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The Science of Middle-earth
The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes. The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one of the most beloved in all of literature, and continues to capture hearts and imaginations around the world. From Oxford to ComiCon, the Middle Earth is analyzed and interpreted through a multitude of perspectives. But one essential facet of Tolkien and his Middle Earth has been overlooked: science. This great writer, creator of worlds and unforgettable character, and inventor of language was also a scientific autodidact, with an innate interest and grasp of botany, paleontologist...
The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology
At the 2013 "Celebrating The Hobbit" conference at Valparaiso University--marking the 75th anniversary of the book's publication and the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies--two plenary papers were presented: "Anchoring the Myth: The Impact of The Hobbit on Tolkien's Legendarium" by John D. Rateliff provided numerous examples of The Hobbit's influence on Tolkien's legendarium; and "Tolkien's French Connections" by Verlyn Flieger discussed French influences on the development of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures. In discussions with the plenary speakers and other presenters, it became apparent that a book focusing on how The Hobbit influenced the subsequent development of Tolkien's legendarium was sorely needed. This collection of 15 previously unpublished essays fills that need. With Rateliff's and Flieger's papers included, the book presents two chapters on the Evolution of the Dwarven Race, two chapters on Durin's Day examining the Dwarven lunar calendar, and 11 chapters on themes exploring various topics on influences and revisions between The Hobbit and Tolkien's legendarium.
The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: Volume 2: Reader’s Guide PART 1
Volume 2 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien’s life and works ever published. This volume includes a superlative day-by-day chronology of Tolkien’s life, presenting the most detailed biographical record available.
Workers in Subjects Pertaining to Agriculture in Land-grant Colleges and Experiment Stations, 1945-46
This publication provides simple instruction on re-purposing or re-using old leather, fur, or felt garments or items by using them as source construction materials for things like slippers, gloves, belts, hats, etc.
Standardization and Inspection of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
This publication gives information on collecting, preserving, handling, mounting, and labeling insect specimens, on subsequent care of collections, and on recognition of the general insect groups or orders. It has been prepared in response to numerous requests from farmers, students, servicemen, and other individuals and groups interested in obtaining first-hand knowledge of insects by collecting them.
Journal of the House of Representatives of the Territory of Washington
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The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: Volume 1: Chronology
Volume 1 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien’s life and works ever published, including synopses of all his writings, and a Tolkien gazetteer and who’s who.
phantastisch! Ausgabe 95 (3/2024)
Die PHANTASTISCH! ist eine Zeitschrift für Science Fiction, Fantasy und Horror - randvoll mit Interviews, Artikeln, Rezensionen und vielem mehr auf rund 80 Seiten. Sie erscheint alle 3 Monate neu in gedruckter Form (7,95 EUR) und als PDF-Ausgabe (3,99 EUR). Die Ausgabe 94 bietet unter anderem Interviews mit dem Schriftsteller Christian Endres, dem Comic-Autor Chris Noeth, der Sängerin, Schauspielerin und Autorin Feline Lang. Ferner unzählige Artikel, die den ganzen Bereich der Phantastik abdecken und dazu wie immer viele Rezensionen, News sowie die Kurzgeschichten "AUDRI" von Lucy Guth, "Die letzte Geschichte" von Marco Rauch und "die neongrüne Luftmatratze" von Markus K. Korb.
