Book Description
Version 3.5 editions of the Player's Handbook, Monster Manual, and
Dungeon Master's Guide are now offered in one slip-covered gift set.
In the 30-year history of the
Dungeons & Dragons game, this type of boxed set has never been available -- until now. Enjoy the foundation of the
Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game in one product that is a great gift for someone you want to introduce to the hobby or as a gift to yourself.
With these three books in one case, the entire world of
Dungeons & Dragons is yours to explore and share with others.
Customer Reviews:
Unbelievable deal!.......2007-10-08
I have been looking for a deal on these three core rule books for a while. I didn't feel like paying full price for the books since D&D 4.0 is coming next summer. I had just about decided that I would have to get used copies when I happened upon the Borders website. I had no idea that Borders and Amazon worked together. All three books come in a single boxed set and together the cost is less than 2/3 what buying them seperately would be. in fact, it's less than buying the three used separately. The box is nice and sturdy and features some cool artwork. If you are just starting out with the 3.5 ruleset, I don't think you can find a better price.
Good Stuff.......2007-09-29
The core rule book set is a nice addition for any D&D gamer. They are nice books and the box holder is a nice addition. It keeps the books together so you can grab them quickly. I would suggest this pack for those of you who want to start gaming or need new books. The price was reasonable and we would recommend them to others happily.
The books are colorful and the paper highquality. These books last through years and years of reference and play. They are must have for all gamers.
Dungeons & Dragons.......2007-09-28
The book came on time and in good condidtion.
My son was thrilled with the books and could not wait for them to come. The minute they showed up he disappeared into his room and didn't come out for hours.
Fantastic game for a fantastic price.......2007-08-24
D&D is a fantastic game, and for this price, it would have been a sin to miss. This three book was design to be definitely enough if you do not want to be invest more into the game -- magnificent tips to the dungeon masters to desing your own monsters, magic items, adventures and worlds, tons of spells, weapons and everything you can imagine. I can hardly put them aside.
D&D Core Rulebook Review.......2007-08-24
These books were purchased for my son who is 17 and just got into D&D. He actually asked for only the first book. When realizing there were other core books and the great price on the 3 book set, I had to get it for him. He was thrilled receiving extra books and had indicated that this is a great started set for persons new to D&D as well as experienced players.
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- engaging classic
- Great for first time readers
- fantastic adventure
- EXCELLENT!
- Elmer and the Dragon -- a CLASSIC
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Three Tales of My Father's Dragon
Ruth Stiles Gannett
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
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The Dragons of Blueland (My Father's Dragon)
ASIN: 0679889116
Release Date: 1997-11-25 |
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My Father's Dragon--a favorite of young readers since the 1940s and a Newbery honor book--captures the nonsensical logic of childhood in an amusingly deadpan fashion. The story begins when Elmer Elevator (the narrator's father as a boy) runs away with an old alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon being exploited on a faraway island. With the help of two dozen pink lollipops, rubber bands, chewing gum, and a fine-toothed comb, Elmer disarms the fiercest of beasts on Wild Island. The quirky, comical adventure ends with a heroic denouement: the freeing of the dragon. Abundant black-and-white lithographs by Ruth Chrisman Gannett (the author's stepmother) add an evocative, lighthearted mood to an already enchanting story. Author Ruth Stiles Gannett's stand-alone sequel, Elmer and the Dragon, and her third volume, The Dragons of Blueland both received starred reviews in School Library Journal and are as fresh and original as her first. (Ages 4 to 8)
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The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary, Random House is proud to bring the three timeless tales together in one beautiful commemorative edition, complete with the original delightful illustrations. A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, My Father's Dragon is followed by Elmer and the Dragon ("rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying"*) and The Dragons of Blueland ("ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained"*). Each story stands alone, but read in succession, they are an unforgettable experience.*Library Journal, starred review
Customer Reviews:
engaging classic.......2007-07-05
I recently purchased this CD set for a long car ride with my almost four year old. He loves listening to stories and this is no exception. The first of the three stories is our favorite, but all are well read; the narrator does the voices very well, which is most of the fun. These are classic tales, well worth exposing your children to. (The only caveat to the "classicness" is that they also contain material not sensored for modern political correctness. . . a slap, the word "queer", animals that consume humans, etc.).
Great for first time readers.......2007-06-04
Many years ago my wife and I were looking for a good book to give to our son as one of his own to read. The teen-age daughter of a friend recommended My Father's Dragon and it was perfect our son loved it and it is very good for young readers. He often returns to read the book again, 5 years later.
