New Releases by Ryder Windham

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... A rebellion makes its most desperate move. A galaxy hangs in the balance. A new Jedi rises. A circle is completed. The journey ends.

Forged by rage. Taken as a child and trained in the ways of the Sith, he became the apprentice to the greatest evil the galaxy has ever known... Honed by the dark side. After years of plotting in secrecy, he and his Master will take revenge on the Jedi Order--and the once-mighty Republic will tremble... The savage story of Darth Maul has been shrouded in mystery--until now.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... An Empire grows stronger. A rebellion is threatened. A young apprentice learns from a wise master. An identity is revealed. The journey takes a dark turn.

Devour the original Star Wars saga with this eBook collection of Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, and Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Become entranced with the basic struggle of good vs. evil as you travel to a galaxy far, far away.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... A young Jedi is discovered. A rebellion grows. A deadly weapon unleashes its power. A master confronts his old apprentice. The journey begins a new chapter.

Star Wars DK Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the Star Wars universe. In I Want to Be a Jedi, find out what it takes to join the ranks of the Jedi - learn where the Jedi Academy is located, what the Jedi Code is, and how the Jedi fight with lightsabers. Level 3 Star Wars DK Readers are for children able to read on their own. Focusing on developing the child's own desire to read, the text is faster and the stories exciting and captivating. The Star Wars stories feature more text and more complex sentence structure, with information boxes to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests. Packed with full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories, Star Wars DK Reader ebooks introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories of the Star Wars universe are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Star Wars DK Readers are also perfect for reading together! © 2013 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM

An original Transformers novel series! When he stumbles upon two giant robots battling in the dust of the Nevada desert, Kevin Bowman gets swept up into the adventure of a lifetime. Along with his new friends, the Autobots, the twelve year-old looks for answers regarding his older brother''s disappearance and uncovers a secret program that sends satellites to track incoming Transformers. Can Kevin save his family and the planet?

Published in the UK as Imperial Death Star DS-1 Orbital Battle Station Owner's Technical Manual by J. H. Haynes & Co Ltd., Somerset, UK.--P. [2] of cover.

In this follow-up novel to Switching Gears, 12-year-old Kevin Bowman is now working with the Autobots to fight the evil Decepticons and search for his missing brother. Kevin is starting to lose hope until he gets help from the most unexpected person-his nemesis, Douglas. Douglas informs the team of a secret cave of ancient Cybertronian weapons located at Battle Mountain, Nevada. Kevin and Gears believe the cave might have clues to the disappearance of Kevin's brother and other missing soldiers. Will the team find what they are looking for or has Douglas set a trap for them at Battle Mountain?

The full story of Anakin Skywalker, from his birth in slavery to his death as the powerful Darth Vader ... told for the first time in its entirety by NYT bestselling Star Wars author Ryder Windham. The full story of Anakin Skywalker, from his birth in slavery to his death as the powerful Darth Vader ... told for the first time in its entirety by NYT bestselling Star Wars author Ryder Windham. Spanning all six Star Wars movie and including the pieces of the story that fill in the gaps, this novel will be a must-have for any Star Wars fan.

Hermit. Mentor. General. Jedi. Overlooked as a Padawan, he was to become one of the most revered Masters of all. Sworn to serve the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order, his own apprentice would bring about their destruction. Powerless to retrieve Darth Vader from the dark side, he would train the only one who could. NYT bestselling author Ryder Windham brings together Obi-Wan''s full life story, from his first meeting with Anakin Skywalker to his final meeting with Darth Vader--and beyond.

A must-have book for every Star Wars fan! The complete biography of a celebrated character.

Darth Vader vs. Luke Skywalker. Father vs. son. An amazing all-new novelization that will tie in with the blockbuster classic Star Wars DVD release. Darth Vader vs. Luke Skywalker. Father vs. son. An amazing all-new novelization that will tie in with the blockbuster classic Star Wars DVD release.

The Emperor. The Ewoks. Jabba the Hutt. The climactic lightsaber battle . . . an amazing all-new novelization tying into the massive DVD release of the classic Star Wars movies. The Emperor. The Ewoks. Jabba the Hutt. The climactic lightsaber battle . . . an amazing all-new novelization tying into the massive DVD release of the classic Star Wars movies.

A guide to the Star Wars movies including interesting facts, pieces of art, and full-color photographs.

