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Bedeviled

Lewis, Tolkien and the Shadow of Evil

By: Colin Duriez

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Bedeviled

Lewis, Tolkien and the Shadow of Evil

By: Colin Duriez

The battle between good and evil—in both the seen and unseen worlds—was clearly at play in the era of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien and their friends in the Oxford literary group, the Inklings. Colin Duriez delves into this interplay, exploring the literature and thought of these writers in regard to evil and spiritual warfare, particularly during wartime.

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InterVarsity Press

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0830898123

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AD 33

The Year that Changed the World

By: Colin Duriez

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AD 33

The Year that Changed the World

By: Colin Duriez

In AD 33 an obscure religious teacher died a criminal's death in a distant outpost of the Roman Empire, yet this was an event with world-changing consequences. Duriez's compelling book brings to life events in the Roman Empire and beyond.

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083083396X

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A Field Guide to Narnia

By: Colin Duriez,Brian Sibley

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A Field Guide to Narnia

By: Colin Duriez,Brian Sibley

Are you traveling to Narnia? No matter if this is your first visit to C. S. Lewis's wonderful fantasy world or if you've been there many times, you'll want to bring along this handy companion to the landscape and inhabitants of Narnia, including an A-to-Z guide to characters, places, objects and events. From Narnia expert Colin Duriez you'll learn Duriez also takes up some the sticky questions that you may be left wondering about, such as the destiny of Susan. His book will help you dig deeper into the series and its implications for understanding the Christian life.

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0830832076

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C S Lewis

A biography of friendships

By: Colin Duriez

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C S Lewis

A biography of friendships

By: Colin Duriez

An Oxford student of C.S. Lewis's said he found his new tutor interesting, and was told by J.R.R. Tolkien, 'Interesting? Yes, he's certainly that. You'll never get to the bottom of him.' You can learn a great deal about people by their friends and nowhere is this more true than in the case of C.S. Lewis, the remarkable academic, author, populariser of faith - and creator of Narnia. He lost his mother early in life, and became estranged from his father, much to his regret. Throughout his life, key relationships mattered deeply to him, from his early days in the north of Ireland and his schooldays in England, as still a teenager in the trenches of World War One, and then later in Oxford. The friendships he cultivated throughout his life proved to be vital, influencing his thoughts, his beliefs and his writings. What did Arthur Greeves, a life-long friend from his adolescence, bring to him? How did J.R.R. Tolkien, and the other members of the now famous Inklings, shape him? Why, in his early twenties, did he move in with a single mother twice his age, Janie Moore, and live with her for so many years until her death? And why did he choose to marry so late? What of the relationship with his alcoholic and gifted brother, who eventually joined his unusual household? In this sparkling new biography, which draws on material not previously published, Colin Duriez brings C.S. Lewis and his friendships to life.

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Lion Books

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0745957250

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A Guide to Middle Earth

Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

By: Colin Duriez

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A Guide to Middle Earth

Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

By: Colin Duriez

This absorbing insight into the mind behind Middle-earth will introduce or remind readers of the abundance that exists in Tolkien's thought and imagination. Interweaving sections explore The Lord of the Rings and its history; the key themes, concepts and images in Tolkein's work; the people and places in his life, and his other writings. At the heart of the book is an indispensible A-Z of middle-earth, with detailed entries on Beings, Places, Things and Events.

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The History Press

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0752495623

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Field Guide to Harry Potter

By: Colin Duriez

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Field Guide to Harry Potter

By: Colin Duriez

Everything you need to know about Harry Potter! From plot summaries to refresh your memory (Do you remember which book introduces the character of Luna Lovegood?) to a delightful glossary of characters, places, spells and special objects (Do you know what the spell aparecium does?), this book, authored by Colin Duriez, is designed to be an excellent companion to the Harry Potter books. With loads of quotes from interviews, you'll learn all about J. K. Rowling's life and her literary influences. Chapters on the spirituality of Potter explore the question of how Rowling's faith is reflected in the stories, what she believes about witchcraft and how the stories fit with Christian tradition. (Note: unauthorized version)

