Book Description
The Second Edition of this classic introduction to the principles of architecture is everything you would expect from the celebrated architect, author, and illustrator, Francis D. K. Ching. Each page has been meticulously revised to incorporate contemporary examples of the principles of form, space, and order-the fundamental vocabulary of every designer. The result is a beautifully illustrated volume that embraces today's forms and looks at conventional models with a fresh perspective. Here, Ching examines every principal of architecture, juxtaposing images that span centuries and cross cultural boundaries to create a design vocabulary that is both elemental and timeless. Among the topics covered are point, line, plane, volume, proportion, scale, circulation, and the interdependence of form and space. While this revision continues to be a comprehensive primer on the ways form and space are interrelated and organized in the shaping of our environment, it has been refined to amplify and clarify concepts. In addition, the Second Edition contains:
* Numerous new hand-rendered drawings
* Expanded sections on openings and scale
* Expanded chapter on design principles
* New glossary and index categorized by the author
* New 8 1/2 × 11 upright trim
In the Second Edition of Architecture: Form, Space, and Order, the author has opted for a larger format and crisper images. Mr. Ching has retained the style of his hand-lettered text, a hallmark of each of his books. This rich source of architectural prototypes, each rendered in Mr. Ching's signature style, also serves as a guide to architectural drawing. Doubtless, many will want this handsome volume for the sheer beauty of it. Architects and students alike will treasure this book for its wealth of practical information and its precise illustrations. Mr. Ching has once again created a visual reference that illuminates the world of architectural form.
Customer Reviews:
Interesting.......2007-02-07
I picked it up as a first architecture book. Its not. Its more or less hundreds of pages of drawings with themes on each page to make you think about that form. Good for understanding basic forms.
ok book........2007-01-05
i have not used this book so much ever since i bought it but from wat i've seen, its mostly about architectural spaces... meaning space inside a structure, it also shows amazing sections, like the ones on the cover.... if you want to learn more about interior spaces this book is great...
Excellent Edition to Your Reference Library.......2006-09-26
I purchased this book during my first semester as an architecture student and am still referencing it well into my third semester. It has good text but the high quality illustrations are what I find most helpful. Many of them are representations of existing structures. Great Book!
A Primer not just for Architecture but for Creative Thought.......2006-04-12
As an artist, designer and storyteller, I find Dr. Ching's book to be a revelation. You can open it to any page, like casting the I Ching, and begin to read. His draftsmanship, his infinite patience and exceptionally ordered mind places even the most esoteric subject firmly into perspective. And it seems to rub off on the reader. If you are ever blocked for any reason, duplicate a page. I guarantee you'll return to your own work with fresh insight.
Can't Afford To Miss It!.......2006-04-11
Hi! I'm a practising architect. All 5 years of my study, i evaded buying the book: always taking photocopies of isolated pages from my college library. After practising for more than an year now, i feel that one simply ought to know Ching (this book). Without the fundamentals of this book, our architecture does not speak the language it ought to. After saving enough money, this is the costliest and most eagerly awaited book for me, ever...i'm waiting for it to land so that I can start digging!!
And yes....even after paying a fat amount as shipping, the book still remains the BEST buy....only from Amazon!
Book Description
The Star Wars epic continues its dazzling space odyssey in The New Jedi Order–as Luke and Mara, Leia and Han, and others battle the mighty enemy from beyond the galactic rim.
The brutal Yuuzhan Vong are scouring the universe for Jedi to slaughter. With no help from the divided New Republic, the Jedi stand alone against their seemingly invincible foe. Han and Leia Organa Solo risk deadly consequences with their controversial tactics to bolster the Jedi resistance. After uncovering a new Yuuzhan Vong menace, Anakin and Tahiri find themselves wanted for murder by the Peace Brigade. To avoid capture, they jump into hyperspace . . . and into trouble far graver.
Hunted by the Yuuzhan Vong, wanted as criminals by the New Republic, and with unrest stirring within their own ranks, the Jedi find peril everywhere they turn. But even in the midst of despair, while the most fiercest battle of all looms on the horizon, hope arises with the birth of one very special child. . . .
Customer Reviews:
The New Jedi Order continues to impress.......2007-09-14
Rebirth is the eighth volume in the massive New Jedi Order saga, and the second book in author Greg Keyes' Edge of Victory duology. Unlike the first book (Edge of Victory I: Conquest (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 7)), which was primarily focused on Anakin Solo, Rebirth reads more like a classic Star Wars adventure, with different groups of characters off on separate quests yet working towards the same goal.
Rebirth follows Han, Leia, and Jacen Solo as they embark on a campaign against the Yuuzhan Vong's Peace Brigade collaborators. At the same time, Anakin Solo, Tahiri, and Corran Horn infiltrate a Yuuzhan Vong invasion force to try and stop the next planetary conquest. Jaina Solo teams up with Kyp Durron and Rogue Squadron to take out what can only be the Yuuzhan Vong equivalent of the Death Star. As these conflicts occur, Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker must battle for the very existence of their unborn son. Rebirth also marks the return of the mysterious Vergere to the NJO storyline.
Despite the numerous subplots, Keyes weaves them all together quite skillfully, showing both a real understanding of what makes this diverse cast of characters tick as well as the ability to tell a great story. He also continues to give readers a better understanding of the Yuuzhan Vong invaders, further developing characters like Nom Anor (don't you just love to hate this guy?), Nen Yim, and introducing (finally) Supreme Overlord Shimmra.
