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This book addresses issues of legal and moral governance arising in the development, deployment, and eventual uses of emerging technologies in military operations. Proverbial wisdom has it that law and morality always lag behind technological innovation. Hence, the book aims to identify, enumerate, and constructively address the problems of adequate governance for the development, deployment, and eventual uses of military technologies that have been newly introduced into military operations or which will be available in the near future. Proposals for modifications in governance, the book argues, closely track the anxieties of many critics of these technologies to the extent that they will proliferate, prove destructive in unanticipated ways, and partially or wholly escape regulation under current treaties and regulatory regimes. In addition to such concerns in domestic and especially in international law, the book addresses ethical norms in the professions involved in the design and eventual use of specific technologies, principally involving the professional norms of practice in engineering and the military (as well as biomedical and health care practice), which impose moral obligations on their members to avoid reckless endangerment or criminal negligence in the course of their activities. Thus, in addition to exploring the application of existing legal regimes and moral norms, the book examines how these professions might develop or improve the voluntary constraints on forms of malfeasance that are enshrined in their histories and codes of best practices. This book should prove of great interest to students of ethics, military studies, philosophy of war and peace, law, and international relations.

Em uma galáxia muito, muito distante, os fãs de Star Wars aguardavam por este momento inesquecível. No ano de encerramento da saga mais lendária da história do cinema, a DarkSide® Books apresenta uma nova edição de Star Wars: A Trilogia. Muito além de um fenômeno do cinema, Star Wars ditou regras na ficção científica, inspirou milhares de pessoas com a filosofia Jedi, nos levou até mundos incríveis e apresentou os personagens mais cativantes que poderiam existir no espaço. As clássicas histórias de Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princesa Leia, Mestre Yoda e Darth Vader vão ganhar detalhes de outra galáxia em uma nova edição que todo geek terá orgulho de exibir em sua estante. A nova capa de Star Wars: A Trilogia tem detalhes em dourado, material semelhante a couro, Leia. As páginas de guarda da nova edição também contam com um detalhe especial: elas brilham mais que um sabre de luz no escuro. No ano em que a saga Star Wars chega ao fim com Star Wars Episódio IX: A Ascensão Skywalker, a DarkSide® Books apresenta uma nova edição que faz jus a importância da saga iniciada em 1977. Em Star Wars: A Trilogia, George Lucas escreve o Episódio IV – Uma Nova Esperança, com participação de Alan Dean Foster, a partir de uma adaptação do roteiro original do longa, e mostra, pela primeira vez, o jovem Luke Skywalker aos fãs, cinco meses antes do lançamento oficial do filme. O Episódio V – O Império Contra-Ataca, escrito por Donald F. Glut, é um dos mais adorados da saga e coloca Luke diante de lados opostos da Força. “Eu jamais poderia imaginar o nível dos laços emocionais que o público havia desenvolvido com Luke como um símbolo de bondade e Vader como a personificação do mal”, declarou George Lucas tempos depois. Já o Episódio VI – O Retorno de Jedi foi escrito por James Kahn – mesmo autor de Os Goonies, lançado pela DarkSide® Books. E preparar esse capítulo final da trilogia foi um grande desafio para George Lucas, já que o roteiro apresentava muitas histórias abertas e era preciso deixar tudo muito bem amarrado para os próximos filmes. A nova edição de Star Wars: A Trilogia, da DarkSide® Books, é também uma homenagem aos atores da saga que se foram recentemente, mas serão para sempre lembrados. Carrie Fisher (Princesa Leia) e Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) se tornaram figuras fundamentais em Star Wars e conquistaram o coração dos fãs. Para os espectadores ainda mais saudosos, Fisher aparecerá em Star Wars – Episódio IX: A Ascensão Skywalker. Cenas gravadas para o Episódio VII (2015), e até então inéditas, serão aproveitadas no novo longa e prometem emocionar a todos. A DarkSide® Books também se preocupou em lançar a nova edição de Star Wars: A Trilogia no mês mais importante para a saga: maio. Somente um verdadeiro fã de Star Wars consegue entender essa importância. No dia 4 de maio é celebrado o #MayThe4thBeWithYou, uma espécie de feriado não-oficial com milhares de comemorações e reuniões dos fãs de Star Wars pelo mundo. Ainda neste mês, no dia 25 – conhecido como o Dia da Toalha –, foram lançados no cinema os Episódios IV e VI da saga; já o Episódio V ganhou as telonas no dia 21 de maio de 1980; George Lucas comemora seu aniversário no dia 14 e outro nome marcante também celebraria neste mês: Peter Mayhew, nascido no dia 19. Os fãs de Star Wars já podem comemorar em grande estilo, com uma edição épica que será admirada até mesmo das galáxias mais distantes do universo – uma verdadeira bíblia geek, o manual que todo e qualquer mochileiro Jedi precisa ter em sua coleção.

