Capable of holding up to 250 pounds, Casio's X-BENCH keyboard bench the bench also folds flat, making it easy to carry. The 26-inch bench offers a padded black seat cushion (with 2.5 inches of cushioning) and is specially designed to work with all Casio CTK-, LK-, and WK-model musical keyboards. ... Read more

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• Works with most Casio musical keyboards
• Supports up to 250 pounds
• Folds flat for portability
• Padded black seat cushion
• Durable construction

Asin: B00006343C
Subjects:  1. Keyboard (Keyboards)    2. Drum (Drums)   

What's in the Box
Keyboard stand, instruction manual. ... Read more

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• X-style keyboard stand
• 6 lockable heights
• Sturdy design

Asin: B00006AMBW
Subjects:  1. YKA, 5600    2. Keyboard (Keyboards)    3. Drum (Drums)   

Of the four commentary tracks, the ones with the greatest general appeal are the one by Jackson and cowriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and the one by 10 cast members, but the more technically oriented commentaries by the creative and production staff are also worth hearing. The bonus features (encompassing two complete DVDs) are far superior to the largely promotional materials included on the theatrical release, delving into such matters as script development, casting, and visual effects. The only drawback is that the film is now spread over two discs, with a somewhat abrupt break following the council at Rivendell, due to the storage capacity required for the longer running time, the added DTS ES 6.1 audio, and the commentary tracks. But that's a minor inconvenience. Whether in this four-disc set or in the collector's gift set (which adds Argonath bookends and a DVD of National Geographic Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring), the extended-edition DVD is the Fellowship DVD to rule them all. --David Horiuchi ... Read more

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• Director's Cut
• DTS Surround Sound
• Color
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• Widescreen

Asin: B000067DNF
Subjects:  1. Feature Film-action/Adventure   

While it may seem that there would be nothing left to say after the bevy of features on the extended Fellowship, the four commentary tracks and two discs of supplements on The Two Towers remain informative, fascinating, and funny, far surpassing the recycled materials on the two-disc theatrical version.Highlights of the 6.5 hours' worth of documentaries offer insight on the stunts, the design work, the locations, and the creation of Gollum, and--most intriguing for rabid fans--the film's writers (including Jackson) discuss why they created events that weren't in the book. Providing variety are animatics, rough footage, countless sketches, and a sound-mixing demonstration.Again, the most interesting commentary tracks are by Jackson and writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens and by 16 members of the cast (eight of whom didn't appear in the first film, and even including John Noble, whose Denethor character only appears in this extended cut).The first two installments of Peter Jackson's trilogy have established themselves as the best fantasy films of all time, and among the best film trilogies of all time, and their extended-edition DVD sets have set a new standard for expanding on the already-epic films and providing comprehensive bonus features.--David Horiuchi ... Read more

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• Color
• Closed-captioned
• Widescreen
• Box set
• Dolby
• DTS Surround Sound

Asin: B00009TB5G
Subjects:  1. Feature Film-action/Adventure   

As with Star Wars, the George Lucas-produced Indiana Jones trilogy was not just a plaything for kids but an act of nostalgic affection toward a lost phenomenon: the cliffhanging movie serials of the past. Episodic in structure and with fate hanging in the balance about every 10 minutes, the Jones features tapped into Lucas's extremely profitable Star Wars formula of modernizing the look and feel of an old, but popular, story model. Steven Spielberg directed all three films, which are set in the late 1930s and early '40s: the comic book-like Raiders of the Lost Ark, the spooky, Gunga Din-inspired Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and the cautious but entertaining Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Fans and critics disagree over the order of preference, some even finding the middle movie nearly repugnant in its violence. (Pro-Temple of Doom people, on the other hand, believe that film to be the most disarmingly creative and emotionally effective of the trio.) One thing's for sure: Harrison Ford's swaggering, two-fisted, self-effacing performance worked like a charm, and the art of cracking bullwhips was probably never quite the iconic activity it soon became after Raiders. Supporting players and costars were very much a part of the series, too--Karen Allen, Sean Connery (as Indie's dad), Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri, Denholm Elliot, River Phoenix, and John Rhys-Davies among them. Years have passed since the last film (another is supposedly in the works), but emerging film buffs can have the same fun their predecessors did picking out numerous references to Hollywood classics and B-movies of the past. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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• Color
• Closed-captioned
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• Dolby

