Meet Ezra and the Rebels crew! Your favourite Star Wars Rebels heroes are ready to fight the evil Empire! Kanan, Hera and trusty old Chopper battle TIE fighters while Sabine uses her artistic talents to outsmart Stormtroopers. Zeb never misses an opportunity to take down troopers, and Ezra scores a special souvenir at the crash site of an Imperial fighter.
What would happen if your favourite Rebels characters face off against each other? Could Ezra take down a Stormtrooper? Could Kanan defeat the Inquisitor in single combat? Is there a ship that can outfly the Ghost? Decide who you think would be victorious in these never-before-seen team-up showdowns. Then check out the experts' ideas of who would be left standing.
In the amazing Star Wars Annual 2015 you can relive the six timeless adventures of the Star Wars movies, complete epic space activities, read the fact files about your favourite characters and places, and choose your side of the Force. Includes mind-blowing Augmented Reality content! Packed full of movie trivia, fun facts from the expanded universe and unforgettable images, this is the perfect book for Star Wars fans of all ages!
A LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.... Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the dominating First Order and the evil Kylo Ren, who seeks vengeance on Luke Skywalker for Darth Vader's death. When a small droid with a big secret lands on the deserted planet of Jakku and runs into a scavenger named Rey and a defected stormtrooper named Finn, the galaxy is turned on its head to locate the whereabouts of the only remaining Jedi, Luke Skywalker, before it's too late!
THESE ARE THE DROIDS YOU'RE LOOKING FOR! The heroes of Star Wars Rebels are back with more action-packed adventures! Follow them on their journey to save Wookiees as they narrowly escape a terrible Imperial trap. They Also meet beloved droids R2-D2 and C-3PO - who are on a mysterious mission to help the Empire! Chopper proves that even a clunky old droid can play a big role in saving the galaxy. But one mission leads to the next for our rebel heroes and they must ultimately face their biggest enemy yet - the Inquisitor!
Journal of International Students (JIS) is a quarterly publication on international education. JIS is an academic, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication (Print ISSN 2162-3104 & Online ISSN 2166-3750) on international student affairs. The journal publishes narrative, theoretical, and empirically-based research articles, student and faculty reflections, study abroad experiences, and book reviews relevant to international students and their cross-cultural experiences and understanding in international education.
Black Americans have arguably arrived at the height of their cultural prominence. In politics, entertainment, academia, and nearly every sphere of influence, “black issues” dominate the national discussion. Yet many black Americans are suffering more than ever from the blight of poverty, physical and mental health struggles, lack of opportunity, and failing schools. How do these signs of success on the surface coexist with social stagnation on the ground in the black community? This edited volume, sponsored by the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and featuring contributions from W.B. Allen, Judge Janice Rogers Brown (ret.), Ian Rowe, Sally Pipes, Stephen Moore, and others, addresses this question in light of American values and the history of constitutional jurisprudence. In the 1860s, black America was promised emancipation but continued to experience subjugation. In the 1960s, black America was promised equality but was frequently exploited. Racial discrimination played a role, but in the intervening decades misguided progressive policies and the normalization of victimhood rhetoric has proven even more disastrous. By failing to live up to American ideals, our nation denied many black Americans their chance at the American Dream. The scholars and luminaries who contributed to this volume believe that what has been lost can be recovered. If our nation recognizes the history of our current predicament, embraces the founding principles that made America an economic powerhouse, and commits to an agenda of empowering fiscal, educational, and faith and family affirming policies, then black Americans can overcome the obstacles that most hamper progress in their communities.
The hatred didn't exist at the beginning of the war. But soon after the Battle of Queenston Heights and the death of General Brock, the War of 1812 became more a case of "survival of the fittest." Besides the brutal fighting; perhaps the most notable aspect of the War of 1812 was the hatred. If not, then why would the dead remain restless? It was a barbaric war; in an inhospitable climate; with an abundant number of ghost creating opportunities. There were nasty endings from bayonets, swords, musket balls and cannon balls; plus, two huge explosions at Fort York and Fort Erie which resulted in missing bones and unmarked graves. If you add savagery and death by tomahawk to the following; then death from drowning, freezing, disease, burning and sickness would include a greater numbers of victims than the major battles. If you thought that being wounded was a better fate, then think again. Instead of a proper pain killer, the wounded were given rum and a musket ball to clamp between their teeth while they braved the most hideous fate possible for wounded soldiers: the barbaric battlefield medical practice of amputation. If a soldier's last memory on earth was "being wounded" before he died, then that agony might also survive the grave. Because both America and Britain were not prepared to wage a war with each, there was a shortage of regular soldiers to command in 1812. Therefore, the North American armies were also comprised of militia, Native American Indians and part-time soldiers. Moreover, what started as a political row in the seats of power became more of a personal matter at the local level. In addition to the mounting anger, there was pressure on both sides to increase the number of regular troops in the field as the war continued. The increase in regular troops contributed to a more bitter and violent war, with the final result being several large scale battles and a siege. Why did the dead remain restless you might ask? Why indeed.
In New York, May Morrison, producer of a talk show on TV, turns sleuth to solve the murders of three rival producers. One policeman on the case thinks she is the actual killer while another policeman is falling in love with her.
No matter how beautiful any individual piece of America may be, the true brilliance and magnificence of American is best grasped through a study of its whole. Through stunning photography and knowledgeable captions, the Travel America series explores the many cities and regions of our beautiful country. It is a trip not to be missed and never to be forgotten.
Why purchase a book on only one zodiac sign when this reference gives the lowdown on each and every sign in one handy source? Astrologer Gloria Star tells what's in store regarding health, relationships, and finances, plus opportunities for each month in 2001. Illustrations. Tables.
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