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The Silicon Man
by Charles PlattCan human intelligence thrive in computer hardware? The Silicon Man tells an intensely human, suspenseful story showing how it may be done, sooner rather than later. Five renegade scientists are pursuing secret research to achieve immortality by uploading themselves into silicon. When one relentless investigator threatens everything they have tried to achieve, the outcome will change the world.William Gibson praised this novel as "a plausible, well-crafted narrative exploring cyberspace in a wholly new and very refeshing way." The Washington Post described it as "a well-plotted, fast-paced, and imaginative look into the future." Science Fiction Review said that it ranks "right up there with Michaelmas and The Demolished Man." And Gregory Benford commented, "In fascinating detail, Platt shows us what it would really be like to live (and breathe!) in cyberspace."Nominated for the John W. Campbell award and the Philip K. Dick award.
The Silk and the Song
by Charles Louis FontenayCharles Louis Fontenay was an American journalist and science fiction writer. He wrote science fiction novels and short stories
Silk Dragon Salsa (The Kai Gracen Series #4)
by Rhys FordThe Kai Gracen Series: Book FourSoCalGov Stalker Kai Gracen always knew Death walked in his shadow. Enough people told him that, including his human mentor, Dempsey. Problem was, the old man never told him what to do when Death eventually caught up. Where Tanic, his elfin father and the Wild Hunt Master of the Unsidhe Court, brought Kai pain and suffering, Dempsey gave him focus and a will to live… at least until everything unraveled. Now caught in a web of old lies and half-truths, Kai is torn between the human and elfin worlds, unsure of who he is anymore. Left with a hollowness he can’t fill, Kai aches to find solace in the one elfin he trusts—a Sidhe Lord named Ryder—but he has unfinished business with Dempsey’s estranged brother, a man who long ago swore off anything to do with the feral elfin child Dempsey dragged up from the gutter. Reeling from past betrayals, Kai searches for Dempsey’s brother, hoping to do right by the man who saved him while trying to keep ahead of the death haunting his every step. Kai never thought he’d find love or happiness as a Stalker, but when Death comes knocking at his door, Kai discovers a fierce need to live life to the fullest—even if that means turning his back on the people he calls family.
The Silk Map: A Gaunt and Bone Novel (Gaunt And Bone Ser.)
by Chris WillrichIt's Brent Weeks meets China Mieville in this wildly imaginative fantasy adventure featuring high action, elegant writing, and sword and sorcery with a Chinese flare.At the end of The Scroll of Years, the poet Persimmon Gaunt and her husband, the thief Imago Bone, had saved their child from evil forces at the price of trapping him within a pocket dimension. Now they will attempt what seems impossible; they will seek a way to recover their son. Allied with Snow Pine, a scrappy bandit who's also lost her child to the Scroll of Years, Gaunt and Bone awaken the Great Sage, a monkeylike demigod of the East, currently trapped by vaster powers beneath a mountain. The Sage knows of a way to reach the Scroll -- but there is a price. The three must seek the world's greatest treasure and bring it back to him. They must find the worms of the alien Iron Moths, whose cocoons produce the wondrous material ironsilk.And so the rogues join a grand contest waged along three thousand miles of dangerous and alluring trade routes between East and West. For many parties have simultaneously uncovered fragments of the Silk Map, a document pointing the way toward a nest of the Iron Moths. Our heroes tangle with Western treasure hunters, a blind mystic warrior and his homicidal magic carpet, a nomad princess determined to rebuild her father's empire, and a secret society obsessed with guarding the lost paradise where the Moths are found -- even if paradise must be protected by murder.
The Silk Palace
by Colin HarveyImagine... our name is given to you from the dying breath of a semi-sentient jewel -- and that to change it is heresy...world where the gods walk among us...where hot-air balloons and hang-gliders co-exist with magic...a small city-state perched atop a giant albino rock, between two great empires...a young woman whose foolish prank may cost her life at any moment. Imagine you are in The Silk Palace.
Silk Roads and Shadows
by Susan ShwartzBeing the sister of the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire causes you to be suspected of wanting to take the throne. Being bright makes it worse. So, instead of going into a convent or being killed, the sister mounts an expedition to China to try to steal silk worms. All the silk worms in Byzantium have died. If she succeeds, she will still have to die or so it seems.
