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Up The Walls of the World (Gateway Essentials #512)
by James Tiptree Jr.A secret US navy research project is founded to investigate the existence of paranormal powers, bringing together a variety of men and women who have shown indications of telepathic ability. As a result of the experiment they make mental contact with the Tyrenni, strange alien beings resembling winged squids who dwell in the upper atmosphere of their tempestuous world.The aliens' world, Tyree, is being threatened by a huge being, the Destroyer, which is moving inexorably towards them, obliterating whole solar systems in its path. When the Tyrenni realise that it threatens to exterminate life on Tyree, they are forced into the decision - contrary to all their moral beliefs - to take over the bodies of their human contacts in order to preserve their race.
Up The Walls Of The World
by James Tiptree Jr.James Tiptree Jr. tells a fascinating tale of bizarre aliens and flawed humans in the novel "Up the Walls of the World". On Earth, a burned-out doctor leads a government project to test a group of highly dysfunctional human telepaths. On the wind-world of Tyree, a group of aliens try to stave off the destruction of their sun by a creature know as the Destroyer. To save themselves, they could jump into the minds of the human psychics, but should they? Should they sacrifice the lives of a few people to save their own race from destruction? Such moral questions lie at the heart of Tiptree's work.
Updraft (Bone Universe #1)
by Fran WildeWelcome to a world of wind and bone, songs and silence, betrayal and courage.<P><P> Kirit Densira cannot wait to pass her wingtest and begin flying as a trader by her mother's side, being in service to her beloved home tower and exploring the skies beyond. When Kirit inadvertently breaks Tower Law, the city's secretive governing body, the Singers, demand that she become one of them instead. In an attempt to save her family from greater censure, Kirit must give up her dreams to throw herself into the dangerous training at the Spire, the tallest, most forbidding tower, deep at the heart of the City.<P> As she grows in knowledge and power, she starts to uncover the depths of Spire secrets. Kirit begins to doubt her world and its unassailable Laws, setting in motion a chain of events that will lead to a haunting choice, and may well change the city forever―if it isn't destroyed outright.
Updrift
by Errin StevensWhat if joining your lover's world meant you were cut off from your own? Kate will have to look hard at her man to learn what about him is real, what is illusion, and how--if ever--she can get back home. Errin Stevens brings her fantasy world to life in Updrift, Book 1 of her new paranormal romance series, The Mer Chronicles.Since her father died, Kate Sweeting's home life has been in the pits, her well-being on life support. Her future looks desolate until she and her mother, Cara, make another plan: abandon their shriveled existence for more promising prospects on the coast, where her mom can play small-town librarian-bachelorette and Kate can figure out what's up with the secretive Blake family from the beach.Everyone is eerily captivated with Kate and her mother, and Cara is the first to figure out why when the man of her dreams arrives all dripping and devoted and closed-mouthed about what he intends. Kate is willing to go along with their subterfuge for a while, but eventually makes a charge for the water to learn what her mother is hiding. Gabe Blake is there waiting for her...and so is someone considerably less friendly. By the time Kate navigates her way home, everything will have changed for her--what she feels, what she wants, and what she will risk to be with the man she loves.Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Fantasy, Paranormal, Suspense, Action, Sea Creatures
Upgrade: A Novel
by Blake CrouchThe mind-blowing new thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Recursion. <p><p>“You are the next step in human evolution.” <p><p>At first, Logan Ramsay isn’t sure if anything’s different. He just feels a little . . . sharper. Better able to concentrate. Better at multitasking. Reading a bit faster, memorizing better, needing less sleep. But before long, he can’t deny it: Something’s happening to his brain. To his body. He’s starting to see the world, and those around him—even those he loves most—in whole new ways. <p><p>The truth is, Logan’s genome has been hacked. And there’s a reason he’s been targeted for this upgrade. A reason that goes back decades to the darkest part of his past, and a horrific family legacy. Worse still, what's happening to him is just the first step in a much larger plan, one that will inflict the same changes on humanity at large—at a terrifying cost. <p><p>Because of his new abilities, Logan’s the one person in the world capable of stopping what’s been set in motion. But to have a chance at winning this war, he’ll have to become something other than himself. Maybe even something other than human. <p><p>And even as he’s fighting, he can’t help wondering: what if humanity’s only hope for a future really does lie in engineering our own evolution? <p><p>Intimate in scale yet epic in scope, Upgrade is an intricately plotted, lightning-fast tale that charts one man’s thrilling transformation, even as it asks us to ponder the limits of our humanity—and our boundless potential. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Upgraded: Building a hero (libro #1)
by F. Rossi Tasha BlackAlcuni eroi non nascono… vengono costruiti. Westley Worthington ha trovato l’amore della sua vita: Cordelia, ma, dopo averla respinta per proteggere la famiglia di lei, teme di averla persa per sempre. Cordelia Cross non ha mai provato per nessuno quello che prova per West, ed è proprio per questo che è determinata a tenere le distanze. Quando West teme di perdere la sua fortuna, i suoi amici e la sua stessa vita, deve imparare che ci vuole più di una forza sovrumana per essere un eroe agli occhi di chi si ama. Riuscirà salvare la situazione ancora una volta, prima che la tecnologia che ha salvato lui lo uccida? Scopritelo in Upgraded, l’ultimo romanzo della trilogia di Tasha Black, autrice di bestseller secondo USA Today.
