eew. The dwarves are like invincible.

My point exactly.

Lemme see now...
Dislocatable jaw, which is frikkin huge, by the way.
Super efficient metabolism, allowing them to dig by, well, digestively processing soil.
Saliva which hardens into a fibreglass-like substance which is faintly luminous.
The ability to store oxygen in their intestines, couples with incredible power and control over flatulence.
They can absorb water, and breathe, through their pores, whichcan act as suction cups when dehydrated.
Incredible dextrous digits.
Perfect reflexology.
Living, sonar hair. Really.
The ability to breathe and swallow at the same time.
Perfect mental compass and map.

Correct me if I've missed any, guys.

it'sabout time dwarves got an overhaul.

I met him once, while he was signing at the Museum of Flight in seattle, while they had a podracing exhibit (he lives pretty close to me, nw Washington area). He signed my copy of The Talismans of Shannara and Star Wars: Episode One.

Anyway, go read the Chronicles Trilogy by Weiss and Hickman, check out R.A. Salvatore's lineup of Forgotten realms books, stuff by Terry Brooks (Shannara, Magic Kingdom for Sale, etc).

From Weis and Hickman, the War of Souls trilogy is also good, though it doesn't top the Chronicles, I think.

I can't believe I forgot Tamora Pierce. The Circle of Magic and The Circle Opens are all I've read, but they're excellent. Yes, they're aimed at teens, but that only means a less convoluted plot (A Song of Ice and Fire makes my head hurt sometimes) and less vocabulary, not neccessarily "dumbed down" or anything.

Xanth I can't read. The first few were good, but it goes downhill very fast. I've had enough puns to do me the rest of my life.

A very good that hasn't been mentioned yet is Gene Wolfe's Book of the Long Sun. Very neat setting and plot.