Asin: B00003CXC5
Subjects:  1. Feature Film-action/Adventure   

Divorce number 2 is immediately on the cards as the fifth season opens with "The One After Ross Says Rachel." As of this point, Ross's character undergoes some extreme personality changes (which apparently lost David Schwimmer many female fans). His incessant whining drives all the Friends to distraction, especially in "The One Where Ross Moves In" with Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Joey (Matt LeBlanc). Later things get uncomfortable both at work and at home when he goes through a period of rage ("The One with Ross's Sandwich"). While all this downplays his failed relationship with Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), the real idea is to allow focus on the secret pairing of Chandler and Monica (Courteney Cox) after a night of passion in London. This made for a return to the show's appealingly silly atmosphere as poor Joey is caught in the middle of everyone's secrets. Building to "The One Where Everybody Finds Out," the silliness pauses for some genuinely touching interplay between Perry and Cox. The previous year's semi-serious thread about Phoebe's (Lisa Kudrow) birth gets forgotten fast: to distract the viewer she's introduced to Gary (Michael Rapaport) in "The One with the Cop." This leads to some hilarious parodying with Phoebe interrogated about apartment hunting, and the guys excited and then scared in "The One with the Ride-Along." She's more than over him by the time of the two-part finale, "The One in Vegas," though, especially since she missed out on London. Just in case fans thought Chandler and Monica had permanently stolen the spotlight, a cliffhanger shocks expectation again with Ross and Rachel bursting out of a chapel.... --Paul Tonks ... Read more

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• Color
• Closed-captioned
• Box set

Asin: B0000C2IXN
Subjects:  1. Television   

Score composer Howard Shore has informed this first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, this epic is infused with a powerful rhythmic thrust and a musical range that encompasses centuries (from the Renaissance pastoralism of "Concerning Hobbits" to the fiery, Prokofiev-influenced drama of "A Knife in the Dark"). Key to the score's sense of mystery and magical place are the rich choral passages that are interspersed throughout, some so ominously gothic they make The Phantom Menace's "Duel of the Fates" sound almost sunny by comparison. Enya's contributions ("The Council of Elrond" and the song "May It Be") add a sense of organic tranquility, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that should long be cherished by admirers of film music and hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley ... Read more

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• Enhanced
• Soundtrack

Asin: B00005QZWI
Subjects:  1. Film    2. Original Score    3. Pop    4. Soundtracks & Film Scores    5. Vocal   

Howard Shore's music for the massively successful first film chapter of Tolkien's Ring saga won him the Oscar^® for Best Original Score, something of a surprise given the music's ambitious scale and determinedly dark overtones, factors that handily blurred the line between typical film fantasy music and accomplished concert work. Its sequel takes the same, often Wagnerian-scaled dramatic tack, following the film's story line into even more brooding and ominous dark corners. The previous film's Hobbit-inspired pastoralism is supplanted here by rich ethnic textures that expand the musical scope of Middle-earth and the World of Men; the Hardanger, a Norwegian fiddle, represents the Rohan and the North African rhaita colors the Mordor theme, while log drums, dilruba, wood xylophone, and cimbalon add intriguing textures elsewhere. The score's looming orchestral clouds are brightened by Shore's masterful choral writing, which infuses ancient liturgical influences with various solo turns by Isabel Bayrakdarian, indie-pop star Sheila Chandra, Ben Del Maestro, and Elizabeth Fraser. "Gollum's Song," the composer's concluding collaboration with lyricist Fran Walsh, is delivered with Björkish, postmodern angst by Emiliana Torrini, and helps punctuate the story's modern sense of allegory. --Jerry McCulley ... Read more

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• Enhanced
• Soundtrack

Asin: B00007BH5C
Subjects:  1. Film    2. Original Score    3. Pop    4. Soundtracks & Film Scores   

You can tell a lot about a band by the company it keeps. Simple Plan's close chums include Good Charlotte and Blink 182, giving one a fair hint of the sound the group's debut, though, judging by song titles like "I’m Just a Kid," "The Worst Day Ever," and "God Must Hate Me," it’s clear these Canadian pop-punkers are aiming for a younger demographic still. Ignore the bikini-clad babes that festoon the sleeve--there’s none of Blink 182’s smutty double-entendres here. Frontman Pierre Bouvier writes about skipping school, crashing dad’s car, and lusting after girls that don’t know he exists. "Every day," he sob, "is the worst day ever." The music itself is far from glum. "I’d Do Anything" is a beaming Green Day-style chugger, while "When I’m With You" is a tale of obsession and heartbreak that owes more to the Go-Go's than Rancid. Seasoned punk fans will be put off by the excessive juvenilia, but the new wave should lap this up. --Louis Pattison ... Read more

