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<strong>Third in a series of hardcover boxed sets celebrating the literary achievement of Christopher Tolkien, featuring double-sided dustjackets. Set 3 contains <em>The Return of the Shadow</em>, <em>The Treason of Isengard</em>, <em>The War of the Ring</em>, and <em>Sauron Defeated</em> (Books 6-9 of The History of Middle-earth).</strong> <br/><br/><strong><em>The Return of the Shadow</em></strong> is the story of the first part of the history of the creation of <em>The Lord of the Rings</em>, a fascinating study of Tolkien's great masterpiece, from its inception to the end of the first volume, <em>The Fellowship of the Ring</em>. <br/><br/><strong><em>The Treason of Isengard</em></strong> continues the account of the creation of <em>The Lord of the Rings</em> started in the earlier volume, tracing the great expansion of the tale into new lands and peoples south and east of the Misty Mountains: the emergence of Lothlorien, of Ents, of the Riders of Rohan, and of Saruman the White in the fortress of Isengard. <br/><br/><strong><em>The War of the Ring</em></strong>takes up the story with the Battle of Helm's Deep and the drowning of Isengard by the Ents, continues with the journey of Frodo, Sam and Gollum to the Pass of Cirith Ungol, describes the war in Gondor, and ends with the parley between Gandalf and the ambassador of the Dark Lord before the Black Gate of Mordor. <br/><br/><strong><em>Sauron Defeated </em></strong>completes Christopher Tolkien's fascinating study of <em>The Lord of the Rings</em>, beginning with Sam's rescue of Frodo from the Tower of Cirith Ungol, and giving a very different account of the Scouring of the Shire, with many additional scenes and the unpublished Epilogue in its entirety. <br/><br/>Published together for the first time, these four books collect a fascinating period of Christopher Tolkien's forty-year career devoted to presenting his father J.R.R. Tolkien's writings on Middle-earth, a unique accomplishment that celebrates the greatest invented world in all of fantasy literature.

The acclaimed adult horror manga is now in presented in deluxe hardcover editions in the original oversized serialisation format. Though Guts the Black Swordsman lies near death from battling the dragon knight Grunbeld and his demonic legion, the witch Schierke has a dangerous tool to put Guts back in the fight: the unholy Berserker Armor. But the accursed shell unleashes its host's inner demons, which might send the tormented Guts into eternal darkness! Collects Berserk volumes 25-27, including three fold-out color posters.

<b>Sure to strike a chord with guitarists and heavy metal fans, this authoritative and photo-filled volume surveys more than 80 of the genre's greatest axe-slingers from the 1970s to present.</b><br/><br/> From metal pioneers like Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, and Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore to today's hottest shredders, thrashers, and riffers, <i>Ultimate Heavy Metal Guitars</i> is your guide to the instruments and musicians that made metal. Author and guitar journalist Pete Prown presents his subjects by metal-defining eras and subgenres, including: <b>early metal</b>, <b>hard rock and arena rock</b>, <b>prog rock</b>, <b>Euro metal</b>, <b>hair metal</b>, <b>shred</b>, <b>thrash</b>, and more.<br/><br/> Prown's knowledgeable discussions examine specific <b>noteworthy guitars</b> each player made famous, as well as <b>effects pedals</b>, <b>amplifiers</b>, and <b>career overviews</b> that include the players' first-person revelations and insights.<br/><br/> Illustrated with photos of the guitarists in action, the book features an early chapter on <b>influencers</b> who set the stage for the genre (think Clapton, Hendrix, and Beck), plus sidebars so you don't miss out on any of metal's nooks and crannies, touching on <b>grunge</b>, <b>math metal</b>, <b>nu metal</b>, <b>doom metal</b>, and <b>the genre's roots </b>in blues and early rock.<br/><br/><b>Guitarists profiled:</b><br/><br/> Eric Clapton<br/> Jeff Beck<br/> Jimi Hendrix<br/> Pete Townshend<br/> Jimmy Page<br/> Tony Iommi<br/> Ritchie Blackmore<br/> Leslie West<br/> Martin Barre<br/> Mick Box<br/> Johnny Winter<br/> Joe Perry & Brad Whitford<br/> Brian May<br/> Robin Trower<br/> Don "Buck Dharma" Roeser<br/> Rick Derringer<br/> Ronnie Montrose<br/> Frank Marino<br/> Mick Ralphs<br/> Eddie Van Halen<br/> Ace Frehley<br/> Tom Scholz & Barry Goudreau<br/> Nancy Wilson<br/> Neal Schon<br/> Angus & Malcolm Young<br/> Pat Travers<br/> Michael Schenker<br/> Scott Gorham & Brian Robertson<br/> Glenn Tipton & K.K. Downing<br/> Rudolph Schenker, Uli Jon Roth & Matthias Jabs<br/> Dave Murray & Adrian Smith<br/> Randy Rhoads<br/> Kerry Livgren & Rich Williams<br/> Alex Lifeson<br/> Michael Wilton & Chris DeGarmo<br/> John Petrucci<br/> Phil Collen & Steve Clark<br/> Gary Moore<br/> Joan Jett<br/> Lita Ford<br/> Brad Gillis & Jeff Watson<br/> Mick Mars<br/> John Sykes<br/> Vernon Reid<br/> Yngwie Malmsteen<br/> Steve Vai<br/> Joe Satriani<br/> Vivian Campbell<br/> Jason Becker<br/> Paul Gilbert<br/> George Lynch<br/> Tony MacAlpine & Vinnie Moore<br/> James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett<br/> Dave Mustaine<br/> Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman<br/> Scott Ian<br/> Slash<br/> Zakk Wylde<br/> Dimebag Darrell<br/> Ty Tabor<br/> Jerry Cantrell<br/> Tom Morello<br/> Kim Thayil<br/> Mark Tremonti<br/> Alexi Laiho<br/> Herman Li<br/> Brent Hinds & Bill Kelliher<br/> Nita Strauss<br/> Nili Brosh