From George Lucas, creator of Star Wars(r) and Indiana Jones, and Chris Claremont, author of the bestselling X-Men adventures, comes the thrilling sequel to Shadow Moon, taking readers deeper into a stunningly original world of magic, myth, and legend. The momentous Ascension of Princess Elora Danan should have brought peace to the Thirteen Realms. Instead, an intense Shadow War rages, spearheaded by the evil Mohdri. He has dispatched his dread Black Rose commando assassins to capture Elora and her sworn protector, Thorn Drumheller. But Mohdri himself is just a facade for a more dangerous entity: the Deceiver. But who--or what--is the Deceiver? And how can Elora, Thorn, and their ragtag band defeat this unspeakable force? The answer lies in a perilous journey to a land undisturbed since the dawn of time. A journey that will end at the unbreachable citadel of the dragon, where a chilling betrayal will change the fate of Elora, Thorn, and the Thirteen Realms forever.

In Shadow Moon and Shadow Dawn, George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, and Chris Claremont, author of the bestselling X-Men adventures, created a new world of myth, magic, and legend unlike any before. Now they bring their epic trilogy to an unforgettable conclusion in a novel of blazing imaginative brilliance... Elora Danan has done the unthinkable. She has slain the dragons that were the embodiment of the soul of Creation. It was a desperate act--the only way to save the dragons from the Deceiver, who would have used them to rule the Realms. Yet in Elora''s possession are two last dragon eggs. To protect them, Elora spellbinds herself to her faithful companions Thorn Drumheller, the Nelwyn sorcerer and her sworn guardian, and Khory Bannefin, the long-dead woman warrior whose body is inhabited by a demon''s offspring. It is a dire spell that ensures none of them will betray their cause...even at the cost of their lives. And if one of them dies, the magic of the eggs is lost forever. Pursued through a land of shadow predators by the dreaded Black Rose, the Deceiver''s commando assassins, Elora and her allies must reach the free city-state of Sandeni. There they will be reunited with old friends: the brownies Franjean and Rool, the eagles Anele and Bastian, and the young warrior-scribe Luc-Jon. But Sandeni is besieged by mighty armies fueled by the Deceiver''s sorcery, warrior wizards, and engines of evil magic. With defeat all but certain, Elora must convince the Sandeni people to continue the fight. What she doesn''t tell them is that the greatest enemy lies within her. For the Deceiver is her own dark twin from a potential future of unimaginable evil...an evil that lies dormant in Elora''s soul. And the only way Elora can stop the future is to befriend an enemy whose insatiable appetite for destruction could destroy all of Creation. Or is that, too, part of the Deceiver''s plan? Seamlessly weaving together the many strands of this rich tapestry, Shadow Star is guaranteed to satisfy its many fans...and leave them breathless.

This ArtFolds book is more than just a book! Inside are simple instructions that show readers how to fold pages to transform this book into a beautiful, personal, and long-lasting work of art, as the pages evolve into a colorful Yoda sculpture. An ArtFolds book is a hardcover book that is transformed into a unique paper sculpture merely by folding pages, based on our exclusive, patent-pending instructions. The process is fun and easy and takes surprisingly little time, making it as appropriate for children as it is for adults. Color Editions feature a palette of shades that make a vibrant and eye-catching work of art. Each Color Edition includes some fun and compelling reading that matches its art theme. In ArtFolds: Yoda, readers can enjoy more than 60 quotes from the Star Wars saga. ArtFolds Yoda has 117 pages to fold with an "Easy" difficulty level.