The Silken Shroud: Book 2 Of The Silken Magic Series (Silken Magic #2)
by Elizabeth GilliganSecond in a new series that melds the magic, romance, and vengeance of the gypsy culture with the silk trade, ghostly spirits, and a true love which is repeatedly thwarted. The Silken Shroud revisits the mythical kingdom of Tyrrhia, where religions rise, governments fall, and the only thing more powerful than a gypsy's passion...is a gypsy's curse.
Silken Tide
by Danielle E. GauwainWhen Mark's world of power and pretty things gets turned upside down, he must return to his hometown of Silk Cove. Not only does love take Mark by surprise, but a string of unexplained events forces him to face who, and what, he is. Silken Tide is a paranormal tale of the sea, the soul, and a love worth fighting for from romance author Danielle E. Gauwain.Mark has it all: a great job, a posh apartment in New York's Upper West Side, and an attractive girlfriend to hang on the arm of his expensive suits. But when Mark's world of power and pretty things gets turned upside down, he has no choice but to return to his hometown of Silk Cove to live with the father that he has not seen in nearly twenty years.An aspiring artist with dreams of opening her own gallery, it only took Jessica six months in a big city to realize that Silk Cove was where she belonged. Even though she earns a meager wage as a waitress at a local diner, her simple life in Silk Cove suits her well. She has everything she needs...everything but love.When Jessica and Mark's worlds collide, sparks fly. But their romance is challenged by a string of unexplained events and Mark's creed, born of abandonment and mistrust. Mark's set of principles is put to the test when he must face who, and what, he is. Jessica must decide if love is worth a second, or even third chance.Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Paranormal, Selkies, Sea Creatures
Silksinger (Faeries of Dreamdark #2)
by Laini TaylorWhile journeying by dragonfly caravan over the Sayash Mountains, warrior-faerie Whisper Silk singer, hunted by devils, meets a young mercenary with an ancient scimitar and secrets of his own.
Silky's Story (The Magic Faraway Tree #6)
by Enid Blyton Jeanne WillisThe perfect introduction to the wonderful world of the Faraway Tree. Discover the magic! Explore the Enchanted Wood with Joe, Beth and Frannie and meet their very special friends, Silky the fairy, Moonface and Saucepan Man. When a runaway elephant visits the tree, there's a lot of mess for the friends to sort out . . .Perfect for reading with 3-6 year-olds, this picture book is a delightful way to discover the extraordinary world of the Magic Faraway Tree. This is a brand-new story, specially written by bestselling picture book author Jeanne Willis, and illustrated by the author of all the classic Faraway Tree books, Mark Beech.
La Silla de Plata: The Silver Chair (Spanish edition) (Las Crónicas de Narnia #4)
by C. S. LewisUN PRÍNCIPE ENCARCELADO -- UN PAÍS EN PELIGRO Narnia. . . donde los gigantes hacen estragos. . . donde el mal hechiza. . . donde el encantamiento es la ley. Entre peligros inconcebibles y profundas y oscuras cuevas, un noble grupo de amigos parte a rescatar a un príncipe encarcelado. Pero su misión los lleva bajo la tierra donde se encuentran frente a frente con un mal más bello y más peligroso de lo que jamás se hu- bieran imaginado.
