The two greatest science-fiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history! When the Federations most terrifying enemy strikes an unholy alliance with one of the Doctors most hated antagonists the result is devastation on a cosmic scale! Spanning the ends of space & time itself Captain Jean-Luc Picard & the crew of the USS Enterprise find themselves joining forces with the time-travelling Doctor & his companions with the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance! ...

The Venette Convention has always remained independent but it is about to become the flashpoint for a tense military standoff between the two power blocs now dominating interstellar space-the United Federation of Planets & the recently formed Typhon Pact. The Venetan government turns to the Typhon Pacts Tzenkethi Coalition for protection in the new order & has agreed to allow three of their supply bases for Tzenkethi use. But these bases-if militarized-would put Tzenkethi weapons unacceptably close to Federation Cardassian & Ferengi space. While Captain Ezri Dax & the crew of the U.S.S. Aventine are sent to investigate exactly what is happening at one of the Venette bases Captain Jean-Luc Picard & the U.S.S. Enterprise are assigned to a diplomatic mission sent to the Venette homeworld in order to broker a mutually acceptable resolution. But the Cardassian delegates dont seem particularly keen on using diplomacy to resolve the situation which soon spirals out of control toward all-out war... ...

Three Federation starships-the Quirinal Planck & Demeter-have mysteriously vanished & a contingency plan is developed for the Voyager crew to search for the missing ships. An unknown alien race who call themselves the Children of the Storm is at fault announcing to the Federation that they do not negotiate with destroyers of worlds-and it is not the Borg being referenced but the Federation itself! ...

Praise for Star Ware Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable & which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy."
- Robert Burnham Sky & Telescope magazine " Star Ware condenses between two covers what would normally take a telescope buyer many months to accumulate."
- John Shibley Astronomy magazine Whether youre shopping for your first telescope or your fifth dont be surprised if you feel overwhelmed by the dazzling array of product choices bells & whistles & the literature that describes them all. Thats why you need Star Ware. In this revised & updated Fourth Edition of the essential guide to comparing & selecting sky-watching equipment award-winning astronomy writer Philip Harrington takes you telescope shopping the easy way. He analyzes & explains todays astronomy market & compares brands & models point by point. Star Ware gives you the confidence you need to buy the telescope & accessories that are right for you & the knowledge to get the most out of your new purchase with: Extensive expanded reviews of leading models & accessories-including dozens of new products A clear step-by-step guide to every aspect of selecting telescopes binoculars filters mounts lenses cameras film star charts guides & references & much more Ten new do-it-yourself projects for building your own astronomical equipment Easy tips on setting up using & caring for telescopes & other astronomical equipment Lists of where to find everything astronomical including Web sites & resources; distributors dealers & conventions; & corporate listings for products & services"

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This ancient training manual crafted by early Jedi Masters has educated & enlightened generations of Jedi. It explains the history & hierarchy of the Jedi Order & what Jedi must know to take their place as defenders of the peace in the galaxy
- from mastery of the Force to the nuances of lightsaber combat. A single copy of this manual has survived. It is now passed on to you...
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This is the final novel in the epic nine-book Legacy of the Force" series concluding the tale of Jacen Solos journey to the dark side & featuring Luke Skywalker Han Solo Leia Organa Solo Jaina Solo & Ben Skywalker Luke & Mara Jades son." ...

Imagine a book whose pages literally recreate your favourite scenes from your favourite movies
- in full motion. Sounds like something
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This is a br&-new novel tying in to the huge Star Wars video game that is the follow-up to the blockbuster award-winning Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" video game which came out in 2008 & has sold over 6 million units. Written by Sean Williams who also penned the number 1 " New York Times" bestselling first instalment this promises to be a thrilling sequel." ...

Based on the characters & worlds created by George Lucas & set some years after the events in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Crimson Empire expands on & continues the saga of the evil galactic Empire & the rebels who oppose them. It is a time of turmoil control of the Empire is up for grabs & one man Conor Jax begins his campaign to become the new Dark Emperor. On the remote planet Phaeda a wandering Jedi known as Kir Kanos finds himself hunted by Imperial forces. The two Conor Jax & Kir Kanos share a deadly bond & once fought side-by-side as part of Darth Vader's elite Crimson Guard. But now they are sworn enemies divided by death & betrayal. Only one will survive... ...

The Sith have existed in the galaxy for centuries lurking waiting for their chance to seize control. In his quest for domination Darth Sidious tracked down five pivotal Sith texts written by his most powerful predecessors. Then drawing on the knowledge within the compiled pages he wrote a sixth text
- his own manifesto. Together these documents shed light on the philosophy achievements & failures of the Sith Order.
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