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• Enhanced

Asin: B000060P79
Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock   

The Young and Hopeless
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Audio CD (01 October, 2002)
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Despite the piercings and spiky hairdos of Good Charlotte frontmen Joel and Benji Madden, the filth and the fury of punk are not in evidence on The Young and the Hopeless. Rather, Good Charlotte lean toward the sunny power pop favored by the lighter Huntingdon Beach, California, outfits. Nevertheless, with the title track and "The Anthem" ("I'm just a minor threat"), the band appeals directly to high-school outsiders. Relationship problems are delved into in "Wondering" and "Say Anything," and they even find space to explore comic horror with "My Bloody Valentine." So they're not as intense or enraged as the hardcore likes of Black Flag or even Linkin Park. But the undeniably strong melodies this bunch comes up with have plenty of appeal on their own terms. --Dominic Wills ... Read more

Reviews (1923)

--»Personally, I don't like them, but that's just my opinion
Alright, Good Charlotte, I personally am not a fan of 'GC', they just don't seem real to me. Everyone says they're 'posers' or 'fakes', but that isn't the problem, they just have no talent. Just got famous, quickly.. that's all. But, if I had to pick between GC and Simple Plan [yuck!], I'd pick GC, at least at some points, they can sing, unlike SP. Some of their songs, like 'Girls don't like boys, girls like cars & money!....' - are so idiotic, mindless and just STUPID! what are you saying all girls or 'goldiggers or something', I don't care if its a song or not, that's a waste of memory on a CD. But all i hear when I hear of of 'GC songs' is "This is a waste of my money!"
Believe me, there are many more 'talented' bands to listen to than Good Charlotte.

Good Charlotte rocks!!
i may be only ten,but i love to listen to it. they're the best punk rock band out there!

For GC haters You Suck!!!!!!

P.S. They are punk!

Oh here we go....
Okay...people. Let me just get this though to you. GOOD CHARLOTTE IS NOT...I REPEAT NOT PUNK. Most of you think they are...but you are decived by these "pretty" boys. Just because they don't dress the same as other people, doesn't mean their punk. Punk is an attitude...not a dress code. I want you to do this if you don't belive me, listen to their lyrics...and picture a boy band singing. I think you'll understand then. But if you like them, then hey,like them. But please don't classify them as punk rock. Punk rock bands are bands like The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, The New York dolls, The Damned...etc. And the reason you don't hear about them is..because they fought agesnt being popular and agenst the goverment..and agenst a lot of the pop music we see today. Now that's the punk attitude. ... Read more

Asin: B00006J6VG
Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock   

The Hobbit (Leatherette Collector's Edition)
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Hardcover (24 October, 1973)
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"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort."

The hobbit-hole in question belongs to one Bilbo Baggins, an upstanding member of a "little people, about half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves." He is, like most of his kind, well off, well fed, and best pleased when sitting by his own fire with a pipe, a glass of good beer, and a meal to look forward to. Certainly this particular hobbit is the last person one would expect to see set off on a hazardous journey; indeed, when Gandalf the Grey stops by one morning, "looking for someone to share in an adventure," Baggins fervently wishes the wizard elsewhere. No such luck, however; soon 13 fortune-seeking dwarves have arrived on the hobbit's doorstep in search of a burglar, and before he can even grab his hat or an umbrella, Bilbo Baggins is swept out his door and into a dangerous adventure.

The dwarves' goal is to return to their ancestral home in the Lonely Mountains and reclaim a stolen fortune from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, they and their reluctant companion meet giant spiders, hostile elves, ravening wolves--and, most perilous of all, a subterranean creature named Gollum from whom Bilbo wins a magical ring in a riddling contest. It is from this life-or-death game in the dark that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork,The Lord of the Rings, would eventually spring. Though The Hobbit is lighter in tone than the trilogy that follows, it has, like Bilbo Baggins himself, unexpected iron at its core. Don't be fooled by its fairy-tale demeanor; this is very much a story for adults, though older children will enjoy it, too. By the time Bilbo returns to his comfortable hobbit-hole, he is a different person altogether, well primed for the bigger adventures to come--and so is the reader. --Alix Wilber ... Read more

