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Silent Dances (Starbridge #2)
by Kathleen O'Malley A. C. CrispinDeaf since birth, Tesa is the perfect ambassador to the alien Grus, whose sonic cries can shatter human ears. But her mission is harder than it looks. The Grus are not alone on their world. They have deadly enemies, both natural and otherwise. And if Tesa is to save all life on the planet, she will have to make peace with not one alien species but two.
Silent Echoes
by Carla JablonskiWhat happens to a teenage girl who starts hearing voices? The answer is vastly different for two girls living in two different eras. When a "spirit" contacts Lucy Phillips at a séance in nineteenth-century Manhattan, Lucy quickly gains fame as a talented medium who can impart knowledge about the future to wealthy socialites. Lucy is grateful to this "spirit," who communicates with her from beyond, for giving her a life of luxury she's never known before. By contrast, Lindsay Miller is hospitalized in modern-day New York City for schizophrenia when she starts to hear a girl's voice in her head. But when the two girls realize they are really hearing each other's voices every time they occupy the same physical location, they begin to see possibilities that will change both of their lives forever....
Silent Night
by Mary Higgins ClarkA young mother from the Midwest travels to New York during the Christmas season to be with her husband who lies desperately ill in hospital. She has brought with her their two young sons, hoping to salvage for them at least some of the joy of the holidays. She, however, is rapidly reaching a point of despair.While watching a street musician near Rockefeller Center's famous Christmas tree, Brian, the younger boy, sees another woman take his mother's wallet, and with it, not only all their money, but a precious family memento his grandmother has just given them, a St. Christopher medal which saved her husband's life in the war, and which she believes will save that of Brian's father.Without telling his mother what he is doing, Brian follows the thief into the city's subway system, thereby beginning a journey that will forever change not only his life, but that of his mother and the thief as well.
Silent Night: A Christmas Suspense Story
by R. L. StineDon't open that present! If only Reva Dalby had listened to that warning. But beautiful, cold Reva won't listen to anyone. She thinks she can have whatever--and whomever--she wants. After all, her daddy owns Dalby Department Stores. Now, someone has some surprises in store for her. Robbery? Terror? Even murder? Someone wants to treat Reva to a holiday she'll never forget. Holiday cheer quickly turns to holiday chills for Reva. Someone is stalking her, and for the first time, her money can't help her. Who can you turn to when murder comes gift-wrapped?
Silent Night (Fear Street Super Chillers #2)
by R. L. StineDon't open that present! If only Reva Dalby had listened to that warning.<P><P> But beautiful, cold Reva won't listen to anyone. She thinks she can have whatever--and whomever--she wants. After all, her daddy owns Dalby Department Stores.<P> Now, someone has some surprises in store for her. Robbery? Terror? Even murder? Someone wants to treat Reva to a holiday she'll never forget.<P> Holiday cheer quickly turns to holiday chills for Reva. Someone is stalking her, and for the first time, her money can't help her.<P> Who can you turn to when murder comes gift-wrapped?
Silent Night 2 (Fear Street Superchillers)
by R.L. StineReva Dalby promised to be nicer after last year’s horrors. But a rich, spoiled girl like Reva always thinks she can have anything—or anyone—she wants, and never pay. This year, however, Santa is bringing Reva a little holiday terror.