This is the second of two exceptional books by Greg Keyes. I think Conquest was a better book overall, but Rebirth is as good if not better than any other book (so far) in the NJO series.
One of the Best of the New Jedi Order.......2007-03-23
Greg Keyes' Edge of Victory II: Rebirth is one of, if not the,best of the New Jedi Order novels. It featured strong writing, a good storyline, a wider focus than its predecessor and was also very important to the storyline.
First, I want to discuss the quality of the Greg Keyes' writing. One of the greatest flaws with the massive collection of Star Wars novels on the shelf today is that the writing is inferior. The novels tend to rely on famous and popular characters and, with some exceptions such as Timothy Zahn and Michael Stackpole, tend to push quality writing aside. Star Wars novels may be written well enough for children but the actual merit of the writing will disappoint most adult readers. However, Greg Keyes' novels are a huge exception to this rule. He writes extremely well. His narration is top notch and his dialog is snappy and realistic. His writing is intelligent and engaging and pretty out of the norm for Star Wars novels.
Although Rebirth focuses heavily on Anakin Solo as its predecessor Conquest did, Rebirth widens its focus to include more of the galactic war. Keyes managed to make me like Anakin, even though the young Jedi was still portrayed as a way-too strong and intelligent young Jedi. I have always thought that Anakin was one of the weakest parts of the New Jedi Order series. He was too powerful, too-smart, he learned too quickly and adapted way too well. Aside from youthful overconfidence, he was an utterly perfect character, which lends an air of unrealism to the series. But Keyes works hard to make Anakin more human, even if he does not make any strides towards limiting Anakin's power.
The plot is rather typical of the New Jedi Order. Luke, Leia, Han and Mara are trying to rally the Jedi who are becoming more divided as pressure from the New Republic and the Yuuzhan Vong cause them to reach their breaking point. Despite the many redeeming qualities of this book, it is not a particularly important one, from the point of plot-advancement. However, it offers excellent character development and a solid build up for the next novel in the New Jedi Order series, Star by Star, which is probably the most important in the series.
edge of victory is great.......2006-08-02
Greg keyes did a good book he finally gave luke his son,Anakin is growing stronger and the battle with the yuuzhan vong continues,and thanks to mara's baby she is saved ,Han and leia were not mentioned much in this book and the Jacen Danni relation ship was over though it would have been good to become fruitful overall this is a great book read it and read the whole njo installment it's really good
#8.......2006-05-03
this is one of the best books of the first 8.a lot is going on in this one for such a short book.the republic want the jedis in exile.luke is on the run so as not to be arrested.his "unsactioned military actions" were acryaly the rescue and relocation of thousands of slaves.luke decides the jedi,being wothout friends,should band together like in the long long ago.the bounty hinyers going after the jedi are gargantuan so they randomly jump through hyperspace without rhyme or reason to avoid capture.mara jade skywalker finaly lets luke help her fight off the disease that is killing her to better save thier unborn child.jaona solo struggles with her place in rogue sqaudrin as it is hard on her.mara jade and lukes method works and she has a baby boy they named ben after obee who called himself ben while in exile.the peace brigade kill a jedi named kelbis nu.however anakan and tahiri chase them off before they can kill more jedi.anakan and tahoti are arrested as local police think they did it.jacens older brother and father could barely take down one gammorrean.[anakan once took 4 on alone].han,jacen and leia take the millenium falcon up and chase down the peace brigade and a big battle ensues.jacen decides to use thr force freely again after a important character from the movies gets thier legs hacked up and he needed it.jacen gets a crush on a 40 year old twi'lek[blue chick with tentacles for hair].anakan,the always busy builds remote droids that fight like the vong to pracrice against.although he has visions of tahiri going evil he treats her no different.anakan saved corrans life[a master jedi].soon enough they are in the space battle too.bad news for the vong as their world ships are getting old.a story is told of the reckless kyp durron once blowing up a planet a week after becoming a jedi.wedge antilles comes out of retirement and into the space fight too.kyp and jaina flirt a lot despite shes nor even legal at 17 and hes like 40.she is almost killed but not scared.however by books end she tells kyp "of you were dying of dehydration on tatoonie i wouldnt spit on you".so either thier courting is off or she really likes him.the vong sacrifice thousands of people a day to thier gods.dissention finaly breaks in the high levels of the vong.since they embrace death they use kamikaze type methods to fight with sometimes.a new vong female gets into the fray at the end who us some sort of seer.she sees the 8th vortex which only 4 people ever have seen,2 of which were gods and one was told by one of those gods.she predicts"now my shaping truly begins and the universe shall tremble at what i create".anakan challenges and kills a vong war captain-just another feather in his cap.he and tahiri share loves 1st make out errrrrrr kisses i mean.this was one of the best books of the series.it ties up a lot of unanswered questions and is really incredible from a sci fi fans point of view.everything youd want in a sci fi novel.
Good book.......2006-02-13
I loved this book. Thought it was better than Conquest. I really did not like Mara's birth being felt by half the family. That is my only issue with it.
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Book Description
The alien Yuuzhan Vong have launched an attack on the worlds of the Outer Rim. They are merciless, without regard for life - and they stand utterly outside the Force. Their ever-changing tactics stump the New Republic military. Even the Jedi, once the greatest guardians of peace in the galaxy, are rendered helpless by this impervious foe - and their solidarity has begun to unravel.