One of the most feared villains of all time. One of the most iconic characters of the Star Wars saga. One incredible story.

The Millennium Falcon is a legendary spaceship, made famous by its adventures under the command of smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, who made numerous special modifications to transform the beat-up Corellian light freighter into one of the fastest ships in the galaxy. This Haynes Manual traces the model history of the Corellian Engineering Corporation''s YT series of spaceships and the development of the YT-1300 model line before focusing on the Millennium Falcon, itself a modified YT-1300. Onboard systems, controls, and their operation are described in detail and supported by a host of photographs, line art, floor plans, exploded diagrams, and stunning computer-generated artwork, all newly created by acknowledged Falcon experts Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas. Text is by Ryder Windham, author of more than fifty Star Wars books. Covering operational history, piloting, propulsion, weapons, engineering systems, sensors, and crew facilities, this is the most thorough technical guide to the Millennium Falcon available. This Haynes Manual is fully authorized and approved by Lucasfilm.

The only comprehensive overview chronicling the history of the Force and its wielders through the ages, from the founding tenets of Jedi and Sith teachings to the events and legendary figures that have shaped the struggle between the light and dark sides, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Count Dooku, and Emperor Palpatine.

"After leaving Chiss space, Jedi Nuru Kungurama and the clone troopers of Breakout Squad receive orders from Chancellor Palpatine to escort the representatives of new Republic allies to Coruscant. But the mission turns deadly with the arrival of an armored warrior with ties to the Separatist Alliance. Will Nuru and Breakout Squad defeat this villainous foe, or will they meet their ends at Shattered Rock?"--P. [4] of cover.

With so many Jedi Generals occupied with the Clone Wars, routine assignments are falling to Jedi in training like masterless Padawan Nuru Kungurama. Accompanied by a hulking swoop biker named Gizz, Nuru¿s job begins as a protection detail but soon evolves to include a mystery massacre, the hijacking of a space freighter, and the kidnapping of a group of orphaned younglings!

Starship captain Han Solo and his copilot Chewbacca run into trouble when they are hired by Jabba the Hutt to pick up a cargo container at Fornax Station.

Han Solo and Chewbacca look forward to doing an easy job for Jabba the Hutt, but when they are sent to Shinbone for an assignment they realize nothing is ever simple when working for him.

The Grand Army of the Republic - led by Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi and the other Jedi Knights - fights the New Droid Army of the Separatists in this stunning computer-animated TV series that hits the small screen around the world in 2009. Jedi Padawan Nuru Kungurama and the clone troopers of Breakout Squad - Breaker, Knuckles, Sharp, and Chatterbox - are sent on a diplomatic mission to the Unknown Regions by Chancellor Palpatine. Traveling with renegade cargo pilot Lalo Gunn in the Hasty Harpy, the young Jedi and his clone escorts are in for an unexpected surprise as they encounter the infamous Black Hole Pirates. .

Jedi Padawan Nuru Kungurama and the clone troopers of Breakout Squad are sent on a diplomatic mission to the Unknown Regions by Chancellor Palpatine. Traveling with renegade cargo pilot Lalo Gunn, the young Jedi and his clone escorts are in for an unexpected surprise when they encounter the infamous Black Hole Pirates.

Indiana Jones is in a jail in Ecuador. Colonel Musgrove of the U.S. Army has an official release for him, in exchange for solving the mystery of the fabled Hall of Records.

An inexperienced young Jedi apprentice and a group of untested clone troopers are left on their own to complete a dangerous secret mission after their leader, a Jedi general, disappears on a far-away world.

"This is the legendary story of Luke Skywalker, from his childhood on Tatooine to his fierce battle with his toughest enemy--himself"--Publisher.

Overlooked as a Padawan, he was to become one of the most revered Masters on all. This is the legendary story of Obi-Wan Kenobi, from his first meeting with Anakin Skywalker to his final meeting with Darth Vader.

Indiana Jones tries to save his father from the Nazis as they all search for the Holy Grail.

This time, Indy''s on a rescue mission: his father has gone missing on a quest for the Holy Grail, and Indy must put the clues together to locate him. His exploits put him on his father''s trail, but treachery isn''t far behind. Soon, Indy finds himself walking right into a trap, and he''ll have to team up with his father to make it out alive.