James Luceno Knihy

Definitívny sprievodca svetom Indianu Jonesa. Od džunglí Južnej Ameriky po púšte Egypta, od vzácnych Šankarových kameňov po svätý grál, táto kniha po prvý raz odhaľuje všetko, čo treba vedieť o archeológovi s bičom, obľúbenom na celom svete. Nájdete tu momentky zo všetkých štyroch filmov – vrátane diela Indiana Jones a kráľovstvo krištáľovej lebky, z televízneho seriálu Dobrodružstvá mladého Indianu Jonesa, komiksov, ako aj exkluzívne ilustrácie a mapy, ktoré sa robili na objednávku do tejto knihy, takže tento kompletný sprievodca je neobjavený poklad pre každého fanúšika Indianu Jonesa!

At long last, the story of the mysterious Sith Lord Darth Plagueis and his apprentice, Darth Sidious, is revealed, in this "New York Times" bestseller.

Rozkaz šedesát šest byl vydán. Z rytířů Jedi se v očích klonových vojáků rázem stali zrádci Republiky a téměř celý řád byl vyhlazen. Palpatine vyhlásil v galaxii Impérium sám sebe povýšil císaře. * Darth Vader se už zotavil z těžkých zranění, jež mu v souboji na Mustafaru způsobil jeho bývalý mistr a blízký přítel Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ačkoli musí Vader od nynějška neustále nosit zvláštní přilbu a pancíř podporující jeho životní funkce, pronásleduje na Palpatinův příkaz odpůrce nových pořádků v galaxii se zuřivým odhodláním. A hrstka Jediů, která přežila čistky, nyní čelí největší hrozbě v dějinách řádu.

At long last, the New York Times bestselling series that launched the Star Wars saga into the next generation and into thrilling new territory reaches its spectacular finale. Side by side, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, their children, and their comrades in the Galactic Alliance rally for their last stand against the enemy that threatens not only the galaxy, but the Force itself. The Galactic Alliance's hard-won success in countering the Yuuzhan Vong onslaught has proven all too brief--and the tide has turned once more to the invaders' advantage. Having overcome the sabotage strategies of the Jedi and their allies, the marauding aliens have pushed deeper into the galaxy and subjugated more worlds in their ruthless quest for domination. Coruscant has been remade into a Yuuzhan Vong stronghold. The remnants of the resistance are struggling to form a united front. Luke, Mara, and Jacen are missing in action. Clearly the stage is set for endgame. Now, as Han and Leia receive the chilling news that hundreds of high-ranking Galactic Alliance prisoners face slaughter in a sacrifice to the enemy's bloodthirsty gods, Luke and his team try desperately to convince the living world of Zonama Sekot to join the Jedi's final campaign against the Yuuzhan Vong. Yet even as they speak, a lone space station is all that stands between Alliance headquarters on Mon Calamari . . . and wave after wave of ferocious enemy forces waging their most decisive assault. At the same time, the Jedi's alliances throughout the galaxy are being tested--and the chances of victory jeopardized--by rogue factions determined to deploy the lethal weapon that will exterminate the Yuuzhan Vong . . . and perhaps countless other species. And among the Yuuzhan Vong themselves, the threat of revolt has reached a boiling point--as the oppressed underclass and powerful officials alike fear their Supreme Overlord's mad actions will provoke the wrath of the gods. Ultimately, for both the forces of invasion and resistance, too much has been sacrificed --and too much is at stake--to ever turn back. And now, nothing can stand in the way of seizing