While Luke struggles to keep the Jedi together, Knights Jacen Solo and Corran Horn set off on a reconnaissance mission to the planet Garqi, an occupied world. There, at last, they uncover a secret that might be used to undermine the enemy - if only they can stay alive long enough to use it!
Customer Reviews:
The last Corran Horn adventure?.......2007-08-30
Ruin is the closing chapter in Michael Stackpole's Dark Tide duology, and the third book overall in the New Jedi Order saga. After making some gains against the Yuuzhan Vong's invasion of the galaxy, the Jedi Knights and New Republic military, assisted by the armed forces of the Imperial Remnant, gather for a grand confrontation over the fate of the planet Ithor.
While Dark Tide I: Onslaught (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 2) spread the spotlight on various Jedi and Rogue Squadron characters, Ruin really reads more like a Corran Horn adventure. Stackpole's signature contribution takes the starring role here, and those of us who enjoyed I, Jedi (Star Wars) and the X-Wing Rogue Squadron series know that that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Yuuzhan Vong play a more visible role in this novel than they did in Onslaught, and we finally get a better idea of what drives these technology hating and pain obsessed invaders.
If you don't mind Luke, the Solo kids, and pretty much everyone else taking a backseat to Corran Horn, Ruin should prove to be an exciting and enjoyable chapter in the New Jedi Order saga. Stackpole continues to show a flair for describing military action and starfighter battles, though his dialogue still tends towards the melodramatic. His characters tend to give introspective or inspirational speeches that nobody - in any galaxy - would ever say out loud. He also seems compelled to end each chapter with some bold declaration by one of the characters, which gets old fast.
Those gripes aside, Stackpole does a great job closing out this series within a series. The final confrontation between Corran and the Yuuzhan Vong leader Shedao Shai, and the unforeseen consequences of that action are more than worth the price of admission, and will have you wondering whether this is the final Corran Horn adventure.
In a galaxy far far away........2007-07-30
The conclusion of the first wave of Vong attacks is perfectly written in Stackpole's style. And a must read for those who enjoyed any of his previous works.
Dark Tide review,good reading fans.......2007-01-29
I very much enjoyed this book, and I certainly would like to see what conclusion the writer is going to make of this!!
A fairly good story, it is allways a winner to do battle between good and evil, just make sure it`s a happy ending!
Onward to Ruin!!!!!!!!.......2006-09-20
So, here we are with our next review for book 3 of this fine series. Everything that I felt lacking in narrative in the last book was fixed in this one. This one was an exciting read in every way. I loved the buildup, the relationships and so forth. It had a very cool climax in this one as well. This one is my favorite so far in this series. I will be starting book 4 tomorrow, so stay tuned.
#3.......2006-03-14
leia travels about being saved time and time again kinda like daphane on scooby doo.anakan programs valuable info for the republic and has little trouble killing vongs unlike everyone else.jaonas a lt already shes so good!the vong capture and lose ppl frequently.anakan and jacen solos sibling rivalry chills a little as they creep ever closer.the vong use slaves as soldiers via mind control.they use one of the coolest methods for really messing up your enemies ive ever read.bu this time theyve messed up a lot of planets in the ne section of the world.the good guys have it even worse off as rhe republic unties connecrions to the jedis.everyones running about looking for weopons of mass distruction.although there are no known sith,some jedis feel the dark side calling them when they need that little something extra for battle.the drama continues!
Book Description
The dazzling Star Wars space adventure continues in The New Jedi Order as Luke Skywalker, Anakin Solo, Mara Jade Skywalker, and others battle their deadliest enemy in a tale of nonstop action, shadowy evil, and spectacular triumph . . .
No longer content with the destruction the Yuuzhan Vong have already sown, Warmaster Tsavong Lah has demanded the heads of all the Jedi. Now the Jedi Knights are in terrible danger–and none more so than the young students at the Jedi academy on Yavin 4. Already the sympathizers known as the Peace Brigade are in the Yavin system–and a Yuuzhan Vong fleet is not far behind.
At Luke Skywalker’s request, Talon Karrde mounts an expedition to rescue the young students. Anakin Solo has his own ideas. Impatient, and figuring that forgiveness is easier to come by than permission, he takes off for Yavin 4 in his X-wing.
When it comes to confidence, courage, and raw Force talent, Anakin has few peers. But when his friend Tahiri is separated from the other academy kids and captured by the Yuuzhan Vong, even Anakin may be in over his head. For the aliens have a different future in mind for Tahiri, and they will stop at nothing to achieve their horrific ends . . .
Customer Reviews:
Key chapter in the New Jedi Order saga.......2007-09-13
Conquest is the seventh volume in the massive New Jedi Order series, and is the first book in author Greg Keyes' Edge of Victory duology. If found Edge of Victory an interesting title choice for this series-within-a-series, since by the end of Conquest I was still unable to see which faction in this galactic war - the New Republic/Jedi Order or the Yuuzhan Vong invaders - was supposed to be poised for that victory. My guess is that it's the Yuuzhan Vong, since despite some setbacks, their push towards total domination of the galaxy continues unabated. The Jedi Knights and the New Republic government aren't faring nearly as well, with planet after planet falling to the invaders and the general public turning against the Jedi and in many cases hunting them down to appease the would-be conquerors.
