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81) Implacable
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"Admiral John "Black Jack" Geary fears the greatest threat to humanity may be itself in this gripping continuation of the New York Times bestselling series. As far from explored space as any human has ever been, Geary and the Alliance fleet are on their own, protecting a diplomatic mission in territory belonging to an alien species with still unknown motives. His already complex and dangerous mission is further imperiled by deadly challenges from...
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"When Princess Leia Organa was captured by the Empire, she never betrayed her convictions--even after the complete destruction of her home world, Alderaan. When her rescue came, Leia grabbed a blaster and joined the fight, escaping back to the Rebel Alliance and helping strike the biggest blow against the Empire--destroying the Death Star! But in the aftermath of that victory, the question remains: What is a princess without a world? As Leia grapples...
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[2017]
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It's a sad day for Poe Dameron and the Resistance, as they mourn the loss of a fallen comrade. But their fight is far from over - the First Order must be stopped! And Captain Phasma knows just how to get Terex to toe the line. Follow the continuing the adventures of the galaxy's greatest pilot.
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Honor Harrington novels. Main series volume 3
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THESE PROLES ARE REVOLTING!
The families who rule the People's Republic of Haven are in trouble. The treasury's empty, the Proles are restless, and civil war is imminent.
But the ruling class knows what they need to keep in power: a "short victorious war" to unite the people and fill the treasury once more. It's a card they've played often in the last half-century, always successfully, and all that stands in their way is the Star Kingdom of
...86) Shards of earth
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Final Architecture trilogy volume 1
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"Idris used to be a war hero--a fighting elite, technologically enhanced not only to be stronger, faster, and near immortal, but to communicate mind-to-mind with Earth's mysterious alien enemies known as the Architects. Then the Architects simply disappeared--and Idris and his kind became obsolete. Now, fifty years later, Idris and his crew have found something strange abandoned in space. Have their enemies returned? And if so, why?"--provided by...
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2015.
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"The original comic adaptation of the greatest space-fantasy film of all is remastered for the modern age! Weeks before George Lucas' first Star Wars film hit theatres, Marvel gave fans their first look at Luke Skywalker, boldly asking: Will he save the galaxy, or destroy it? You may know the answer, but that doesn't spoil the fun of seeing Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope like never before...including scenes that never made the silver screen! When...
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Star wars The high republic volume 1
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[2021]
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"A new era of Star Wars storytelling begins! Journey back to the High Republic -- the golden age of the Jedi! Centuries before the Empire and the Skywalker saga, the Jedi are at their height, protecting the galaxy as Republic pioneers push out into new territories. But as the frontier prepares for the dedication of the majestic Starlight Beacon, Padawan Keeve Trennis faces the ultimate choice -- will she complete her Jedi trials, or rescue the innocent...
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Safehold series volume 1
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With humankind reduced to a single colony on the world of Safehold, the human rulers of the planet, in an effort to preserve the remnants of their industrial civilization, build a religion designed to hide the colony by keeping its society medieval.
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Saga of shadows volume 1
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"Twenty years after the elemental conflict that nearly tore apart the cosmos in The Saga of Seven Suns, a new threat emerges from the darkness. The human race must set aside its own inner conflicts to rebuild their alliance with the Ildiran Empire for the survival of the galaxy. In Kevin J. Anderson's The Dark Between the Stars, galactic empires clash, elemental beings devastate whole planetary systems, and factions of humanity are pitted against...
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�2019.
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Learn the full story of the galaxy's most lovable scoundrel in this adaptation of the blockbuster Star Wars prequel! After leaving the Imperial Navy, a young Han Solo seeks adventure by joining a gang of galactic mercenaries - and soon meets notorious gambler Lando Calrissian and a 196-year-old Wookiee named Chewbacca!
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�2019.
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Untold adventures of a young Han Solo! You've seen Han escape the mean streets of Corellia by joining the Imperial Navy. But how does a thief used to the chaos of back alley brawls adjust to the order and discipline of the military? Not very well! And Han's dream of becoming a pilot is quickly grounded as he realizes he may not even survive basic training. After a wild sequence of events lands him in the brig overnight, Han is given one last shot...
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[2022]
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"Darth Vader in partnership with a sworn enemy! But as the Dark Lord of the Smith allies with Sabé, once the handmaiden of Padmé Amidala, who is leading whom to their doom? A deep secret is revealed, and it all leads back to Padmé, and her last words. As Vader targets a corrupt Imperial governor, is he still driven by his quest for order, or has his encounter with shades from the past awoken new motivations? Meanwhile, few figures in the galaxy...
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2020.
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"As the son of Rebel Alliance heroes Leia Organa and Han Solo, and Jedi Master Luke Skywalker's nephew and protégé, Ben Solo has the potential to be a great force for light in the galaxy. But the Skywalker legacy casts a long shadow, the currents of the dark side run deep and Ben has Darth Vader's blood in his veins. Voices from both his past and future tell him who he must be. He will shatter, he will be reforged and his destiny will be revealed....
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Captain Phasma made her triumphant return in Star Wars: The Last Jedi -- now journey back to the final moments of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the destruction of Starkiller Base, and learn how she escaped her fate! Captured by the Resistance and thrown into a garbage masher, Phasma must escape a doomed world - and plot her revenge! Follow the chrome-adorned warrior from the site of the First Order's biggest defeat to the doorstep of 2017's biggest...
98) Ender's game
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 16
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Once again, Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who? Ender Wiggin. Brilliant. Ruthless. Cunning. A tactical and strategic master. And a child. Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. Among the elite recruits Ender proves himself to be a genius...
99) Hidden Empire
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Saga of seven suns volume 1
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Humans have colonized the worlds of the Spiral Arm and the rest of the galaxy seems to be theirs for the taking. The Klikiss Torch is a device capable of transforming gas giants into new suns, however, the Jovian worlds are home to an alien species. The victims of unintentional genocide, the advanced hydogues aren't looking for an apology or reparations when they launch their warships on a single mission to annihilate every last human in the universe....
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Star Wars trilogy volume 2
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2004, c1980
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The battle to save the galaxy from the evil of Darth Vader rages on in this sequel to Star Wars. Han Solo and Princess Leia fight Imperial ships while Luke Skywalker seeks out Yoda, the ancient true Jedi Knight.
The battle for the galaxy intensifies as Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance. Han Solo and Princess Leia flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker journeys to the mysterious, marshy...