Napínavý příběh od uznávaného autora Star Wars Jamese Lucena o vzniku superzbraně, který připravuje půdu pro film Rogue One i seriál Andor.Válka trhá galaxii na kusy. Republika a separatisté už léta bojují napříč hvězdami a ve snaze vyhrát válku vytvářejí stále smrtonosnější technologie. Orson Krennic je jako člen přísně tajného projektu Hvězdy smrti kancléře Palpatina odhodlán vyvinout superzbraň dříve, než se to podaří nepřátelům Republiky. A klíčem k tomu by mohl být Krennicův starý přítel, geniální vědec Galen Erso.Galenův výzkum zaměřený na energii upoutal pozornost Krennica i jeho nepřátel, a vědec se tak stal klíčovým pěšákem v galaktickém konfliktu. Krennic Galenovi nabídne mimořádnou příležitost: pokračovat ve vědeckém studiu s využitím všech prostředků, které má bezvýhradně k dispozici. Zatímco Galen a jeho žena Lyra věří, že energetický výzkum bude využit k mírovým účelům, Krennic má jiné plány, díky nimž se Hvězda smrti nakonec stane skutečností. Ersovi jsou chyceni v Krennicově pasti a musejí se pokusit rozplést jeho síť podvodů, aby zachránili sebe i samotnou galaxii.

The war that erupted in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless Separatist forces continue their assault on the teetering Republic–and the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. In Episode III Revenge of the Sith the fates of key players on both sides of the conflict will be sealed. But first, crucial events that pave the way to that time of reckoning unfold in a labyrinth of evil. . . . Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy–and Separatist Councilmember–Nute Gunray is the mission that brings Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with a squad of clones in tow, to Neimoidia. But the treacherous ally of the Sith proves as slippery as ever, evading his Jedi pursuers even as they narrowly avoid deadly disaster. Still, their daring efforts yield an unexpected prize: a unique holotransceiver that bears intelligence capable of leading the Republic forces to their ultimate quarry, the ever-elusive Darth Sidious. Swiftly taking up the chase, Anakin and Obi-Wan follow clues from the droid factories of Charros IV to the far-flung worlds of the Outer Rim . . . every step bringing them closer to pinpointing the location of the Sith Lord–whom they suspect has been manipulating every aspect of the Separatist rebellion. Yet somehow, in the escalating galaxy-wide chess game of strikes, counterstrikes, ambushes, sabotage, and retaliations, Sidious stays constantly one move ahead. Then the trail takes a shocking turn. For Sidious and his minions have set in motion a ruthlessly orchestrated campaign to divide and overwhelm the Jedi forces–and bring the Republic to its knees.

And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious, and Tarkin - whose tactical cunning and cold- blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire's supremacy...and its enemies' extinction.

Merciless attacks by an invincible alien force have left the New Republic reeling. Dozens of worlds have succumbed to occupation or annihilation, and even the Jedi Knights have tasted defeat. In these darkest of times, the noble Chewbacca is laid to rest, having died as heroically as he lived--and a grief- stricken Han Solo is left to fit the pieces of his shattered soul back together before he loses everything: friends, family, and faith. Refusing help from Leia or Luke, Han becomes the loner he once was, seeking to escape the pain of his partner's death in adventure . . . and revenge. When he learns that an old friend from his smuggling days is operating as a mercenary for the enemy, he sets out to expose the traitor. But Han's investigation uncovers an even greater evil: a sinister conspiracy aimed at the very heart of the New Republic's will and ability to fight--the Jedi. Now Han must face down his inner demons and, with the help of a new and unexpected ally, honor Chewbacca's sacrifice in the only way that matters--by being worthy of it. schovat popis

A string of smashing victories by the forces of the sinister aliens known as the Yuuzhan Vong has left New Republic resources and morale stretched to the breaking point. Leia Organa Solo, estranged from her husband, Han, oversees the evacuation of refugees on planets in the path of the merciless invaders. Luke Skywalker struggles to hold the fractious Jedi Knights together, even while one of them undertakes a bold but reckless undercover mission. Manipulating their alliance with the amoral Hutts, the Yuuzhan Vong leave a cunning trail of vital information where New Republic agents are sure to find it--information the desperate defenders cannot afford to ignore: the location of the aliens' next target.Then Han Solo stumbles into the dark heart of raging battle, thus beginning a furious race against time that will require every skill and trick in his arsenal to win... Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

The Galactic Republic is crumbling. Valorum, Supreme Chancellor, calls for an emergency trade summit. As humans and aliens gather, conspiracies sealed with large sums of money run rampant, and no one is aboves suspicion. But the greatest threat of all remains unknown to everyone except three members of the Trade Federation