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Steelhands (Havemercy #4)
by Jaida Jones Danielle BennettWith Havemercy, Shadow Magic, and Dragon Soul, the acclaimed writing team of Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett has fused magic and technology into something that can only be termed "magicpunk." Their distinctive style, featuring a chorus of quirky first-person narrators and brilliantly sophisticated world-building, has won these young writers the plaudits of fans and critics.In the Volstov capital of Thremedon, Owen Adamo, the hard-as-nails ex-Chief Sergeant of the Dragon Corps, learns that Volstov's ruler, the Esar, has been secretly pursuing the possibility of resurrecting magically powered sentient robot dragons--even at the risk of igniting another war. That Adamo will not allow. Though he is not without friends--Royston, a powerful magician, and Balfour, a former corpsman--there is only so much Adamo and his allies can do. Adamo has been put out to pasture, given a professorship at the University. Royston, already exiled once, dares not risk the Esar's wrath a second time. And Balfour, who lost both hands in the climactic battle of the war, is now a diplomat who spends most of his time trying to master his new hands--metal replacements that operate on the same magical principles as the dragons and have earned him an assortment of nicknames of which "Steelhands" is the least offensive.But sometimes help comes where you least expect it. In this case, from two first-year university students freshly arrived in Thremedon from the country: Laurence, a feisty young woman whose father raised her to be the son he never had, and Toverre, her fiancé, a brilliant if neurotic dandy who would sooner share his wife-to-be's clothes than her bed. When a mysterious illness strikes the first-year students, Laurence takes her suspicions to Adamo--and unwittingly sets in motion events that will change Volstov forever.From the Hardcover edition.
Steelheart
by William C. DietzAn android named Harley Doon finds himself caught in a battle between human and alien. It’s not his fight, but somebody has to save the world.<P> Years ago, when humans and androids crash landed onto the planet Zuul, whatever remained of their society quickly succumbed to the ravages of earthquakes and a never-ending winter from volcanic dust clouds. As humans and machines scavenged to stay alive, they also faced the Zid, an alien race that abhors all technology with religious fervor. Add to that the Mothri--giant, bug-like aliens with brilliant minds and their own nanotechnology--and it is no longer simply the planet’s geological upheaval that proves volatile.<P> War between the races looms. Will Doon, tired and reluctant, rise to lead the fight? Can humans harness technology to save the planet, itself, before the Zid arrive? And, what secrets does Doon carry inside of him that might help them all?
Steelheart
by William C. DietzAn android is caught in a conflict between humans and aliens in this novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of Galactic Bounty. Years ago, when humans and androids crash landed onto the planet Zuul, whatever remained of their society quickly succumbed to the ravages of earthquakes and a never-ending winter from volcanic dust clouds. As humans and machines scavenged to stay alive, they also faced the Zid, an alien race that abhors all technology with religious fervor. Add to that the Mothri--giant, bug-like aliens with brilliant minds and their own nanotechnology--and it is no longer simply the planet&’s geological upheaval that proves volatile. War between the races looms. Will Doon, tired and reluctant, rise to lead the fight? Can humans harness technology to save the planet, itself, before the Zid arrive? And, what secrets does Doon carry inside of him that might help them all?
Steelheart (Reckoners Ser.)
by Brandon SandersonTen years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you must crush his wills.
Steelheart (The Reckoners #1)
by Brandon SandersonThe #1 New York Times bestseller that James Dashner called "fantastic," with "relentless" suspense and an "explosive" climax from Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Words of Radiance, coauthor of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and creator of the internationally bestselling Mistborn trilogy. And don't miss the rest of the Reckoners series: Firefight and Calamity. How far would you go for revenge if someone killed your father? If someone destroyed your city? If everything you ever loved was taken from you? David Charleston will go to any lengths to stop Steelheart. But to exact revenge in Steelheart's world, David will need the Reckoners--a shadowy group of rebels bent on maintaining justice. And it turns out that the Reckoners might just need David too. Look for book two in the Reckoners series, Firefight, available now.Praise for the Reckoners series #1 New York Times Bestselling Series "The suspense is relentless and the climax explosive." --James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series "Another win for Sanderson . . . he's simply a brilliant writer. Period." --Patrick Rothfuss, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Name of the Wind "Action-packed." --EW.com "Compelling. . . . Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store." --The A.V. ClubFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Steelheart (The Reckoners)
by Brandon SandersonTen years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you must crush his wills. Nobody fights the Epics... nobody but the Reckoners. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.And David wants in. He wants Steelheart - the Epic who is said to be invincible. The Epic who killed David's father. For years, like the Reckoners, David's been studying, and planning - and he has something they need. Not an object, but an experience. He's seen Steelheart bleed. And he wants revenge.