Volg Luke Skywalker in zijn avonturen door een sterrenstelsel hier ver, ver vandaan in de Star Wars-trilogie – de boekversie van George Lucas’ wereldberoemde filmserie. Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back en Return of the Jedi – de boeken van George Lucas’ wereldberoemde filmserie over Luke Skywalker, nu in één bundel. HEEL LANG GELEDEN, IN EEN STERRENSTELSEL HIER VER, VER VANDAAN... Luke Skywalker werkt op de boerderij van zijn oom op de verafgelegen planeet Tatooine. Hij repareert tweedehands machines, gaat stuntvliegen met zijn verweerde skyhopper en... verveelt zich te pletter. Luke droomt van avonturen tussen de sterren – avonturen die hem naar prachtige, buitenaardse planeten zullen voeren. Maar op het moment dat hij een cryptisch bericht onderschept van een beeldschone prinses in gevangenschap, krijgt hij veel meer dan hem lief is. En dat is hoe het allemaal begint... Luke Skywalker, de trotse prinses Leia en de ondernemende Han Solo – al die onvergetelijke personages en hun ongelofelijke avonturen uit de originele Star Wars-films zijn nu voor het eerst samengebracht in een boek. Van de desolate woestijnen van Tatooine tot Endor, de planeet van de Ewoks. Laat je meeslepen door het complete verhaal van de rebellen in hun wanhopige strijd tegen het Keizerrijk!

You`re just about to take out the shield generator protecting the second Death Star when suddenly you`re surrounded by Imperial scum. What do you do?! Call the EWOKS of course! It`s Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and hundreds and hundreds of fuzzy little Ewoks in the third volume of Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi--MANGA!

The manga-style Star Wars saga concludes with this, the fourthvolume of Star Wars: A New Hope -- Manga, artfully rendered by the hand of Hisao Tamaki. You won`t want to miss the dramatic final assault by the Rebels on the Death Star. It`s Star Wars like you`ve never seen it before!

The Star Wars saga continues -- Manga style in volume three of Star Wars: A New Hope -- Manga, artfully rendered by the hand of Tamaki Hisao. Be there as Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and Obi-Wan are brought on board the Death Star. And witness HisaoTamaki''s incredible rendition of the lightsaber battle between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi! You won''t want to miss it . . . It''s Star Wars like you''ve never seen it before!

Where do you go when the Empire is on your tail and you need somewhere to lay low for a while? Cloud City, of course! Join Han, Leia, Luke, and Lando as the Star Wars Manga tradition continues with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back -- MANGA. Masterfully drawn by artist Toshiki Kudo.

Award-winning author Patricia C. Wrede tells the final chapter of the Star Wars saga, in this incredible novel based on one of the most eagerly awaited movies of all time. The circle will now be complete: the final installment of the Star Wars saga, showing the emergence of Darth Vader, the downfall of the Jedi, and the revenge of the Sith.

The biggest movie event of 2002 in a stellar novelization by acclaimed author Patrica C. Wrede. Anakin Skywalker is now age eighteen and facing temptations of love, violence, betrayal, honor, and above all, the dark side of the Force.

The One Minute Negotiator uses an engaging business parable to tell the story of a high - level sales professional who learns the value of understanding and executing a simple yet profound approach to negotiations - an approach that can be applied to getting the best loaner car while your cars in the shop, seeking a fair solution after a hotel messes up your reservation, closing a deal to get your product in a big - box retail store, or settling on the price for your new home. There are two primary schools of thought when it comes to negotiation skills. One essentially comes from the Harvard Business School camp, and it''s perhaps best described as ''''Thou Shalt Collaborate.'''' This approach teaches that negotiating parties should always work together toward common interests. The other school of thought, mostly pushed by author/consultant Roger Dawson, takes an opposite approach. Call it ''''thou Shalt Compete,'''' this approach is always overtly or subtly adversarial. The One Minute Negotiator differs in that it doesn''t single - mindedly push one strategy over the other - in the real world every negotiation differs depending on the participants and the circumstances. The authors provide an easy - to - use tool that allows you to understand your own negotiation strategy and quickly match it to the negotiation strategy used by the other side and to the situation. Too many people lose out in negotiations because of apprehension and misunderstanding about the process - what the authors call ''''negotiaphobia''''. By providing a simple, straightforward process anyone can use The One Minute Negotiator to help conquer their fears and achieve the most beneficial outcome in all their dealings

The classic adventure that started it all A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . Luke Skywalker lived and worked on his uncle''s farm on the remote planet of Tatooine—and he was bored beyond belief. He yearned for adventures out among the stars, adventures that would take him beyond the farthest galaxies to distant and alien worlds. But Luke gets more than he bargained for when he intercepts a cryptic message from a beautiful princess held captive by a dark and powerful warlord. Luke doesn''t know who she is, but he knows he has to save her—and soon, because time is running out. Armed only with courage and with the lightsaber that had been his father''s, Luke is catapulted into the middle of the most savage space war ever—and headed straight for a desperate encounter on the enemy battle station known as the Death Star. . . .

As the last battles of the Clone Wars are being fought, young Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the power of the dark side of the force.