Just this past year we were struggling to get our 7-year old daughter to read anything, she would do anything not to read. I just handed her "My Father's Dragon" and she spent an hour reading it without a peep. She raced through the book in 2 days and it now moves from book to book with confidence and enjoyment.
I recommend this book highly for young readers. It's fantastic.
fantastic adventure.......2007-05-18
Young Elmer Elevator is, like Kipling's sailor, a "man of infinite resource and sagacity." When a stray cat he befriended tells him about a baby dragon being held prisoner on a far-away island, Elmer immediately puts together an eclectic selection of useful objects, stows away on a boat, and sets out to rescue the dragon. Such odds and ends as chewing gum, a brush and comb, hair ribbons, rubber bands and lollipops all turn out to be exactly what's needed to handle difficult situations. The second book in this three-in-one tells of Elmer's equally eventful return home. The third covers a second rescue, this time involving an entire dragon family. The stories are inventive and fun, and the pictures are delightful as well, leaving the reader wishing for more.
I would recommend this book for all ages. Our resident four-year-old has asked that it be read again and again.
Other recent favorites include Just So Stories and Mountains of the Moon.
EXCELLENT! .......2007-05-04
My 5 year old and myself enjoyed this book very much! I can't say anything negative. It is a great book!
Elmer and the Dragon -- a CLASSIC.......2007-02-15
I heard 2 of the 3 stories contained in this book read to me when I was
in Grade School [2nd grade]. The chapters are short enough to be used as a night by night READ to a young listener, prior to bed time, but these stories are charming even for adults to appreciate.
The main protagonist of this child's classic is a boy of 11 or 12 years of age by the name of Elmer Elevator. He travels abroad (on the advice of his newly acquired pet cat), and meets a juvenile dragon who is held captive by a jungle full of selfish animals. Elmer rescues Boris (that is the dragon's name), and that is where their adventures together begin. These stories have been in print for over 50 years but still retain their sparkle and charm and are timeless and fun for especially young readers or pre-reading listeners.
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The Great War has ended-but there's no peace for battle-hardened Hal Kailas. In his bleak, ravaged homeland, even his marriage to Lady Khiri no longer brings solace. And Hal's worst fears are coming to pass as the dragonmasters-and the magnificent beasts they once flew-are cast off like relics of a misbegotten age. Old enemies have savagely returned. With his loyal comrades, Hal must turn back this terrible scourge that threatens man and beast alike in one last, ultimate battle- whose outcome is far from certain.
Customer Reviews:
great Military strategy.......2007-08-27
the military strategy was outstanding and throwing dragons into the mix made it more interesting.
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- 244 pages of bitchiness
- Amazing series
- Love the characters!
- The sword is gone
- A Perfect Combination
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Calling on Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book Three
Patricia C. Wrede
Manufacturer: Magic Carpet Books
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ASIN: 0152046925 |
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Those wicked wizards are back--and they've become very smart. (Sort of.) They intend to take over the Enchanted Forest once and for all . . . unless Cimorene finds a way to stop them. And some people think being queen is easy.
Customer Reviews:
244 pages of bitchiness.......2007-02-08
I loved the first 2 books. And this one has some good stuff in it. But every single character is bitchy throughout the whole book!
It is funny to have, say, a bitchy cat, wizard, witch, magician, princess, rabbit, dragon or whatever. But they can't all be bitchy all the way through the book!
Amazing series.......2006-09-25
All the Enchanted Forest Chronicles are so much fun! Definitely at my top of Harry Potter fan recommendations. They're just such an amusing read; I even teach with them. Don't forget to read "The Frying Pan of Doom."
Love the characters!.......2006-09-19
Mendenbar and Cimorene, now married for just over a year, are celebrating the news of their first baby on the way when witch Morwen and sorcerer Telemain arrive on their moat-step with some disturbing news and a 6 foot blue rabbit/donkey named Killer. The wizards are, once again, up to no good. Upon investigating the source of Killer's unusual size, Morwen discovered more brown patches where the wizard staffs had leached magic out of the Enchanted Forest. Since Telemain and Mendenbar had repaired that particular problem, the issue was determined urgent. Once again a journey is required - this one is to retrieve the sword that is tied magically to the Enchanted Forest so that the wizards don't drain the forest of its magic - and its life. Morwen, Telemain, Cimorene, Kazul, Killer, and two of Morwen's cats embark down a dangerous road to save the lives of the inhabitants of the Enchanted Forest. Great sense of humor and dialog - although the timeline sometimes takes getting used to.