Then again, Edge of Victory could refer to Anakin Solo's personal journey as a Jedi, which is the main focus of this book. Anakin, with the aid of a renegade Yuuzhan Vong warrior (!) invades a Vong stronghold on the ruins of the Jedi Academy to rescue his friend (and fellow Jedi) Tahiri, who is held captive by the Yuuzhan Ving shapers. Anakin's journey through the jungles of Yavin 4, going without food and sleep and totally immersing himself in the Force makes for powerful reading, as does the shapers' attempts to turn Tahiri into a dark side-wielding Yuuzhan Vong warrior.
Conquest may just be the finest volume to date in the New Jedi Order saga. Keyes does a fantastic job with this story, showing us not only the major character development of Anakin, but giving plenty of new insights into the Yuuzhan Vong, particularly the warriors, shapers, and Shamed Ones. It's good to know that behind the religious fanaticism and pain obsession, the Yuuzhan Vong are also subject to internal strife, politics, and the kind of personal baggage every flawed individual comes with.
Exceptional Work! An asset to the Star Wars Legacy!.......2007-05-07
I have read almost the entire series of NJO,(Currently reading "The Unifying Force) and this book and its counterpart, Rebirth are the some of the best books I've read. This book fleshes out the relationship between Anakin Solo and his best friend Tahiri, setting the stage for a stronger relationship in future novels like Rebirth. Mr. Keyes does an excellent job of using plausable dialogue and creating a history of the friendship of the two characters and turning Anakin into a hero rather than a side character.
Ok, on to the specifics. The whole book is about Anakin and Tahiri fighting on Yavin Four. After a failed attempt to get all the younger students off the planet as the Peace Brigade invades and tries to hand over the young Jedi to the Yuuzhan Vong, Tahiri goes back from the shuttle she tries to use to escape and is captured. Anakin, later returning, uses every skill he has to try to rescue her from the Master Shaper, Mezhan Kwaad who is trying to rearrange Tahiri's mind to make her think she was once a Yuuzhan Vong. Anakin sides with a shamed warrior, abandoned by his clan and hunted by them as well, he seeks vegeance against the other Yuuzhan Vong shaper, none other than the Mezhan Kwaad who captured and tortured Tahiri. In the meantime, Jacen and Jaina search for Booster Terik who has a giant red Star Destroyer that could change the flow of the war.
As Anakin reaches the end of his journey, he may have sacrifice some dignity to hide his true Jedi identity as he sneaks into the Yuuzhan Vong camp where Tahiri is held.
This book also sheds more light on who the Yuuzhan Vong are as a species and gives them a more "human" light as Anakin spends more time with the shamed one, Vua Rapung.
Greg Keyes is an exceptional author worthy of note and I highly reccomend his other two books in NJO "Rebirth" and "The Final Prophecy".
Keyes kept the heroism and uplifting theme of the original series alive in his first two novels here, and managed to recover some of the lost ground later in the series. Hats off to Mr. Keyes.
#7.......2006-05-03
in this one luke is pretty dormant.anakan solo can read his mind.and as powerful as lukes mind is,the kid is really mastering the force fast.a story is told where a snake was near him and he stopped its heart as a child.his r2 unit i mentioned in my last review is dubbed r-5.he uns into his childhood playmate tahiri and the seeds of great things are planted.she thinks hes hot and he likewise at her.actualy all the girls like anakan.especialy the young jedi chicks so he had his pick of the place.they[anakan and tahiri have a truly unique love scene where they dont touch but use the force to do the work.soon enough thier feelings come out slowly.master ithrik predicts great things for the 2 as he dies.anakan does not take his death well and gets arrogant and mean.then she is captured bu the vong.geez i better stop going on about these 2 b4 you think this is a romance novel.this is a SCI FI book.the jedis are betrayed far and wide to appease the vong and to keep the peace.even the peace brigade and local police get in on the act.the peace brigade even attack the jedi children and turn them in,knowing full well of the 1984 like methods the ving will use on them.so needless to say the peace brigade and vong are both horrible beyond words.even on the republic there is dissention as a high up allows vong to enter planets.kyp,an older jedi,gets support from other jedi about a new more affressive philosophy.more sith-like.anakan solo is still making headlines as he finds way to sense the vongs presence.he destroyed a spaceship,more vong,got his shoulder injured,went indercover as a vong slave all too rescue his love.his methods are not only truly remarkable but uniqye and way cool.the vong hate tech in any form.on one planer they go genocidal on all the droids.thier definition of peace is "willing sibmission".so you can tell theyre not right in the head.the vong also kill eachother and thier peace brigade allies for failure.thier bio-engineering is really neat.stuff like growing moons.they tortured and brainwashed tahiri before anakan got to her.a high up vong admits in ftont of a large crowf that there are no vong gods and all the stuff they know was implanted by them.that is virtual suicide in the geavily religous vong society.even the dirty old repuclic calls for the arrest of luke skywalker for unsactioned military actions.in other words its a world full of chaos and no one can trust anyone.
Anakin the hero.......2006-01-13
I really liked this book because how Anakin saved Tahiri from her capture and how he helped the shamed ones get their courage back, what i saw in this book was Anakin developement in the force such as the lambent in his lightsaber but the whole book is great from start to finish i recomend you read this book.
Anakin the hero.......2006-01-13
I really liked this book because how Anakin saved Tahiri from her capture and how he helped the shamed ones get their courage back, what i saw in this book was Anakin developement in the force such as the lambent in his lightsaber but the whole book is great from start to finish i recomend you read this book.