Upgrading Swap System: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xiao JiFengWhen he met the loli during the night, what would happen after he transmigrated to another world and obtained the leading role of the system? Everything was upgrading the Exchange System!
Upgrading Swap System: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xiao JiFengWhen he met the loli during the night, what would happen after he transmigrated to another world and obtained the leading role of the system? Everything was upgrading the Exchange System!
Upgrading Swap System: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xiao JiFengWhen he met the loli during the night, what would happen after he transmigrated to another world and obtained the leading role of the system? Everything was upgrading the Exchange System!
Upgrading Swap System: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Xiao JiFengWhen he met the loli during the night, what would happen after he transmigrated to another world and obtained the leading role of the system? Everything was upgrading the Exchange System!
Upgrading Swap System: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Xiao JiFengWhen he met the loli during the night, what would happen after he transmigrated to another world and obtained the leading role of the system? Everything was upgrading the Exchange System!
Upgrading Swap System: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Xiao JiFengWhen he met the loli during the night, what would happen after he transmigrated to another world and obtained the leading role of the system? Everything was upgrading the Exchange System!
Upgrading Swap System: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Xiao JiFengWhen he met the loli during the night, what would happen after he transmigrated to another world and obtained the leading role of the system? Everything was upgrading the Exchange System!
Upheaval of Feng City: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Ban ChengFifty thousand years ago met my second master when he was a waste without any man to help him in the family say a word even if it s just a keen practice all these appear in the final analysis because he can t when i see it all i thought of my first host ravaged so i decided to help the youth so i chose his body as the place to settle down and every night i helped him to modify his meridians and little by little i tried to train the man who was all rubbish and it was a long process and he was only fifteen when he left the family but ten years later when he came back he was the pinnacle of the continent
Upland Outlaws (A Handful of Men, Part #2)
by Dave DuncanThe power-mad dwarf-sorcerer Zinixo had driven Emshandar V from his throne. He had shattered the ancient Protocol that kept tenuous peace among Pandemia's warlocks. And his conquest had only begun. Somehow the deposed Imperor had escaped his clutches -- so far -- but Shandie would soon be found. Then the Impire would be Zinixo's alone. Outlying countries would fall beneath his fist. And at long last, he could wreak fabulous revenge upon Rap of Krasnegar. For Zinixo wielded the greatest magic ever imagined: an army of slave-sorcerers bound to serve his every whim -- to the death. No one could stop him: Shandie had scarcely an ally in the world; Rap's magical powers were a shadow of their former strength; and there was hardly a free sorcerer to be found in all Pandemia. Where could any resistance effort find even. . . A Handful of Men?
