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Lost your copy of the Jedi training manual? Don't worry, you can borrow Luke Skywalker's -- it's been passed down through several owners, such as Yoda, Dooku, and Anakin, and now you can read their annotations and comments. You'll discover the history and lore of the Jedi Order, the ways of the Force and how to wield it, the subtle nuances of lightsaber combat, and the dangers of the Dark Side.

Take a closer look into the web filled world of one of the world's favorite Super Heroes, Spider-Man! Featuring detailed profiles of more than 200 of Spidey's friends and foes, as well as tons of facts and information on the Web Slinger himself, Spider-Man Character Encyclopedia will test your knowledge of the world of Spider-Man. Organized alphabetically, each character profile is crammed with facts, statistics, informative annotations, and exciting...

Learn about the biggest and most important battles in galactic history. Join the generals, soldiers, jedi, and Rebels on their missions, and discover the traps, betrayals, and triumphs.

An exciting new series for young readers!! Star Wars is presented in a new dynamic and fun way that young readers are sure to love!

The all-new, full-color updated and complete revised edition of the comprehensive history of the Star Wars universe has been entirely rewritten, covering all six films, the novels, comics, cartoons, and games--all in chronological order. Full color.

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Lost your copy of the Sith training manual? Don't worry, you can borrow Darth Sidious's! He tracked down the writings of previous Sith Lords, and drawing from that knowledge write a sixth text-- his own manifesto! You'll discover the history and lore of the Sith, the ways of the Force and how to wield it, and the glorys of the Dark Side.