The Silent Scream (Nightmare Hall #1)
by Diane HohJess can&’t wait to start freshman year at Salem University—but her new dorm room has a terrifying pastThere&’s a reason why they call it Nightmare Hall . . .Jessica Vogt gets a rude awakening when she moves into Nightingale Hall and learns that the previous spring, a student named Giselle hanged herself from a light fixture—in Jess&’s new room. Campus officials pronounced it a suicide. But did Giselle really kill herself? Or was it a setup?Strange things are happening to Jess. One night, she is awakened by a terrifying scream. A photo taken of Jess and a classmate reveals a third person in the shot—a girl with long, pale hair and a sad face. Is Giselle trying to communicate with Jess? As Jess moves closer to what really happened that fateful night, someone starts targeting her. Is she being haunted by a ghost, or is there a killer on the loose?This ebook features an illustrated biography of Diane Hoh including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Silent Sister
by Megan DavidhizarThe must-read suspense novel of the summer about a mysterious sister's disappearance, her biggest betrayal and a deadly truth screaming to come out. Two sisters went missing on their class trip—Grace, the outgoing athlete who is friends with just about everyone, and Maddy, the wallflower wilting in her sister&’s shadow who'd rather absorb herself in her journal than talk to her classmates. But when Grace is found—injured, with no memory of what happened—everybody thinks she&’s lying. It&’s hard not to look guilty with Maddy&’s blood on her clothes. Desperate to save her sister—and prove her own innocence—Grace must piece together what happened on that school trip with the help of her sister&’s notebook and classmates who may not be telling the police everything that about that tragic night. She will discover her sister&’s secrets can&’t stay quiet…but what if her own are the most terrifying of all?
Silent Songs (Starbridge #5)
by A. C. Crispin Kathleen O'MalleyThe men and women of StarBridge found intelligent life -- and new friends -- across the galaxy... In the skies of Trinity, the birdlike Grus welcomed the deaf human ambassador, Tesa. In the seas of Trinity, the aquatic Singers communicated with the young telepath, Jib. But on the surface of Trinity, a different kind of life form has landed. They are amphibious beings from a distant world. And they are definitely -not- friendly...
Silent Stalker
by Richie Tankersley CusickTrapped in a madman&’s castle, a young girl must fight to save her sanityThunder bellows as Jenny and her father pull up to the gate of Worthington Hall. As they inch onto the grounds of the ancient estate, a disheveled young woman thrusts her head through the open window. &“Leave!&” she yells. &“Before it&’s too late! He&’ll kill you. I swear.&” Jenny is terrified, but her dad laughs it off. The girl is just an actress—part of the medieval fair being held on the castle grounds. But it&’s not long before Jenny wishes they&’d heeded the warning. The house is a drafty maze of narrow hallways and dungeons. Jenny wants to flee, but her father is intent on the work he&’s come to do. Soon the Worthington family sets upon young Jenny, playing twisted tricks on her until she forgets what&’s real. The Worthingtons play cruel games—and if Jenny loses, it will mean her life. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richie Tankersley Cusick including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Silver: 1: Short John Silver
by Chris WoodingIn this “exciting, unpredictable and unsettling” sci-fi thriller, students struggle to survive a virus that turns humans into murderous machines (Publishers Weekly).Paul is the new kid at Mortingham Boarding Academy, and he has a dark secret. Caitlyn admires Paul from afar and resents that he only has eyes for Erika. Erika thinks that she and Caitlyn are best friends, but she’s wrong. Adam is a bully with a major chip on his shoulder. Mark is outgrowing his old friends but doesn’t know how to make new ones.In a few short hours, none of this will matter. Without warning, a horrifying infection will spread across the school grounds, and a group of students with little in common will find themselves barricaded in a classroom, fighting for their lives. Some will live. Some will die. And then it will get even worse.Fast-paced and frightening, Silver is a tale set on the fringes of science and horror—a story about the struggle to survive in the face of impossible odds.“Wooding has morphed a traditional English boarding-school story into a horror survival story that would make William Golding and Gary Paulsen envious.” —Booklist“All kinds of white-knuckle fun.” —Kirkus Reviews
Silver, Burdett And Ginn Earth Science
by Silver Burdett Ginn ReligionAn interesting book on the science of our world.