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Light-years from Harry Potter
"The Hobbit" begins a tale continued in "The Lord of the Rings" and should be read first, it is a gem. How could anyone "review" these timeless fantasy classics? The prose in these books is first-rate, beautifully crafted English language and they should be considered classics. The quality of language use is light-years ahead in style and sheer enjoyment to read than that in the "Harry Potter" books (especially if you're an adult, "Harry Potter"'s writing style is more for kids). "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" are the only "real" books on Middle Earth produced by J.R.R. Tolkein in his lifetime. "The Silmarillon" book and some others were gathered together by Christopher Tolkein (the author's son) to make money. There is no plot line, or anything but notes on the "pre-history" of Middle-Earth (the subject of Tolkein's real books) being really a bunch of disjointed random notes. DO NOT BUY if you're expecting a story- Christopher Tolkein is rich enough. The only other common original story book by J.R.R. Tolkein is a collection, "The Tolkein Reader", which is a really good collection of about 4 short stories bound together and fun to read, although different in tone from his other writings. "Farmer Giles of Ham" (the first story in the collection) is great and fun. If you have an 11 to 14 year old who likes to read, make sure they don't miss out on "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" in their childhood. The books have incredible detail, are full of sunshine, wonder, drama, humor, and fun- as well as being serious also, like the more brooding and hurried-up blockbuster movies. Get your kids reading them at 11 to 14 years of age, like I did. The books remain a pleasant memory to me 30 years later, ranking up there with "Treasure Island" and "The Call of the Wild" in my boyhood memory. ONE CAVEAT: "The Hobbit" is often referred to as a children's story (I read it at 12 years) while "The Lord of the Rings" is often referred to as for adults (I read it as a 13-14 year-old, and it was perfect).

The Hobbit !The Best Book I have ever read!
The Hobbit is completely my favourite book of all time. When I was 6 I listened to the tape and since then I have probably read the book 583 times. It has a superp story line which none absoulutely none of the several 100 other books I have read since can compare with. Okay Artemis Fowl was pretty good, well actually very good and so were the Harry Potter books but what other books can claim they have. A great storyline, Wizards, a hero who dosen't want to be one, Elves, Dragons and a richly satisfying ending? If there is a book I would really like to hear about it.

The hero is the loveable character called Bilbo Baggins. He is of course a hobbit. As i'm sure pretty much every one knows what a hobbit is but for the benefit of the people who do not the foggiest idea what a hobbit is I will type the books explaination .

If you have read the book don't bother reading this explanation if you don't wan't to.

They are (or were) a little people, about half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves. Hobbits have no beards. There is little or no magic about them, except the ordinary everyday sort which helps them to disappear quietly and quickly when large stupid folk like you or me come blundering along, making a noise like elephants which they can hear a mile off. They are inclined to be fat in the stomach; they dress in bright colours (chiefly green and yellow); wear no shoes, because their feet grow natural leathery soles and thick warm brown hair like the stuff on their heads (which is curly); have long clever brown fingers, good- natured faces, and a laugh deep fruity laughs (especially after dinner, which they have twice a day when they can get it).

Many people say they prefer the hobbit to the Lord Of The Rings for two simple reasons.

1) It is easier to read and a lot less complicated.

2) It has a better story line.

The hobbit is absoulutely fantastic! Any adults who haven't read this book need to read it or deserve to be PUNISHED!

As for the people who rate this book below 5 stars they probably didn't read this book well enough or haven't read it at all.

In conclusion

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BUY THIS BOOK NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Even better than LOTR
Many fans of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings will tell you something like, "The Hobbit tells you some stuff you'll need to know when reading LOTR, but it really plays second fiddle to the ULTIMATE fantasy that LOTR is."In my opinion, this simply isn't true.While LOTR focuses on a grand and epic battle encompassing Middle Earth in its entirety, The Hobbit is a more romantic tale - focusing on a single quest and taking its time to storytell.Its simple "there and back again" feel and lighter mood make it one of my favorite novels. ... Read more

Isbn: 0395177111
Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Classics    3. Fairy tales    4. Fantasy    5. Fantasy - Epic    6. Fantasy - Series    7. Fiction    8. Fiction - Fantasy    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Middle Earth (Imaginary place)    11. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

The Lord of the Rings (Leatherette Collector's Edition)
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Hardcover (01 November, 1974)
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A Christian can almost be forgiven for not reading the Bible, but there's no salvation for a fantasy fan who hasn't read the gospel of the genre, J.R.R. Tolkien's definitive three-book epic, the Lord of the Rings (encompassing The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King), and its charming precursor, The Hobbit. That many (if not most) fantasy works are in some way derivative of Tolkien is understood, but the influence of the Lord of the Rings is so universal that everybody from George Lucas to Led Zeppelin has appropriated it for one purpose or another.

