS and the aftermath of...

Simone Stephens' world was one of slick PR execs and cynical city life. But when she mistakes a real cop for a cosplay reveller at an immersive cinema experience, her carefully constructed facade...

Bernadette of Lourdes Pilgrimage Into the Heart of JesusA deeply personal and spiritual journey, this book recounts Adam Simon's own pilgrimage to Lourdes.Through his experiences, Simon explores the...

This memoir tells the story of Simone Warren's journey from childhood to young womanhood, as she navigates the complexities of family expectations and her own path. Born into a Singaporean Chinese...

Simone Santivari's passion for food and healthy living shines through in this vibrant cookbook. After thirty years of experimenting with simple whole foods and organic ingredients, Simone shares her...

First published in 1928, 'Poetic Diction: A study in Meaning' presents a comprehensive theory of poetic diction, poetry and knowledge. Language is seen as a key to understanding the evolution of...

Simon Michael Prior's memoir recounts his journey from London boy with rock star ambitions to an unexpected series of misadventures in New Zealand. As he navigates the country's music scene, Simon...

The Participatory Museum by Nina Simon provides practical guidance for cultural institutions to engage with their community and visitors. By working together, museums can become more dynamic and...

Forgiveness: How to Make Peace With Your Past and Get on With Your LifeHelping readers let go of their pain and move forward with their lives, this book is based on the authors' popular seminar.With...

Simon Kincaide and Vic D'Amato's wedding is just weeks away, but their plans for a peaceful honeymoon are threatened by a series of mysterious deaths. As Simon delves into the case, he uncovers dark...

The House of Footsteps by Mathew West is set in 1923 at Thistlecrook House, a foreboding home on the Scottish border. A young man named Simon Christie takes a job cataloguing the infamous art...

Discover the fascinating world of whales with Seymour Simon's engaging nonfiction book.This visually stunning book is part of a collaboration between two trusted names in science education: Seymour...

After years of service as a British intelligence officer, Simon Duval resigns soon after Napoleon's abdication. Returning to England, he discovers his cousin's widow, Suzanne, living in reduced...

Reboot your body and get in shape with Simon Waterson's intelligent approach to fitness. A former marine turned film industry trainer, Simon has worked with A-list celebrities like Daniel Craig,...

This beautifully illustrated gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting tale brings to life the story of Bilbo Baggins' extraordinary journey.Bilbo's comfortable, unambitious life is disrupted when...

Rebel Music: Bob Marley and Roots Reggae is a unique collection of photographs that offer an intimate look at one of the world's most iconic artists. In 1975, photographer Kate Simon first captured...

Shelley Shepard Gray's third book in her Charmed Amish Life series tells the story of Amelia Kinsinger, a young woman who appears to have it all - but harbors a secret: she's been in love with Simon...

Baldwin and Simon's ship is attacked off the coast of the Scilly Isles, and in the chaos, Baldwin is swept overboard. He washes up on the tiny island of Ennor, where he soon discovers that his...

Hermann Simon's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to global leadership is a testament to the power of core values and adaptability. Born in 1947, Simon grew up in a rural community that...

Discover the scripts and runes that bring Middle Earth to life. This comprehensive guide introduces you to the fascinating Hobbit and dwarfish runes, the mysterious Tengwar script of the elves, and...

Frodo's Quest: Living the Myth in The Lord of the Rings by Robert S. Ellwood is an exploration of the timeless themes that underlie J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic tale. Drawing parallels between...

Alan Lee's beautiful watercolor paintings and delicate pencil drawings bring Middle-earth to life in this sumptuous hardback. First commissioned sixty years after J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was...

The Shaping of Middle-earth: The Quenta, the Ambarkanta and the Annals, Together with the Earliest 'Silmarillion' and the First Map by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. This fourth volume in The History of...

Alina Simone's exploration of Madonna's enduring influence is a fascinating and often humorous journey into the world of celebrity and fandom. When she began writing about the Material Girl, Simone...

Cabbage, salt and water... and time. That's all it takes to make one of the healthiest foods. Ferments are amazing, they not only are great-tasting, but are very good for you. Used for centuries as a...

