Best Selling Books by GEORGE LUCAS

Between May 1943 and April 1945 George Lucas, an ensign on board a service tug in the Pacific, wrote more than three hundred letters home to his beloved wife, Betty. Tucked safely away and discovered only after her death, those letters - the best of which are presented here - provide a fascinating record of World War II behind the lines and an intimate look at a young naval officer''s professional and emotional development. A keen observer of his surroundings, Lucas describes life at sea, his shipmates, and exotic island cultures as well as the horrors of war, made particularly apparent to him during a clean-up assignment after the three-day pitched battle for Tarawa. Always informative, often lyrical, these letters stand as a tribute to all those who lived through the war, regardless of their rank or service.

What is the history of philosophy? What exactly is this the history of and how is that history to be understood in relationship to philosophy itself? Can philosophy''s history, on any of a number of diverse descriptions, ever be said in its own right to constitute a unique and genuine source of philosophical wisdom or insight? George Lucas sweeps aside the constraints of traditional methodological and cultural boundaries to reflect broadly on a variety of answers to these questions, as posed by many of the major philosophical figures of the past century. Inviting a re-consideration of the work of scholars as diverse as Alasdair MacIntyre, Leo Strauss, Jacques Derrida, Michel Foucault, Richard Rorty, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Bertrand Russell, Arthur Danto, Martha Nussbaum, Paul Ricoeur, Charles Taylor, Keith Lehrer and Jerome Schneewind, Lucas ranges widely over the history of philosophy itself in search of original, probing answers to these profound and perennial issues.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MOVIE FOLLOWED REBELS AND THE EMPIRE THROUGH A STRUGGLE THAT CROSSED THE GALAXY. BUT THE NPR DRAMATIZATION WILL REVEAL SCENES THE MOVIE NEVER SHOWED YOU.... The Imperials discover the planetary probe evidence that leads them to the Rebel base Luke Skywalker and Han Solo await rescue in an emergency shelter on the frozen surface of Hoth Han Solo and his first mate, Chewbacca, fix the Falcon--and demolish each other''s egos Luke encounters a medical droid that could match C-3PO for politesse anytime The Rebel control room on Hoth during the desperate battle against the Imperial Walkers Luke''s last-minute rendezvous with his attack wing on the surface of Hoth--without his flyer Inside Yoda''s cave on Luke''s first morning of training in the mysterious ways of the Jedi The ten episodes of this original radio dramatization script contain exciting new scenes and extra information on the events of the second installment in the acclaimed Star Wars series, which has become part of our modern mythology. And behind-the-scenes details of the dramatization process itself come to light in an informative introduction by the script''s author, Brian Daley---who wrote the episodes, then reworked scenes on the spot in the recording studio, creating the National Public Radio dramatization broadcast on stations nationwide. The story of The Empire Strikes Back comes to life again in these original scripts--this time with more background, more scenes--more Star Wars!

This book addresses issues of legal and moral governance arising in the development, deployment, and eventual uses of emerging technologies in military operations. Proverbial wisdom has it that law and morality always lag behind technological innovation. Hence, the book aims to identify, enumerate, and constructively address the problems of adequate governance for the development, deployment, and eventual uses of military technologies that have been newly introduced into military operations or which will be available in the near future. Proposals for modifications in governance, the book argues, closely track the anxieties of many critics of these technologies to the extent that they will proliferate, prove destructive in unanticipated ways, and partially or wholly escape regulation under current treaties and regulatory regimes. In addition to such concerns in domestic and especially in international law, the book addresses ethical norms in the professions involved in the design and eventual use of specific technologies, principally involving the professional norms of practice in engineering and the military (as well as biomedical and health care practice), which impose moral obligations on their members to avoid reckless endangerment or criminal negligence in the course of their activities. Thus, in addition to exploring the application of existing legal regimes and moral norms, the book examines how these professions might develop or improve the voluntary constraints on forms of malfeasance that are enshrined in their histories and codes of best practices. This book should prove of great interest to students of ethics, military studies, philosophy of war and peace, law, and international relations.

