"The author tries to come to terms with the life and death of his multitalented longtime friend and brother-in-law, who had been his biggest hero and inspiration"--

"Edsel Bronfman works as a junior executive shipping clerk for an importer of Korean flatware. He lives in a seedy neighborhood and spends his free time with his spirited mother. Things happen to other people, and Bronfman knows it. Until, that is, he gets a call from operator 61217 telling him that he's won a free weekend at a beachfront condo in Destin, Florida. But there's a catch: the offer is intended for a couple, and Bronfman has only seventy-nine...

In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed giants. Animals loved him, people loved him, women loved him. He knew more jokes than any man alive. At least that's what he told his son, William. But now Edward Bloom is dying, and William wants desperately to know the truth about his elusive father--this indefatigable teller of tall tales--before it's too late....

A guide to the "Star Wars" saga provides an explanation of the characters and how they relate to each other and details the movies' storylines.

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.

"Legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett bound together two volumes of great personal significance: an edition of The bounty hunter's guild handbook, and a recruiting booklet issued by Death Watch, a secretive splinter group of Mandalorians. Together, these volumes make up The bounty hunter code, detailing the skills needed to make a living beyond galactic law as well as the little-known history, philosophy, and gear of Death Watch"--Amazon.com.

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.

Presents a companion to the Superman film, with commentaries by director Zach Snyder and producer Christopher Nolan, concept art created for the movie, behind-the-scenes set photography, and interviews with key creative members of the production crew.