This literary study examines the scholarly and mythological roots of the author's beloved stories, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.J.R.R. Tolkien captured the imaginations of generations with his expansive fantasy worlds and tales of high adventure. But Tolkien was also an accomplished scholar whose deep knowledge of mythology and language provided a wellspring of inspiration for his fiction. In this enlightening study, Tolkien speci...

" With New Line Cinema's production of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, the popularity of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien is unparalleled. Tolkien's books continue to be bestsellers decades after their original publication. An epic in league with those of Spenser and Malory, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, begun during Hitler's rise to power, celebrates the insignificant individual as hero in the modern world. Jane Chance's critical appraisal of Tolkien's heroic masterwork is the first to ex...

This book examines key points of J. R. R. Tolkien’s life and writing career in relation to his views on humanism and feminism, particularly his sympathy for and toleration of those who are different, deemed unimportant, or marginalized—namely, the Other. Jane Chance argues such empathy derived from a variety of causes ranging from the loss of his parents during his early life to a consciousness of the injustice and violence in both World Wars. As a result of his obligation to research and ...

Jane had it all - a loving family, a successful career, and a charming fiancé. But on the day of her wedding, tragedy struck, and everything she held dear was ripped away from her. Now, she's alone, struggling to find happiness in a world that seems determined to keep her down. As Jane navigates her grief and tries to move on, she must confront the demons of her past and the pain that threatens to consume her. But when she meets a kind hearted stranger, Jane begins to believe that maybe, j...

From award-winning NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jane Porter comes her new heartwarming, feel-good holiday novel filled with hope and Christmas magic!She's swearing off men, but the rules don't apply to himCharity Wright has a history of picking the wrong guys and has decided to swear off men for the month of December – no dates, no kisses, no holiday romance. Great idea, in theory, until she meets the man that could be her Mr. Right: Marietta native an...

Rory Douglas rarely returns to his home town of Marietta, choosing instead to unleash his demons competing on the American Extreme Bull Riding Tour. But after a particularly bruising season, Rory visits Marietta with the idea of buying an investment property and planning for a future he never imagined or wanted.After ten years as a flight attendant, Sadie Mann has turned in her wings to focus on her shabby chic business and becoming a single mom. Adjusting to her new life is provin...

Ten years ago, she broke her first love’s heart. Now, like it or not, she’s his wedding date.Katie finds her hometown friend’s wedding invitation buried under a stack of mail and makes the last-minute decision to escape her demanding job long enough to attend. She’s given little thought to being minus a plus one until the bride suggests she attend with another single. Anticipating polite conversation with a stranger over the plated entrée, Katie agrees... and finds...

From USA Today best-selling author Jane Anthony comes a seductive second-chance stand-alone rock-star romance.Ainsley Daniels wasn't the first girl to crawl out of my bed; she's just the first one I was dying to drag back in.As lead singer of the most notorious rock band in the world, people kiss the ground I walk on. I could have anyone I want. Any time. Any place.But I want her. And I'm going to have her.It's been more than a year since I first laid eyes o...

Her hands moved down his broad back, beckoning him to keep going as kissed her deeply. She detangled her tongue from his, to enable her to fully undress him. He released her and undressed when she tried to pull down his pants. Her gaze was fixed on his body, but she was taken aback when she noticed his huge member."You're huge, Gaby. This is my first time, so please be careful," she said gently, looking a little sc...

From USA Today bestselling author, Jane Anthony, comes a seductive, second-chance, standalone rockstar romance.Ainsley Daniels wasn't the first girl to crawl out of my bed, she's just the first one I was dying to drag back in.As lead singer of the most notorious rock band in the world, people kiss the ground I walk on. I could have anyone I want.Any time.Any place.But I want her. And I'm going to have her.It's been over a yea...

When Jenny Wright’s fiancé leaves her standing at the altar in a Vera Wang bridal gown she can’t afford, she’s humiliated and heartbroken. To have Marietta hero bull riding champ Colton Thorpe witness her shame – makes the rejection even more devastating.Jenny and Colton grew up in the same rough neighborhood and they both left home right after school to pursue big dreams. Now they’re both back, with Colton as the celebrity chair for the 75th Copper Mountain Rodeo, and Jenny in dis...

Five women…five dreams…a lifetime of friendship…revisit the beloved stories of the Calamity Janes by #1 New York Times bestseller Sherryl Woods with One Last Chance, originally published as Courting the Enemy in 2001!ONE LAST CHANCEKaren Hanson’s oldest friends, the Calamity Janes, urged her to sell her struggling ranch and pursue her lifelong dreams of travel. But the only bidder for her land was brooding...