The sword is gone .......2006-05-22
Well. my story is Calling on Dragons. Its about wizards trying to take over; so they steal the sword. They are trying to get it back. Well Kazul , King Mandabar, Cermany, Tellmin, and Moren are at it again. Now they are after the sword.
My favorite part was when I found out that the wizards go through mouse holes. I think doing that would be cool. The wizards go through mice holes to steal the sword. They did make it, and they did steal the sword. That is my favorite part.
A Perfect Combination.......2005-08-06
I truly am delighted with this book and the others in the series! They are a truly perfect combination of mystery, magic and mayhem!
I've told my friends about them, and they love them too!
Book Description
In the explosive climax of the Dragon Temple saga, Zarq Darquel has secured a dragon estate for herself, in violation of every law which forbids women to own property. She had not seen herself as a revolutionary, but her enemies have given her no choice in her fight for freedom.
Abandoning the estate where she thought she would be safe, Zarq journeys deep into the jungle in search of an ancient dragon secret that would give her the power to overthrow both Kratt and the corrupt Dragon Temple. She has taken with her some of the female dragons from her own estate, and in the jungle she will once again risk the dragons' highly addictive, hallucinogenic venom-renewing a craving that is becoming an obsession.
Customer Reviews:
Interesting, gripping read........2007-09-14
I was really impressed, and on some level deeply disturbed by these books. Definitely not for the faint of heart. Still, an great storyline woven in a very interesting world, that kept me at least confused until the end, and wanting more even though all the plots were tied up. Also, the end is like the rest of the series, rather brutal and somewhat expected, but not nearly as hopeful or idealistic as other fantasy.
Breathtaking Finale.......2007-04-19
A breathtaking ending for this gripping tale of revolution and the feminist revolutionary,Zarq, who forged it.
In this final installment, Zarq has little time to savour her victory in the Arena in winning the ownership of her own Clutch at the end of Book 2. She and her few supporters are immediately attacked by Temple Auditors and again, she must hide, renounce her claim and also again, she forges relationships amongst the brutalised rishi she shelters with.
Still struggling with her dragon venom addiction, she is captured and then escapes with a pair of winged female dragons. Arriving deep in the jungle she finally learns the secret of breeding male dragons, the secret that will ultimately lead to breaking the power of the Temple and spark the revolution.
Janine Cross brilliantly weaves the realism of political intrigue and conflicting self-interests, while creatively overturning traditional magical fantasy narrative, into a rich detailed exploration of oppression, where the personal is indeed the political.
vivid dark fantasy .......2007-04-05
Though the Dragon Temple forbids females from owning property, Zarq Darquel ignores the tenet. Instead she makes a home for herself by purchasing a dragon-egg producing farm in Clutch Xxamer Zu. She also struggles with her craving for addictive dragon venom while finding herself nurturing the young victims of the repressive regime.
Meanwhile her former overlord Waikar Re Kratt, outraged by her behavior even before she defied the ruling paternal oligarchy, is coming for her. He wants her incarcerated at the least but his real goal is to see her dead. Forced to react, Zarq flees into the jungle lair of the dragons where accompanied by her female dragons, she seeks an ancient power to defeat Kratt and his male priestly supporters of the status quo.
The final book of the Dragon Temple fantasy trilogy (see TOUCHED BY VENOM and SHADOWED BY WINGS) is a vivid dark fantasy starring an intriguing heroine struggling with an addiction yet ironically her only hope to survive is using the venom that she craves. The story line is action-packed as Zarq lands in one nasty escapade after another. While not for everyone as this tale and miniseries is graphic, Janine Cross provides a deep look at the crippling impact of sexism, racism, slavery, addiction, and oppression in a wonderful over the top saga.
Harriet Klausner
Average customer rating:
- Beautiful book
- Intriguing pop-ups
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Greg Hildebrandt's Book of Three-Dimensional Dragons
Greg Hildebrandt
Manufacturer: Little Brown and Company
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Beautiful book.......2001-09-22
My son, like most boys, is in love with dragons. This is a wonderful book that I highly recommend. The dragons are large and amazing in their detail.
There are only a few dragons though and the book seems a bit delicate - not so good for the younger set.
Intriguing pop-ups.......2000-04-04
As you turn the pages of this book, the dragons literally jump off of the pages at you. Beautifully drawn and executed, in an oversize book with even more oversized dragons! The text is wordy at times, but of course you don't buy this book for the text. Hildebrandt's illustrations translate into glorious creatures with the use of deep colors and intriguing mechanics. I just wish there were more!
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- Not Free SF Reader
- definately read it if you liked the first 2 books
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- Filler, characters lack emotional depth...