Featuring such characters as Marion and Abner Ravenwood (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) and threats and death-traps to dodge, this title is an adaptation of the fourth Indiana Jones film.

The first in a series of graphic novels that will adapt both the prequel and original Star Wars trilogies, this trusty volume is the perfect way to relive the magic of the movie anywhere you go! From Qui-Gon Jinn''s portentous discovery of Anakin Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi''s fateful final battle with Darth Maul, all the adventure of this landmark Star Wars event is captured exactly as it originally appeared on the silver screen.

Follows Anakin Skywalker as he struggles with his duty as a Jedi Knight and his role as the secret husband of Senator Padme Amidala, and chronicles the creation of Darth Vader and the birth of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa.

The official comics adaptation! The action of the Clone Wars comes to a dramatic conclusion, and events are put in place for A New Hope. Battles rage in space, armies clash on alien worlds, heroes become martyrs, and friends become enemies-all leading up to the biggest, longest, and most incredible lightsaber duel in Star Wars history! This is the film that answers the questions, How did Anakin succumb to the dark side? What happened to Luke and Leia''s mother? And why are there no Jedi around in the original Trilogy? Artist Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire volume two) brings a level of life and detail to the adaptation that rivals that of the films themselves. An epic graphic novel not to be missed!

Chronicles the creation of the visuals for the film "Star Wars: Episode III, Revenge of the Sith" from drafts to the screen, presenting storyboards, production sketches, models, ILM-created artwork, and costume photos.

Rescuing Han Solo from the clutches of the bounty hunter Jabba the Hutt, Luke and his companions race to join the massing rebel forces preparing to attack the Empire''s new and deadly Death Star. Solo and Leia lead a strike team to the forest moon of Endor and win the aid of the tribal Ewoks in their attempts to shut off the force-field that protects the Empire''s vast space station. But Han''s band are falling into a trap - as are the Rebel space fleet lead by Lando Calrissian. For the Emperor himself is aboard the Death Star and his plans to capture Skywalker and destroy all who oppose him are approaching fruition.

Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi discovers an army of clones as he and his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, work to protect Senator Amidala from the separatist faction that continues to threaten the Republic.

A Jedi shall not know anger. Nor hatred. Nor love. Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is a seminal tale of the Star Wars mythos, unlocking some of the history and events that laid the foundation for the Rebel Alliance''s epic struggle against the Empire as chronicled in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Featuring familiar characters as never seen before and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons, Episode II is a must-see film, and this graphic novel is a must-read for all Star Wars enthusiasts. Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales, and illustrated by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing. Make sure you catch this legendary series that''s sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages.

Episode 1 of a new STAR WARS trilogy, the saga that captured the imaginations of millions, turns back in time to reveal its cloaked origins, the story of a legend, a tale of good & evil, of myth & magic, of innocence & power. Based on the screenplay by Lucas this novel provides rich detail and insight into the minds & motives of the characters.

A brand new X-Wing surprise by Aaron Allston.

A director, producer, and writer, George Lucas is the power behind "The Force." The son of a conservative small-town businessman, he grew up to become arguably the most identifiable and popular filmmaker in the history of the medium. Yet unlike his more publicly engaged contemporaries, Lucas rarely grants reporters an audience. This first book of Lucas''s interviews affords fans and students of film and science fiction a rare opportunity. Editor Sally Kline collects conversations from the reticent director spanning Lucas''s entire career, from the making of his first film, 1971''s "THX-1138," through "American Graffiti," the triumph of the "Star Wars" trilogy, and even a 1999 interview given while awaiting the release of "Star Wars: Episode One--The Phantom Menace." In interviews from venues such as "Rolling Stone," "Playboy," and "American Film," Lucas reveals his distrust of the Hollywood establishment, his love for making movies, and his unambiguous values and how those values translate into the epic clash between good and evil created when he explores characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. Lucas revolutionized the movie industry and created the most successful film series of all time. Along with films of his close friend Steven Spielberg, Lucas''s releases invented the notion of blockbuster movies. Before the end of the millennium, he could count the loyal fans of the Star Wars trilogy in the millions. Sally Kline is film critic for "The Journal" newspapers. She has worked as a film commentator on a number of Washington, D.C. radio stations and as a guest lecturer at George Washington University. A freelance writer and researcher, she has contributed to two books, including a biography of Robert F. Kennedy.

This novelty book is die-cut into the head shape of one of the central Episode 1 characters. Inside the book are punch out characters for interactive play. Each character can be slotted into key scenes from the movie and the flaps reveal hidden surprises