Steelstriker (Skyhunter Duology #2)
by Marie LuPraise for the instant New York Times bestseller SKYHUNTER“Riveting.” –POPSUGAR“Action-packed.” –BuzzFeed“Fresh.” –Los Angeles Times“Exhilarating…a rollercoaster of a reading experience.” –The Nerd Daily“My favorite YA of 2020.” —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series and National Book Award Winner All My RageExplosive action and swoon-worthy suspense collide in Steelstriker, the riveting conclusion to Marie Lu’s instant New York Times bestseller Skyhunter. The world’s last free nation has fallen. And behind enemy lines, Talin stands alone.With her friends scattered by combat and her mother held captive, Talin has no choice but to submit to the Federation’s experiments and become their most deadly war machine—a Skyhunter.But Red hasn’t given up on Talin. Though the link between them is weak, it could be enough. To find their way back to each other. To reunite the Strikers. To fight back against the Federation, against all odds, against all hope.Because the battle has only just begun.
Steeple
by Jon WallaceAnother high action SF dystopia perfect for fans of Richard Morgan and Alfred Bester alike. The follow-up to the acclaimed Barricade this another short, sharp and kinetic SF thrillerKenstibec is a Ficial - a genetically engineered artificial life form; tough, skilled, hard to kill. Or at least he was. He's lost the nanotech that constantly repaired him. Life just got real. Just like it is for the few remaining humans in this blighted world - the Reals; locked in a fight over a ruined world with the Ficials they created to make Utopia.And now Kenstibec must take a trip to the pinnicle of our failed civilisation. The Steeple is a one thousand storey tower that looms over the wreckage of London. It is worshipped, feared and haunted by attack droids and cannibals. And the location of a secret that just might save Kenstibec's life.The only way is up.
Steeple
by Jon WallaceAnother high action SF dystopia perfect for fans of Richard Morgan and Alfred Bester alike. The follow-up to the acclaimed Barricade this another short, sharp and kinetic SF thriller Kenstibec is a Ficial - a genetically engineered artificial life form; tough, skilled, hard to kill. Or at least he was. He's lost the nanotech that constantly repaired him. Life just got real. Just like it is for the few remaining humans in this blighted world - the Reals; locked in a fight over a ruined world with the Ficials they created to make Utopia. And now Kenstibec must take a trip to the pinnicle of our failed civilisation. The Steeple is a one thousand storey tower that looms over the wreckage of London. It is worshipped, feared and haunted by attack droids and cannibals. And the location of a secret that just might save Kenstibec's life.The only way is up.
Steeple Volume 1
by John AllisonA supernatural tale of friendship, the devil, and moral gray areas.Two women with wildly different worldviews become unlikely friends as they navigate the supernatural happenings in a sleepy coastal parish--and soon find themselves forced to choose sides in the war between good and evil, facing demons, curses, and a miniature Rapture!The latest graphic novel from John Allison, author of Giant Days!Collects issues #1-#5 of Dark Horse Comics series Steeple.
Steeple Volume 2
by John AllisonA two-part continuation of John Allison's (Giant Days) new series Steeple!Former curate Billie has moved on to a new path . . . as a priestess in the Church of Satan. Meanwhile, her friend Maggie has made a similar switch--from Satanist to church-bound do-gooder.But when the light of the supermoon turns a Church of Satan warlock into an almost-werewolf, Billie's well-meaning solutions bring her evil boss to the breaking point, just as Maggie's chaotic nature begins to wear thin on her Godly supervisors.Then, when a mysterious visitor is found in a cave, an ancient evil from the unknowable depths of the Pacific Ocean is hot on their heels . . . and so is Christmas! In the midst of the madness, Billie does her best to arrange an improbable Saturnalia truce between the churches of England and Satan.
Steeple Volume 3
by John AllisonA supernatural tale of friendship, the devil, and moral gray areas from the creator of Giant Days! A new year begins in Tredregyn, and a Satanic ritual goes awry—bringing the filming of a cozy TV detective drama to town. Unfortunately, this particular Pandora&’s box contains a few things a lot less pleasant than casual jobs and showbiz glitz. Plus, in a special backup feature, a teen sleuth puts the cat among the parish pigeons as she attempts to solve the disappearance of a glamorous author.