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The Dragon Reborn: Book Three of 'The Wheel of Time'
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Tor Fantasy
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The Dragon Reborn--the leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it; the savior who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him--is on the run from his destiny.Able to touch the One Power, but unable to control it, and with no one to teach him how--for no man has done it in three thousand years--Rand al'Thor knows only that he must face the Dark One. But how?Winter has stopped the war-almost-yet men are dying, calling out for the Dragon. But where is he?Perrin Aybara is in pursuit with Moiraine Sedai, her Warder Lan, and the Loial the Ogier. Bedeviled by dreams, Perrin is grappling with another deadly problem--how is her to escape the loss of his own humanity.Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve are approaching Tar Valon, where Mat will be healed--if he lives until they arrive. But who will tell the Amyrlin their news--that the Black Ajah, long thought only a hideous rumor, is all too real? They cannot know that in Tar Valon far worse awaits...Ahead, for all of them, in the Heart of the Stone, lies the next great test of the Dragon reborn....
Customer Reviews:
Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Rand now has his mojo going on. Therefore, he thinks he has a shot at doing over one of the demon lord types.
Along with Moraine, he travels to Tear, because, well, a magic sword never hurt anyone's credibility if you draw it in a big showy stunt and win a fight, even with help.
This allows him to start establishing a serious political power base.
definately read it if you liked the first 2 books.......2007-05-25
Though the story did not progress nearly as fast in The Dragon Reborn as it did in The Eye of the World or The Great Hunt, I have to say that this was a fast and enjoyable read as there was lots of great character development. If you enjoyed the first two books, this one will not disappoint.
JmeascsKeinnon.......2007-05-18
The Dragon Reborn is a GREAT book!
I just loved this book when i read it! I especially liked what went on with Nynaeve and the other two, hunting the Black Ajah and all. I also liked the parts that mentioned the Aile. the Aile seem to be more active in this book. finally they stop staring at their thumbs in the Waste and venture out to DO something! The last three chapters are non-stop action!
In the beginning, Rand runs away, believing that if he can just touch Callandor he will know if he is truly the Dragon Reborn, as the Prophecies say only the D.R. shall be able to weild the sword. I'm glad Moirane is back in the book; she goes off with Perrin and Loial and her faithful Warder to hunt Rand down. And while that happens, Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne face punishment at the White Tower for running off without permission. They are also are given a secret task; to hunt down Liandrin and the other Black Ajah. And what is Rand doing while all this is going on? killing people for their horses! He himself is seldom mentioned in the book, which i think is a real bummer. Also, there are some surprising changes to the story, mainly concerning Ba'alzomon and the Aile.
But The Dragon Reborn has it's faults, too, as in every book.
First of all, the romance is inevitable, which, for an 11 yr. old reader, can be QUITE annoying. Can't Jordan make up his mind about who loves who? It seems that when every young man leaves one pretty teenage-20 yr. girl, another comes along to replace the first. Egwene falls for Galad and Rand. Min bats calf eyes at Rand. Elayne wants Rand. And Rand falls for all three of them. Also, there is Perrin and Faile, and Nynaeve and Lan, and Gawyn's "tragic" love for Ewene. HONESTLY!
Second, as I said(typed) before, Rand hardly appears in the book, except for his usual battle with Ba'alzomon.
Third, Robert Jordan does write LONG books!
But really, if you love to read about FANTASY, EPIC, ADVENTURE AND GREAT CHARACTERS, this is the book for you!
Filler, characters lack emotional depth..........2007-05-10
I've been struggling to complete the Dragon Reborn,and I'm finding it tedious.. Mostly because nothing really happens. The novel is split between three groups: The women: Elayne, Egwene and Nynaeve. Rand and his crew. Perrin, Moraine, the warder Lon and the big wookie-like guy. The chapters bounce from one group to another, with nothing really exciting going on in any of these groups. Wouldn't it be better to focus on one group and have everything happen to them? Why have three little groups and bounce between them like a ping pong ball?
My biggest peeve with Jordan's books is the writing and the characters lack emotional depth. They blush and simper and pull each others hair like 5 year olds. Jordan writes caricatures such as: Nynaeve has a temper, Elayne is the snobby royal heir, Perrin is the careful blacksmith etc. We are then treated to endless descriptions of these characters traits with no growth! Also the characters are mannequin-esque in their realism. There is very little romance, no adult situations, and murder seems to be fine as long as the victim someone you don't like. Real people don't act like this. Real adults, have sex, get into fights, die, get sick, make war, and get jealous. In Jordan-land all this happens behind a big curtain somewhere.
