A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before The Hobbit. Tolkien considered The Silmarillion his most important work, and, though it was published last and posthumously, this great collection of tales and legends clearly sets the stage for all his other writing. The story of the creation of the world...

The author of The Sword of Shannara weaves a tale of sorcery and mysticism, as the elf queen employs every magical power she possesses in a struggle against the forces of evil.

"A beloved part of family traditions across the world, Elf on the Shelf is among the top three most-recognized holiday character in the US, along with Rudolph and Santa Claus himself. With almost 25 million sales around the world, a float in the Macy's Day Parade, and the fourth-bestselling holiday title, Elf on the Shelf is a seasonal staple at retail! This book is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences....

"The Shadowen still swarm over the Four Lands, poisoning everything with their dark magic. And their leader is determined to destroy all the Scions of Shannara. For Walker Boh, he dispatches the Four Horsemen. For Wren, he sends an untrue friend. And for Par, he devises the most terrible fate of all. With these traps cleverly laid, the charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon are doomed to failure -- unless Par can discover a way to harness...

You don't need a wooden stake to kill a vampire. Two bullets to the head work just as well. Jonathan, a 155-year old sorcerer, and his crack team of commandos from another dimension use spells, swords, and submachine guns to stop creatures of the night who are plotting to take over our world. As Jonathan and his comrades fight their way through two planes of existence, they discover the vampires have allied with both their ancient enemies: the dark...

Is this the year to finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children's book from the creators of the New York Times best-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun! This funny story is sure to become an instant classic, beloved by parents and children for many holidays to come!

"From the Candy Cane Forest to the Lincoln Tunnel, The Unofficial Elf Cookbook is here to help you celebrate Christmas in true Buddy the Elf style! Relive your favorite moments inspired by the cult classic holiday movie with seventy-five recipes ranging from appetizers and main dishes to refreshing drinks and desserts. Get your fill of the four main food groups (candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup) with Arctic Puffin Pancakes, Mr. Narwhal's...

"Dwarves, elves, and men march to their final battle in the gripping conclusion to the bestselling series that began with The Dwarves."

"As a descendant of the Chinese god of medicine, ignored middle child Elle was destined to be a doctor. Instead, she is underemployed as a mediocre magical calligrapher at the fairy temp agency. Nevertheless, she challenges herself by covertly outfitting Luc, her client and crush, with high-powered glyphs. Half-elf Luc, the agency's top security expert, has his own secret: he's responsible for a curse laid from an old assignment. To heal them, he'll...

In the three hundred years since the death of the Druid Allanon, the mysterious, evil Shadowen have seized control and are ruining the Four Lands. Using Cogline as messenger, the shade of Allanon summons the four scions of Shannara: Par, Coll, Wren, and Walker Boh. To Walker Boh he gives the duty of restoring the lost Druid's Keep, Paranor. For that, Walker needs the black Elfstone, but his search leads him only to a trap. Meanwhile, the King of the...