Not just revolutionary because it was groundbreaking, the Lord of the Rings is timeless because it's the product of a truly top-shelf mind. Tolkien was a distinguished linguist and Oxford scholar of dead languages, with strong ideas about the importance of myth and story and a deep appreciation of nature. His epic, 10 years in the making, recounts the Great War of the Ring and the closing of Middle-Earth's Third Age, a time when magic begins to fade from the world and men rise to dominance. Tolkien carefully details this transition with tremendous skill and love, creating in the Lord of the Rings a universal and all-embracing tale, a justly celebrated classic. --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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a beautiful edition for fans
The hardcover single-volume Alan Lee illustrated Lord of the Rings is not the sort of book you want to get for someone who is just starting to read the trilogy. It is large, heavy, and rather unwieldy for long reading. Not to be sacrilegious, but it is a bit like a very nice Bible. Lovely to have on your shelf, but not the sort of thing you want to toss in your backpack.
For the Lord of the Rings fan, however, this is a perfect gift. Alan Lee's color illustrations are a marvelous complement to Tolkien's work, and the presentation of the book in general is very well done.

Love the content. Hate the presentation
- quality of the printing...excellent
- quality of the binding...good
- usefulness for actual reading...poor. It's too heavy for that.
- usefulness for collectors...none. This edition has been in print for over 20 years.
- Fold out map...good in a pinch. Not a substitute for Fonstad's Atlas of Middle Earth.
- content...priceless

The greatest classic of the century
The Lord of the Rings" is the greatest trilogy, and it immortalized the name of its creator. It consists of three parts: "The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King". The plot is based on the struggle for the Ring of Power, which was forged by Sauron, the Dark Lord, long long ago.
The trilogy is a logical sequence of a no less famous fairy tale by Tolkien "The Hobbit" as well as the second part of the Red Book of Westmarch - the main chronicle of the Third Age of Middle-earth. "The Lord of the Rings" belongs to the genre of an epic, has many plots and a great number of main and secondary characters.
The world of "The Lord of the Rings" would have been grey and empty without its peculiarities: languages, legends and history. Some of the readers pay attention to the plot and actions only, and skip interesting poems of the past of Middle-earth. But it is the poems that link up "The Lord of the Rings" with the events described in "The Silmarillion" and the past of Middle-earth.
"The Lord of the Rings" is not only a tale of enthralling adventures and mythical beings, but it also touches upon some questions of philosophy and morality. Heroic deeds, the unity for the sake of a common cause, true love, the triumph of Good over Evil - all these could be found in the epic. In "The Lord of the Rings" there is no direct indication as to any religion, however, the atmosphere in the book is literally pierced with holiness. Such places are Rivendell and Lorien, which are the strongholds of Good, in contrast Mordor is an abode of Evil. The readers as well as the characters can choose in what to believe, what to worship. It is wrong to say that only fools have gathered under the banner of Evil. The enemy is sly and artful, and only unity, sincerity and kindness can subdue it.
The plot of "The Lord of the Rings" is very dynamic. It seems that Tolkien wanted to introduce as many geographical areas and living-beings as possible. He doesn't stay too long in one place but leads the reader further and further away. A great aim sets him going - the destruction of the Ring of Power, the result of Evil which promises its owner riches and wealth, in the fire of Orodruin. It cannot be used for good intentions, for the artifact will try to find a soft spot in its owner's character and bring him/her under its control. A person, strong-willed or completely indifferent to power, can overcome all the obstacles and destroy the Ring. Frodo and Sam turn out to be the ones.
Every new line in "The Lord of the Rings" arouses anxiety for the fate of Middle-earth. If there were no derivations from the main plot, there would have been felt the heat thousands times greater than from the fire of Orodruin. Tolkien fairly well understood that the reader needed a break from whimsical languages of Middle-earth as well as important events. That is why he skillfully introduces magnificent descriptions of nature and the book is abundant with many interesting dialogues, which help to understand protagonists' characters to the full extent.
Hard life in Middle-earth during the War of the Ring reflects hard life in reality. The war mixed all the cards and those who fought under Wight banners yesterday gave in to the generous promises of Evil. And vice verse. Vile and bitter enemies become allies, as it happens with Gollum. While battles take place in Gondor and Rohan, two little hobbits make their way to Orodruin. The reader has to believe that countless armies do not always decide the outcome of the battle, and that one can conquer alone.
Realism is very important in the trilogy. Up to the last minute it is difficult to believe in the traditional Happy End. Frodo and Sam can be compared with rope-walkers who balance over an abyss, full of sharp blades. One step to the side - and everything can perish in the abyss of events. The trilogy is, undoubtedly, full of mythology. In it one can feel the taste of a juicy fruit or coagulated blood on the lips. Even a mighty wizard, Gandalf, moves from one place of Middle-earth to another on a swift horse, and not by fairy teleports or magic spells. Reality, like time, is eternal.
The struggle with different personifications of Evil is eternal too. The War of the Ring is a small part of this struggle. Some critics compare Sauron with Hitler and Mordor with Nazi Germany. Besides, a part of the epic was written during WWII. But Evil has always been and will remain in Middle-earth as well as in real life. The question is - who will be its new followers?
"The Lord of the Rings" teaches us to be humane, to follow the principles of Christianity. Sympathy for enemies determines a lot in the epic. It is both sympathy and humanity that prevent Bilbo from killing Gollum, who played a crucial role in the destroying of the Ring. Good, according to Tolkien, is not revengeful. It strives to get justice and will never shoot an arrow into the back of the Enemy.