The Silver Chair: The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronicles of Narnia #6)
by C. S. LewisIllustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color ebook device and in rich black and white on all other devices.Narnia . . . where giants wreak havoc . . . where evil weaves a spell . . . where enchantment rules.Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected.The Silver Chair is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a complete stand-alone read, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia, read The Last Battle, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Silver Dream (InterWorld Trilogy #2)
by Neil Gaiman Michael Reaves Mallory ReavesWritten by New York Times bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Michael Reaves with Mallory Reaves, The Silver Dream is a riveting sequel to InterWorld, full of bravery, loyalty, time and space travel, and the future of a young man who is more powerful than he realizes.Dangerous times lie ahead, and if Joey Harker has any hope of saving InterWorld and the Altiverse, he's going to have to rely on his wits—and, just possibly, on the mysterious Time Agent Acacia Jones.
The Silver Eyes: Five Nights at Freddy’s (Five Nights at Freddy’s Graphic Novels #1)
by Scott Cawthon Kira Breed-WrisleyDon't miss the first-ever graphic novel for Five Nights at Freddy's, an adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Silver Eyes illustrated by fan-favorite game artist Claudia Schröder!Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie -- whose father owned the restaurant -- and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret... and a murderous agenda.Complete with new information and tense, terrifying illustrations, fans won't want to miss this graphic novel adaptation by Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, and Claudia Schröder, whose stunning artwork has been featured in the games.
The Silver Eyes: Five Nights at Freddy’s (Five Nights At Freddy's #Bk.1)
by Scott Cawthon Kira Breed-WrisleyFrom the creator of the bestselling horror video game series Five Nights at Freddy's.Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie, whose father owned the restaurant, and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret . . . and a murderous agenda.
Silver in the Bone (Silver in the Bone #1)
by Alexandra BrackenINSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Lore comes a stunning contemporary fantasy inspired by Celtic lore—the tale of a teenage girl who seeks her destiny in the cursed ruins of Avalon, driven by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!"Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak." —Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and BoneBorn without a trace of magic, Tamsin Lark is no match for the sorceresses and Hollowers who populate the magical underground of Boston. But when the only parent she&’s ever known disappears without so much as a goodbye, she has no choice but to join in their cutthroat pursuit of enchanted relics to keep herself—and her brother, Cabell—alive.Ten years later, rumors are swirling that her guardian found a powerful ring from Arthurian legend just before he vanished. A run-in with her rival Emrys ignites Tamsin&’s hope that the ring could free Cabell from a curse that threatens both of them. But they aren&’t the only ones who covet the ring.As word spreads, greedy Hollowers start circling, and many would kill to have it for themselves. While Emrys is the last person Tamsin would choose to partner with, she needs all the help she can get to edge out her competitors in the race for the ring. Together, they dive headfirst into a vipers&’ nest of dark magic, exposing a deadly secret with the power to awaken ghosts of the past and shatter her last hope of saving her brother. . . .
Silver on the Tree: Over Sea, Under Stone; The Dark Is Rising; Greenwitch; The Grey King; Silver On The Tree (The Dark Is Rising Sequence #5)
by Susan CooperThis is the fifth and last book in "The Dark Is Rising" sequence. The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. The servants of the light: Will Stanton, the last of the Old Ones, the mysterious Professor Merriman, and the strange albino Welsh boy, Bran, are helped by three ordinary children in this last desperate battle.
Silver People: Voices from the Panama Canal
by Margarita EngleOne hundred years ago, the world celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal, which connected the world&’s two largest oceans and signaled America&’s emergence as a global superpower. It was a miracle, this path of water where a mountain had stood—and creating a miracle is no easy thing. Thousands lost their lives, and those who survived worked under the harshest conditions for only a few silver coins a day. From the young "silver people" whose back-breaking labor built the Canal to the denizens of the endangered rainforest itself, this is the story of one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, as only Newbery Honor-winning author Margarita Engle could tell it.