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Fifty-seven years have passed since the events of Phantom Menace, 25 since A New Hope, and 21 since the Empire's final defeat over Endor. The still-fragile New Republic, rocked by internal conflict, now faces a potentially overwhelming challenge from beyond the known galaxy: the Yuuzhan Vong, a sinister race of warriors using highly advanced (and creepy) organic "devices" and vehicles, whose immense strength and technological edge lets them fight toe to toe with Jedi. And who better to flesh out these powerful and malevolent aliens, so dismissive and disdainful of humanity, than R.A. Salvatore, the author who almost single-handedly popularized Dungeons and Dragons' equally awful bad guys, the Drow, with his Drizzt Do'Urden books.
In kicking off Del Rey's five-year New Jedi Order story arc, Salvatore must endure the predictable hazing of any new Star Wars author. But an accomplished storyteller backed by legions of fans, the Dark Elf author proves to be up to the task and thankfully sensitive to the well-loved characters he's borrowing time with. Vector Prime sets up the early stages of the covert Praetorite Vong invasion, giving us a closeup glimpse of this nefarious new race and following our heroes' attempts to combat them. Luke struggles with whether to revive the Jedi Council; Mara still fights her deadly disease; Lando is back helping Han, Chewie, and Leia; and Leia and Solo's kids finally come into their own. Prepare yourself, though, for when a major, beloved character gets ceremoniously smushed. (Although we've seen Boba Fett come back from worse.... ) --Paul Hughes
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Twenty-one years have passed since the heroes of the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, breaking the power of the Emperor. Since then, the New Republic has valiantly struggled to maintain peace and prosperity among the peoples of the galaxy. But unrest has begun to spread and threatens to destroy the Republic's tenuous reign.
Into this volatile atmosphere comes Nom Anor, a charismatic firebrand who heats passions to the boiling point, sowing seeds of dissent for his own dark motives. And as the Jedi and the Republic focus on internal struggles, a new threat surfaces from beyond the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim--an enemy bearing weapons and technology unlike anything New Republic scientists have ever seen.
Suddenly, Luke Skywalker; his wife, Mara; Han Solo; Leia Organa Solo; and Chewbacca--along with the Solo children--are thrust again into battle, to defend the freedom so many have fought and died for. But this time, the power of the Force itself may not be enough . . .
Customer Reviews:
No one here gets out alive.......2007-08-23
Vector Prime, the first installment in the massive New Jedi Order series, may just be the most criticized book in the Star Wars canon, which is quite understandable since the author had the audacity to kill one of Star Wars' most beloved characters (I know it's been 8 years, but a spoiler is still a spoiler, so I'm not saying who got killed). For me though, Vector Prime was a breath of fresh air after what seemed like dozens of Star Wars novels in which nothing ever happened that would ever change the precious status quo. Zahn's Thrawn trilogy, Anderson's Jedi Academy trilogy, and Stackpole's X-Wing series aside, every Star Wars book seemed to follow the same basic formula, with everything back to normal by the last page.
Vector Prime changed all that. Things happen in this book. Big things. Characters, even major ones, die, planets are destroyed, and the good guys start to lose. The series' principal antagonists - the Yuuzhan Vong - are introduced here, and more disturbing than their organic weaponry and "Force invisibility" is the fervent religious zeal with which they carry out even the most mundane tasks. I don't know if the author modeled the Vong's ideology on any specific religion, but when reading the book in a post-9/11 world you can't help but draw some parallels to certain forms of religious extremism.
Salvatore seems to understand the Star Wars characters quite well, given the fact that this is his first foray into Lucas territory, and his story sets the stage for the catastrophic events that would follow. I definitely felt the loss of the fallen character, but it was integral to the story and served as a wake up call to Star Wars fans. From this point on, there is no status quo. Nothing and no one is safe. The events in this series are real, and have lasting consequences to the Star Wars Universe. All I can say is that it's about damn time.
I know some Star Wars purists had apoplectic fits after this book, but those who were open-minded enough to see the New Jedi Order through to its conclusion were rewarded with one of the best, and most important, Star Wars sagas.
a new beginning.......2007-06-29
For those of you who are unaware, this is the book where Chewbacca dies. Apparently, writer R.A. Salvatore received death threats for this. Personally, I wouldn't have sent him a death threat for that but for his overall hackiness. Not that the book wasn't readable or enjoyable, but there were things about his style that grated on me. For one thing, he actually described someone as being "ruggedly handsome." I didn't honestly think that writers outside of the romance genre still used that phrase. For another, on no less than three occasions, he referred to characters "talking about everything and nothing at all." I'm sure this sounds profound to junior high kids, but even they would roll their eyes by the second time they read it. Also, he didn't really spend a lot of time developing the characters--which I can understand, since there are a ton--or narrative. After all, I would imagine that it's far easier to sell a nearly-400-page Star Wars book than a 700-page Star Wars book. Still, it ended up making everything feel a bit distant, like I was never really in the moment.
I suppose Chewbacca's death was handled about as well as it could have been, but I felt it happened far too early in the series. I imagine, though, that he's a hard character to write for,--unless of course, you're Brian Daley, in which case you are unfortunately no longer with us--and authors who write subsequent entries in the Star Wars saga will be grateful for not having to find myriad different ways to denote Chewie's barks, grunts and roars. (There's something about the onomatopoeiaticizing--if that's not a word yet, can I please have credit for coining it?--of non-speaking characters' dialogue (Chewie, R2-D2, etc...) that always irritates me.) Also, it's much easier to sell the first book in a new series with a well-known character's death than, say, the fifth.
