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During the 1880s in Ireland, the Catholic Church and its teachings exerted a profound influence on daily life. Ten-year-old Amelia, an orphan from a Catholic monastery, is whisked away to England by the affluent young professor, Mr. Selambs. Accustomed only to the harsh disciplines and cruelties of her previous life, Amelia enters what seems to be a fairy-tale home. Yet, it doesn`t take long before she discovers the dark undercurrents of Mr. Selambs`s sinister manipulations and sadistic tendencies, initiating a period of distress and suffering far surpassing her previous trials.

<b>Deluxe vintage-inspired collector's edition features a foil-stamped slipcase; stunning new cover, interior, and endpaper art; and a one-of-a-kind interactive gilded edge design! Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" (<i>New York Times</i>) and redefined romance for a generation, from #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Stephenie Meyer.</b><br/><br/>Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. So far, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, <i>Twilight</i> captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.<br/><br/>In honor of the 20th anniversary of the genre-defining tale, this vintage-inspired collector's edition features a foil-stamped slipcase and cover with lush, romantic artwork; new chapter opener art and beautifully illustrated endpapers; a ribbon marker; and a one-of-a-kind gold gilded edge design that shows a portrait of either Bella or Edward, depending which way you spread the pages. It's a must-have edition for any die-hard or newly minted <i>Twilight</i> fan.<br/><br/><b>Praise for The Twilight Saga</b><br/>"Piles on the suspense and romance." <b>-<i>USA Today</i></b><br/>"A literary phenomenon." <b>-<i>New York Times</i></b><br/>"[Stephenie Meyer is] the world's most popular vampire novelist since Anne Rice." <b>-<i>Entertainment Weekly</i></b><br/>"People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." <b>-<i>Time</i></b>

I wanted to lose myself in the small town of Pelion, Maine. To forget everything I had left behind. The sound of rain. The blood. The coldness of a gun against my skin. For six months, each breath has been a reminder that I survived--and my dad didn't. I'm almost safe again. But the moment I meet Archer Hale, my entire world tilts on its axis . . . and never rights itself again.<br/><br/>Until I trespass into his strange, silent, and isolated world, Archer communicates with no one. Yet in his whiskey-coloured eyes, something intangible happens between us. There's so much more to him than just his beauty, his presence, or the ways his hands communicate with me. On me. But this town is mired in secrets and betrayals, and Archer is the explosive centre of it all.<br/><br/>So much passion. And so much hurt. But it's only in Archer's silence that we might just find what we need to heal . . . and live.<br/><br/><i>Includes an exclusive extended epilogue from Archer's POV!</i><br/>A Goodread's "Top Romance Novel of All Time"<br/>A <i>New York Times, USA Today, </i>and <i>Wall Street Journa</i>l bestseller

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.

The Eminence In Shadow, Vol. 5 (light Novel) [Bok / Inbunden]

Ever wondered what<b> Lembas Bread</b>, <b>Cram</b>, or <b>Beorn's Honey Cakes</b> might taste like?<br/><br/>From <b>Crickhollow Apple Loaf</b>, <b>Pippin's Minas Tirith Lunch</b>, and <b>Brandywine Fish Pie</b> to <b>Dwarven Spiced Pickled Beetroot</b>, <b>Westfarthing Fairings</b>, and <b>Beorn's Twice-Baked Cakes</b>, <i>Recipes from the World of Tolkien</i> includes over 75 mouth-watering recipes that will take you on a journey through Middle-earth, delivering a treat for your taste buds and your imagination.<br/><br/>Immerse yourself in Tolkien's epic fantasy world with recipes inspired by its places and characters. Whether it's breakfast or second breakfast, elevenses or afternoon tea, lunch or dinner - cook up a feast fit for orcs and elves alike.<br/><br/>This collection of delicious recipes also features stunning illustrations and artwork throughout, as well as short feature essays that explore the compelling role of food in Tolkien's works. This is the perfect, must-have addition to any Tolkien fan's bookshelf.<br/><br/><i>This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.</i>

'<i>You like it darker? Fine, so do I</i>', writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life - both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel 'the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind', and in <i>You Like it Darker</i>, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again.<br/><br/> 'Two Talented Bastids' explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In 'Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream', a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny's most catastrophically. In 'Rattlesnakes', a sequel to <i>Cujo,</i> a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance - with major strings attached. In 'The Dreamers', a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. 'The Answer Man' asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful.<br/><br/> King's ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace remains unsurpassed. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. You like it darker? You got it.<br/><br/>'As classic as King's novels are, his shorter fiction has been just as gripping over the years' - <i>USA Today</i><br/><br/> 'One of the great storytellers of our time' - <i>Guardian</i>