Silver Skin
by Joan LennonA time-travelling boy finds adventure, danger and young love in Stone Age Scotland in this &“weird but wonderful fantasy&” YA book (Guardian, UK). The people of Skara Brae, a prehistoric village in the Orkney Islands, face a dying sun and failing crops. When a strange boy appears from nowhere, dressed in an odd silver suit, some wonder if his presence is a bad omen. Young Cait is drawn to the boy from the moment she magically heals his injuries. But for the old woman Voy, he represents the only hope for the sun&’s regeneration—if they can burn his silver skin in a huge sacrificial blaze. Rab was only meant to travel back to the 19th century as part of a homework assignment. Instead, he lands in the Neolithic era, confused and injured—until he meets Cait. With her, Rab begins to enjoy his time in Skara Brae. But when a pyre is built for him, he must fight for his life. Can he escape back to his own time, even if it means leaving Cait and Skara Brae behind?
Silver Wedding: A Novel
by Maeve BinchyThere was never any question that Deirdre and Desmond Doyle would celebrate a gala twenty-fifth anniversary. Naturally, their daughter Anna, would plan their grand affair. Of all three Doyle children, Anna knew exactly what their mother wished--even as she lived her own secret life. Will Brendan, the rebellious son, even bother to return to London? Will Helen, the hapless would-be nun, embarrass them all? This is Deirdre's day, a triumph for a woman obsessed with keeping up appearances, her silvery revenge after "marrying down" twenty-five years ago. She's determined to show them all: the maid of honor, still unmarried, still gorgeous, now a successful London business woman...the best man, once Desmond's close friend, now his boss...their reluctant priest, who harbors his own guilty secret.As family and friends gather, a lifetime of lies takes its toll. But what begins as a family charade brings with it the transforming power of love--and truth.From the Paperback edition.
Silverthorn (Riftwar Cycle: The Riftwar Saga #3)
by Raymond E. FeistA poisoned bolt has struck down the Princess Anita on the day of her wedding to Prince Arutha of Krondor.To save his beloved, Arutha sets out in search of the mytics herb called Silverthorn that only grows in the dark and forbidding land of the Spellweavers.Accompanied by a mercenary, a minstrel, and a clever young thief, he wil confront an ancient evil and do battle with the dark powers that threaten the enchanted realm of Midkemia.
Silvertongue (The Stoneheart Trilogy #3)
by Charlie FletcherThe city of London is in the middle of one of its most destructive wars in history. And yet most of its inhabitants don't even know it.The battle between the statues and gargoyles of London rages on. The stakes are high, with the spits engaged in a struggle against the evil taints that will determine the fate of their very souls.Twelve year old George Chapman and his friend Edie are caught in the middle. A glint with the ability to "see" the past, Edie has become a crucial asset in the ongoing war. The Gunner, a statue of a World War I soldier, continues do his part to help them in their quest. But George knows that he is the one who must play the biggest role in helping to bring an end to the war. With the Walker intent on forcing his evil designs on London and the world, George realizes that his destiny is inextricably tied to the Walker's destruction. In the end, the most important soul he manages to save might just be his own.Filled with intriguing suspense, invigorating action sequences, and well developed characters, Silvertongue is a thrilling conclusion to the international blockbuster Stoneheart trilogy.
The Similars (The Similars #0)
by Rebecca HanoverSix clones. One elite boarding school. Countless deadly secrets. Don't miss this exhilarating debut that every is buzzing about from Rebecca Hanover.Junior year just got a lot more cutthroat.This fall, six new students are joining the junior class at the elite Darkwood Academy. But they aren't your regular over-achieving teens. They're clones. And they're joining the class alongside their originals. The Similars are all anyone can talk about: Who are these clones? What are the odds that all of them would be Darkwood students? And who is the madman who broke the law against cloning to create them? Emmaline Chance couldn't care less. Her best friend, Oliver, died over the summer and it's all she can do to get through each day without him. Then she comes face-to-heartbreaking-face with Levi—Oliver's exact DNA copy and one of the Similars.Emma wants nothing to do with the Similars, except she keeps getting pulled deeper into their clique. She can't escape the dark truths about the clones or her prestigious school. No one can be trusted...not even the boy she is falling for with Oliver's face.
Simmers DHO: Health Science
by Louise Simmers Karen Simmers-Nartker Sharon Simmers-KobelakNIMAC-sourced textbook