Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to share in an adventure from which he may never return.

"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Chronicles: The Art of War goes behind the lines to explore how thousands of artisans brought the defining film of Peter Jackson's adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkein's The Hobbit to the screen. More than 1,000 intricate illustrations, stunning photographs and never-before-seen imagery illuminate fascinating insights shared by cast and crew, including exclusive content from the extended edition of the final film....

A journey into the hidden psychological influences that derail our decision-making. Why is it so difficult to end a doomed relationship? Why do we listen to advice just because it came from someone "important"? Why are we more likely to fall in love when there's danger involved? Here, organizational thinker Ori Brafman and his brother, psychologist Rom Brafman, answer these questions and more. Drawing on research from the fields of social psychology,...

The hobbit Bilbo Baggins bids farewell to his friends and to the world of Middle-earth as he sets forth on his last journey.

The standard hardcover edition of the second volume of The Lord of the Rings includes a large format fold-out map. With the Ringwraiths in pursuit, Frodo Baggins attempts to get the Ring of Power to Mount Doom where the ring can be destroyed before Middle-earth falls victim to the evil Sauron.