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0830877851

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J.R.R. Tolkien e C.S. Lewis

O dom da Amizade

By: Colin Duriez

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J.R.R. Tolkien e C.S. Lewis

O dom da Amizade

By: Colin Duriez

Venerados por leitores do mundo inteiro, J.R.R. Tolkien e C.S. Lewis, os maiores escritores de fantasia do século XX, venderam juntos mais de 250 milhões de exemplares de suas sagas O Senhor dos Anéis e As Crônicas de Nárnia. Neste livro, o professor e jornalista inglês Colin Durez conta a verdadeira história da relação de amor e ódio dos autores. Poucas pessoas sabem que Tolkien e Lewis, muito diferentes tanto no temperamento quanto no estilo de escrita, tiveram, ao longo de quase 40 anos, uma relação conturbada, marcada por afinidades, ressentimentos e influências mútuas. Sem o encorajamento de Lewis, Tolkien jamais teria escrito O Senhor dos Anéis; por outro lado, toda a ficção de Lewis é profundamente marcada pelas ideias de Tolkien. Em O dom da amizade, Colin explora a vida dos autores, revelando a extraordinária história de uma amizade complexa que durou, com seus altos e baixos, até a morte de Lewis em 1963. Apesar de suas diferenças – de temperamento, espiritualidade e de perspectivas sobre como contar histórias –, o que os uniu foi algo muito mais forte, uma visão compartilhada que inspira milhões de leitores ao redor do mundo.

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HarperCollins Brasil

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8595083746

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Tolkien and C.S. Lewis

The Gift of Friendship

By: Colin Duriez

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Tolkien and C.S. Lewis

The Gift of Friendship

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This book explores their lives, unfolding the extraordinary story of their complex friendship that lasted, with its ups and downs, until Lewis's death in 1963. Despite their differences - of temperament, spiritual emphasis, and storytelling style - what united them was much stronger: A shared vision that continues to inspire their millions of readers throughout the world."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Paulist Press

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1587680262

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Field Guide to Harry Potter

By: Colin Duriez

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Field Guide to Harry Potter

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A companion to the Harry Potter books features an overview of the life of J. K. Rowling; discusses the themes presented in the books; offers an A-to-Z of beings, places, things, and events; and includes plot summaries of all seven books.

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0830834303

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C S Lewis

A biography of friendships

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C S Lewis

A biography of friendships

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Dorothy L Sayers: A Biography

Death, Dante and Lord Peter Wimsey

By: Colin Duriez

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Dorothy L Sayers: A Biography

Death, Dante and Lord Peter Wimsey

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Dorothy L. Sayers was a woman of contrasts. A strong Christian, she had a baby - out of wedlock - by a man she did not love. Possessing a fierce intellect, she translated Dante, and also created one of the most popular fictional detectives ever in Lord Peter Wimsey. Drawing on material often difficult to access, particularly her collected letters, Colin Duriez reassesses Sayers’ life, her writings, her studies, and her faith to present a rich and captivating portrait of this formidable character.

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0745956939

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Revitalising Deprived Urban Neighbourhoods

An Assisted Self-Help Approach

By: Colin C. Williams,Jan Windebank

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Revitalising Deprived Urban Neighbourhoods

An Assisted Self-Help Approach

By: Colin C. Williams,Jan Windebank

Governments in Western Europe and North America have placed job creation initiatives at the heart of their policy for revitalizing deprived neighbourhoods. However, relying on this alone is problematic and these governments are becoming increasingly interested in finding ways of enabling communities to help themselves. Drawing upon original, in-depth studies of self-help activities in both deprived and affluent neighbourhoods in UK cities, this book examines why the populations of deprived neighbourhoods are more likely to be excluded not only from the labour market but also from adopting self-help practices in response to their situation. It also identifies the barriers which discourage participation in self-help projects. A combination of policies are advocated, bringing together innovative bottom-up initiatives such as LETS, time currencies and Employee Mutuals, with top-down policies such as Active Citizens’ Credits. This book instead suggests a fresh and positive approach towards revitalizing deprived neighbourhoods based on seeking the full-engagement, rather than merely the full-employment, of deprived populations.

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Routledge

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1351903314

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A Guide to Middle Earth

Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

By: Colin Duriez

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Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

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Re-Thinking the Future of Work

Directions and Visions

By: Colin C. Williams

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Re-Thinking the Future of Work

Directions and Visions

By: Colin C. Williams

How will work be organised in the future? With its global perspective and critical approach, Re-Thinking the Future of Work provides not only an overview and examination of the array of competing visions, but also a radical rethink about the direction of change.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350305014

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A Modern Guide to the Informal Economy

By: Colin C. Williams

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A Modern Guide to the Informal Economy

By: Colin C. Williams

This Modern Guide presents a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary thought on the informal economy, which, as the author demonstrates – far from being a peripheral feature of the global economy – is a system in which the majority of the global workforce are employed and which has pervasive detrimental effects. Formalising it is therefore a priority for most governments.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1788975618

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Growth Hormone

By: Stephen Harvey,Colin G. Scanes,William H. Daughaday

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Growth Hormone

By: Stephen Harvey,Colin G. Scanes,William H. Daughaday

This exciting new book provides a thorough and comprehensive review of growth hormone physiology and pathophysiology, including its therapeutic and agricultural use.