Simon Walters' choices might have taken him to hell and back again. A single careless decision can have unforeseen repercussions, as this short story by Nathan Mair hilariously illustrates.This...

Lauren Simon and Stephen Simon share their extraordinary story of communication with loved ones who have passed beyond the veil that separates life from what comes after. This heartfelt book is about...

Simon Radcliffe-Gould's career as an architect is stalled and his bank account is almost empty. He finds himself losing money he can't afford at Maggie da Silva's bohemian gambling den, just so he'll...

Herbert A. Simon's autobiography offers a unique blend of science and personal life, as he reflects on his distinguished career and its connections to other areas of his existence. A polymath with a...

Simon Hadleigh-Sparks' Visions of London is a unique collection of urban city photography that showcases his passion for abstract-reflected architecture and reflected imagery.The book features...

Jade Fisher has sacrificed everything for her dream of a high-powered career in Los Angeles. Her latest opportunity is as executive assistant to Simone Weiss, LA's hotel queen. When Jade attends the...

Dancing with Merce Cunningham is a captivating memoir that recounts the author's lifelong friendship with renowned choreographer Merce Cunningham. During her college year abroad in postwar Paris,...

Diary of a Philosophy Student Volume 2, 1928-29 by Simone Beauvoir In 1926 and 1927, while studying philosophy at the Sorbonne, Simone de Beauvoir began writing a diary that would later reveal...

Before Rae Kerrigan's story begins, a darker tale unfolds. Simon Kerrigan's life is about to take a dramatic turn as he receives a tattoo that will change everything.As Simon navigates the challenges...

Simons Manigault lives with his mother, an eccentric professor known locally as the Duchess, in a small coastal town between Savannah and Charleston. She has immersed him in literary classics since...

Weather by Seymour Simon explores the world around us and how it's always changing.The Smithsonian Institution and Seymour Simon team up to bring you exceptional nonfiction for children, explaining...

The Bay Of Angels by Anita BrooknerZoë's life is changed forever when her widowed mother marries Simon, a generous older man who owns a villa in France. But when Simon suffers a bad fall, Zoë and her...

The Lord of the Rings, a single-volume paperback edition, brings together the epic stories of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, along with the Appendices in full...

A Ride Across America: Small Towns, Big Issues and One Epic AdventureJoin Simon Parker on a 4,373-mile journey across America, as he cycles through eleven states and encounters a nation whose...

The Evidence is a gripping psychological thriller about Simone Fischer, a young mother accused of murdering her husband. Journalist Esme secures an exclusive interview with Simone after a decade in...

Folklore: The Basics is a comprehensive guide to the practice and interpretation of folklore, exploring its role in expressing fundamental human needs and desires. By examining examples from around...

Life After Kes examines the enduring legacy of the 1969 film Kes, a powerful drama about a boy's relationship with a kestrel. This book delves into the history and impact of the film, exploring its...

Lester Furnival wanders through London in a haze, struggling to recall her recent past. As she stumbles upon memories, she realizes she has been killed by a plane crashing along the Thames and now...

Sarah Piper's life is marked by loneliness and scarcity, but when she's sent to assist a ghost hunter, her existence is forever changed. In 1920s England, Sarah is tasked with helping Alistair Gellis...

The Olive Oil Diet: Unlocking the Nutritional Secrets of Nature's Original Superfood Recent studies have shown that a diet based on olive oil can significantly improve health, well-being, and...

Big Sean shares his journey of self-discovery and growth in this interactive guidebook on maintaining daily mental wellness. The author, a multi-platinum artist and entrepreneur, has experienced the...

In the midst of revolution, a young woman's life becomes entwined with the fate of a nation. Sashenka Zeitlin, just sixteen, finds herself at the centre of a dangerous game of conspiracy and...

The Deadman's Pedal by Alan Warner is a story about a young man named Simon Crimmons who feels stuck in his life. He leaves school and takes a job as a train driver, which introduces him to a world...

Simone Anderson's So Delish! offers a fresh approach to cooking, focusing on easy-to-make, healthy recipes that are also delicious. Beautifully styled and photographed, this book showcases light,...

