Books with title The Blacksmiths

Mordecai’s simple life as the son of a blacksmith is transformed by the discovery of his magical birthright. As he journeys to understand the power within him he is drawn into a dangerous plot to destroy the Duke of Lancaster and undermine the Kingdom of Lothion. Love and treachery combine to embroil him in events he was never prepared to face. What he uncovers will change his understanding of the past, and alter the future of those around him.

The Backyard Blacksmith shows you how—with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques—blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby. Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also an interesting mix of artful projects, such letter openers, door knockers, and botanical ornaments. Written by an expert in blacksmith and metal artist, this book provides readers with a basic understanding of blacksmithing, including an explanation of tools like an anvil, an anvil stand, hammers, and tongs. Heating techniques, like coal forging and fire tending are explained in detail, along with different types of metal, like wrought iron, cast iron, and steel.The Backyard Blacksmith walks readers through step-by-step, illustrated projects including hooks, door and gate pulls, wall-mounted hooks, knockers, racks, and more. These expert blacksmithing lessons come to life with full-color photography to illustrate the steps and provide a better understanding of the text. With this book, beginning blacksmiths can learn to turn metal from its raw shape into something useful and beautiful to behold.

Mordecai's simple life as the son of a blacksmith is transformed by the discovery of his magical birthright. As he journeys to understand the power within him he is drawn into a dangerous plot to destroy the Duke of Lancaster and undermine the Kingdom of Lothion. Love and treachery combine to embroil him in events he was never prepared to face. What he uncovers will change his understanding of the past, and alter the future of those around him.

How is the king like a blacksmith? He has a hammer as well as a sword.Duncan Archer has heard that riddle many times, but he doesn’t know what it means. No one does, not even the members of the Royal Guild of Swordsmiths. It isn’t Duncan’s business anyway. Good sense tells him to stick to beating iron into shape for the residents of his backwater town, and not worry about the king and his nobles pounding Frankland into the ground.But good sense never stopped Duncan from poking his nose into everyone else’s business. If it had, he might not be a fugitive, the subject of the biggest manhunt in the country’s history.With a charge of murder hanging over his head like a sword, understanding that riddle becomes much more urgent…

Troy Il Kamen is a normal 18-year-old boy growing up in the fantastical land of Grolia, where his father works as a renowned blacksmith. That is, he was normal, up until he and his friends stumble upon a lost and forgotten cave full of power-inducing elements and their whole world turns upside-down. To add to the chaos, the Necromancer is on the rise, picking off nearby cities one by one until King Kvan finally declares war. Troy and his closest element-wielding friends must learn to use their newfound powers as darkness gathers ever closer, but they can’t hold onto their secret for long. When they are drafted into the Grolian Army, the lives of a nation suddenly hang in the balance as they come to grips with their growing abilities. Will the Necromancer’s armies of monsters, giants, kobolds, and skeletons raze Troy’s beloved homeland in an evil quest for power? Can Troy’s new abilities save the nation from ruin? And who exactly is the man with the yellow eyes dragging Troy from his sleep to predict his impending death? Find out in this all-new, unbelievably addictive fantasy series by Paul Young.

A series that introduces students to the lives of colonial community members in the formative years of the United States, exploring the relationship between those people and their community at large as well as aspects of their everyday lives, responsibilities and social lives as colonial Americans. Includes illustrations, photographs, accessible text, sidebars and activities.

How is the king like a blacksmith? He has a hammer as well as a sword. Duncan Archer has heard that riddle many times, but he doesn’t know what it means. No one does, not even the members of the Royal Guild of Swordsmiths. It isn’t Duncan’s business anyway. Good sense tells him to stick to beating iron into shape for the residents of his backwater town, and not worry about the king and his nobles pounding Frankland into the ground. But good sense never stopped Duncan from poking his nose into everyone else’s business. If it had, he might not be a fugitive, the subject of the biggest manhunt in the country’s history. With a charge of murder hanging over his head like a sword, understanding that riddle becomes much more urgent.