I really like some elements of his writing, but this book has the emotional depth of a fairy tale and felt like filler to me.
The Series Continues to Improve.......2007-03-29
Throughout the first three books of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, the series keeps getting better. The Dragon Reborn is easily the best of the series so far, featuring the best character development, the strongest plot (and plot advancement), the most poignant writing and the snappiest dialog.
Perhaps my favorite part of the Dragon Reborn was the point of view focus shifting away from the increasingly insane Rand Al'Thor, the series' main protagonist, to the characters of Mat Cauthon, Perrin Aybara and Egwene Al'Vere. For those who have never gotten into Rand, the Dragon Reborn will be a delight. Although much of the plot is directed towards Rand, the point of view remains almost uniformly out of Rand's eyes. I have always found Mat and Perrin to be the most likable characters, and that feeling improved steadily throughout the Dragon Reborn. Mat is really evolving into a three-dimensional character instead of the stereotypical rogue role he played in the first two novels of the series. Perrin, who had always been the deepest of the main characters, continues to grow and has become a supremely human character (which is ironic, given some of his abilities). Some of the same character complaints from the previous novels are still present, however. The female characters remain basically identical in personality, though Jordan seems to be working hard to develop each one into a slightly different character.
Although the plot of the Dragon Reborn is not as tightly tuned as that of its predecessor, the Great Hunt, the Dragon Reborn features an interesting story. As Rand travels to Tear to fulfill one of the prophecies of the Dragon, Perrin, Mat, and Egwene all find themselves drawn to Tear for different reasons. Although Perrin's role is basically the same as it was in the previous novels, both Mat and Egwene have been given stories that actually matter to the overall plot of the series and are becoming increasingly important. One problem with the plot, however, is the same as that of the Eye of the World and the Great Hunt. That is, 95% of the book is traveling, and then the book suddenly ends in a hastily written conclusion. It is clear that Jordan enjoys writing how the characters get to where they are going more than what they did when they got there.
Jordan's writing continues to be stellar, albeit repetitive at times. He has a knack for narrative and dialog that few authors of his genre can rival. However, he has become obsessed with repeating the same lines over and over again, such as "the truths an Aes Sedai tells are never the truths you think they are," which he has one character or another repeat countless times throughout each of his novels. Although it can get frustrating at times, the repetitions tend to get lost in the rich storytelling.
It is important to note that with the Dragon Reborn comes the commitment of the Wheel of Time series, which will likely be twelve brick-sized books in length. The first two novels could stand alone and one could certainly read the Great Hunt without reading the Eye of the World. But it would be very difficult to read the Dragon Reborn without reading the preceding novels. For all the criticism of Jordan that he repeatedly summarizes the previous novels in the new ones, he scarcely mentions the events of the previous novels in this one except when they directly affect a characters thoughts or actions.
I cannot recommend the Dragon Reborn and the Wheel of Time series enough. To be fair, I have only read up to the Dragon Reborn at this point, and cannot vouch for what it is to become. But I am astonished at the surprise people seem to express when they complain that this serious has become very long and detail oriented. It is very clear from the first three novels, as excellent as they are, that Jordan is obsessed with minute detail and will not suddenly cut out minor plots to focus solely on the big ones. It is clearly not his nature. So if you have read the first two books in the Wheel of Time series, you should definitely read the Dragon Reborn. If you have not read any yet, you should pick up the Eye of the World safe in the knowledge that the first three books, at least, are among the best fantasy you are ever going to read.
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Dragon Outcast continues E.E. Knight's thrilling fantasy series about a brood of young dragon siblings-each unique, each powerful, and each fated to battle the other to the end. Here, the darkest of the dragons is introduced as he strives to make himself the strongest-and the last-of his brethren...
Customer Reviews:
It damns the dam with precise and powerful arguments........1999-08-29
This is a collection of essays which document the many reasons the Three Gorges Dam should not be built, the lose of arable land, the dislocation of millions of people, the loss of 5,000 years of art and architecture, etc. Author Dai Qing, an outspoken opponent of the dam since the beginning, is to be highy commended for speaking out while others cower in silence. To put it in Western terms, it is David taking on Goliath, times 10.
There are a lot of detailed figures and facts in some of the essays. They're easily skimmed. But read this book if the subject matters to you and particularly if you're planning to take a cruise through the Three Gorges or have already taken it. While on the cruise, one is told only of the glory and power of the dam, which is to say, given the party line, but one should know the lie behind the line and the potential tragedy that awaits, the tragedy of the River Dragon coming again.
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