Here''s a tantalizing glimpse into the classrooms of innovative educators who are using technology to connect with students, colleagues, the local community, and the world beyond. Edutopia offers a unique perspective on education in which technology is employed to make schools more exciting and dynamic for everyone involved -- students work on real-world projects and consult with the best outside experts; teachers learn by tapping into the best people and practices in their field; and classrooms regularly connect with the rich resources of their communities and the world beyond. A lively resource that teachers and parents will want to refer to again and again, Edutopia is filled with more than forty full-color photos, has a useful resource section, and comes with a unique CD-ROM that contains more than seventy minutes of video footage of these classrooms in action. "This book provides educators and parents alike with an unprecedented opportunity to see the future. We must support the efforts of these national heroes--teachers and students from primary and secondary education, foundation and community leaders--as they use technology to make our students and our nation more competitive." - Bob Kerrey, president, New School University and former United States Senator and chair of the Congressional Web-Based Education Commission "This book provides a glimpse of the future by showing us the best work of innovators today. Anyone involved in creating the schools of the future shoud read it." - Linda Darling-Hammond, professor, School of Education, Stanford University "Edutopia is an exciting guide to help teaching and learning move into the twenty-first century." - Richard Riley, former Secretary of Education

È il 1977 quando esce il primo film di Star Wars. Nello stesso anno la Marvel dà alle stampe la serie regolare ambientata nell’universo di George Lucas, che ha per protagonisti Luke, Ian, Leila, Lord Fener, Obi-Wan e Ciube! È il primo di tanti tasselli che ancora oggi vanno a completare uno degli universi narrativi più amati di sempre. Si inizia con l’adattamento a fumetti del film, punto di partenza della più grande saga di fantascienza mai creata. Sei episodi che ci porteranno dalla fuga dei droni fino allo scontro finale sopra e dentro la Morte Nera. Una pietra miliare del fumetto di scifi firmata da autori del calibro di Roy Thomas e Howard Chaykin!

His name was Darth Vader, but before he fell to the dark side--before an entire galaxy trembled in his shadow--he was known simply as Anakin Skywalker. This is the beginning of his story and the first episode of the epic adventure STAR WARS. 64 pages with full-color photographs.

Terminato l’adattamento a fumetti di Star Wars (presentato nei primi sei numeri di questa serie), iniziano le avventure inedite di Luke, Han, Leila e tutti gli altri protagonisti del film. Con un’intera galassia da esplorare e centinaia di pianeti da visitare (e dove poter trovare dei lavori non sempre “puliti”), le emozioni non mancheranno. Soprattutto per Ian e Chewie che dovranno prima vedersela con pirati spaziali e poi finiranno in una serie di risse che daranno inizio a un lungo viaggio.

Terminato l’adattamento a fumetti di Star Wars (presentato nei primi sei numeri di questa serie), iniziano le avventure inedite di Luke, Han, Leila e tutti gli altri protagonisti del film. Con un’intera galassia da esplorare e centinaia di pianeti da visitare (e dove poter trovare dei lavori non sempre “puliti”), le emozioni non mancheranno. Soprattutto per Ian e Chewie che dovranno prima vedersela con pirati spaziali e poi finiranno in una serie di risse che daranno inizio a un lungo viaggio.

Terminato l’adattamento a fumetti di Star Wars (presentato nei primi sei numeri di questa serie), iniziano le avventure inedite di Luke, Han, Leila e tutti gli altri protagonisti del film. Con un’intera galassia da esplorare e centinaia di pianeti da visitare (e dove poter trovare dei lavori non sempre “puliti”), le emozioni non mancheranno. Soprattutto per Ian e Chewie che dovranno prima vedersela con pirati spaziali e poi finiranno in una serie di risse che daranno inizio a un lungo viaggio.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom brings you non-stop thrills and excitement like nothing you''ve ever experienced. Indy, his sidekick Short Round, and nightclub singer Willie Scott go from high-flying action above the Himalayas to a nail-biting runaway mine car chase and finally a spine-tingling escape from a fortress-like mine in India. Hang on tight as the world''s ultimate action hero takes you on a heart-pumping roller-coaster ride of adventure that''s guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

While visiting President Theodore Roosevelt''s safari camp in British East Africa in 1909, Indy helps track down an oryx that has mysteriously disappeared.

A poor farmer undertakes a mission to find safety for a baby destined to be a great queen, but now in danger from an evil sorceress.

Humans stranded on the moon of Endor join the furry Ewoks in their fight against the Marauders.