books about: gandalf (evangelism fellowship unexpected)

books about: gandalf

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The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, Part 1)
J.R.R. Tolkien

Del Rey, 1986

The prequel to The Lord of the Rings— The Hobbit— is now a major motion picture directed by Peter Jackson THE GREATEST FANTASY EPIC OF OUR TIME The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths are searching for a Hobbit. Frodo Baggins knows that they are seeking him and the Ring he bears—the Ring of Power that will enable evil Sauron to destroy all that is good in Middle-earth. Now it is up to Frodo and his faithful servant, Sam, with a small ...

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Official Movie Guide
Brian Sibley

Mariner Books, 2012

Enter Bilbo Baggins’ world through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and all the principal cast and filmmakers, who share film-making secrets and tales of what it was actually like making movie magic in Middle-earth. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos of the actors, locations, sets, creatures and costumes, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Official Movie Guide has been ...

The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition)
Karen Wynn Fonstad

Mariner Books, 2001

Karen Wynn Fonstad's THE ATLAS OF MIDDLE-EARTH is an essential volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the definitive guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, including the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, and the Fellowship of the Ring. Authentic and updated -- nearly one third of the maps are new, and the text is fully revised -- the atlas illuminates the enchanted world created in ...

The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy: One Book to Rule Them All (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Gregory Bassham, Eric Bronson

Open Court, 2003

Can power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt? Does technology destroy the truly human? Is beer essential to the good life? The Lord of the Rings raises many such searching questions, and this book attempts some answers. Divided into five sections concerned with power and the Ring, the quest for happiness, good and evil in Middle-earth, time and mortality, and the relevance of fairy tales, The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy mines ...

The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005

Alan Lee, the Oscar-winning conceptual designer for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, discusses his approach to depicting Tolkien’s imaginary world. The book presents more than 150 of Lee’s celebrated illustrations to show how his imagery for both the illustrated Lord of the Rings and the films progressed from concept to finished art. In addition, the book contains 20 full-color plates and numerous examples of the conceptual art produced ...

The Complete Writer: Level Two Workbook for Writing with Ease (The Complete Writer)
Susan Wise Bauer

Peace Hill Press, 2008

A new series on teaching writing, from the author of The Well-Trained Mind . In Writing with Ease , Susan Wise Bauer lays out an alternative plan for teaching writing, one that combines the best elements of old-fashioned writing instruction with innovative new educational methods. The workbooks provide lessons, student worksheets, and teacher instructions for every day of writing instruction. Each covers one year of study. Used along ...

The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2007

This deluxe hardcover edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy contains a short introduction by Christopher Tolkien, a reset text incorporating the most up-to-date corrections, and all of Tolkien’s own drawings and full-color illustrations, including the rare “Mirkwood” piece. J.R.R. Tolkien's own description for the original edition: "If you care for journeys there and back, out of the ...

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Visual Companion
Jude Fisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012

Join the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard and the Company of Dwarves on their Quest to recover treasure stolen by the Dragon, Smaug the Magnificent. Leaving the comfort of Bilbo’s home they must face many perils before they can claim their long-lost gold -- Trolls, Elves, Goblins, Wargs, and worse… Richly illustrated with more than 100 color photos from the film, and featuring a brand new fold-out map charting the journey from Bag ...

A Hidden Witch (A Modern Witch Series: Book 2)
Debora Geary

Fireweed Publishing, 2011

Elorie Shaw, steeped in the traditions of the Nova Scotia witching community, but not a witch. The fetching spell must have goofed this time... or did it? Travel to Fisher's Cove, Nova Scotia, where Moira is matriarch and the old ways are nurtured and passed to the next generation. Where a crotchety old witch makes small children cry and builds walls around the silent pain in his heart. And where Elorie - sea-glass artist, inn owner, and ...

On the Shoulders of Hobbits: The Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis
Louis Markos

Moody Publishers, 2012

The world of J. R. R. Tolkien is filled with strange creatures, elaborately crafted lore, ancient tongues, and magic that exists only in fantasy; yet the lessons taught by hobbits and wizards speak powerfully and practically to our real lives. Courage, valor, trust, pride, greed, and jealousy--these are not fictional virtues. This is the stuff of real life, the Christian life. Professor and author Louis Markos takes us on the road with ...