Upland Outlaws (A Handful of Men #2)
by Dave DuncanA young imperor flees his own kingdom to escape an army of sorcerers in this &“lively adventure&” of a fantasy novel from the author of The Cutting Edge (Publishers Weekly). The old imperor was dead at last. His popular soldier grandson, known as Shandie, had succeeded him . . . had he not? No, he had not. The man who sat on the opal throne was not Shandie, but an illusion created by the mad dwarf Xinixo. Year after year, he had been stealthily ensorcelling sorcerers, turning them into loyal minions. Now, wielding their combined power, he was irresistible. He ruled the Impire, so he ruled the world. He would continue to rule it for centuries. Anyone who knew the truth or opposed him in any way, he would destroy or enslave. That especially included his old enemy, King Rap of Krasnegar; Shandie, the rightful imperor; and all their supporters, their friends, their families. All of them! But first he had to catch them. With his infinite magic, that ought to be easy. Rap and Shandie had other ideas, but even they could see that their cause looked hopeless.
Uplift: The Complete Original Trilogy (Uplift #4)
by David BrinWINNER OF THE HUGO, LOCUS AND NEBULA AWARDSUnder the caverns of Mercury, the Sundiver Mission prepares for a momentous voyage: a journey into the blazing inferno of the sun, to seek our destiny in the cosmic order of life.For in a universe where no species can reach sentience without being 'uplifted' by a patron race, only humanity - it seems - may have climbed to the stars unaided. This is a feat that puzzles and even angers some of the ancient, mighty Galactic Clans.Now, in a saga that warps from Earth to the far-reaches of five galaxies, the greatest mystery of all may be explained . . .This omnibus contains the first three novels in David Brin's classic and award-winning science fiction series, the Uplift Saga: SUNDIVER, STARTIDE RISING and THE UPLIFT WAR.
The Uplift Storm Trilogy: Brightness Reef, Infinity's Shore, Heaven's Reach (The Uplift Saga)
by David BrinThe complete second trilogy of the Uplift Saga, featuring a planet of refugees, a fugitive Earthling spaceship, and her dolphin/human crew.Brightness ReefSix outcast races hunker down on the off-limits planet Jijo when a mysterious starship lands. However, it doesn&’t bring the &“law&” they feared, but something worse—a dark secret the invaders will do anything to keep . . .&“A timely, science fictional contemplation of the refugee experience.&”—Santa Fe ReporterInfinity&’s ShoreEarthship Streaker,with its dolphin and human crew, has been on the run for three years, after discovering a derelict armada whose mere existence seems to drive the Five Galaxies mad. With Earth under siege and nowhere to turn, Streaker has come to far-off, isolated Jijo in search of sanctuary amid its population of secret refugees. Unfortunately, they&’ve been followed . . .Heaven&’s ReachWith the arrival of deadly enemies, the peaceful isolation of Jijo&’s six exile races has ended. While they join forces to fight invaders, the Earthship Streaker must lure other foes into weird layers of the unknown. Meanwhile, a dire prophecy may put the entire universe at risk . . .Praise for the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning Uplift Saga&“An extraordinary achievement.&” —Poul Anderson, award-winning author of Tau Zero,on Startide Rising&“An exhilarating read that encompasses everything from breathless action to finely drawn moments of quiet intimacy.&” —Locus on The Uplift War&“Tremendously inventive, ambitious work.&” —Kirkus Reviews on Brightness Reef &“Well paced, immensely complex, highly literate . . . Superior SF.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Infinity&’s Shore
The Uplift War (Uplift #3)
by David BrinDavid Brin's Uplift novels are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction ever written. Sundiver, Startide Rising, and The Uplift War--a New York Times bestseller--together make up one of the most beloved sagas of all time. Brin's tales are set in a future universe in which no species can reach sentience without being "uplifted" by a patron race. But the greatest mystery of all remains unsolved: who uplifted humankind?<P><P> As galactic armadas clash in quest of the ancient fleet of the Progenitors, a brutal alien race seizes the dying planet of Garth. The various uplifted inhabitants of Garth must battle their overlords or face ultimate extinction. At stake is the existence of Terran society and Earth, and the fate of the entire Five Galaxies. Sweeping, brilliantly crafted, inventive and dramatic, The Uplift War is an unforgettable story of adventure and wonder from one of today's science fiction greats.<P> Hugo Award winner.
The Uplift War (Uplift #3)
by David BrinAs galactic armadas clash in quest of the ancient fleet of the Progenitors, a brutal alien race seizes the dying planet of Garth. The various uplifted inhabitants must battle their overlords of face ultimate extinction. At stake is the existence of Terran society and Earth and the fate of the entire Five Galaxies.THE UPLIFT WAR is the third book in David Brin's magnificent Uplift series. Winner of the Hugo award when it was first published, it is a sweeping, brilliantly crafted story of adventure and wonder from one of the greatest writers of science fiction.