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Isbn: 0395193958
Subjects:  1. Baggins, Frodo (Fictitious cha    2. Baggins, Frodo (Fictitious character)    3. Fairy tales    4. Fantasy - Epic    5. Fantasy fiction, English    6. Fiction    7. Fiction - Fantasy    8. Middle Earth (Imaginary place)    9. Fiction / Fantasy / Epic   

GameCube Aluminum Case
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Great Product!!!
This game case does not look like much at first but wait until you try it. This case holds my 4 Gamecube controllers, the Gamecube, The cables and either my monitor or my Game boy player (depends what I want), I have a game case that holds 10 games I bought at Toys R Us. I slip that into one of the pockets and I am ready to go. There is a number combo on it so be careful and do not forget it. This is just very helpful. It makes travel great.

Great Value - Nice Case
You have 2 options when purchasing this case. You can purchase this case alone for $29.99 or for $49.99 the case comes with accessories which include a platinum controller, 6 multi-colored game covers, a memory card, extra extention wire for contoller, and a case for the memory card. We purchased the case for $49.99 with the accessories at our local Toys R Us.

My son who is 12 has other soft cases for his Game Cube but when we travel, or visit his cousins he had to lug 2 cases with us.Now, surprisingly, he puts everything in one case.He fits his game cube,gameboy player, tv monitor, 3 gamecube games, 3 gameboy advance games, cables plus 4 controllers.This case is quite nice.It's durable, and it isn't really that heavy when everything is in it. The multi color game cases are compact and small, and fit easily in the case, which gives him the opportunity to bring lots of games with him instead of bringing the bigger bulkier cases that the game originally comes with. The case lock is very easy to set.

My opinion, the case was worth every penny.

Don't buy for kids
Unless you want to dig out the hack saw, this isn't the best idea for younger kids. The beauty of having a lockable case was lost when my 7 year olds little brother changed the lock code on the inside of the lid, (which is easily done) and now, without a hack saw and buying a new one for a child having a melt down over his case being distroyed, we will not get the camecube out of it. Brilliant idea to leave the combo control easily accesable if the lid is open... if you like having to break into things. ... Read more

Asin: B00006DY1P
Sales Rank: 2128
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GameCube Indigo Battery Pak
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• Play time up to 1.5 hours
• Charge time: 4 hours
• Attached directly to the bottom of GameCube
• Provides power for screen and GameCube system

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PIECE OF JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This battery stinks. It is horrible. If anyone tells you it works they are lying. When you hook up the AC adapter to the battery and hook the battery to the Gamecube it works because the power is coming from the ac adapter while the battery is charging at the same time. Thats why some people say it works a long time. Use the battery by itself and it works about 1 1/2 hours if you charge it for the maximum amount of time which is about 9 hours. It is not worth the buy. Save your money. If you get this as a gift take it back and refund it. Then get a game and give the difference back. This thing stinks. Believe me. You are being warned, so don't say i didn't warn ya! You'll be sorry if you buy it. The only thing that makes it worth buying is......... oh waitthere isnt anything that makes it worth buying. Don;t buy anything electronical from intec, mad cats or any other fake brand they screw up your machine i only got the cases from intec and also their GBA Handle or something. DONT BUY THIS ITEM!!!!!