<b></b><b>'He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style' <i>Daily Telegraph</i></b><b><br/><br/>DEATH IS MISSING - PRESUMED... ER... GONE.<br/><br/>Which leads to the kind of chaos you always get when an important public service is withdrawn.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, on a little farm far, far away, a tall, dark stranger is turning out to be really good with a scythe. There's a harvest to be gathered in...<br/><br/><b>Readers can't put down <i>Reaper Man</i>:</b><br/><br/>'The second DEATH is <b>as hilarious as the first</b> one, this time positioning the friendly reaper in a perfect setting for having <b>philosophical and deep thoughts about human nature and life in general</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'This book is <b>full of really profound messages about life and death</b> and making your life count, if only by giving others some of your time . . . due to the impeccable combination of profound messages, silly adventures and laugh-out-loud moments, <b>it is simply perfect</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'This book does contain DEATH, the librarian, the Wizards and many more and is in my humble opinion (be it h'ever so 'umble) the best so far, <b>a true masterpiece of literature</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Behind the story of Death being fired for having developed a personality, there's <b>a clever little parable about what it means to be human, to be alive</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'<b>Oh my goodness the ending to this book is sensational</b>. I cried. I cried A LOT . . . <b>Brilliantly funny</b> in parts, with a deep look at life and death, cities and people. <b>It asks the big questions</b>, the heavy questions. Yes, there is <b>humour and silliness</b>, too, but it is <b>a very deep, meaningful book</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'<b>This entry in the series has EVERYTHING</b> - action, adventure, thrills, chills, and romance, in addition to the usual amount of rampant silliness one has come to expect from Pratchett' Goodreads reviewer, </b>

<b></b><b>The ultimate Christmas read. Terry Pratchett's Hogswatch masterpiece that will leave you laughing out loud and help you understand what makes us uniquely human.</b><b><br/><br/>'He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style' <i>Daily Telegraph</i><br/><br/>IT'S THE NIGHT BEFORE HOGSWATCH AND IT'S TOO QUIET.<br/><br/>Where is the big jolly fat man? Why is Death creeping down chimneys and trying to say Ho Ho Ho? The darkest night of the year is getting a lot darker...<br/><br/>Susan the gothic governess has got to sort it out by morning, otherwise there won't be a morning. Ever again...<br/><br/>The 20th Discworld novel is a festive feast of darkness and Death (but with jolly robins and tinsel too).<br/><br/>As they say: You'd better watch out...<br/><br/><b>Readers reread Hogfather time and time again:</b><br/><br/>'<b>Hilariously entertaining</b> . . . a high recommendation to new and old Pratchett fans. This one will definitely remain <b>my beloved annual holiday read</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Every year I read this. <b>Every year I love it more and more</b>. I am incapable of putting in to words my utter love for this book and everything contained within' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Satirizes the concept of belief and fear and <b>studies themes of faith, psychological need, and fundamental fairness</b> in his special and unique way . . . One of his best, <b>a MUST read for Discworld fans</b> and maybe <b>a good start for the series by those not yet initiated</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'This Pratchett <b>tickled me in all the best places</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Pratchett shows how the stories we tell are a huge part of what makes us human. It is <b>a delightful treat</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'I really loved the Wizards in this . . . throw in Susan, Death's pragmatic, level-headed, no-nonsense granddaughter, a murder plot involving universe Auditors who hate messy humanity . . . you've got <b>some of the best of Discworld condensed into one book</b>. Everything about this instalment just <i>worked</i>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/> 'Still as good on every reread. Pratchett at his best with <b>better insights into humanity than anyone else</b>' Goodreads reviewer, </b>

An exciting 2025 release by bestselling Piatkus author!