La silla de plata (Las Crónicas de Narnia #6)
by C. S. LewisNarnia… donde los búhos son sabios, donde a algunos gigantes les gusta comer humanos, donde un príncipe sufre un hechizo maligno… y donde comienza la aventura.Eustace y Jill escapan de los bravucones de la escuela a través de una puerta en el muro, pues en esta ocasión no está cerrada con llave. La puerta conduce al páramo… ¿o no? Una vez más, Aslan tiene una misión para los niños, y Narnia los necesita. Ante peligros indecibles, y a través de profundas y oscuras cavernas, comienzan una búsqueda que los enfrenta cara a cara con la malvada bruja. Deben derrotarla si quieren salvar al príncipe Rilian.Por primera vez, el lenguaje de los siete libros clásicos ha sido adaptado para el lector latinoamericano y editado para garantizar la coherencia de los nombres, personajes, lugares y acontecimientos dentro del universo de Narnia. Además, presentan las cubiertas e ilustraciones originales de Pauline Barnes.Aunque forma parte de una saga, este es un libro independiente. Si quieres descubrir más sobre Narnia, puedes leer La última batalla, el libro final de Las Crónicas de Narnia.The Silver chairNarnia... where owls are wise, where some giants like to eat humans, where a prince suffers an evil spell... and where the adventure begins.Eustace and Jill escape from the school bullies through a door in the wall, for this time it is not locked. The door leads to the wasteland... or does it? Once again, Aslan has a mission for the children, and Narnia needs them. Faced with unspeakable dangers, and through deep, dark caverns, they begin a quest that brings them face to face with the evil witch. They must defeat her if they are to save Prince Rilian.For the first time, the language of the seven classic books has been adapted for the Latin American reader and edited to ensure consistency of names, characters, places and events within the Narnia universe. In addition, they feature the original covers and illustrations by Pauline Barnes.Although it is part of a saga, this is a stand-alone book. If you want to discover more about Narnia, you can read The Last Battle, the final book of The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Silliest Stories Out of Bustleburg
by Jimmy MisfitThe Simpsons’ Springfield may be horrible, but here’s an invitation to explore a far more dreadful community.Welcome to Bustleburg, a dying American metropolis where the mayor has stolen the last eleven elections and polluting vampire industrialists hope to blot out the sun.The local televangelist takes credit for hurricanes through his prayer attacks, a media giant that never tells the truth just bought the TV station, and with the fire department on strike, blazes are everywhere.Prominent citizens of Bustleburg include mafia don Boss Vostic, who buries his victims in the only part of town where trees are legal, ditzy social climber Mauve Mertz whose fashion fiasco might get her exiled, and Queen Zina, the mystical wife of the mayor and possibly the source of all the city’s woes.You’ll never enjoy misery so much as your visit to Bustleburg.
Silly Princess Don't Want to be Queen: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xing GuangUnder the peach tree the man sat on a big stone blowing xiao really beautiful picturesque white clothes better than snow really beautiful the square tea for a moment to look stunned and his eyes meet it seems that he does not know she will appear here stay for a while tu of smile p p cold night yan for a time to look stunned it seems that a long time ago there is also such an amazing man beside her square tea chose to sit under the tree listening to his pipe binocular coagulation god listen to entranced peach blossoms fall in profusion men and women are so beautiful but who can think they before is so tortured cold night yan closed her eyes think of the scene in the dream really beautiful did not expect that person in her side fang hongxiu looked at him as if from the depths of his eyes i saw them before cold night yan the wind three life three never abandon
The Silmarillion: The Quenta, The Ambarkanta, And The Annals, Together With The Earliest 'silmarillion' And The First Map (Biblioteca Tolkien Ser.)
by J. R. R. TolkienA number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, THE SILMARILLION is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back to a time long before THE HOBBIT.Tolkien considered THE SILMARILLION his most important work, and, though it was published last and posthumously, this great collection of tales and legends clearly sets the stage for all his other writing. The story of the creation of the world and of the the First Age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in THE LORD OF THE RINGS look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were jewels created by Feanor, most gifted of the Elves. Within them was imprisoned the Light of the Two Trees of Valinor before the Trees themselves were destroyed by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord. Thereafter, the unsullied Light of Valinor lived on only in the Silmarils, but they were seized by Morgoth and set in his crown, which was guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth. THE SILMARILLION is the history of the rebellion of Feanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor and return to Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all their heroism, against the great Enemy.This second edition features a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien describing his intentions for the book, which serves as a brilliant exposition of his conception of the earlier Ages of Middle-earth.
The Silmarillion [Illustrated Edition]: Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien
by J. R. TolkienFor the first time ever, a very special edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout in color by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colors.The Silmarilli were three perfect jewels, fashioned by Fëanor, most gifted of the Elves, and within them was imprisoned the last Light of the Two Trees of Valinor. But the first Dark Lord, Morgoth, stole the jewels and set them within his iron crown, guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth.The Silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of Fëanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor and return to Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all the heroism, against the great Enemy. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part.The book also includes several shorter works: the Ainulindalë, a myth of the Creation, and the Valaquenta, in which the nature and powers of each of the gods is described. The Alkallb?th recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Númenor at the end of the Second Age, and Of the Rings of Power tells of the great events at the end of the Third Age, as narrated in The Lord of the Rings.Tolkien could not publish The Silmarillion in his lifetime, as it grew with him, so he would leave it to his son, Christopher Tolkien, to edit the work from many manuscripts and bring his father’s great vision to publishable form, so completing the literary achievement of a lifetime. This special edition presents anew this seminal first step towards mapping out the posthumous publishing of Middle-earth, and the beginning of an illustrious forty years and more than twenty books celebrating his father’s legacy.This definitive new edition includes, by way of an introduction, a letter written by Tolkien in 1951 which provides a brilliant exposition of the earlier Ages, and for the first time in its history is presented with J.R.R. Tolkien’s own paintings and drawings, which reveal the breathtaking grandeur and beauty of his vision of the First Age of Middle-earth.
Silo and the Rebel Raiders
by Veronica PeytonA beautifully written and timeless fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Philip Reeve. Ten-year-old Silo Zyco doesn't know much about his relatives -- his father was a mysterious stranger, and the rest of the Zycos were killed in a disaster involving a terrible wave and lots of mud. All he has inherited is a family reputation for thieving, and webbed feet. But Silo, last of the Zycos, does have one thing that others envy. He can see things. Things that will happen in the future. And the people in the Capitol are looking to recruit children just like him to save them from dangers as yet unknown. It could be a glorious future, free from Mud Island and horrible eel suppers. But in Silo's visions, the future is looking very perilous indeed.
The Silo Saga Omnibus: Wool, Shift, Dust, and Sil0 Stories (Silo)
by Hugh HoweyFor the first time ever, The Silo Saga Omnibus brings together all of the work in Hugh Howey's ground-breaking, best-selling, acclaimed series, including the individual novels Wool, Shift, and Dust, as well as original essays by the author, and a bonus chapbook of short fiction, Sil0 Stories. The remnants of humanity live underground in a vast silo. In this subterranean world, rules matter. Rules keep people alive. And no rule is more strictly enforced than to never speak of going outside. The punishment is exile and death. When the sheriff of the silo commits the ultimate sin, the most unlikely of heroes takes his place. Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, who never met a machine she couldn&’t fix nor a rule she wouldn&’t break. What happens when a world built on rules is handed over to someone who sees no need for them? And what happens when a world broken to its core comes up against someone who won&’t stop until things are set to right? Their world is about to fall. What – and who – will rise?
Silver (Wicked Woods #3)
by Kailin GowBriony thought she knew all about Wicked and its dangerous woods. What she didn't expect was that there were more than creatures who go bump in the night, more than creatures the Preservation Society have to watch out for Aunt Sophie, Pietre, and all the residents of Wicked Woods have been waiting for this moment...a moment that would change Briony forever. From the award-winning bestselling Wicked Woods series, comes... SILVER.
Silver (Inverted Frontier #2)
by Linda NagataA Lost Ship--A New World Urban is no longer master of the fearsome starship Dragon. Driven out by the hostile, godlike entity, Lezuri, he has taken refuge aboard the most distant vessel in his outrider fleet. Though Lezuri remains formidable, he is a broken god, commanding only a fragment of the knowledge that once was his. He is desperate to return home to the ring-shaped artificial world he created at the height of his power, where he can recover the memory of forgotten technologies. Urban is desperate to stop him. He races to reach the ring-shaped world first, only to find himself stranded in a remote desert, imperiled by a strange flood of glowing "silver" that rises in the night like fog--a lethal fog that randomly changes the austere, Earthlike landscape. He has only a little time to decipher the mystery of the silver and to master its secrets. Lezuri is coming--and Urban must level up before he can hope to vanquish the broken god.
Silver and Plum: And Other Stories (Fairy Tales from Tang Tang)
by Tang TangWelcome to Fairy Tales from Tang Tang Tang Tang weaves traditional Chinese storytelling with Western fantasy elements, using vivid language to craft unique stories of wonder and magic. These beautiful, poignant fairy tales will leave an imprint on your heart with their universal themes of friendship, family, loyalty and loss. What happens when … two children promise to reunite in a year and two toy cats make the same pledge? a ghost carries an orphan girl away to his island to teach his plants to talk? an immortal phoenix falls in love with a mortal man? a young boy rides a mysterious train into the wilderness? a sleepless ghost decides to hang upside down in a girl&’s chimney? This book is for children and for adults who never lost their sense of wonder. Translated from the original Chinese Edited by Rebecca Moesta and illustrated by Lü Qiumei. Translated by Li Xiaochun and Rebecca Moesta
Silver and Solstice (2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays #27)
by TJ NicholsCalvin is good at two things: stealing and being the worst boyfriend ever. He can’t help his sticky fingers, even though Rafe has pleaded with him to stop. When a job goes horribly wrong, Calvin’s fate is in the hands of his silversmith boyfriend. Rafe has done everything he can to put distance between himself and the restrictions of being a princeling. He has a craft, a shop, a shifter boyfriend, and lives a completely disreputable life. But to save Calvin from spending Solstice in a cage, Rafe will have to step up and face his father, head of the city guard. Rafe’s father has had enough of Calvin flouting the law. Shifters are supposed to be collared in the city. Calvin finally knows what to make for Rafe for solstice, though it breaks the promise they made to each other….A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2019 Advent Calendar "Homemade for the Holidays."
Silver and Starlight: A High School NA Reverse Harem Dark Fantasy Bully Romance (Cruel Princes of Wyvern All-Boys Academy #3)
by Rachel AngelThe thrilling conclusion for the Cruel Princes of Wyvern All-Boys Academy Series. As the battle over the deadly monsters continue at the Borders, the neutral territory between the Dragons and the Humans, the Princes and Ally discovers a bond that may help them win. Princes Razor, Tar, Flint, and Jasper have all declared their love for her. Will her past come between them or will she be able to choose which prince to share her future? **Cruel Princes of Wyvern All-Boys Academy is a RH Bully Romance YA/New Adult Academy Series recommended for 17+ due to language and mature situations.
The Silver Anklet: Tara Trilogy
by Mahtab NarsimhanWhat if the only way to get rid of your worst enemy was to sacrifice your brother?When hyenas snatch Taras brother, Suraj, and two other children from the local fair in Morni, Tara and her newfound companions decide to rescue them on their own. Tara soon discovers that Zarku, her nemesis with the third eye, is back and intent on revenge.A deadly game of hide and seek ensues, and Tara and her companions must work together to survive. But it is soon clear that Zarku is only after Tara; the others are dispensable.Should Tara risk the lives of her friends? Or can she once again defeat Zarku and save her brother, armed only with belief in herself and a silver anklet?
The Silver Arrow
by Lev GrossmanDear Uncle Herbert, You've never met me, but I'm your niece Kate, and since it is my birthday tomorrow and you are super-rich could you please send me a present? <p><p> Kate and her younger brother Tom lead dull, uninteresting lives. And if their dull, uninteresting parents are anything to go by, they don't have much to look forward to. Why can't Kate have thrilling adventures and save the world the way people do in books? Even her 11th birthday is shaping up to be mundane -- that is, until her mysterious and highly irresponsible Uncle Herbert, whom she's never even met before, surprises her with the most unexpected, exhilarating, inappropriate birthday present of all time: a colossal steam locomotive called the Silver Arrow. <p> Kate and Tom's parents want to send it right back where it came from. But Kate and Tom have other ideas -- and so does the Silver Arrow -- and soon they're off to distant lands along magical rail lines in the company of an assortment of exotic animals who, it turns out, can talk. With only curiosity, excitement, their own resourcefulness and the thrill of the unknown to guide them, Kate and Tom are on the adventure of a lifetime . . . and who knows? They just might end up saving the world after all. <p> This thrilling fantasy adventure will not only entertain young readers but inspire them to see the beautiful, exciting, and precious world around them with new eyes. <p> <b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>