501st

I recently obtained the latest Del Rely Ballantine book in the Star Wars universe, 501st by Karen Traviss.

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RIP: Rachel 1995-2009

With great difficulty, I had to let go of Rachel, my faithful canine companion for almost 15 years.

Rachel (1995-2009)

She was diagnosed with liver cancer last year and had responded well to my vet’s holistic treat for the past 15 months.  But, I found out two months ago that the cancer had grown in her liver and spread into one of her kidneys.  The past several months she seem to battled well with new holistic treatments.  However, the cancer slowly won this battle.

I will surely miss her unconditional love every day.

A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker

I recently obtained the latest Scholastic book in the Star Wars universe, A New Hope: The  Life of Luke Skywalker by Ryder Windham.

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Death Troopers

I recently obtained a new novel from Del Rey Ballantine Books  in the Star Wars universe, Death Troopers by Joe Schereiber.

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Update 25 October 2009:

A dark plague awaits the prison barge  Purge as it seeks repairs in the outer reaches of the known galaxy.  Unknown to the crew, this plague come from a known source, the Empire.  However, it has already affected many of crew on the Purge with the exception of two brothers, a doctor, and Imperial guard.  The horror filled events will keep the brothers and the doctor on the run as they seek answers to why the dead keep coming back to life and seek them.  In attempt to get off the ship, the doctor finds two confined prisoners who may be helpful in escaping this deadly plague.  Will they make it?

Unlike any previous Star Wars novel, this horror story will keep you on your toes on how these brave individuals escape this deadly trap and find the answer to this deadly Imperial weapon.

Lost Tribe of the Sith – Skyborn

I recently obtained a new free e-book from StarWars.com in the Star Wars universe, Lost Tribe of the Sith – Skyborn by John Jackson Miller.

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This e-book continues the back drop for the Fate of the Jedi series.  We learn of native planet dweller’s belief of Skyborn and how they meet the Sith crew who crash landed on their planet.

Lost Tribe of the Sith – Precipice

I recently obtained a new free e-book from StarWars.com in the Star Wars universe, Lost Tribe of the Sith – Precipice by John Jackson Miller.

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This e-book provides the back drop for the Fate of the Jedi series.  We learn about the origins of the Omen and the Sith crew who crash landed on the planet.

Complete Peanuts 1973-1974

Since the death of Charles M Schulz in 2001, I was happy to learn in 2003 that Fantagraphic Books was re-publishing the entire Peanuts comic strip in hard back over 12 1/2 year period. Just recently, I finished the twelfth volume of the series, The Complete Peanuts 1973-1974,  with a forward done by Billie Jean King.

In this installment, Mr Schulz presents interesting topics.  Charlie Brown’s baseball team give him a testimonial dinner.  In typical fashion, we learn what always happens to Charlie Brown.  Later, Charlie Brown has to go to camp in order to get baseball off his mind.  Peppermint Patty invites herself to spend time at Charlie Brown’s guest cottage.   Sally starts talking with the school building.  A birthday wish is sent to Amy on the August 5 panels.  By the way, who is Amy?  And of course, Snoopy deals with a relationship issue with Woodstock over $6, gives  hand puppets performances, and gets lost in earning his Beagle Scout badge.

The previous volume can still be purchased in the US.  Amazon.com still carries these volumes. The official current list of available The Complete Peanuts volumes can be found at Fantagraphic’s website.