Song of the Dwarves

Song of the Dwarves
Author: Thorarinn Gunnarsson
Publisher: Ace Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1988
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780441726905

From the highest of their realms to the domain of Queen Hel and her spirit-gathering Valkyries, the elder gods were ultimately challenged by the forces of a single ring. Forged of the Rhinegold and cursed by the dwarf Andvari, the ring held the final destiny of all worlds.

The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films

The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films
Author: Doug Adams
Publisher: Alfred Publishing Company
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2010
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739071571

Presents the complete account of the making of the Lord of the Rings trilogy music score, and includes extensive music examples, original manuscript scores, and glimpses into the creative process from the composer.

The Hobbit

The Hobbit
Author: Ruth Perry
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1972
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780871293930

"The reluctant Hobbit hero Bilbo Baggins is asked to join the band, for they can hardly hope to succeed as an unlucky thirteen. Bilbo finally agrees to the adventure! They encounter the dangerous trolls, then escape into Goblin country where Bilbo finds a gold ring with magical power. It's a ring of invisibility. Bilbo is cautious and thoughtful but saves them in every crisis, even in the climactic scene with the dragon Smaug."--Publisher website.

The Fate of the Dwarves

The Fate of the Dwarves
Author: Markus Heitz
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0316202681

The dwarves are going to battle for the last time. There has been no word from the courageous warrior Tungdil since the bitter struggle at the Black Abyss. Dragons, magicians, and the cruel élfar have advanced far into the kingdom Girdlegard, ruthlessly seizing vast areas of land. It seems that the dwarves are facing their next battle with very little hope of survival. But then the inexplicable happens; a dwarf warrior dressed in black armor returns from the abyss -- with a formidable army in tow. This warrior calls himself Tungdil, and for his most loyal friend Ireheart and his allies, this means a new hope. But soon doubts begin arise . . . Could this really be Tungdil the dwarf, or is this warrior following his own dark agenda? It is a question of the future of Girdlegard -- and the future of all the dwarves. In the final installment of this spectacular fantasy epic, the greatest of the dwarves' adventures begins . . .

Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Author: Corey Olsen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 054773946X

An insightful companion volume to the original classic designed to bring a thorough and unique new reading of "The Hobbit" to a general audience written by the host of the popular podcast "The Tolkien Professor.O

The Voices

The Voices
Author: Rainer Maria Rilke
Publisher: Sceptre
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1977
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

Song of the Serpent

Song of the Serpent
Author: Matthew Hughes
Publisher: Paizo Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Adventure stories
ISBN: 9781601253880

To an experienced thief like Krunzle the Quick, the merchant nation of Druma is full of treasures just waiting to be liberated. Yet when the fast-talking scoundrel gets caught stealing from one of the most powerful prophets of Kalistrade, the only option is to undertake a dangerous mission to recover the merchantlord's runaway daughter -- and the magical artifact she took with her. Armed with an arsenal of decidedly unhelpful magical items and chaperoned by an intelligent snake necklace happy to choke him into submission, Krunzle must venture far from the cities of the merchant utopia and into a series of adventures that will make him a rich man -- or a corpse

The Kingdom of the Dwarfs

The Kingdom of the Dwarfs
Author: Robb Walsh
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2018-11-14
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1684065267

A lavishly illustrated journey into the world of legend's most elusive people in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. An extraordinary exploration of a remarkable civilization that will enchant and enthrall all who delve into its pages. A recently discovered archaeological find provides a wealth of knowledge on the heretofore unknown life and habits of Dwarfs in all their day-to-day activities. Close examination is provided of their lives in everything from metalworking technologies to constructing underground dwellings and tunnels. Additionally, insight is offered into the general hierarchy of the population, from lowly laborers to their kings and ruling class.

The Song of the Sword

The Song of the Sword
Author: Kenneth Harding
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 582
Release: 2000-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595095321

The Song of the Sword, the first volume of an epic fantasy, tells the fateful tale of mighty realms in an agelong struggle against dreaded enemies, and humble heroes thrust into magnificent adventures and perilous quests that will determine the fate of many. The Song of the Sword is a powerful epic adventure, continued in "A Journey into Darkness".

Dwarf Warfare

Dwarf Warfare
Author: Chris Pramas
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508176280

Despite their short stature, dwarves are among the fiercest and most feared fighters of all the races. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual dwarf soldier, this volume expands its focus to look at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from the axemen that form the front lines of battle to their deadly accurate crossbowmen. Also examined are their tactics in specific situations such as underground fighting and combat in mountainous terrain. Finally, the book examines a few specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the dwarven way of war.