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The Bond That Burns (deluxe Limited Edition) [Bok / Inbunden]

<b>The deluxe edition of the first installment of the Hierarchy series, following a young fugitive as he uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets at the elite Catenan Academy, by bestselling author James Islington.</b><br/><br/><b>Including new cover art by Jaime Jones, gold sprayed edges, colored endpapers, a map by James Islington, foil stamped three-piece case, and newly added bonus material.</b><br/><br/><b><i>AUDI. VIDE. TACE.</i></b><br/><br/>The Catenan Republic-the Hierarchy-may rule the world now, but they do not know everything.<br/><br/>I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive and my focus-what they call Will-to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.<br/><br/>I tell them that I belong, and they believe me.<br/><br/>But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to find answers. To solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart.<br/><br/>And that I will never, ever cede my Will to the empire that executed my family.<br/><br/>To survive, though, I will still have to rise through the Academy's ranks. I will have to smile, and make friends, and pretend to be one of them and <i>win</i>. Because if I cannot, then those who want to control me, who know my real name, will no longer have any use for me.<br/><br/>And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.

<b>THE INSTANT NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON. OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD, NOW AVALABLE AS A STUNNING, ULTRA DELUXE HARDBACK EDITION</b><br/><br/><b>This highly collectible edition features a special foiled cover, foiled endpapers, digital sprayed edges, plate section with colour fan artwork from 5 different artists, exclusive letter from Lauren Roberts and a digital signature.</b><br/><br/><br/><i><b>Fourth Wing</b></i><b> meets </b><i><b>The Hunger Games</b></i><b> in this sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed.</b><br/><br/>Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of <b>Ilya</b> . . . The exceptional. <b>The Elites</b>. The Elites have possessed powers for decades, gifted to them by the <b>Plague</b>, while those born <b>Ordinary</b> are just that, banished from the kingdom and shunned from society.<br/><br/>No one knows this better than <b>Paedyn Gray</b>, an <b>Ordinary</b> posing as an Elite. When she unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya's princes, <b>Kai Azer</b>, she's thrown into the <b>Purging Trials</b>, a brutal competition to showcase her 'Elite' powers.<br/><br/>If the Trials and the opponents don't kill her, the prince she's fighting feelings for will if he discovers what Paedyn really is . . . completely Ordinary.<br/><br/><b>Be swept away by the first in the smash hit, </b><i><b>dagger-to-the-throat</b></i><b> romantasy trilogy that's taken the world by storm. </b><br/><br/><br/><b>Also Available: </b><i><b>Reckless, Powerful, Fearless </b></i><b>and</b><i><b> Fearful.</b></i><br/><br/><b>Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary</b><br/><br/><i>*Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024</i><br/><br/><b>Praise for the </b><i><b>Powerless</b></i><b> series: </b><br/><b>'Nothing short of epic' Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of </b><i><b>Sixteen Souls</b></i><br/><b>'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of </b><i><b>Midnight in Everwood</b></i><br/><b>'[A] titillating debut' </b><i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i><br/><b>'A masterpiece' </b><i><b>Goodreads Reader Review</b></i><br/><b>'Everyone needs to read it' </b><i><b>TikTok Review</b></i><br/><b>'The BEST book I've read' </b><i><b>NetGalley Reader Review</b></i><br/><b>'A sizzling slice of fantasy romance' </b><i><b>Booksellers Review</b></i>

For the first time, "The Book of the Law" is offered in a deluxe, hardcover edition fittingly issued in celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the holy text.

