New Releases by Ryder Windham

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.

Hidden away at birth, he would believe himself an orphan. Watched over by a mysterious hermit, he would discover incredible abilities. And by finding hope where others found only evil, he would restore balance to the galaxy. This is the legendary story of Luke Skywalker, from his childhood on Tatooine to his fierce battle with his toughest enemy -- himself.

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.

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.

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

Around the time legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett tumbled into the Great Pit of Carkoon, the Rebel Alliance discovered a secure, blast-proof bounty hunter''s case holding Boba Fett''s personal items. For years it remained hidden away. But now all who wish may unlock the secrets held within.... Press the buttons, insert the data card, and the case opens with sounds and lights. Housed within is a text of great import. At some point in his career Boba Fett bound together the latest edition of the Bounty Hunters Guild Handbook and a manifesto from Death Watch, the secretive splinter group of Mandalorians. Together, these volumes make up The Bounty Hunter Code. The handbook is an essential guide for all bounty hunters. Senior Guild members offer advice for hunters new to the Guild, a detailed list of the tools and techniques crucial to the "crimson trade," and the basics of making a living on the margins of galactic law. Boba Fett has scrawled additions and commentary in the margins throughout, as have the bounty hunters Greedo, Bossk, and Dengar, all of whom were once in possession of the Handbook. The Death Watch volume--part informational guide, part manifesto--is full of Death Watch history, philosophy, and discussions of key Mandalorian gear: their famous T-visors, their celebrated armor, and their impressive jetpacks. This Death Watch booklet was originally taken from Death Watch leader Tor Vizsla and given to Boba by his father, Jango Fett, and features handwritten notes from father to son. Boba in turn intended to leave it to his daughter, and so he''s added his own annotations to aid in her education. The bounty hunter Aurra Sing and the pirate Hondo Ohnaka have added their commentary as well. Tucked beneath The Bounty Hunter Code is Cradossk''s memoir, Making a Killing, a brutal account of his rise to the top of the Bounty Hunters Guild. From the creators of Book of Sith and The Jedi Path, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, The Bounty Hunter Code reveals the secrets of the hunt and offers insight into this demanding, dangerous, and misunderstood profession. The case includes: The Bounty Hunter Code The 48-page memoirs of Cradossk, former head of the Bounty Hunters Guild, with an inscription from the author to Boba Fett A Kamino saberdart Boba Fett''s captain''s license Boba Fett''s arms permit Slave I''s official operating license An Imperial wanted poster for Han Solo An inventory slip from the Rebel Alliance forces who discovered and seized Boba''s property

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.

An original Transformers novel series! In the Nevada desert a 12-year-old boy gets swept up in a thrilling adventure when he stumbles across two giant robots battling in the dust. The boy and a new Autobot friend set off to secure a secret bunker before the Decepticons can find it. But the robot they left behind is a Decepticon in disguise, and he tells Bumblebee and the other Autobots that the boy and his friend are up to no good. Will the truth be revealed in time?

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.

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.

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!

Born a slave.Raised by a Jedi.Feared by a galaxy.Bestselling author Ryder Windham brings together the full life story of Anakin Skywalker--from rise to fall, from light to dark...and back again. A must-have novel for anyone who''s ever loved Star Wars.

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.

A tribute to the favorite "Star Wars" ship provides layer-by-layer analyses of the Millennium Falcon''s features, from laser cannons and cockpit controls to smuggling bays and Han Solo''s speed modifications. On board pages.

Nuru Kungurama, a young Jedi, is sent with the Breakout Squad clone troopers on a diplomatic mission to the Unknown Regions, where they and renegade cargo pilot Lalo Gunn will run into space pirates and a dangerous surprise.

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.

"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.

"Based on the story by George Lucas and Menno Meyjes and the screenplay by Jeffrey Boam."

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.

Based on all six of the Star Wars movies, tells the story of Anakin Skywalker from his birth in slavery to his death as the powerful Darth Vader.

A guidebook to the characters, cultures, clothing, weapons, and more used in the entire Star Wars saga.