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Tells the story of the construction of the Death Star and the people involved in it, including its architect, Grand Moff Tarkin; a gunnery officer responsible for its deadly power; and a fighter pilot who defends the construction site.

THEN: It's one of the galaxy's most dangerous secrets: a mysterious transmitter with unknown power and a reward for its discovery that most could only dream of claiming. But those who fly the Millennium Falcon throughout its infamous history aren't your average scoundrels. Not once, but twice, the crew of the Falcon tries to claim the elusive prize--first, Lando Calrissian and the droid L3-37 at the dawn of an ambitious career, and later, a young...

Identifies many of the friends in the Star Wars universe, including Luke Skywalker and his robot friends, C-3PO and R2-D2.

Introduces some of the characters from the series "Star Wars Rebels," a television show, set between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. It follows the former Jedi Kanan Jarrus and his ragtag crew aboard the starship Ghost as they struggle against the evil rule of the Galactic Empire.

When a distress plea goes up from the isolated planet Minfar, Resistance heroes Rey, Poe and Rose hear the call! Together they will face down a First Order battalion, terrifying flying creatures, and a weapon that could change the course of the war!

Profiling more than 250 characters from The High Republic era of the Star Wars galaxy, this ultimate reference introduces brave Jedi, ruthless Nihil marauders, cutthroat mercenaries and evil monsters who call this galaxy home.

"I have sensed a disturbance in the Force." Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root--its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant...

Anakin and Obi-Wan must learn a new way to work together to save Cato Neimoidia when the planet's fragile neutrality is threatened, dangerously shifting the balance that pushes this world to the brink of war. The Clone Wars have begun, and battle lines are being drawn throughout the galaxy. The peace guarded by the Jedi Order is slipping through their fingers. After an explosion devastates Cato Neimoidia, the Republic is blamed and the fragile neutrality...

"The Empire can be seductive, particularly if you're an aspiring young pilot... Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree both know this very well when they enroll Imperial Academy, eager to pursue their dreams. When Thane discovers the darker side of the Empire, though, and defects to the Rebellion, the pair's lifelong friendship will be put to the ultimate test. Will Thane and Ciena's relationship -- or even they themselves -- survive this galactic conflict...?"--Amazon....

The adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo continue as the last of the Emperor's warlords discovers secrets that could destroy the New Republic.