<b>Embark on a knitting journey through the captivating landscapes of Shetland, the Hebrides, Gotland and Blidö with best-selling author and knitwear designer Erika Åberg (@wynja).  </b> <br/><br/><b>This stunning book features 20 timeless patterns inspired by the sea, wind and spirit of each island, perfect for knitters seeking one-of-a-kind garments infused with a touch of coastal magic.</b> <br/><br/>From the outer Hebrides, whose '<i>poetry, history and stories are visible in the landscape</i>', to Shetland, '<i>an island world of colours, light and patterns</i>', discover the joy of creating unique pieces that reflect the essence of these captivating destinations.  <ul><li>Each chapter begins with <b>an evocative and personal introduction to one of the islands</b>, exploring its history and culture. This is followed by five stunning knitting patterns per chapter.</li><li>Each of the <b>20 exquisite hand-knitting patterns</b>, from cozy sweaters and warm socks to stylish shawls, contains detailed pattern instructions and easy-to-follow colour charts.</li><li>The <b>essential techniques section</b> at the start covers all the key knitting information you need, including tips on increasing and decreasing, working with more than one yarn colour and grafting. </li><li>For knitters who are interested in the <b>provenance and heritage of the sheep and wool</b> the designs are knitted with, the book also contains a fascinating insight into the islands' native breeds, desirable properties of wool and an insight into the tradition of knitting in island life.</li></ul> <br/><br/>A treat for knitters and armchair travellers alike, <i>Island Knitting</i> invites you to explore the rugged beauty of these four unique islands: the Scottish islands of Shetland and the Hebrides, and the Swedish islands of Gotland and Blidö. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of each location as you learn to knit 20 beautiful garments inspired by the colours and culture of each island. <br/><br/><i>Originally published in Swedish in 2022. </i>

In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwe, chief of the Valar. Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who, when they dwelt in Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city, while the gods in Valinor in heated debate largely refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo's desires and designs. Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Turin, the instrument of Ulmo's designs. Guided unseen by him Tuor sets out from the land of his birth on the fearful journey to Gondolin, and in one of the most arresting moments in the history of Middle-earth the sea-god himself appears to him, rising out of the ocean in the midst of a storm. In Gondolin he becomes great; he is wedded to Idril, Turgon's daughter, and their son is Earendel, whose birth and profound importance in days to come is foreseen by Ulmo. At last comes the terrible ending. Morgoth learns through an act of supreme treachery all that he needs to mount a devastating attack on the city, with Balrogs and dragons and numberless Orcs. After a minutely observed account of the fall of Gondolin, the tale ends with the escape of Turin and Idril, with the child Earendel, looking back from a cleft in the mountains as they flee southward, at the blazing wreckage of their city. They were journeying into a new story, the Tale of Earendel, which Tolkien never wrote, but which is sketched out in this book from other sources. Following his presentation of Beren and Luthien Christopher Tolkien has used the same 'history in sequence' mode in the writing of this edition of The Fall of Gondolin. In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, it was 'the first real story of this imaginary world' and, together with Beren and Luthien and The Children of Hurin, he regarded it as one of the three 'Great Tales' of the Elder Days.

J.R.R. Tolkiens writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume.<br/><br/>J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told. And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron.<br/><br/>It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion after his fathers death that a fuller story could be told. Although much of the books content concerned the First Age of Middle-earth, there were at its close two key works that revealed the tumultuous events concerning the rise and fall of the island of Númenor. Raised out of the Great Sea and gifted to the Men of Middle-earth as a reward for aiding the angelic Valar and the Elves in the defeat and capture of the Dark Lord Morgoth, the kingdom became a seat of influence and wealth; but as the Númenóreans power increased, the seed of their downfall would inevitably be sown, culminating in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men.<br/><br/>Even greater insight into the Second Age would be revealed in subsequent publications, first in Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth, then expanded upon in Christopher Tolkiens magisterial twelve-volume The History of Middle-earth, in which he presented and discussed a wealth of further tales written by his father, many in draft form.<br/><br/>Now, adhering to the timeline of The Tale of Years in the appendices to The Lord of the Rings, editor Brian Sibley has assembled into one comprehensive volume a new chronicle of the Second Age of Middle-earth, told substantially in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien from the various published texts, with new illustrations in watercolour and pencil by the doyen of Tolkien art, Alan Lee.