Not as bad as they say
This is a decent product, although it isn't meant to last you a whole day it does what it should. Despite the reviews stating they charge for ten hours and got half an hour of paly time. THe only reason that occurs is because a battery gets damaged and looses charge when held to long, the battery can only hold so long no matter how long you charge it. I do not own a battery, but i have a friend who does. When we went to New Hampshire we used the screen and got at least a hour and a half of game time. If you follow the instructions in the pamphlet the battery will work fine.

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The Truth
Well, I do not actually own this but I saw in the reviews above that they were saying that they charged it for ten hours and got five minutes out of it.I'm pretty sure it was because of the fact you were running a Gamecube AND a portable screen of that one battery.It says in the booklet it will last 1 1/2 hours normally.It's just a time for the gamecube if your only runnig the Gamecube off the battery. ... Read more

Asin: B00006FRF4
Sales Rank: 7423
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Cases    4. Protectors    5. Accessories (Accessory)    6. Nintendo Gamecube (Game Cube)    7. Cables    8. Adapters    9. Controllers   

GameCube Monitor (Indigo)
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Electronics
list price: $209.95 -- our price: $139.99
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Features

• Play games without tying up family TV
• Headphone jack
• Crystal-clear 5.4" LCD screen
• Built-in stereo speakers
• UPC 804926052378

Reviews (52)

Might help some people
I put 5 stars because it probably would be really fun. i put 4 stars cause you need an adapter. read on!
I went shopping for gamecube monitors. when we went to Game Stop they told us about gamecube moniters. They said that if you plug it straight into the car, the wattage from the car might be too much for the gamecube and it would ruin the screen and maybe ruin the gamecube. they said, so you don't have that problem,that you need an adaptor (i forgot the name of it) that can give the right amount of wattage to the gamecube and monitor. they sell those adapters (I forgot what there called) at Game Stop and there, they are cheaper than at other stores.

some other people here, which there screen got black and got ruined, probably hooked it up without one of those adapters, plus thier car gave too much wattage. The other people who had no problems, their car gave enough wattage, so they didn't have a problem.

this adapter also can hook up any system to it, you know, playstation and x box. it can also hook up a lap top.

so if i'm not making any sense at all, you should go to Game Stop. and ask about an adapter that can plug into the car, and you plug your gamecube into it with a cord, and it will control the wattage going to your gamecube and not ruin it, and that can also hook up other systems. that would be the best. maybe this will help you if you don't want your gamecube screen and gamecube to get ruined, like some other people's screen got ruined. and if you go to Game stop, you might want to print this off so they might be able to make some sense out of this also! Good Luck!

Bad screen
The screen when I bought said that it had better graphics then a tv. Ha!The graphics on the moniter are terrible.It is blurry and fuzzy looking.

This stinks!!!
I got this for my birthday today.I plug it in and everything and it worked for only a minute then it goes blury and runs out of power and its black the only thing that works then no wait nothing works after that not even the frickin sound. I don't recomend this item. Its faulty!!! ... Read more

Asin: B00005UWMC
Sales Rank: 2468
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Consoles    4. Bundles    5. Cases    6. Protectors    7. Accessories (Accessory)    8. Nintendo Gamecube (Game Cube)    9. Cables    10. Adapters    11. Controllers   

Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
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Video Game (31 October, 2003)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.89
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Features

• Play all the Quidditch positions and execute all the high-flying moves
• Play as characters from the books, including Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, and more
• For 1 or 2 players
• The first and only way to experience complete Quidditch matches
• Play as any one of four Hogwarts Houses

Reviews (29)

harry potter quidditch world cup
this game is really cool you get to fight at different places like japan or france or many other places you get to chose your teams and you get to earn wizard cards to earn your broomstick or team like you can have a nibus 2000 or 2001 or even a firebolt the higher you are the harder it gets but its really fun this is like the best sports game ever well thats my opinion but this is better then harry potter and the prisoner of askaban or chamber its really cool. i hope this review was helpful enough.

Very Cool Game
I'm a HUGE HP fan, and I have any and everything involved with the series.This game is fun, and is challenging depending on who you're playing.It involves so much strategy, too!

Its pretty good
Ive played this game at my friends house and its great! I cant give it 5 stars because I dont own this game. Its also fun because you can play other teams besides Hogwarts casles.