The Uplift War (The Uplift Saga #3)
by David BrinHostile aliens take an Earth colony hostage in this New York Times–bestselling hard science fiction adventure by the author of Startide Rising. Although they were uplifted and given full sapience, the Bururalli clearly weren&’t ready to run a planet, almost wrecking Garth. As a &“salvage world,&” it was given to despised Earthlings, assigned to reclaim it from the brink. Many senior Galactics—leaders of the Five Galaxies—hoped humanity would fail. But now Garth is peacefully surging back, tended by human and neo-chimpanzee colonists. Meanwhile, enemies desperately seek some way to coerce Earthclan, looking for a possible answer to the secret of the Progenitors. One of them—the Gubru avian race—prepares to invade and hold hostage defenseless Garth. With Earth itself under attack by other militant forces, no relief is coming for the embattled colonists. If they are to survive, they have no choice but to band together, improvise, and learn the tactics of guerilla warfare. This ebook features a new introduction by the author. Winner of the Hugo Award &“An exhilarating read that encompasses everything from breathless action to finely drawn moments of quiet intimacy. There is no way we can avoid coming back as many times as Brin wants us to, until his story is done.&” —Locus &“Shares all the properties that made Startide such a joy. The plot fizzes along . . . and there are the wonders of the Galactic civilizations (which have all the invention and excitement that SF used to have).&” —Asimov&’s Science Fiction &“The Uplift books are as compulsive reading as anything ever published in the genre.&” —The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
Uplink from the Underground (Left Behind: The Kids #24)
by Chris Fabry Jerry B. Jenkins Tim LahayeA daring plan by the kids at the schoolhouse may cost them everything and put a friend in great danger. Will they continue their bold scheme? In Israel, Judd must try to stop an assassination attempt while Lionel and Sam spread the word about the start of secret meetings. Will the Young Trib Force stay together as the latest judgment takes its toll? Follow the kids in their brave attempts to show others the truth before it's too late.
The Uploaded
by Ferrett SteinmetzLife sucks and then you die... a cyberpunk family drama from the ingenious author of Flex. In the near future, the elderly have moved online and now live within the computer network. But that doesn’t stop them interfering in the lives of the living, whose sole real purpose now is to maintain the vast servers which support digital Heaven. For one orphan that just isn't enough – he wants more for himself and his sister than a life slaving away for the dead. It turns out that he's not the only one who wants to reset the world...File Under: Science Fiction [ Silver Surfers | Eternal Service | Calculated Murder | Hit the Reset ]
Upon a Burning Throne: Part One
by Ashok BankerIn a world where demigods and demons walk among mortals, the emperor of the vast Burnt Empire has died, leaving a turbulent realm without a leader. Two young princes, Adri and Shvate, are in line to rule but birthright does not guarantee inheritance: Any successor must sit upon the legendary Burning Throne and pass The Test of Fire. Imbued with dark sorceries, the throne is a crucible that incinerates the unworthy. Adri and Shvate are not the sole heirs to the empire, there is another with a claim to power, another who also survives. When this girl, whose father is the powerful demonlord Jarsun, is denied her claim by the interim leaders, Jarsun declares war, vowing to tear the Burnt Empire apart – leaving the young princes Adri and Shvate to rule a shattered realm embroiled in rebellion and chaos.
Upon a Burning Throne Part Two
by Ashok BankerHe is poisoning the very heart of Hastinaga. And. He. Must. Be. Stopped. The powerful demonlord Jarsun has declared war on the vast Burnt Empire. Wars, deceit and sorcery wreak havoc, practically shattering the realm. And. He. Must. Be. Stopped. But how? The odds are unsurmountable. And then, on one dark night, everything changes. For the worse. Terror is unleashed, dark magic and death ravage Hastinaga, and the very meaning of love and longing changes in unimaginable ways. The three ambitious and courageous queens, Karni, Mayla and Geldry, devise tortuous ways of holding on to power as the men they are married to, the princes Adri and Shvate, struggle to keep the Burning Throne which they inherited from their illustrious forefathers. But how and at what cost?