SUMMARY: This collection of 21 of Isaac Asimov's short stories spans the body of his fiction from the 1940s to the 1980s--exploring not only the future of technology, but the future of humanity's maturity and growth.<

SUMMARY: Launching Roc Books' new science fiction/fantasy line is this collection from the undisputed grandmaster".d capture the essence of an extraordinary life's work.er of a 1986 Oscar for his special effects for Cocoon--provides 15 line drawings.<

EDITORIAL REVIEW: The best time-travel story since H.G. Wells's The Time Machine, by the Grand Master of science fiction, the story of Andrew Harlan, Technician and Eternal. Andrew Harlan's job is to range through past and present centuries monitoring and even altering Time's myriad cause-and-effect relationships. As a Technician with the Allwhen Council, he initiates Reality Changes that may affect the lives of as many as fifty billion people -- and a million or more of them may be so drastically affected as to be considered new individulas. Above all, therefore, a Technician must be dispassionate. An emotional make-up is a distinct handicap. Then Harlan meets Noys and falls victim to a phenomenon older than Time itself -- love. Years of self-discipline are cast aside as Harlan uses the awesome techniques of the Eternals to twist Time so that he and Noys might survive! together. <

In the year 2100, the invention of the Electron Pump—an apparently inexhaustible supply of free energy—has enabled humanity to devote its time and energies to more than the struggle for survival, finally breaking free of the Earth. But the Electron Pump works by exchanging materials with a parallel universe, and such unbalancing of the cosmos has consequences. Humans and aliens alike must race to prevent a vast nuclear explosion in the heart of the Sun—and the vaporisation of the Earth exactly eight minutes later…<

<p>A trade summit on Corellia brings Han Solo back to the home world he left many years before. Arriving on the distant planet with Leia, their children and Chewbacca, Han finds Corellia overrun with agents of the New Republic Intelligence and finds himself part of a deceptive plan whose aim not even he understands. One thing is clear: the five inhabited worlds of the sector are on the brink of civil war and the once peaceful coexistence of the three leading races -- human, Selonian, and Drallan -- has come to an end. <br><br>Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the <i>Star Wars</i> expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular <i>Star Wars</i> books of the last thirty years!<

<p>Imprisoned on the planet Corellia, Han Solo finds himself at the mercy of his evil cousin, Thracken Sal-Solo. Thracken plans to restore the Imperial system and seize total power -- no matter what the cost. Han has one chance to stop him. But to do so he must turn his back on his human cousin and join forces with a female alien. Dracmus was arrested as a ringleader in a plot against the corrupt Human League. Now she and Han will attempt a daring escape to Selonia in time to warn Leia, Luke Skywalker, and Lando of Thracken's plan. But can Han trust the alien to keep her word?<br><br>Meanwhile, other questions threaten the New Republic -- and the lives of millions. Who is behind the deadly Starbuster plot? Why is someone attempting to take possession of Corellia's powerful planetary repulsors? And what is the secret behind the mysterious Centerpoint Station, and ancient, artificial world of unknown origin that has suddenly -- and inexplicably -- come alive?...<

<p>When a loyalist ship approaching Selonia is blasted out of space, Han Solo quickly realizes that rebel forces are turning planetary repulsors into weapons of immense destruction. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian manage to discover the terrifying secret of Centerpoint Station. It is the infamous Starbuster itself, and its next programmed nova, hard-wired in, is set to annihilate a chosen star, its inhabited worlds, and millions of innocent lives. There's only one way to stop it: blow up the station. But as a massive rebel fleet closes in on Centerpoint, Han, Luke and their friends will discover time is running out. <br><br>Then the true leaders of the rebellion reveal their identities, and issue their final ultimatum: The New Republic must withdraw all claim to power over the entire Corellian sector. With the future of Corellian freedom at stake, Han and those loyal to the Republic must somehow resist. But how can they possibly stop the deadliest weapon the galaxy has ever known? <br><br>Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the <i>Star Wars</i> expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular <i>Star Wars</i> books of the last thirty years!</p><

<div><h3>About the Author</h3><p><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> is the author of the Star Wars: <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars novel, <strong>Darksaber</strong>, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars anthologies, including <strong>Tales From The Mos Eisley Cantina</strong>. He is a <strong>New York Times</strong> bestselling author and lives in California with his wife, Rebecca Moesta. <br><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> and his wife, <strong>Rebecca Moesta</strong>, have been involved in many Star Wars® projects. Together, they are writing the eleven volumes of the <strong>Young Jedi Knights </strong>saga for young adults, as well as creating the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series for younger readers. </p><p>Kevin J. Anderson is also the author of the Star Wars® : <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars® novel Darksaber, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars® anthologies, including Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina (July 1995), in which Rebecca Moesta has a story. Rebecca Moesta will also be writing three books in the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series.</p> </div><

