After breaking a record by scoring over one million on the Starfighters video game, Alex is recruited by beings from the planet Rylos to fight in a war to save the universe.

Alex Rogan is a small-town teenager, but he has a special talent that can help another galaxy that's under attack.

In a universe plagued by darkness, where civilizations once thrived now face the tyranny of the Darkspire Collective, a group of unlikely heroes emerges to ignite a rebellion that will reshape the destiny of the cosmos. "The Last Starfighter: A Young Adult Sci-Fi " is a thrilling young adult sci-fi epic that takes readers on an intergalactic journey filled with choices, alliances, and the power of unity. When Alex Ryland, an ordinary teenager, discovers an alien artifact that unlocks his potential as the Last Starfighter, he is thrust into a world of cosmic battles and untold challenges. Alongside a team of diverse allies-Tala, a telepathic visionary; Kael, a skilled energy manipulator; and Mei, a telekinetic prodigy-Alex must navigate treacherous space, forging alliances that span galaxies and facing the darkest depths of the cosmos. As they battle the malevolent forces of the Darkspire Collective, their unity becomes their greatest weapon. The choices they make ripple through the universe, sparking rebellions, kindling hope, and ultimately leading to the rebuilding of the Interstellar Alliance-an alliance founded on the principles of cooperation, resilience, and a shared purpose. "The Last Starfighter: A Young Adult Sci-Fi " is a tale of sacrifice, second chances, and the enduring power of bonds. As the team's journey unfolds, readers will be captivated by epic space battles, enchanted by luminescent worlds, and inspired by the strength that comes from shared struggles. This exhilarating story proves that even amidst the vast expanse of the cosmos, the choices of individuals and the unity of allies can shape a destiny that celebrates hope, diversity, and the boundless potential of the universe. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure that spans galaxies, challenges conventions, and illuminates the very essence of unity. "The Last Starfighter: A Young Adult Sci-Fi " is a riveting sci-fi odyssey that will leave you eagerly pondering the echoes of its message long after you've turned the final page.

From the author of Ready Player One, a rollicking alien invasion thriller that embraces and subverts science-fiction conventions as only Ernest Cline could. Zack Lightman has never much cared for reality. He vastly prefers the countless science-fiction movies, books, and videogames he's spent his life consuming. And too often, he catches himself wishing that some fantastic, impossible, world-altering event could arrive to whisk him off on a grand spacefaring adventure. So when he sees the flying saucer, he's sure his years of escapism have finally tipped over into madness. Especially because the alien ship he's staring at is straight out of his favorite videogame, a flight simulator callled Armada--in which gamers just happen to be protecting Earth from alien invaders. As impossible as it seems, what Zack's seeing is all too real. And it's just the first in a blur of revlations that will force him to question everything he thought he knew about Earth's history, its future, even his own life--and to play the hero for real, with humanity's life in the balance. But even through the terror and exhilaration, he can't help thinking: Doesn't something about this scenario feel a little bit like...well...fiction? At once reinventing and paying homage to science-fiction classics as only Ernest Cline can, Armada is a rollicking, surprising thriller, a coming-of-age adventure, and an alien invasion tale like nothing you've ever read before.

This title covers the technical characteristics of the F-104 Starfighter, one of the most widely-used and popular aircraft in history. Although built in small numbers for the USAF, the F-104C fought and survived for almost three years in Vietnam. There, it was engaged in some of the war's most famous battles including the legendary operation Bolo, where seven North Vietnamese MiGs were destroyed without the loss of a single US fighter. This small, tough and very fast fighter, dubbed 'The Missile with a Man in It', was called upon to do things it was not specifically designed for, and did them admirably. Featuring illustrations and photographs detailing the variety of nose-paint schemes and weapons configurations, this comprehensive appraisal of the F-104 Starfighter is ideal for modelling and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Creative Computer Graphics presents the dynamic visual power of images created with computer technology. From the pioneering efforts in the 1950s to the current achievements of modern exponents in the US, UK, France and Japan, the book explores computer graphic images through the techniques and technology used to create them. Scientific research laboratories, video games, NASA space simulations, feature films, television advertising and industrial design are some of the areas where computer graphics has made an impact. The book traces the history, assesses the current state of the art and looks ahead to the future where computer graphic images and techniques are to become progressively more important as a means of expression and communication.

The enemy wanted him. The galaxy needed him. Sixty years ago the Nolvarics nearly conquered Earth. They were defeated by starfighters. Konran dreamed of becoming a starfighter, but he blew his one shot five years ago. Now his life is stuck in neutral as a glorified rock hauler. He didn't expect to find Nolvarics lurking in deep space. They didn't expect him to survive the confrontation. Now all eyes are on Konran as he is plunged into a whirlwind of space battles, peril, and conspiracy. The Nolvarics will stop at nothing to catch him, dead or alive. Destiny hangs in the balance. Can Konran rise and claim it? *** "Starfighter Rising accomplishes what many fiction novels don't. It guides you swiftly into a believable universe of fantastic space battles where the laws of physics are described in ways I've never read before. You suddenly feel as if you are experiencing the story yourself." - Ryan G. "I picked it up on a Friday night thinking I would read a few chapters. By Sunday morning, I had finished the entire book." - Brad S.

Starfighter Training Academy. It was just a game. The newest, hottest video game release of the year. Choose a role. Build the perfect hero who joins you on missions to save the Vega star system from the evil Queen Raya and her merciless Dark Fleet. Play for hours? Check. Obsess over the in-game romance between your avatar and the sexiest alien you've ever seen? Check. Win? Beat the heck out of the game? Check and check. Open your door at 3:00 in the morning to find that smoking hot alien you thought you made up in your head standing there? Um... okay. Wake up on the other side of the galaxy with that same alien insisting you're his... and that you haven't been playing a video game, but completed the training program to become the first Starfighter from Earth? Holy sh$t.

The intrepid spies, pilots, and sharpshooters of Wraith Squadron are back in an all-new Star Wars adventure, which transpires just after the events of the Fate of the Jedi series! Wraith Squadron: The elite X-wing unit of rogues and misfits who became legends of the Rebellion, specializing in carrying out the most dangerous and daring operations before breaking up and going their separate ways. Now, three decades later, their singular skills are back in demand for a tailor-made Wraith Squadron mission. A powerful general in the Galactic Alliance Army, once renowned for his valor, is suspected of participating in a conspiracy that nearly succeeded in toppling the Alliance back into the merciless hands of the Empire. With orders to expose and apprehend the traitor—and license to do so by any and all means—the Wraiths will become thieves, pirates, impostors, forgers . . . and targets, as they put their guts, their guns, and their riskiest game plan to the test! “A rare entry point for newbies to the Star Wars expanded universe.”—Kirkus Reviews

A rogue Overmind is on the loose. A million souls hang in the balance. The Solaran Defense Forces make the difficult decision to evacuate the colony of Robichar in order to avoid a direct confrontation. But when Captain Elya Nevers gets shot down during the evacuation, his squadron and the admiral in charge have to think fast to rescue their pilot before the Kryl overrun the system. Fighting to survive in hostile territory, Captain Nevers discovers what the rampaging Overmind is really after—and it changes everything. An extinct species known as the Telos fled the galaxy eons ago. What caused them to vanish in such a hurry? And more importantly, what ancient relics of alien power did they leave behind? It’s fly or die in this space opera action adventure for fans of Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, Honor Harrington, and Starcraft II.