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Summary Of The Book The Hobbit is a fantasy novel that begins with introducing the readers to Gandalf, who is successful in tricking Bilbo into having a party. This party is intended for Thorin, and his gang of dwarves. This merry group of beings then begins to sing of gaining victory over the famed Lonely Mountain, its treasure, which is currently in the control of a dragon named Smaug. As the music slowly starts to fade, we come to know of a mysterious map, possessed by Gandalf, which can help them gain access into the Lonely Mountain. Gandalf then suggests that Bilbo be made to carry out this expedition, and after a while Bilbo is persuaded to do so. What follows is their encounter with trolls who seek to devour them. Gandalf is however, successful in saving the dwarves from doom. Bilbo then finds himself separated from the rest of the dwarves. As he fumbles around in that territory, he comes across a ring that seems rather mysterious, and this leads to the occurrence of various other events that keep the readers glued to the end. This novel has been greatly appreciated by its readers, being labeled as the most important book of the 20th century by the Children’s Books Of The Century poll, published in Books For Keeps. Although the exact number is not known, there have been 35-100 million copies of The Hobbit sold, till date, since it’s publishing in the year 1937. The Hobbit has also been adapted into a movie, whose first part, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey released in the United States on the 14th of December 2012. This movie was directed by Peter Jackson, and the second, and third parts are scheduled to release in 2013, and 2014. About J. R. R. Tolkien J. R. R. Tolkien was a renowned poet, professor, author, and philologist. Apart from this book, Tolkien had written a number of other books, and some of them include The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring , The Road Goes Ever On , The Lay Of Aotrou And Itroun, and The Adventures Of Tom Bombadi . Tolkien was born on the 3rd of January, 1892, in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State. He completed his schooling from King Edward’s School, Birmingham, and finished his degree from Exeter College, Oxford, studying English Language, and Literature, graduating with a first-class honours. In the year 1920, Tolkien was taken on as a Reader at the University Of Leeds, being the youngest professor among the faculty. He also worked at Pembroke College, Oxford, holding the position of the Rawlinson And Bosworth Professor Of Anglo-Saxon. In the year 2008, he was listed among the “The 50 Greatest British Writers Since 1945”, by The Times. Tolkien passed away on the 2nd of September, 1973, in Bournemouth, England.
“Ouch!" Lady Bug exclaimed in a loud shrill voice. "What happened?" enquired Gallant Grasshopper. "Somebody bit hard on my third left leg, and now ! can't even walk properly." "Well, whoever it is, won't get away. I am Bumble Bee, and I know how to bite too!" “Now, now, don't start a fight. We are all in a good mood today. Don't spoil the day," cried old Mr. Dragon Fly. It was the last day of summer and all the insects were celebrating for one last time. Soon autumn too will be over, and the cold winter will send the insect community back to their homes, till spring comes back once again. And then someone spied Mr. Anty Buddy. He was carrying something in his arms, hurrying along. "Hi Anty, today is the last day of summer and we are all having a party. Won't you join us? Where are you off to?" "Sorry, but leave me out please. I have some chores to finish," replied Anty. “And by the way, did I bite any of you by mistake? I am so sorry. Actually you see, I was carrying this heavy load and couldn't see my way properly. Suddenly something came in the way, and by mistake I bit it hard. Please don't mind. I am really sorry."
The bestselling Brazilian author of The Alchemist delicately etches this morose but ultimately uplifting story of the suicidal Veronika, who creeps along the boundary between life and death, sanity and madness, happiness
Zara and I broke up four years ago. She moved on in life. I didn’t. I drank every night to forget her. I called, messaged, and stalked her on social media. She just ignored me. However, that night, on the eve of her birthday, Zara messaged me. She called me over, like old times, to her hostel room 105. I shouldn’t have gone, but I did… and my life changed forever
While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son, Albus, must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. The playscript for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was originally released as a "special rehearsal edition" alongside the opening of Jack Thorne’s play in London’s West End in summer 2016. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, the play opened to rapturous reviews from theatergoers and critics alike, while the official playscript became an immediate global bestsell
There is no doubt that Steve Jobs was the controversial genius of our time. No matter what your personal opinion is about Jobs the man, Jobs the inventor and entrepreneur led a life that was inspirational. That inspirational life is the focus of Karen Blumenthal's biography, Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different. Jobs was given up for adoption as a baby, dropped out of college, and went on to change the world with his technological advances in the Apple company. I like reading books like this with my child because it celebrates a person who created real change in the world. Blumenthal does a really good job of gauging where the line of appropriateness is for young readers, so don't worry too much about whether this will or won't delve too much into the darker sides of Jobs' personality.
Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.
When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run – and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves … But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss.
Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors – and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone … Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
Adultery, the provocative new novel by Paulo Coelho, best-selling author of The Alchemist and Eleven Minutes, explores the question of what it means to live life fully and happily, finding the balance between life's routine and the desire for something new.
Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must-read for fans of this masterful yet private writer as well as for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.
'I find writing novels a challenge, writing stories a joy. If writing novels is like planting a forest, then writing short stories is more like planting a garden.' Across seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. Here are vanishing cats and smoky bars, lonely hearts and mysterious women, baseball and the Beatles, woven together to tell stories that speak to us all. Marked by the same wry humor that has defined his entire body of work, in this collection Murakami has crafted another contemporary classic.
The midnight hour approaches in an almost-empty diner. Mari sips her coffee and reads a book, but soon her solitude is disturbed: a girl has been beaten up at the Alphaville hotel, and needs Mari's help.
Meanwhile Mari's beautiful sister Eri lies in a deep, heavy sleep that is 'too perfect, too pure' to be normal; it has lasted for two months. But tonight as the digital clock displays 00:00, a hint of life flickers across the television screen in her room, even though it's plug has been pulled out.