I have mixed feeling about the Yuuzhan Vong. While I do believe it's a good thing that it isn't yet another reiteration of a coup by the former Empire, the Vong themselves feel like a million different Star Trek villains all at once. Another reviewer described them as representing modern, grim, gritty and grotesque sci-fi, fighting against the more pulpy, golden-age-style sci-fi represented by the original Star Wars characters. This may be an interesting dichotomy, but it comes at the expense of the Star Wars feel. Plus, the all-powerful conqueror races often feel like a bit of a cop-out. Would it have been that difficult to give them another motivation for invading aside from just doing so for its own sake? As the series develops, I'm sure the good guys will eventually figure out how to repel them. I just hope it isn't implausible. They've established that these suckers are hard to kill, so they'd better stick to that and come up with ingenious ways for the heroes to win their battles.
The main reason I decided to read this is because I'm interested in the Legacy of the Force series. Yes, it's quite an undertaking to read one 19-book series for the sake of reading yet another multi-book series, but at the same time, it's Star Wars, so I hope that means it won't be a painful process to go through the series. I am glad, though, that Salvatore only wrote this entry. The next is by Michael A. Stackpole, whose previous Star Wars efforts I have rather enjoyed. Unfortunately, Karen Traviss--whose Republic Commando novels are among the best Star Wars books I've read--had no involvement with this, but I look forward to her Legacy work.
disappointing.......2007-05-18
I read this as this book was the first post marriage book published and I wanted to see how they handled that....
I read Vision of the Future and Survivors Quest first...I was hoping for more tough Mara...NOPE
Luke marries a great warrior woman....and what do they do???find ways to weaken her so she can't fight!!!!!! ANNOYING!! They hate women or what??
Other reviewers have said the fighting with the EMPIRE was getting boring/tiresome..Probably right...
So what do they do...ONE more super enemy..YEAH thats new and different!!!
Maybe they should have figured it was the WARRING that was getting boring! Lukes been fighting NON-stop for 30 years !!!!!enough...
At the end of Vision Luke and Mara talk of exploring the new Thawn opened region..with the empire of the hand..or actually with the Empire remnant....NOW that would have been fun!!
I will read some more of these novels cause I want to find out about the baby Mara and Luke have...but thats it...
I'll just have to re-read Zahns books and wait for his post Legacy series Mara/Luke/teen-age Ben book I guess....
How could you not love this book!!!.......2007-05-15
First let me state that I am a true Star Wars fan and have read every book up to this point. I absolutely loved this book! It was so nice to read something a little darker than the usual "Oh the Emipre's back again! We've defeated them countless times but how will we do it again" or "there's yet another super weapon out there! how will we ever survive!" This was starting to wear a little on my nerves to be honest. This book has a NEW self mutilating, warrior race, immune to the force enemy that is hellbent on Galactic conquest. It has the death of a major character(come on people sooner or later somebody had to go!) and it was written after Episode I was released so there is mention of the old ways with the Jedi Master/apprentice relationship as well as talk of restoring the Jedi Council. I don't know why all these supposed "fans" hate this book so much. It doesn't hurt to keep an open mind every once in a while. In short give it a chance, you won't be disapointed!
Did Salvatore fish this out of a dumpster?.......2007-05-09
This was without a doubt, THE WORST book I have ever read!
The author had NO feel for the characters, NO familiarity in the SW genre, and frankly NO writing style.
You killed Chewie. How dare you just waltz into a genre that you don't belong in and kill off one of the best characters?
And what is with the Vong? Did he even READ anything about the nature of the Force? Life creates the Force. The Vong shouldn't be invisible on in, if anything they should RADIATE the Force since everything they have is biological in nature.
Ugh, this was just so terrible, I had to FORCE myself to finish reading it.
Do yourself a favor and pass this one by.
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From the Congress of Vienna to the "war on terrorism", the roles of "great powers and outlaw states" have had a major impact on international relations. Gerry Simpson describes the ways in which an international legal order based on "sovereign equality" has accommodated the great powers and regulated outlaw states since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Simpson also offers a way of understanding recent transformations in the global political order by recalling the lessons of the past--in particular, through the recent violent conflicts in Kosovo and Afghanistan.
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Merciless attacks by an invincible alien force have left the New Republic reeling. Dozens of worlds have succumbed to occupation or annihilation, and even the Jedi Knights have tasted defeat. In these darkest of times, the noble Chewbacca is laid to rest, having died as heroically as he lived--and a grief-stricken Han Solo is left to fit the pieces of his shattered soul back together before he loses everything: friends, family, and faith.
Refusing help from Leia or Luke, Han becomes the loner he once was, seeking to escape the pain of his partner's death in adventure . . . and revenge. When he learns that an old friend from his smuggling days is operating as a mercenary for the enemy, he sets out to expose the traitor. But Han's investigation uncovers an even greater evil: a sinister conspiracy aimed at the very heart of the New Republic's will and ability to fight--the Jedi.
Now Han must face down his inner demons and, with the help of a new and unexpected ally, honor Chewbacca's sacrifice in the only way that matters--by being worthy of it.
Customer Reviews:
Great Solo Adventure.......2007-08-30
While Hero's Trial, the fourth book in the massive New Jedi Order series and the first in author James Luceno's Agents of Chaos duology doesn't have quite the same epic scope as previous NJO volumes (no planets die in this one), it is still a crucial volume in the series.