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CRC Press

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0849386977

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The Hidden Enterprise Culture

Entrepreneurship in the Underground Economy

By: Colin C. Williams

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The Hidden Enterprise Culture

Entrepreneurship in the Underground Economy

By: Colin C. Williams

This book will be an excellent primer for policy makers wishing to understand the nature and contradictory significance of the underground economy and needing to design suitably subtle policy responses to it. Roger Lee, Growth and Change The Hidden Enterprise Culture is a top pick for any economist or academician interested in this field, as well as for any underground entrepreneur who wants to make their enterprise lawful with the fewest possible legal complications. Midwest Book Review Strongly recommended for policy makers and students of business. Global Business Review Portraying how entrepreneurs often start out conducting some or all of their trade on an off-the-books basis and how many continue to do so once they become established, this book provides the first detailed account of the vast and ubiquitous hidden enterprise culture existing in the interstices of western economies. Until now, the role of the underground economy in enterprise creation, entrepreneurship and small business development has been largely ignored despite its widespread prevalence and importance. In contrast to much of the previous literature that views the underground economy as low-paid, exploitative sweatshop work that should be deterred, this book takes a fresh, more positive perspective that considers the underground economy as a hidden enterprise culture. Colin C. Williams prescribes the means by which western governments can best harness this hidden culture of enterprise. He outlines detailed policy initiatives that seek to assist business ventures in setting up on a formal footing, and aim to encourage underground enterprises and entrepreneurs to make the transition into the realm of legitimacy. This book provides a lucid guide as to how the hidden culture of enterprise can be brought into the open. As such, it will prove invaluable to a wide-ranging audience including scholars and students of business studies, entrepreneurship, management, economics and regional science.

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1847201881

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Informal Employment in Advanced Economies

Implications for Work and Welfare

By: Colin C. Williams,Jan Windebank

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Informal Employment in Advanced Economies

Implications for Work and Welfare

By: Colin C. Williams,Jan Windebank

Re-Placing Informal Employment challenges many of the popular myths surrounding informal economic activities, and offers a radical reassesment of their extent, growth, location and nature. The book uses case studies from the UK, France, Italy, the Netherlands, the US and Canada to challenge: * the popular belief that informal employment is growing throughout the advanced economies * the myth that this work is undertaken mostly by marginalized groups * the dominant view that we should replace informal with formal employment through enforcement of regulations. Examining policy options and their consequences, the authors show that conventional approaches only increase inequalities and that a radical alternative solution is essential.

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1134700881

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The Role of Informal Economies in the Post-Soviet World

The End of Transition?

By: Colin C. Williams,John Round,Peter Rodgers

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The Role of Informal Economies in the Post-Soviet World

The End of Transition?

By: Colin C. Williams,John Round,Peter Rodgers

Based on extensive ethnographic and quantitative research, conducted in Ukraine and Russia between 2004 and 2012, this book’s central argument is that for many people the informal economy, such as cash in hand work, subsistence production and the use of social networks, is of great importance to everyday life. Formal work is both a facilitator of such processes and is often supported by them, as people can only afford to undertake low paid formal work as a result of their informal incomes. By looking at the informal nature of formal work and practices, informal practices, gift giving, volunteer work and the economies of the household the book is one of the first to give an overview of the nature of the informal economy in all spheres of everyday practice.