The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Part 2)
J.R.R. Tolkien

Del Rey, 1986

The prequel to The Lord of the Rings— The Hobbit— is now a major motion picture directed by Peter Jackson THE GREATEST FANTASY EPIC OF OUR TIME The Fellowship is scattered. Some are bracing hopelessly for war against the ancient evil of Sauron. Some are contending with the treachery of the wizard Saruman. Only Frodo and Sam are left to take the accursed One Ring, ruler of all the Rings of Power, to be destroyed in Mordor, the dark ...

Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit"
Corey Olsen

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012

“An admirable and thought-provoking consideration of the underlying themes of The Hobbit , following the there-and-back-again progress from its famous first line on through to Bilbo’s return home at the story’s end.” —Douglas A. Anderson, author of The Annotated Hobbit The Hobbit is one of the most widely read and best-loved books of the twentieth century. Now Corey Olsen takes readers deep within the text to uncover its secrets ...

Clojure Programming
Chas Emerick, Brian Carper, ...

O'Reilly Media, 2012

Clojure is a practical, general-purpose language that offers expressivity rivaling other dynamic languages like Ruby and Python, while seamlessly taking advantage of Java libraries, services, and all of the resources of the JVM ecosystem. This book helps you learn the fundamentals of Clojure with examples relating it to the languages you know already, in the domains and topics you work with every day. See how this JVM language can help eliminate ...

The Wisdom of the Shire: A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life
Noble Smith

Thomas Dunne Books, 2012

In The Wisdom of the Shire , Noble Smith sheds a light on the life-changing ideas tucked away inside the classic works of J.R.R. Tolkien and his most beloved creation—the stouthearted Hobbits. The Wisdom of the Shire draws important lessons from The Lord of the Rings , The Hobbit , The Silmarillion , and other tales of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, and the many residents of Middle-earth. Author Noble Smith ...

The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion
Wayne G. Hammond, Christina Scull

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005

In The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion internationally acclaimed scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull examine Tolkien's masterpiece chapter by chapter, offering expert insights into its evolution, structure, and meaning. They discuss in close detail important literary and historical influences on the development of The Lord of the Rings, connections between that work and other writings by Tolkien, errors and inconsistencies, ...

Reimagining Evangelism: Inviting Friends on a Spiritual Journey
Rick Richardson

IVP Books, 2006

Finalist, Fourth Annual Outreach Resource of the Year (2006) Sometimes talking about Jesus with your friends can feel like trying to close a deal on a sales call, pushing something on people they may not really want. But what if you thought of it more like inviting them on a spiritual journey? Imagine being free to be yourself and free for the Spirit to work in you. Imagine that it doesn't depend on you alone but that you can be an ...

Tolkien: The Secret History Of The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings

Artifice Publishing, 2012

Where did Tolkien find inspiration for The Hobbit? What inspired Bilbo and Gollum’s riddle game? Where did the idea for the One Ring - Bilbo’s ring - originate? When did Tolkien create Middle-earth and what led to its inception? What is the secret behind Gandalf and magic in Tolkien’s world? Where is the real Shire and which real life locations led to Tolkien shaping this landscape? What is the mystery behind Bilbo’s sword, ...

J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century
Tom Shippey

Mariner Books, 2002

Recent polls have consistently declared that J.R.R. Tolkien is "the most influential author of the century," and The Lord of the Rings is "the book of the century." In support of these claims, the prominent medievalist and scholar of fantasy Professor Tom Shippey now presents us with a fascinating companion to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, focusing in particular on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. The core of the book ...

December Stillness
Mary Downing Hahn

Avon Flare, 1990

QUESTIONS Sensitive and idealistic fifteen-year-old Kelly McAllisterfeels at odds with everyone around her. Her best friendhas suddenly turned boy crazy. Her talented mothercreates greeting card designs instead of real art, andher father never talks to her about anything exceptworking hard and getting ahead. That's why Kelly becomes so involved in the plight of ahomeless Vietnam vet who takes refuge in the libraryeach day. Interviewing him ...

The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, Part 3)
J.R.R. Tolkien

Del Rey, 1986

The prequel to The Lord of the Rings— The Hobbit— is now a major motion picture directed by Peter Jackson THE GREATEST FANTASY EPIC OF OUR TIME While the evil might of the Dark Lord Sauron swarms out to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into Mordor, seat of Sauron’s power. To defeat the Dark Lord, the One Ring, ruler of all the accursed Rings of Power, must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way ...