Essentially, Hero's Trial is a Han Solo adventure, which is fine considering that Han has been more or less MIA during the previous two NJO books, drowning his sorrows after the loss of Chewbacca in Vector Prime (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 1). It's good to see Solo back in action, and the mission he takes on - hunting down the Yuuzhan Vong's Peace Brigade agents - gives him the sense of purpose (not to mention vengeance) that he needs to get on with his life.
The book's other key development is the introduction of Yuuzhan Vong double agent Elan and her familiar Vergere, who will go on to be one of the most interesting, compelling, and yes disturbing characters the Star Wars Universe has ever seen. You'd never know it from this book, but the diminutive alien will set in motion events that will shape the galaxy for years to come.
Luceno does a great job with this book. It's exactly the kind of rollicking adventure you expect from a Han Solo tale, though the ever-present Yuuzhan Vong threat keeps the book from getting to lighthearted. Luceno has obviously done his homework, as events and characters from both Brian Daley and A. C. Crispin's previous Han Solo novels are referenced extensively in Hero's Trial. It's a bit light on Jedi action, but it does show that the events in the NJO series impact everyone - not just the Jedi.
If you've enjoyed the previous NJO books, this will be no exception. The best part is that the story is just getting warmed up!
Very average book in an otherwise good series.......2007-03-06
Hero's Trial is a mediocre book in what has otherwise been a decent series to date. The first three books (written by R.A. Salvatore and Michael Stackpole) were quite decent, which makes the shortcomings in Hero's Trial even more disappointing.
The book isn't horrible; it's just not fun to read. With the exception of Droma, a new buddy Luceno introduces for Han, nearly every character in the book is painfully boring. The Yuuzhan Vong, who were engaging in the first three books, became nothing more than the obligatory bad guys. Description of their biological technology became long passages of text which the reader couldn't care less about. This is quite different from the first three books, where the novel and menacing threat introduced by the Yuuzhan Vong is really what made the story work.
Following the same trend, Luceno's space battles are very dry. There is nothing in the way of tactics, skill, or strategy conveyed to the reader. There are lots of action words and quite a few adjectives, but in the end they add up to nothing. You could skip over the entire battle and not be worse off for it.
Lastly, Han was given a new sidekick to replace Chewbacca. Luceno tries to write some witty dialog between the two, attempting to deliver on some of the charm Han Solo displayed in the movies. Unfortunately, this too falls rather flat - and at times seems much more slapstick than it should.
As a stand alone book, it really isn't worth reading. As part of a larger storyline which to date has been good, it is tolerable.
I loved this book!.......2006-11-12
Star Wars New Jedi Order:Agents of Chaos 1:Heros Trial is a James Luceno book and I loved it! The storyline is good,the characterization is good,but... It's only about Han Solo and his pals. Luke is only mentioned in this book for about 1 page or 2 pages. Even Leia isn't really in this book,she just talks to her husband...''Oh,why are you going there?''..and Han Solo is like ''I dont know...''. Though as I mentioned before it has a good storyline.
I have another problem also,the 100 pages or 150 pages or so doesen't have much action its really just talking and stuff. Maybe sometimes its details and stories that are from the past books in the NJO series. Though I have read James Luceno's Labyrinth of Evil and thats a good read.
Well,the story is mainly about Han Solo trying to fight the depression of his friends death,Chewbacca,and he meets an old-time friend named Roa where they do mischief and drink. Its not also about Han,in the beginning of the book it talks about a Yuuzhan Vong priest named Harrar,who has a plan of sending a priestess named Elan and her pet or whatever it is,Vergere on a mission. The mission is to make the New Republic take in Elan and Vergere as prisoners,but Elan goes farther then that,you'll have to read the book to find out.
Now,I can't really figure out the setting lol. Its pretty much at a planet named Ord Mantell. Later in the story the Yuuzhan Vong attack it,but I won't say anymore.
Overrall,this book is good,I recommend this to Star Wars Fans. This book just goes right in place with the other NJO books.
Joe,
Solo is back in this continuing and intriguing series!!.......2006-10-19
Im back folks. Just finished book 4, and what can I say??? Outstanding!! My favorite so far. Absolutely!! Where Stackpole's duology focused primarily on sieges and action, this book delves into the personal realm of Han Solo with an intriguing subplot to boot. This is what made this installment great. There was a vast sense of impending doom in this volume and you kept asking yourself, "How will this be dealt with?????" A very good book. I had a few tears in my eyes at the end. A fairly major event that fans have been wondering about finally appears to resolve itself. Read for yourself. Youll love it. Im on to book 5 now. Ill be back. May the force be with you!!
Finally! Closure on Chewie..........2006-08-10
I am estatic that we FINALLY had some CLOSURE with Chewie! It's like Micheal A. Stackpole completely avoided the subject of Chewie. Unless I'm mistaken, don't most people have funerals when they die? I know that everbody was distracted by the invasion but couldn't the characters just confirm for the readers' sake that Chewie was actually going to have a funeral?
Anyway, I thought Chewbacca's long-awaited eulogy was very touching. The Wookies' insistance to keep the life debt for Han was just another statement of how giving and loving our furry friends are.
The Vong's plot to assasinate the Jedi was inventive and interesting to read. I think there is a lot more that we are going to find out about this "familiar" Vergere. She is too mysterious and disappeared too quickly. I love the part where Han uses Chewie's gift to Anakin to save his life. It lets you know that everything will eventually be all right between Han and his son.