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1135036853

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Confronting the Shadow Economy

Evaluating Tax Compliance and Behaviour Policies

By: Colin C. Williams

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Confronting the Shadow Economy

Evaluating Tax Compliance and Behaviour Policies

By: Colin C. Williams

Beginning with a review of the extent of undeclared work, the author discusses the discrepancies between regions and the potential impacts of the economic crisis, comparing the nature of the potential solutions available with those actually adopted. Th

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1782546049

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Measuring the Global Shadow Economy

The Prevalence of Informal Work and Labour

By: Colin C. Williams,Friedrich Schneider

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Measuring the Global Shadow Economy

The Prevalence of Informal Work and Labour

By: Colin C. Williams,Friedrich Schneider

This book brings together two leading researchers in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of the shadow economy from a global perspective. Reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of measuring the informal sector, the authors evaluate its size and key determinants across the world. Williams and Schneider clearly establish the persistence and prevalence of the shadow economy, analysing the narrowness of existing policy approaches and explaining how these fail to address the key factors for its existence and may even exacerbate the problem. Proposing an alternative way forward, the authors argue that little headway will ever be made in reducing the shadow economy until there are changes not only to the character of formal institutions but also informal institutions (the values, beliefs and norms of citizens) through the introduction of macro-level structural changes. This timely, cutting-edge review of the global shadow economy and how it can be measured and tackled is an invaluable resource for postgraduate students, researchers and policy-makers, particularly those with a interest in tax evasion and informal labour.

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1784717991

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Individual Differences and Personality

By: Colin Cooper

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Individual Differences and Personality

By: Colin Cooper

Individual Differences and Personality provides a student-friendly introduction to both classic and cutting-edge research into personality, mood, motivation and intelligence, and their applications in psychology and in fields such as health, education and sporting achievement. Including a new chapter on 'toxic' personality traits, and an additional chapter on applications in real-life settings, this fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and uniquely covers the necessary psychometric methodology needed to understand modern theories. It also develops deep processing and effective learning by encouraging a critical evaluation of both older and modern theories and methodologies, including the Dark Triad, emotional intelligence and psychopathy. Gardner’s and hierarchical theories of intelligence, and modern theories of mood and motivation are discussed and evaluated, and the processes which cause people to differ in personality and intelligence are explored in detail. Six chapters provide a non-mathematical grounding in psychometric principles, such as factor analysis, reliability, validity, bias, test-construction and test-use. With self-assessment questions, further reading and a companion website including student and instructor resources, this is the ideal resource for anyone taking modules on personality and individual differences.

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0429607547

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The Later Prehistory of North-West Europe

The Evidence of Development-led Fieldwork

By: Richard Bradley,Colin Haselgrove,Marc Vander Linden,Leo Webley

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The Later Prehistory of North-West Europe

The Evidence of Development-led Fieldwork

By: Richard Bradley,Colin Haselgrove,Marc Vander Linden,Leo Webley

The Later Prehistory of North-West Europe provides a unique, up-to-date, and easily accessible synthesis of the later prehistoric archaeology of north-west Europe, transcending political and language barriers that can hinder understanding. By surveying changes in social forms, landscape organization, monument types, and ritual practices over six millennia, the volume reassesses the prehistory of north-west Europe from the late Mesolithic to the end of the pre-Roman Iron Age. It explores how far common patterns of social development are apparent across north-west Europe, and whether there were periods when local differences were emphasized instead. In relation to this, it also examines changes through time in the main axes of contact between the various regions of continental Europe, Britain, and Ireland. Key to the volume's broad scope is its focus on the vast mass of new evidence provided by recent development-led excavations. The authors collate data that has been gathered on thousands of sites across Britain, Ireland, northern France, the Low Countries, western Germany, and Denmark, using sources including unpublished 'grey literature' reports. The results challenge many aspects of previous narratives of later prehistory, allowing the volume to present a distinctively fresh perspective.

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Oxford University Press

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019965977X

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Bedeviled

Lewis, Tolkien and the Shadow of Evil

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Lewis, Tolkien and the Shadow of Evil

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Tolkien and C.S. Lewis

The Gift of Friendship

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The Gift of Friendship

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Paulist Press

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J. R. R. Tolkien

The Making of a Legend (Large Print 16pt)

By: Colin Duriez

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J. R. R. Tolkien

The Making of a Legend (Large Print 16pt)

By: Colin Duriez

Long before the successful The Lord of the Rings films, J.R.R. Tolkien's creations, imagination, and characters had captured the attention of millions of readers. But who was the man who dreamt up the intricate languages and perfectly crafted world of Middle - earth? Tolkien had a difficult life, for many years: orphaned and poor, his guardian forbade him to communicate with the woman he had fallen in love with, and he went through the horrors of the First World War. An intensely private and brilliant scholar, he spent over fifty years working on the languages, history, peoples and geography of Middle - earth, with a consistent mythology and body of legends inspired by a formidable knowledge of early northern European history and culture. J.R.R. Tolkien became a legend by creating an imaginary world that has enthralled and delighted generations. This delightful and accessible biography brings him to life.

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1459663497

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