The Fall of Gondolin is a tale of epic fantasy that pits two of the greatest powers in the world against each other. Morgoth, the embodiment of uttermost evil, seeks to conquer the beautifully hidden...

The Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a...

The Bolivarian Revolution by Simon BolivarVenezuelan revolutionary Simón Bolívar was one of the most important leaders in the wars of independence from Spain. His legacy continues to inspire and...

Eustacia Rose's life is one of quiet routine, with her extensive collection of poisonous plants providing the only companionship she needs. But when she hears a scream, her carefully constructed...

A storm is brewing in Myrtle Beach, bringing with it a killer and restless ghosts. Psychic medium Simon Kincaide and his boyfriend, homicide detective Vic D'Amato, are tasked with helping the town...

The Lays of Beleriand is the third volume of The History of Middle-earth, offering a unique insight into the creation of Middle-earth's mythology. This collection of alliterative verse tales includes...

Explore the culinary world of Middle-earth with over 60 recipes inspired by J.R.R Tolkien's epic trilogy. The Unofficial Lord of the Rings Cookbook brings to life the flavors and traditions of the...

Reason in Human Affairs by Herbert Simon explores the nature and limits of human reason. The author examines the major theoretical frameworks that have been erected to explain reasoning processes,...

A lone ballerina dances on an embankment, outlined above the marshes against a full moon. Her presence sets off a chain of events for Simon, a bespectacled Jewish librarian and reformed drunkard, who...

Our understanding of the world is not as clear-cut as we think. Two leading psychologists, Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons, reveal how our intuitions can lead us astray, using remarkable...

Simon Spittle thinks he's murdered Miss Belcher. He doesn't carry a gun or a knife, but yesterday he wished for her to be run over by a bus - and later that day, it happened. A big, red double-decker...

The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas is a chilling novel that reimagines the classic 'Night at the Museum' genre. Dr Simon Nealy returns to his hometown and the Hawthorne Museum of Natural History, where...

The epic tale of Beren and Lúthien is presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, painstakingly restored from J.R.R. Tolkien's manuscripts. This story reunites fans of The...

The Chimes by Anna Smaill is a remarkable debut novel that combines memory, music, and imagination to create a mind-expanding literary experience.In a world where life is orchestrated by a vast...

Simon's life is turned upside down when his family and friends are killed by enemy Travelers, mystical beings with otherworldly powers. A young man from his village discovers he's prophesied to...

The Social Infrastructures of City Life in Contemporary Africa by AbdouMaliq Simone explores the complex dynamics shaping urban societies across Africa. Cities are hubs of innovation, interaction...

Simon's been kicked out by his mum. She's sick of him sitting at home all day. He needs to grow up and prove it to her. His Aunt Bella and Uncle Aled are willing to take him in, but their small town...

The Man Who Shouts: Life as a Football ReporterSimon Michaelson's memoir takes you behind the scenes of football reporting in 1980s and 1990s Britain, with stories from his time at Capital Gold Sport...

Lightning is an informative nonfiction book about weather and lightning, written by renowned science educator Seymour Simon. The book is part of a collaboration between Simon and the Smithsonian...

When Simon Camish is asked to drive Rose Vassiliou home from a dinner party, he wouldn't have noticed her if she hadn't been in his car. Yet at one time, she was notorious - her name was constantly...

Tessa Talman's life is a whirlwind of romance and creativity, but when she meets Simon Fremont, she's drawn to his stability and practicality. As their relationship deepens, they navigate the...

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien is a beloved tale that has captured the hearts of readers for generations.Bilbo Baggins' quiet life in his pantry is disrupted when Gandalf and a...

Jupiter's Travels is the remarkable story of Ted Simon's 4-year motorbike journey around the world. Between 1974 and 1978, Simon rode 63,000 miles over four years through 54 countries, facing...

Simon Snow's final year at the Watford School of Magicks is shaping up to be unusual. With a breakup, a pesky best friend, and a mentor trying to keep him in line, Simon finds himself preoccupied...

The Seeing Stone by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black is a heart-pounding adventure that follows the Grace children as they navigate a world beyond their wildest dreams. After receiving a mysterious...