Steeplejack (Alternative Detective #1)
by A. J. HartleyThoughtfully imaginative and action-packed, Steeplejack is New York Times bestselling A. J. Hartley's YA debut set in a 19th-century South African fantasy world<P><P> Seventeen-year-old Anglet Sutonga lives repairing the chimneys, towers, and spires of the city of Bar-Selehm. Dramatically different communities live and work alongside each other. The white Feldish command the nation’s higher echelons of society. The native Mahweni are divided between city life and the savannah. And then there’s Ang, part of the Lani community who immigrated over generations ago as servants and now mostly live in poverty on Bar-Selehm’s edges.<P> When Ang is supposed to meet her new apprentice Berrit, she finds him dead. That same night, the Beacon, an invaluable historical icon, is stolen. The Beacon’s theft commands the headlines, yet no one seems to care about Berrit’s murder―except for Josiah Willinghouse, an enigmatic young politician. When he offers her a job investigating his death, she plunges headlong into new and unexpected dangers.<P> Meanwhile, crowds gather in protests over the city’s mounting troubles. Rumors surrounding the Beacon’s theft grow. More suspicious deaths occur. With no one to help Ang except Josiah’s haughty younger sister, a savvy newspaper girl, and a kindhearted herder, Ang must rely on her intellect and strength to resolve the mysterious link between Berrit and the missing Beacon before the city descends into chaos.
Steeplejack: A Novel (Steeplejack #1)
by A. J. HartleyThoughtfully imaginative and action-packed, Steeplejack is New York Times bestselling A. J. Hartley's YA debut set in a 19th-century South African fantasy world“A richly realized world, an intensely likable character, and a mystery to die for." — Cory Doctorow, New York Times-bestselling authorSeventeen-year-old Anglet Sutonga lives and works as a steeplejack in Bar-Selehm, a sprawling city known for its great towers, spires, and smokestacks – and even greater social disparities across race and class. Ang’s world is turned upside-down when her new apprentice Berrit is murdered the same night that the city’s landmark jewel is stolen. Her search for answers behind his death exposes unrest in the streets and powerful enemies. But she also finds help from unexpected friends: a kindhearted savannah herder, a politician’s haughty sister, and a savvy newspaper girl. As troubles mount in Bar-Selehm, Ang must discover the truth behind both murder and theft soon – or else watch the city descend into chaos.YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book Booklist Top Ten YA in Science Fiction, Fantasy and HorrorAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Stella The Star Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls.The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up!Stella the Star Fairy is all in a flutter, trying to put the sparkle into Christmas. Stella looks after all the special Christmas lights - from the overhead illuminations to the Christmas tree fairy lights, right through to the twinkling stars. Three magic Christmas baubles control all of these elements but now Jack Frost's goblins have stolen them. There's not going to be any Christmas atmosphere and Santa won't even be able to guide his sleigh through the night sky. Stella the Star Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to get the baubles back.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Stella and the Timekeepers
by M. Shawn PetersenA middle-grade fantasy novel about a half-angel, half-mermaid discovering her identity and fighting to protect the Laws of the Universe and the fate of the realms of land, sea and sky from the forces of evil.From the shore, the sky, and the depths of the sea, an epic adventure awaits. Stella Merriss has never felt like she belonged anywhere—her family was always on the run. During a daring escape her parents suddenly disappear into stormy, shark-infested waters. Alone and unsure of her future, she learns the truth: that she&’s actually half angel, half mermaid. Stella has no choice but to join an elite angel apprenticeship program where—despite having to hide her illegal dual nature—she finally feels as though she has found a home. But villainous forces are gathering to strike against Stella&’s newfound home and attack the three Timekeepers who spin and weave the fateful Thread of Life. Evil Lord Sylvain and his army will stop at nothing to corrupt the Laws of the Universe and bend them toward his own vile agenda. A child of land, sea, and sky is the only obstacle standing in his way. In this battle between good and evil, Stella and her friends must defend against the armies of Lord Sylvain or see the realms of land, sea, and sky plunged into chaos.
Stella de Akrotiri: Deminon
by Linda Rae SandeO amor pode durar mil vidas quando você é um Imortal ... ou assim eles pensavam. O que aconteceu com o Imortal Darius? Quando sua esposa, Stella, descobre que ele foi vítima de traição, ela se preocupa com seu destino enquanto governa a cidade-estado de Deminon. Ela fará de tudo para recuperá-lo. Escravizado como um traidor de Roma, Darius é forçado a lutar contra gladiadores como parte dos ritos funerários de poderosos romanos. Seus anos de experiência no campo de batalha o servem bem na arena - até que ele é forçado a lutar contra Marcus - um gladiador mais jovem e mais forte que não tem consciência de sua própria imortalidade. Certo de que ele está prestes a sofrer uma derrota pelas mãos de Marcus, Darius é forçado a tomar uma decisão que mudará seu futuro e o de Stella - preservar sua Essência permitindo que seu corpo morra para que ele possa viver em Marcus. Seus dois mil anos de memórias e experiências de vida devem ser poderosos o suficiente para superar a essência do Imortal não testado. Permitir que ele volte para Stella e retome sua vida juntos, mesmo que ela não o reconheça imediatamente. Mas Marcus não desiste tão facilmente. Especialmente quando ele conhece Stella. Marcus ajudará Darius a se vingar daquele cujo engano levou à sua prisão sob a acusação de traição? Ou a Essência de Darius será lentamente absorvida, as memórias de sua vida de quase dois mil anos - e de Stella - desaparecendo na mente de Marcus? Esses Imortais já tiveram todo o tempo do mundo. Agora, de repente, o tempo é essencial.