<p class="description">SUMMARY:<br>The Dark Jedi Brakiss--the student Luke Skywalker expelled from his academy--has learned much since he left. Enough to master the dark side of the Force. And enough to establish his own school for training Jedi--the Shadow Academy.But now Brakiss has been given an even greater task. Not only must he create a sinister legion of Dark Jedi to serve the Empire, he must undertake a challenge not even Darth Vader and the Emperor could meet: Kidnap the heirs of the Skywalker bloodline, and turn them to the dark side of the Force...</p><

<div><h3>About the Author</h3><p><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> is the author of the Star Wars: <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars novel, <strong>Darksaber</strong>, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars anthologies, including <strong>Tales From The Mos Eisley Cantina</strong>. He is a <strong>New York Times</strong> bestselling author and lives in California with his wife, Rebecca Moesta. <br><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> and his wife, <strong>Rebecca Moesta</strong>, have been involved in many Star Wars® projects. Together, they are writing the eleven volumes of the <strong>Young Jedi Knights </strong>saga for young adults, as well as creating the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series for younger readers. </p><p>Kevin J. Anderson is also the author of the Star Wars® : <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars® novel Darksaber, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars® anthologies, including Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina (July 1995), in which Rebecca Moesta has a story. Rebecca Moesta will also be writing three books in the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series.</p> </div><

<div><h3>About the Author</h3><p><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> is the author of the Star Wars: <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars novel, <strong>Darksaber</strong>, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars anthologies, including <strong>Tales From The Mos Eisley Cantina</strong>. He is a <strong>New York Times</strong> bestselling author and lives in California with his wife, Rebecca Moesta. <br><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> and his wife, <strong>Rebecca Moesta</strong>, have been involved in many Star Wars® projects. Together, they are writing the eleven volumes of the <strong>Young Jedi Knights </strong>saga for young adults, as well as creating the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series for younger readers. </p><p>Kevin J. Anderson is also the author of the Star Wars® : <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars® novel Darksaber, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars® anthologies, including Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina (July 1995), in which Rebecca Moesta has a story. Rebecca Moesta will also be writing three books in the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series.</p> </div><

<div><h3>About the Author</h3><p><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> is the author of the Star Wars: <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars novel, <strong>Darksaber</strong>, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars anthologies, including <strong>Tales From The Mos Eisley Cantina</strong>. He is a <strong>New York Times</strong> bestselling author and lives in California with his wife, Rebecca Moesta. <br><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> and his wife, <strong>Rebecca Moesta</strong>, have been involved in many Star Wars® projects. Together, they are writing the eleven volumes of the <strong>Young Jedi Knights </strong>saga for young adults, as well as creating the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series for younger readers. </p><p>Kevin J. Anderson is also the author of the Star Wars® : <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars® novel Darksaber, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars® anthologies, including Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina (July 1995), in which Rebecca Moesta has a story. Rebecca Moesta will also be writing three books in the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series.</p> </div><

<p class="description">SUMMARY:<br>The day of reckoning is at hand for the young Jedi Knoghts. The Shadow Academy--with its army of Dark Jedi and Imperial Stormtroopers--has appeared in the sky over Yavin 4. And when a commando raid destroys the shield generator protecting the Jedi academy, there is only one option: to fight.Now Jacen and Jaina, along with Luke Skywalker and their friends, must trust in the Force and do battle with their sworn enemies--the Dark Jedi Zekk, his master Brakiss, and their loathsome Nightsister Tamith Kai. Victory means a new legacy of Jedi coming of age. Defeat means a final cloak of darkness over the entire galaxy...</p><

<div><h3>About the Author</h3><p><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> is the author of the Star Wars: <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars novel, <strong>Darksaber</strong>, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars anthologies, including <strong>Tales From The Mos Eisley Cantina</strong>. He is a <strong>New York Times</strong> bestselling author and lives in California with his wife, Rebecca Moesta. <br><strong>Kevin J. Anderson</strong> and his wife, <strong>Rebecca Moesta</strong>, have been involved in many Star Wars® projects. Together, they are writing the eleven volumes of the <strong>Young Jedi Knights </strong>saga for young adults, as well as creating the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series for younger readers. </p><p>Kevin J. Anderson is also the author of the Star Wars® : <strong>Jedi Academy</strong> trilogy, the Star Wars® novel Darksaber, and the comic series <strong>The Sith War</strong> for Dark Horse comics and the science fiction novel <strong>Blindfold</strong>. He has edited several Star Wars® anthologies, including Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina (July 1995), in which Rebecca Moesta has a story. Rebecca Moesta will also be writing three books in the <strong>Junior Jedi Knights</strong> series.</p> </div><