From: Hufflepuff fan

P.s. it rocks ... Read more

Asin: B00009VE5I
Sales Rank: 1181
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure    5. Sports    6. Outdoors   

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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Video Game (02 January, 2003)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $14.88
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Editorial Review

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers action-adventure game will allow players to take control of the trilogy’s action heroes--Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli--with other members of the Fellowship taking an active role during gameplay. Players will battle a variety of Orcs and square off against vicious boss monsters including the Cave Troll and Saruman. A tactical gameplay system will encourage players to react quickly and be strategic with their selection of characters, weaponry, and combat moves. ... Read more

Reviews (98)

Not so great
I'm not too specific about graphics but there is one thing thats sudden death to a game. Proportion, I started the game as legalos and right away I wasn't impressed, c'mon the characters in this game look big and fat and their faces are not very good. And to top it off the game is short. All in all if you want to buy a hack and slash game buy the return of the king, it has great graphics and the people look really realistic, but like its prodessesor its pretty short too.

fun but hard
This game was really fun until you get to one of the levels ( the second to the last) In that level it takes at least a whole day to beat and gets boring after you play it over and over again.And all the other levels before the really hard one were really easy. Then all of a suddenyou get to one you can't even beat. Other than that it's a fun game and some of the combats are just cool. So. either rent the game or buy the game and get cheats of the internet.

*sigh* Was expecting more
Well, I had beaten LOTR: The Return of the Kingwhich was incredibly fun and had a great set-up.So I decided to work my way backward through the games, starting with LOTR: The Two Towers.Wow!It was horrible, the graphics were much worse the LOTR: The Return of the King, I started and the intro where you learn how to fight was just sad.It was the same buttons as before but it took forever for it to explain them all, and it was dull, nowhere to go, so you had to just sit there waiting for Orcs.After what seemed like forever I moved onto the next scene.The fighting was horrible, I could have taken "The Nine" in LOTR: The Return of the King but the combat in this game wasnt any good so the moves that happened so quickly before were slowed down to an agonizing rate!I finnaly decided that if its going to be that bad now why sit here and deal with the whole game. I thought it would be much better than it was and I advise you to exclude this from your shopping list. ... Read more

Asin: B00007E1OC
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
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Video Game (06 November, 2003)
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $19.95
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Features

• Jump and swing from ropes, fire catapults, kick boulders, and more
• Live out the final installment in the trilogy with seamless movie-to-game transitions
• For 1 or more players
• Third-person action/adventure gameplay
• Eight playable characters, including Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Sam, and Frodo

Reviews (83)

Surprisingly Good
Whatever else one might say about EA these days, at least they put high production values into their licensed properties. LotR: Return of the King features the entire cast from the movies, music from the movies, clips from the movies, and levels based on concept art and designs from the movie. It's this lavish treatment that really makes the game worth a cash investment for fans.

Not to say that the actual gameplay is bad, only that its pretty standard. This is a beat-em-up/hack-and-slash affair, and you basically plow through the levels killing everything in your path, then trade in those points for upgrades so you can kill a little easier. However, the controls are solid, and the graphics engine is amazing. The main characters are kinda average, but the detail in the backgrounds, as well as the hoardes of enemies and real-time chaos really make the experience. The game perfectly recaptures the epic size of Peter Jackson's trilogy.

And then some. This is a faithful translation of the movie, but its a stretch to think Tolkien intended for Gandalf to chain combos and crack wise. Still, one has to smile when Ian McKellen twists lines from the original story, including my favourite: "Oh Saurman....Gandalf the White comes to Isengard...no longer seeking your council!"

It's a short game, but its a fun game, a good two-player game, a very polished game, and now also a reasonably cheap game. Try it.

Almost no replay value
First off when I got my gamecube for Christmas this was the first game I played, and I liked it right away but I beat it in two days. When I replayed it it was the same thing all over again. If it had more replay value and it was longer I would have given it five stars

A Good Game With A Fun Co-op Mode
This game, based on the hit movie and book, is a good action game. You basically go through a few levels, doing things and not doing things that were in the movie. It is alot of fun as a game, but it is really easy and a relatively short game. I beat the single and co-op missions with all the bonuses in about three hours.

I give it a 4/5 for gameplay( it is alot of fun and the combos are really cool), 2.5 for graphics(they could have done a much better job on the faces, and the characters talk but don't move there mouths), 5/5 for audio (the music is brilliant), a 4/5 for co-op(the camera angles are sometimes really hard to deal with) and a 3.5 overall.

I do recommend this game but I do warn you it is pretty short. ... Read more

Asin: B00009VE6B
Sales Rank: 2290
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure