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Somewhere East of Life: Life In The West, Forgotten Life, Remembrance Day, And Somewhere East Of Life (The Squire Quartet #4)
by Brian W. AldissFourth in the acclaimed Squire Quartet—from the author of &“Supertoys Last All Summer Long,&” the basis for the movie A.I.: Artificial Intelligence. Architectural historian Roy Burnell has been tasked with traveling the globe and listing architectural gems in danger of being destroyed. But when Burnell is in Budapest, ten years of his memory, mostly his architectural knowledge and sexual experiences, are stolen. In this near-future, thieves using EMV (&“e-mnemonicvision&”) sell memories on the black market. In the wake of this event, Burnell tries to resume his life, while also searching for the &“bullet&” that will restore his memory. Winner of two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award, and named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Brian W. Aldiss challenged readers&’ minds for over fifty years with literate, thought-provoking, and inventive science fiction. &“Aldiss weaves these thoughts into a delightful and sometimes harrowing story, proving once again that science fiction can illuminate vital matters of the present as effectively as any genre.&” —Publishers Weekly This ebook includes an introduction by the author.
Somewhere In Between
by Laan ChamJoin a little girl named Pink on a journey to two enchanting realms: the Land of Sunshine and the Land of Snow! But when the rulers of these worlds can't get along, it's up to Pink to show them the magic that's possible when they come together.Pink has just landed in a new world. First she meets Fireball, a red creature who rules the Land of Sunshine—home to the sun (of course), beaches, and swimming. Then she meets Snowball, who rules the Land of Snow, and who enjoys building snowmen, ice skating, and sledding.To Pink, it's all fun and games... until the two creatures start bickering, and ask her to pick a side. It's up to Pink to help Fireball and Snowball find common ground by showing them a third side—one in which magic exists, if only they can come together to make it. This whimsical picture book about friendship, conflict resolution, and the complex emotions of being caught in between is perfect for middle children, or any child who finds themselves stuck in the middle.
Somewhere in the Deep
by Tanvi BerwahFrom the author of Monsters Born and Made comes an action-packed South Asian inspired fantasy that will have your heart racing at every turn. Seventeen-year-old Krescent Dune is buried under the weight of her dead parents' debt and the ruinous legacy they left behind. The only way she can earn enough money to escape her unforgiving island is by battling monstrous creatures in an underground fighting pit.After a fight goes terribly wrong, she's banned from the pits. Now hopeless, she is offered a deal: in exchange for the erasure of her debts, she must join and protect a hunting party for a rescue mission deep within the mining caves beneath the island. Krescent is determined to keep her head down and fulfill her role as the dutiful bodyguard, even though she is trapped underground with her childhood enemy and a company of people who would gladly kill her if they knew who her parents were. As they come across creatures she believed only existed in legends, it becomes clear they are in far more danger than she could have imagined.But someone doesn't want her to make it out alive. And she'll have to figure out who before she's left alone…in the dark.
Somewhere in the World Right Now
by Stacey SchuettThis book introduces the child to the concept of different time zones in the world.
Somewhere in Time
by Barbara BrettonSwept back through time, former lovers Emilie Cross and Zane Rutledge land in the midst of the American Revolution. But soon Emilie finds herself caught between the man of her own time whom she once loved and a man of the past who could give her the home she's always longed for.
Somewhere Out There
by Bron Fane Lionel Fanthorpe Patricia FanthorpeThey dragged the unidentifiable body of a man out of the Thames: Routine enquiries led nowhere and the case was shelved. Superintendent Harry Lee retired and reopened the case for his own satisfaction. An orthodox approach led nowhere, so Lee tried a few unorthodox methods. That was when he heard the story of the Flying Saucer. Lee was experienced enough to tell a crank from a reliable witness, The Saucer-man was no crank. At last Lee saw the disc-ship for himself and met its pilot. He went aboard and took a trip to the unknown. Apparently the saucer-pilot was working on the same case from a different angle and Lee realised why it had been impossible to identify the body . . . it didn't belong. There were some more disappearances to account for . . .
Somewhere That's Green (Lumberjanes #1)
by Seanan McGuireWhen Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley stumble upon several muddy, spiky, cactus kittens in the woods, they take on the sacred mission of bringing the kittens back to their home. However, when they reach the garden menageries and its Dryad tender, they find that there is a deeper problem at the heart of the garden—and the Roanokes are the only ones who can help! Writer Seanan McGuire (Spider-Gwen) and artist Alexa Bosy team up for an entirely new Lumberjanes story! PLUS an all-new short story from Mariana Costa (Peritale)! <p><p><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Somitra
by Doctor Dan Luedke&“Mortality provides the certainty of the grave. Being privy to that knowledge has brought our species a measure of solace; there&’s an end to our sorrows. Amortality takes away that certainty, creating its own peculiar anxiety.&”Death taunts us as we age. Despite our efforts, we inevitably grow frail until we draw our last breath. Imagine a drug that parries death&’s taunt by giving us amortality—life without death—and reversal of the aging process. Should we embrace this elixir or reject it as being contrary to the laws of God? A large pharmaceutical company discovers SOMITRA, a drug giving mice amortality. Elijah-Co keeps the discovery under wraps as it feverishly tries to duplicate its effects on human subjects. When word is leaked to the public, a culture war breaks out between religious fundamentalists and Grizzleds, senior citizens who want the right to choose amortality for themselves. SOMITRA picks up where the first book, ELIJAH-CO, left off. Dr. Lars Sorenson returns, facing the consequences of his desperate attempt to save his beloved wife, Kate. The reader is taken into the lives of clandestine drug developers, religious zealots, mercenaries, and an aging population who want to experience eternal life on Earth.
The Somnambulist: A Novel (Gollancz S. F. Ser.)
by Jonathan Barnes'Be warned. This book has no literary merit whatsoever. It is a lurid piece of nonsense, convoluted, implausible, peopled by unconvincing characters, written in drearily pedestrian prose, frequently ridiculous and wilfully bizarre. Needless to say, I doubt you'll believe a word of it.'So starts the extraordinary tale of Edward Moon, detective, his silent sidekick the Somnambulist and a devilish plot to recreate the apocalyptic prophecies of William Blake and bring the British Empire crashing down.With a gallery of vividly grotesque characters, a richly evoked setting and a playful highly literate style this is an amazingly readable literary fantasy and a brilliant debut.
The Somnambulist
by Jonathan Barnes'Be warned. This book has no literary merit whatsoever. It is a lurid piece of nonsense, convoluted, implausible, peopled by unconvincing characters, written in drearily pedestrian prose, frequently ridiculous and wilfully bizarre. Needless to say, I doubt you'll believe a word of it.'So starts the extraordinary tale of Edward Moon, detective, his silent sidekick the Somnambulist and a devilish plot to recreate the apocalyptic prophecies of William Blake and bring the British Empire crashing down.With a gallery of vividly grotesque characters, a richly evoked setting and a playful highly literate style this is an amazingly readable literary fantasy and a brilliant debut.
The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief: Jesperson and Lane Book I (Jesperson and Lane #1)
by Lisa Tuttle'[A] lively, entertaining blend of murder mystery and supernatural adventure' George R. R. MartinShould you find yourself in need of a discreet investigation, think of Jesperson and Lane . . .For several years Miss Lane was companion, collaborator and friend to the lady known to the Psychical Society only as Miss X - until she discovered that Miss X was actually a fraud. Now Miss Lane works with Mr Jasper Jesperson as a consulting detective, but the cases are not as plentiful as they might be and money is getting tight - until a wife's concern for her husband's nocturnal ramblings piques their interest, and mediums begin to disappear all over London.There is only one team with the imagination and intelligence to uncover the nefarious purpose behind the vanished psychics and the somnambulist's wanderings.Jesperson and Lane: at your service.
Somos uno (Legados de Lorien #Volumen 7)
by Pittacus LoreELLOSIban tras nuestros legados NOSOTROSPodemos salvar el planeta si todos nos unimos en esta lucha.Necesitamos vuestra ayuda. La batalla final está aquí.Lorien te ha elegido. La última entrega de esta saga de ciencia ficción que ha llegado a la gran pantalla con Soy el número Cuatro. Esta es la última oportunidad que tenemos para acabar con los mogadorianos. Salvaremos este planeta... o moriremos en el intento. Y tendremos que implicarnos todos... incluido tú. Para ganar esta guerra, primero hay que eliminar a su líder. Y ahora tenemos el poder para hacerlo. Sin embargo, para llegar hasta él, necesitaremos un ejército propio. Somos conscientes de que no pedisteis nada de esto. Nosotros tampoco. Lorien os eligió, como también nos eligió a nosotros. Os concedió legados para defender vuestro mundo. Nosotros podemos enseñaros a usar vuestras nuevas habilidades. Podemos enseñaros a luchar, pero uniros a nosotros es decisión vuestra. Tendréis que arriesgarlo todo y puede que no sobreviváis. Tampoco nosotros.
Son (The Giver Quartet #4)
by Lois LowryThey called her Water Claire. When she washed up on their shore, no one knew that she came from a society where emotions and colors didn't exist. That she had become a Vessel at age thirteen. That she had carried a Product at age fourteen. That it had been stolen from her body. Claire had a son. But what became of him she never knew. What was his name? Was he even alive? She was supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. Now Claire will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an unimaginable sacrifice. Son thrusts readers once again into the chilling world of the Newbery Medal winning book, The Giver, as well as Gathering Blue and Messenger where a new hero emerges. In this thrilling series finale, the startling and long-awaited conclusion to Lois Lowry's epic tale culminates in a final clash between good and evil.
Son foyer (Les Gardiens des Abysses #1)
by Mary CalmesLes Gardiens des Abysses, numéro hors sérieJulian Nash devrait être heureux : il venait tout juste d’être promu et était sur le point de le célébrer. Mais son bonheur disparait lorsqu’il surprend son rendez-vous en train de le tromper avec un autre, une heure avant le début des festivités. Julian se préparait à passer une longue soirée jusqu’à ce qu’une connaissance de longue date, Ryan Dean, lui sauve la mise. Durant le dîner, ils découvrent qu’il y a plus qu’une simple amitié entre eux : il y a une admiration mutuelle et un désir passionné. Mais apprendre à mieux connaître Ryan – et trouver une place dans sa vie – amènera des surprises effrayantes et un danger surnaturel dans la vie de Julian, auxquels il ne s’attendait pas et dont il n’aurait jamais imaginé l’existence.
Son Loup-Garou, Sa Compagne
by K. MatthewOn disait que quand un loup-garou trouvait sa compagne, ça le frappait comme une tonne de briques Rien ne pouvait se mettre entre eux. Elle ne pouvait pas penser qu’à elle. Elle serait le centre du monde autour duquel il tournerait, et rien ne l'empêcherait de la réclamer. Justin n'a jamais prêté attention à la légende jusqu'à ce qu'il rencontre Marisa dans la forêt. Maintenant, tous ses instincts le poussent à faire d'elle sa compagne pour toujours. Mais il y a un autre homme dans la vie de Marisa, et Justin devra y faire face avant de pouvoir réclamer sa compagne.
Son of a Witch: Volume Two in The Wicked Years (Wicked Years #2)
by Gregory MaguireIn this captivating New York Times bestseller, beloved author Gregory Maguire returns to the land of Oz and introduces us to Liir, an adolescent boy last seen hiding in the shadows of the castle after Dorothy did in the Witch. Is he really Elphaba's son? He has her broom and her cape—but what of her powers? In an Oz that, since the Wizard's departure, is under new and dangerous management, can Liir keep his head down long enough to grow up?
Son of Avonar (The Bridge of D'Arnath, Book #1)
by Carol BergSon of Avonar is a 480 page conventional fantasy novel written by the critically acclaimed author Carol Berg and first published in 2004. It is the first book in a series by Berg entitled The Bridge of D'Arnath; Subsequent novels in this series are, in order, Guardians of the Keep, The Soul Weaver, and Daughter of Ancients. Seri is a Leiran noblewoman living in exile. She wants nothing to do with the intrigues of her royal family, the politics of power, the unjust laws of her people. But her world is rent asunder when she shelters from Leiran soldiers a fugitive-a man with the skills of a warrior who is incapable of speech and quite possibly mad. There is more to this stranger than meets the eye. And now Seri must help him remember who and what he is before those responsible for his condition find him... and unleash an apocalypse against the world.
Son of Avonar
by Carol BergMagic is forbidden throughout the Four Realms. For decades, sorcerers and those associating with them were hunted to near extinction. But Seri, a Leiran noblewoman living in exile, is no stranger to defying the unjust laws of her land. She is sheltering a wanted fugitive who possesses unusual abilities-a fugitive with the fate of the realms in his hands. . .
Son of Blood
by Craig Jones David M. F. Powers Ashraf E. ShalabyAmongst the horror, her love was his salvation. Martin is a four hundred year old vampire. Together with his son, Christian, he protects the idyllic nature of the coastal town of Skerries, for a significant cost, the blood of the strangers who outstay their welcome. Martin knows his soul is cursed and that, when the time comes, he will burn for eternity in the depths of hell but he strives to ensure that Christian will never have to take a human life and thus be reunited with his human mother in heaven. Revered, respected and feared, the town's people know little about the vampires that coexist with them except that when they are called upon, they come. This is something that the seemingly unassuming town Mayor manipulates for his own benefit. It is not until he learns of the forbidden love between Christian and his daughter and the mysterious death of one of the town's teenagers, that the Mayor and residents turn on their supernatural guardians.
Son of Darkness
by Josepha ShermanAs curator of the Mesopotamian Art at the American Museum of Art In New York City, Denise Sheridan has seen many unusual things. Ilaron Highborn, art gallery owner and Dark Elf is unusual. Now, together they will have to stop a Sumerian demon from destroying the city of Manhattan!
Son of Dragons
by Andrea R. CooperIn a time of false peace, the dead rise as soldiers for the Warloc's scheme. For thousands of years he has stood ready for the final battle. Though the witch and her cursed Elvin have destroyed his physical body, now with his protégé, he has honed a new way to wage war.Shunned by her own people and weary-hearted from centuries of lost loves, Elvin warrior Mirhana scours the land to silence the undead. Her heart has turned as cold as the sword she wields, until a prince seeks her aid.Never has Prince Landon met a woman like Mirhana. Both beautiful and deadly, she haunts his dreams. The battle at hand becomes more enchanting than fighting to remain true to his unseen betrothed.When a traitor emerges, new alliances are tested and the only remaining hope is to follow the prophecy and find the . . . Son of Dragons.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Son of Khyber (Thorn of Breland Trilogy #2)
by Keith BakerThorn infiltrates a gang of criminals with special powers-aberrant dragonmarks-trying to gain information on their leader, the enigmatic Son of Khyber. But when her orders and her experiences contradict each other, Thorn starts listening to what the Son of Khyber has to say. Featuring characters from Baker's popular Dreaming Dark Trilogy that return to challenge Thorn. The creator of the world of Eberron returns with a series that has all the smarts and action of a spy thriller, with the magic and depth of world only fantasy can create. There's something here for every fan!From the Paperback edition.
Son of Man (Gollancz S. F. Ser.)
by Robert SilverbergThe classic science fiction novel, now back in print1972 Locus Poll Award nominee, best SF novelIN THE BEGINNING... there was no Brooklyn, no St. Louis, no Shakespeare, no moon, no hunger, no death... IN THE BEGINNING... there were no real men, no real women, nothing but dispassionately passionate ambisexuals of the lowest and highest order... IN THE BEGINNING... the heavens, the seas and the Earth belonged to more intelligent species than a man called Clay could ever have dreamed possible in his own time. But his own time as a man had passed, and now his time as the son of man had come! Clay is a man from the 20th Century who is somehow caught up in a time-flux and transported into a distant future. The earth and the life on it have changed beyond recognition. Even the human race has evolved into many different forms, now coexisting on the planet. The seemingly omnipotent Skimmers, the tyrannosaur-like Eaters, the sedentary Awaiters, the squid-like Breathers, the Interceders, the Destroyers--all of these are "Sons of Man". Befriended and besexed by the Skimmers, Clay goes on a journey which takes him around the future earth and into the depths of his own soul. He is human, but what does that mean?
Son of Man (Gateway Essentials #124)
by Robert SilverbergIN THE BEGINNING . . .There was no Brooklyn, no St. Louis, no Shakespeare, no moon, no hunger, no death . . .IN THE BEGINNING . . .There were no real men, no real women, nothing but the dispassionately passionate ambisexuals of the lowest and highest order . . .IN THE BEGINNING . . .The heavens, the seas and the Earth belonged to a more intelligent species than a man called Clay could ever have dreamed possible in his own time . . . but his own time as a man had passed, and now his time as the son of man had come!
The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus #2)
by Rick RiordanIn The Lost Hero, three demigods named Jason, Piper, and Leo made their first visit to Camp Half-Blood, where they inherited a quest: Seven half-bloods shall answer the call, To storm or fire the world must fall. An oath to keep with a final breath, And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death. Who are the other four mentioned in the prophesy? The answer may lie in another camp miles away, where a new camper has shown up and appears to be the son of Neptune, god of the sea...