Han is back! Wow! I thought the day would never come! I think Mr. Stackpole was some personal vendetta against Han and his (former) partner. He was always dismissing Han as "getting over his grief" or simply not mentioning him at all. I am glad that our hero from the rebellion is back as a MAIN character.
I LOVE DROMA. I think Han's new "temporary" copilot had the wit and charm to lighten this book up. I hope Han's furry friend plays a role in the rest of the series because I think that over time Droma can grow to almost replace Chewbacca. Notice the "almost". No one could replace the lovable walking carpet. han needs a "partner in crime" in this war and the Ryn is perfect. I also liked the appearance of Roa. (I hope he's okay).
All in all, I give this book 5 stars because the wonderful Mr.Luceno picked up the pieces after the 3-star books done by Stackpole.
Murl Jorgensen, 13
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Offering imaginative insight into the area where mathematics and the arts meet, this classic book can be used as a practical tool by architects, designers, or scientists who have to deal with problems such as space defining, distribution patterns, space-filling properties, packing and stacking, economy grids, and communication linkages. The author provides a systematic analysis of the space-defining geometries that are relevant to solving design problems. Through clear, imaginative drawings, diagrams, and charts, he presents the mathematical facts and formulas that bear on the definition and understanding of space.
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An important Book.......2006-10-19
This was one of the books that first showed many people the interrelationships between the Platonic and Archimedian solids. Critchlow studied under Buckminster Fuller and many of Bucky's perceptions find their way in to these pages. Not without a few small errors here and there but overall a groundbreaking book of its day and still an essential volume on the shelf of anyone who works structurally in 3-d. Highly recommended.
A Highly Important Book.......2000-08-04
That this book is back in print is a gift to the world. It's a completely thorough and wonderful trip through various 2d and 3d geometries and patterns. The drawings can be appreciated just on an aesthetic level, or can be delved into deeply. A rare book.
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Vicki Norris, professional organizer and regular on HGTV’s nationally syndicated Mission: Organization, shares her home organization expertise to help readers create and carryout a plan to live their priorities, enjoy their refuge, and extend hospitality.
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Restoring Order to Your Home: * Consider Your Needs * Customize Your Space * Organize Your Life (Restoring Order).......2007-08-25
I was disappointed with the frequent references to her previous book for details on organizing. Also the book sells her 'systems'. I read organizing books regularly to stay motivated with keeping up a household of 6, this book didn't give any new ideas and didn't motivate me.
An OK read if you are just starting to read organizing books.
Out of all the books I've read, 'Sink Reflections', is the best and had the most dramatic and lasting effect.
Sink Reflections: Overwhelmed? Disorganized? Living in Chaos? The FlyLady's Simple FLYing Lessons Will Show You How to Get Your Home and Your Life in Order--and It All Starts with Shining Your Sink!
Prioritize Your Organization.......2007-04-04
This room by room guide to organization will help you decide what's most important in your life as you clear away the clutter.
Get ready to get organized!.......2007-04-02
A great room-by-room guide to help you get your home (and life) organized. Vicki shares a lot of practical organizing info and even throws in some design tips.
This is a book you will refer to often!
more info on the website.......2007-02-05
I live in Europe, and found Vicki Norris' website some time ago. I really enjoy the before and after videos you can watch there, as well as several radio interviews. Her way of presenting things is enthusiastic and lively.
I ordered her latest book which is easy to read, but not as thorough as I expected and would have liked. I must say, it's a nice addition to my organizing books collection but it won't actually teach you many new insights. As mentioned in the title of this review, you can get all the information through her website as well. Watch the different videos and listen to the radio interviews, that will give you a good idea of her methods and how to tackle your own house...
A must read for everyone household!.......2007-01-11
Restoring Order to Your Home is about learning priorities, and being able to open your home in friendship and fellowship. It is filled with bright ideas, clear instruction, and real life examples, Vicki takes readers through the organizing process. This book is a room-by-room guide offering options to help people organize their household in a way that suits their personal needs. Readers learn how to tackle any area in their home, from public to private to storage spaces.
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It has been postulated that humans can differentiate between millions of gradations in color. Not surprisingly, no completely adequate, detailed catalog of colors has yet been devised, however the quest to understand, record, and depict color is as old as the quest to understand the fundamentals of the physical world and the nature of human consciousness. Rolf Kuehni’s Color Space and Its Divisions: Color Order from Antiquity to the Present represents an ambitious and unprecedented history of man’s inquiry into color order, focusing on the practical applications of the most contemporary developments in the field.
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It has been postulated that humans can differentiate between millions of gradations in color. Not surprisingly, no completely adequate, detailed catalog of colors has yet been devised, however the quest to understand, record, and depict color is as old as the quest to understand the fundamentals of the physical world and the nature of human consciousness. Rolf Kuehni’s Color Space and Its Divisions: Color Order from Antiquity to the Present represents an ambitious and unprecedented history of man’s inquiry into color order, focusing on the practical applications of the most contemporary developments in the field.
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Experts in academia and industry, neuroscientists, designers, art historians, and anyone interested in the nature of color will find Color Space and Its Divisions to be the authoritative reference in its fi
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THE book on color spaces.......2006-12-29
I am preparing my color lectures for a computer graphics class this spring and stumbled across this book. Although its main subject is a history of color spaces (where it is the most comprehensive I have found) it also serves as an excellent way to learn about the current color spaces in use. I have always found all the active color spaces and their strengths and weaknesses confusing. Seeing how Kuehni discusses their historical context and motivations makes them much easier to understand. This is one of the best books on any subject I have read.
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