Stella the Starlight Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraA super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Rosie, Phoebe, and Stella all share an incredible secret-- when they travel to a place called the Magic Forest, they can transform into powerful creatures called Night Dragons. Once there, the friends must save the Magic Forest from an evil that threatens to banish nighttime--forever.
Stella's Stellar Hair
by Yesenia MoisesBlack girl magic takes the solar system in Stella's Stellar Hair, a celebration of hair, family, and self-love from debut author-illustrator Yesenia Moises!It’s the day of the Big Star Little Gala, and Stella's hair just isn't acting right! What’s a girl to do?Simple! Just hop on her hoverboard, visit each of her fabulous aunties across the solar system, and find the perfect hairdo along the way.Stella’s Stellar Hair celebrates the joy of self-empowerment, shows off our solar system, and beautifully illustrates a variety of hairstyles from the African diaspora. Backmatter provides more information about each style and each planet.An Imprint Book
Stellar 1
by Judy-Lynn Del ReyThis volume showcases superior short stories by the major writers in the field--with each story in print here for the first time anywhere...chosen by one of the best science fiction editors of the 1970s. Stories include: The Birch Clump Cylinder by Clifford D. Simak; Fusion by Milton A. Rothman; A Miricle of Small Fishes by Alan Dean Foster; The Whirligig of Time by Vernor Vinge; Schwartz Between the Galaxies by Robert Silverberg; Mr. Hamadryad by R. A. Lafferty; Singularities Make Me Nervous by Larry Niven; The Logical Life by Hal Clement; and Twig by Gordon R. Dickson.
Stellar Assignment
by E. C. TubbTrapped in the economic rat0race of the 21st century Kevin Blake had little going for him but an over-active imagination: an attribute which brought him to the notice of Paul Trevainen, who made Kevin an offer he couldn't resist. On the face of it the assignment was simple - to find the billionaire's daughter, bring her back to Earth and collect a dazzling reward. But Crystal was wilful, stubborn and hard to find. The quest forced Kevin to become an advocate in an alien court, turned him into a hunter, and made him the captive of giant, money-hungry frogs, a rebel against established authority, a fugitive, a criminal and in general one of the most harassed young men ever to have longed for adventure.
Stellar Assignment
by E.C. TubbTrapped in the economic rat-race of the 21st century Kevin Blake had little going for him but an over-active imagination: an attribute which brought him to the notice of Paul Trevainen, who made Kevin an offer he couldn't resist. On the face of it the assignment was simple - to find the billionaire's daughter, bring her back to Earth and collect a dazzling reward. But Crystal was wilful, stubborn and hard to find. The quest forced Kevin to become an advocate in an alien court, turned him into a hunter, and made him the captive of giant, money-hungry frogs, a rebel against established authority, a fugitive, a criminal and in general one of the most harassed young men ever to have longed for adventure.
Stellar Science Fiction Stories #2
by Judy-Lynn Del ReyA classy centaur, a really rich robot and a terrific turtle starring in eight great tales of here, there and beyond. This book includes the stories: Custom Fitting by James White; Stuck With It by Hal Clement; Songs of Dying Swans by Jack C. Haldemann II; Mistake by Larry Niven; Bicentennial Man by Isaac Asimov; Tindar-B by Patrick G. Conner; Sic Transit...? A Shaggy Hairless-Dog Story by Steven Utley & Howard Waldrop; Unsilent Spring by Richard S. Simak & Clifford D. Simak
Stellar Science Fiction Stories #3
by Judy-Lynn Del ReyThis book includes eleven short science fiction stories first published in this anthology including: No Hiding Place by Jack L. Chalker; Salty's Sweep by Arsen Darney; The Book of Padraig by Mildred Downey Broxon; When You Wish Upon a Star by Gene DeWeese; An Error in Punctuation by B. Lee Cooper & Larry S. Haverkos; The Thirteenth Labor by Steve Utley; The People Who Could Not Kill by Bill Starr; We Hold These Rights... by Henry Melton; Chasing Shadows by Jeffrey M. Wallmann; Metafusion by Charles W. Runyon and Auk House by Clifford D. Simak
Stellar Science Fiction Stories #4
by Judy-Lynn Del Rey6 sci-fi stories from James Tiptree Jr., Stephen R. Donaldson, Alan Dean Foster, Ben Bova, Charles Sheffield, James P. Hogan