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The Empire era concludes — and a New Hope dawns!When three Hutts place a wager on who can raise the most successful squad of henchmen to procure a highly valuable treasure, the game is on to recruit the most conniving rogues in the galaxy! General Dodonna, one of the Old Republic’s most brilliant strategists, must use all his skills to outmaneuver the Imperial fleet and oversee the creation of a rebel base on Yavin IV! Darth Vader is on the hunt for the stolen Death Star plans, but he doesn’t expect to cross paths with Princess Leia — or Darth Maul! And discover how Imperial pilot Biggs Darklighter became one of the Rebellion’s greatest X-wing flying aces! Plus: Fan-favorite characters Tag and Bink! The comic-book adaptations of both the iconic film A New Hope and George Lucas’ original, rough-draft screenplay starring Annikin Starkiller as the hero! And more!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika (2000) #1-5; Free Comic Book Day 2013: Star Wars #1; Star Wars: Empire (2002) #5-6, 8-13, 15; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) #1/2; Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition (1997) #1-4; Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) #1; Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope (2001) #1-4; The Star Wars (2013) #0-8; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #1-2, 4, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16, 19-20Written by Mike Kennedy, Randy Stradley, Paul Chadwick, Jeremy Barlow, Bruce Jones, J.W. Rinzler & MorePenciled by Carlos Meglia, Davidé Fabbri, Douglas Wheatley, Tomás Giorello, Patrick Blaine, Eduardo Barreto, Mike Mayhew & More

The third book in the Toppi Gallery series features the master’s non-sequential, stand-alone illustration work (as opposed to his graphic novel stories featured in The Collected Toppi series). This volume focuses on themes of masculinity and femininity, showcasing images of soldiers and beautiful women from the artist’s fifty-year career in the field of illustration in many newspapers, magazines, and books worldwide. Featuring both black and white and full color works with captions and text about various subjects throughout.

From three-pointers to slam dunks, Swish: The Quest for Basketball’s Perfect Shot goes beyond the record books and explores all aspects of making a basket. This book features amazing shots, player profiles, and tons of trivia. Authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover basketball from the late 1800s to modern times, showcasing top male and female players both at the college level and in the pros.

What goal caused the most legendary celebration in soccer history? Who invented the bicycle kick? Who was the first player to score 1,000 goals? Get the full story on scoring goals in soccer, from the earliest days to the present. This book is full of facts about the sport’s greatest goals and the women and men who scored them.

Do you know: Who once scored 10 goals in a single hockey game? How the Stanley Cup came to be hockey''s greatest prize? Why the United States'' victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics is known as the "miracle on ice"? Find out about the hardest slap shots, the most unstoppable one-timers, and the wildest attempts to put the puck in the net in Score!: The Action and Artistry of Hockey''s Magnificent Moment. From overtime game-winners to profiles of the greatest players and performances, this book is crammed with amazing facts for every hockey fan!

Touchdown: The Power and Precision of Football''s Perfect Play takes readers beyond the record books and explores all aspects of bringing the ball into the end zone. From football''s very beginnings to the most current action on the field, authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover the touchdown in fascinating detail. Find out all about the top players, witness the most memorable touchdowns in college and the pros, and check out a full listing of NFL touchdown records.

In a world connected by more than we know, why don't we remember Orson Wells broadcasting from lower Manhattan only yesterday? Why do we remember him from the age of radio and movies in the '30's and '40's? And why don't we call this place New York City any longer?

Three very different couples, each a unique love story, are set in motion in the Lower Keys in the days before Hurricane Irma wrecked them. See its boat captains, its Tiki bars, and the adventure dives that the tourists never saw; in a land that's mostly sea; and in a sea that's mostly sky.

Michael Phelps began swimming when he was seven years old. By the time he was 24, he had won 14 Olympic gold medals and shattered more than 30 world records. His performances in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics have turned him into an international superstar. Will he achieve new personal bests in the years to come? The world waits to find out.

In all of skateboarding, no one is more famous than superstar Tony Hawk. He helped change skateboarding from an activity for young people into a widely recognized sporting event. Tricks such as the 900 helped make Tony Hawk the biggest name in skateboarding. Now retired from the sport, Hawk is recognized as a smart businessman and an extreme sports legend.

As a child, Derek Jeter dreamed of playing baseball for the New York Yankees. By the time he was 22, he was one of the biggest stars on the team. From being voted Rookie of the Year to winning four World Series championships with the Yankees, this superstar is an inspiration on and off the field. Today, Jeter continues to be one of the most exciting players in Major League Baseball.

While most athletes choose to specialize in just one sport, Shaun White has managed to build successful careers in both snowboarding and skateboarding. Since going pro at the age of 13, he has won a wide variety of awards, including gold medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics and at the 2007 Summer X Games. White’s dedication to two sports has shown him to be a truly amazing athlete.

What goal caused the most legendary celebration in soccer history? Who invented the bicycle kick? Who was the first player to score 1,000 goals? Get the full story on scoring goals in soccer, from the earliest days to the present. This book is full of facts about the sport’s greatest goals and the women and men who scored them.

Do you know: Who once scored 10 goals in a single hockey game? How the Stanley Cup came to be hockey''s greatest prize? Why the United States'' victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics is known as the "miracle on ice"? Find out about the hardest slap shots, the most unstoppable one-timers, and the wildest attempts to put the puck in the net in Score!: The Action and Artistry of Hockey''s Magnificent Moment. From overtime game-winners to profiles of the greatest players and performances, this book is crammed with amazing facts for every hockey fan!

From three-pointers to slam dunks, Swish: The Quest for Basketball’s Perfect Shot goes beyond the record books and explores all aspects of making a basket. This book features amazing shots, player profiles, and tons of trivia. Authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover basketball from the late 1800s to modern times, showcasing top male and female players both at the college level and in the pros.

Touchdown: The Power and Precision of Football''s Perfect Play takes readers beyond the record books and explores all aspects of bringing the ball into the end zone. From football''s very beginnings to the most current action on the field, authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover the touchdown in fascinating detail. Find out all about the top players, witness the most memorable touchdowns in college and the pros, and check out a full listing of NFL touchdown records.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What goal caused the most legendary celebration in soccer history? Who invented the bicycle kick? Who was the first player to score 1,000 goals? Get the full story on scoring goals in soccer, from the earliest days to the present. This book is full of facts about the sport’s greatest goals and the women and men who scored them.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Do you know: Who once scored 10 goals in a single hockey game? How the Stanley Cup came to be hockey''s greatest prize? Why the United States'' victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics is known as the "miracle on ice"? Find out about the hardest slap shots, the most unstoppable one-timers, and the wildest attempts to put the puck in the net in Score!: The Action and Artistry of Hockey''s Magnificent Moment. From overtime game-winners to profiles of the greatest players and performances, this book is crammed with amazing facts for every hockey fan!