Perfect for Star Wars fans who think they already know everythingOn May 25, 1977, the world of science fiction, film, and pop culture was changed forever with the release of Star Wars. The beginning of this epic space opera franchise would inspire an expanded universe of creativity, including books, comic books, theme parks, and much more. With extensive back stories, lore, and author Dan Casey's encyclopedic knowledge on the subject, this lively, detailed ...

With extensive backstories and comic lore, this lively, detailed book explores the characters, storylines, and facts every Avengers fan should know. This guide covers the history of how the group went from Justice League knockoff to billion-dollar franchise; the history of Ultron, Thanos, and the Infinity Gauntlet; and the series' seminal storylines, writers, and artists. It includes information on everyone's favorite Avengers, including Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye, and ...

As a Star Wars fan, you've seen the movies, from A New Hope to The Last Jedi, and beyond. And of course you've probably had a faux lightsaber battle or two, pretending to be Luke Skywalker, Rey, or maybe Kylo Ren. But can you name the seven actors who have portrayed Darth Vader? Do you know how Ralph McQuarrie helped shape the world of Star Wars? Are you familiar with Deak Starkiller, Darth Plagueis, or Drew Struzan? Have you seen the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special?

Bill Walsh didn't just win football games, he created a repeatable system for winning at anything.The San Francisco 49ers of the 1980s rose from the bottom of the NFL to a three-time Super Bowl dynasty because Bill built a culture, a standard, and a way of operating that elevated everyone around him.Bring Your Own Pencil translates that legendary Standard of Performance into a modern leadership manual, brought to life through real...

Dan walks you through each step from calculating the right Social Security to Pension moves. He then helps you calculate out the income needed in retirement and the strategies to fill that gap using your retirement nest egg. Dan then touches on how to protect your plan with the proper insurance and legal documents. He ends with some innovative and creative strategies to position your assets so they aren’t drained from an unplanned hospital stay. Create your own customized bullet proof reti...

Charles Witten is a brilliant scientist capable of inventing devices that will change our world. Unfortunately, most of the scientific community thinks he's a crackpot. As does the government, until? a precision team of heist men rob a bank in Switzerland using what appears to be Witten's dimension hopping technology. Technology that Witten designed, but never completed?

Sorrow, fear, confusion, loneliness, well-meaning friends and family... How will you cope with the death of your husband and all that it brings If you are uncertain of what to do next, "Forget the Casserole: Help me deal, heal, and live!" can help. In his unique book, author Dan Casey takes a holistic approach to helping widows deal with the death of their husbands, begin a sustainable healing process, and implement a personal plan for protecting their quality of life. The book takes you o...

Bill Walsh didn’t just win football games, he created a repeatable system for winning at anything.The San Francisco 49ers of the 1980s rose from the bottom of the NFL to a three-time Super Bowl dynasty because Bill built a culture, a standard, and a way of operating that elevated everyone around him.Bring Your Own Pencil translates that legendary Standard of Performance into a modern leadership manual, brought to life through real...

Luke Skywalker expected trouble when he volunteered to follow Princess Leia on her mission to the planet Circarpous. But he discovered that hidden on the planet was the Kaiburr crystal, a mysterious gem that would give the one who possessed it such powers over the Force that he would be all but invincible. In the wrong hands, the crystal could be deadly. So Luke had to find this treasure and find it fast....Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the ...

Witness the rise of the Empire with these two thrilling Star Wars novels—plus exclusive short stories by Melissa Scott, John Jackson Miller, and Jason Fry!TARKIN“Compelling . . . The villains of Star Wars are as much fun as the good guys.”—New York Daily NewsUnder Governor Wilhuff Tarkin’s guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction—the so-called Death Star—moves ever closer t...

A Boxed Set bundle of all three books of The Vampyricon trilogy at a special price, including the full-length novels The Priest of Blood, The Lady of Serpents, and The Queen of Wolves.A “stunning” (Publishers Weekly) epic from New York Times bestselling and Bram Stoker Award–winning author Douglas Clegg. When Aleric the falconer meets his destiny in the bloody clutches of the seductive Pythia, h...

Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this exclusive ebook short story set shortly before the events of the film, featuring a quick-witted mercenary who takes big risks for bigger rewards—and now faces the challenge that will take her to the edge.There are plenty of mercenaries, spies, and guns for hire in the galaxy. But probably none as dangerous and determined as Bazine Netal. A master of disguise—and lethal with a blade, a blaster, or bare hande...