The idea of this book is that language is too interesting to be enjoyed exclusively by linguists. This is undoubtedly unfair to linguistsnot people who speak several languages but academic linguists for whom linguistics is the scientific study of language. Though this book is informed by linguistics, it is not a linguistics book, rather a language-not-linguistics book. It is a book about topics involving language that interest me and that I hope will be interesting to the intellectually curious reader. Its topics include J. R. R. Tolkiens languages of Middle-earth, invented and artificial languages, language
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Guild Wars. Ostří osudu
- 256 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Osud zavolal – a oni odpověděli. Nadchází čas hrdinů. Zatímco rasy Tyrie stojí odděleně, šest hrdinů se spojí, aby bojovalo za svůj lid: Eir, nornská lovkyně s duší umělkyně; Snaff, asurský génius, a jeho ctižádostivá pomocnice Zojja; Rytlock, divoký charrský válečník v exilu; Caithe, smrtící sylvari s temnými tajemstvími; a Logan, statečný lidský strážce, který se musí vyrovnat s protikladnými loajalitami. Společně se stanou Ostřím osudu. Společně odpoví na volání. Ale bude to stačit?
Die Fortsetzung von „Merlins Fluch“: Dies ist die wahre Geschichte von König Artus und der Suche nach dem Heiligen Gral. Eine Geschichte von furchtlosen Helden und ihren abenteuerlichen Reisen. Und von einem Land, in dem die magischen Mächte vergangener Zeiten zum Leben erwachen. Ein monumentales Epos in der Tradition von „Die Nebel von Avalon“, einer der ungewöhnlichsten Artus-Romane der letzten Jahre - und ganz sicher einer der besten! Wie schon in Merlins Fluch verwebt J. Robert King Mythen und Magie zu einem magischen Epos und erweckt das sagenhafte Reich König Artus' zum Leben.
Legions
- 312 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
In the sequel to Onslaught, Kamahl, a former champion of the pits, must atone for his terrible deeds, deeds that gave rise to the followers of Phage, who want new blood battles in the arena, and the supporters of Akroma, leader of a terrible new religion. Original.
Out of the devastation, destruction, and chaos of the fierce struggle between Phage and Akroma a new force is born, as Kamahl confronts his greatest foe--Karoma the destroyer. Original.
Dies ist die wahre Geschichte von König Artus und der Suche nach dem Heiligen Gral. Eine Geschichte von furchtlosen Helden und ihren abenteuerlichen Reisen. Und von einem Land, in dem die magischen Mächte vergangener Zeiten zum Leben erwachen. Ein monumentales Epos in der Tradition von Die Nebel von Avalon, einer der ungewöhnlichsten Artus-Romane der letzten Jahre - und ganz sicher einer der besten!
Onslaught. Book 1
- 320 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
The first novel in an all-new Magic (r) novel cycle.This is the first major novel release since the Odyssey cycle revamped a large part of the The Gathering world. This novel will reveal further changes to the Magic world.The land is in upheaval.The forest grows out of control. The mountains erupt. The seas boil. The swamps spew acid, and the plains turn to desert. Yet, amidst the turmoil there is civilization, brutal and unforgiving. Pit fighters battle to the death before tremendous crowds, making some rich, while others lose everything in one stroke of a sword.The games must continue.So must the struggle for survival.
Magic. Die Zusammenkunft 15. Strom der Zeiten. Artefakt- Zyklus 3. Teil.
- 429 stránek
- 16 hodin čtení
Invasion. Magic: The Gathering - Invasion Cycle Book I
- 311 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Dominaria is faced with a deadly invasion of its ruthless, powerful, and merciless enemies, the Phyrexians, and only the crew of the Weatherlight stands between Dominaria and certain destruction. Original.
Ravenloft IV. Die Stunde der Wölfe. Fantasy- Roman.
- 351 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
Before the Brothers' War. Before the five colors of magic.Before history itself, the plane of Dominaira was ruled by the Thran. They built machines and artifacts, the likes of which have never since been seen. But amid this civilization, a shadow took root, one that would stretch its arms across space and time.The hideous evil of Phyrexia was born.
Double Diamond Triangle Saga - 6: Conspiracy
The dark secret behind the abduction of Eidola of Waterdeep is revealed...
- 88 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
As the search continues in the Utter East for the kidnapped bride of Waterdeep, the forces of the paladins and the mercenaries converge. For the first time, the dark secret behind the abduction is revealed, and the searchers realize their quest is barely begun.
The Blood Wars Trilogy - 3: Planar Powers
- 313 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Aereas is dead. His daughter is growing up to be a beautiful woman, learning from her unle the business of espionage. Nina is close to dying. Her son is training in music at the shop of Boffo the Gnome. The Blood War itself still rages. Even the heavens shake with its fury, and they may well topple, unless these children of heroes truly bear their parents' blood.
Forgotten Realms: Realms of the Arcane
- 312 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Candlekeep boasts one of the finest libraries in the Realms, where the privileged few may conduct their research. But what about its secret collections? Volumes and scrolls long forgotten or hidden from the inquiring eyes of browsers. Volumes dealing with matters that can only be described asarcane. New tales of Torl past and present by favorite Realms authors, including: Ed Greenwood, Elaine Cunningham, Jeff Grubb, Mark Anthony, and others
Vinas Solamnus. Lost Legends. Volume 1
- 302 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Vinas Solamnus. Soldier, Nobleman, Priest. Vinas Solamnus. Rebel, Commander, Conqueror. Vinas Solamnus. Author of The Oath and the Measure and founder of the Solamnic Knights. No knight was ever nobler, more spiritual, more idealistic than Vinas Solamnus . . . but he wasn't always that way. The story of his early years, his education, and his crucible is truly one of the most famous . . . Lost Legends of Krynn
The Blood Wars Trilogy - 2: Abyssal Warriors
- 311 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
As the Blood Wars escalate across the various planes of existence, Aereas and Nina find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict--he in Sigil, she at the head of an evil abyssal army. Original. 75,000 first printing.
Realms of the Underdark
- 345 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
Short stories by Ed Greenwood, R. A. Salvatore, Elaine Cunningham, and other notable authors provide a fantastical portrait of the realms of the underdark, the home of the drow and the other unspeakable monsters of the dark. Original. 100,000 first printing.
The Blood Wars Trilogy - 1: Blood Hostages
- 314 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
When his uncle is abducted by a pair of gargoyles at the behest of an eight-armed god, Aereas joins his cousin Nina on a perilous journey into a bizarre and twisted world where they uncover a plot to turn the tide of the Blood War and unleash a horrific evil. Original. 75,000 first printing.
Ravenloft Books: Carnival of Fear
Special Edition Including Chapter One I, Strahd P. N. Elrod
- 332 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
In the evil land of l'Morai, three carnival performers investigate a death along the sideshow boardwalk during a carnival, and their search unearths a conspiracy and leads to more murders. Original. 2.
Heart of Midnight
- 313 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Revenge. The word rings in Casimir's mind. He has laid his plans for a decade - ten years among the scruffy children, the rats and the fleas of an orphanage. At last Casimir sets his intricate scheme into motion, seeking glorious revenge upon the man who slew his mother and made him an orphan.But revenge is a merciless master. To slay his nemesis, Casimir summons a dark and powerful curse. And when that terrible curse is summoned, he must confront the greatest foe of all...himself.Heart of Midnight is the fourth in an open-ended series of Gothic horror tales dealing with the masters and monsters of the Ravenloft dark fantasy setting.













