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Seed Seeker (The Seed Trilogy)
by Pamela SargentAn adventure in colonization and conflict from acclaimed SF writer Pamela SargentSeveral hundred years ago, Ship, a sentient starship, settled humans on the planet Home before leaving to colonize other worlds, promising to return one day. Over time, the colony on Home divided into those who live in the original domed buildings of the colony, who maintain the library and technology of Ship, and those who live by the river, farming and hunting to survive. The Dome Dwellers consider themselves the protectors of "true humanity" and the River People "contaminated," and the two sides interact solely through ritualized trade: food and goods from the River People in exchange for repairs and recharges by the Dome Dwellers.Then a new light appears in the night sky. The River People believe it might be Ship, keeping its promise to return, but the Dome Dwellers, who have a radio to communicate with Ship, are silent. So Bian, a seventeen-year-old girl from a small village, travels upriver to learn what they know. As she travels through the colony of Home, gaining companions and gathering news, Bian ponders why the Dome Dwellers have said nothing. Has Ship commanded them to be silent, in preparation for some judgment on the River People? Or are the Dome Dwellers lying to Ship, turning Ship against their rivals?Whatever the answer, life is about to change radically on both sides of the divide.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Seeds of Discovery: The Dusk Gate Chronicles (Volume 1)
by Breeana PuttroffQuinn Robbins wasn’t the kind of girl who had adventures and got invited to parties at Bristlecone High School. And she definitely wasn’t the kind of girl who would follow a boy she knew nothing about over a broken bridge into a mysterious alternate universe. Until the night she did.
Seeds of Hope: The Gold Rush Diary of Suzanna Fairchild (Dear America)
by Kristiana GregoryA fictional account in diary form of fourteen-year-old Suzanna's life with her father immediately following the sudden death of her mother in an accident. She tells how her mother's death changed the course of her life and the lives of her sisters by sending them out into the dangerous world of the gold mining camps.
Seeds of Time: An Eagle Glen Trilogy Book
by Kc DyerThirteen-year-old Darrell Connor is a troubled girl, still haunted by the motorcycle accident that took her father’s life and part of her leg three years ago. She is not pleased when her worried mother sends her to board at Eagle Glen School for the summer. But there is a sense of mystery at the school that appeals to Darrell, and as she investigates, she finds adventure and begins to form a few tentative friendships. When she stumbles upon a passage through time, she begins to wonder - is it possible to change her own past?
Seeing and Believing (Mike & Riel Mysteries #4)
by Norah McClintockVin swears he had nothing to do with the robbery—or the two people who were shot. But Sal saw Vin running from the scene. Even after Vin is arrested, Mike isn't sure who to believe. He's caught between his two friends—and believing one might mean losing the other . . .
Seeing Ourselves Through Technology: How We Use Selfies, Blogs and Wearable Devices to See and Shape Ourselves
by Jill W. RettbergThis book is open access under a CC BY license. Selfies, blogs and lifelogging devices help us understand ourselves, building on long histories of written, visual and quantitative modes of self-representations. This book uses examples to explore the balance between using technology to see ourselves and allowing our machines to tell us who we are.
Seeing Red: A Puffin High Flyer (Hollywood Wars #3)
by Ilene CooperWhen the cast of "Sticks and Stones" takes to the road for a publicity tour, the truce between the two stars is threatened by Jamie's ego and Alison's stage fright.
The Seeing Stone: The Seeing Stone (The Arthur Trilogy #1)
by Kevin Crossley-HollandArthurian legend comes to life in the first novel in this remarkable, award-winning sagaThirteen-year-old Arthur de Caldicot lives on a manor, desperately waiting for the moment he can become a knight. One day his father's friend Merlin gives him a shining black stone - a seeing stone - that shows him visions of his namesake, King Arthur. The legendary dragons, battles, and swordplay that young Arthur witnesses seem a world away from his own life. And yet there is something definitely joining the Arthurs together. It will be Arthur de Caldicot's destiny to discover how his path is intertwined with a king's . . . for the past is not the only thing the seeing stone can see.
Seek the Prophet (Watching Alice #3)
by Daniel Parker Lee MillerAs Tom slowly uncovers the truth about what happened to Alice, a threatening figure from his past closes in. Meanwhile, Alice's friends reveal the key to her coded diary entries -- and a secret that puts Tom's life in danger.
The Seeker: The Seeker (Roswell High #3)
by Melinda MetzCircle of danger... Maria: She hasn't told her firends about the strange glowing ring that she found. It seems to be giving her powers -- special abilities that let her enter a world she's been dying to experience. Here's her chance to learn what she longs to know: how Michael feels about her. Michael: He feels all alone on Earth and he's searching for a place to belong. He didn't count on discovering someone to care about right here in Roswell. Now he's falling for his best friend. But what he doesn't know, and Maria doesn't realize, is that she's drawing danger to them all....
Seeker (Riders)
by Veronica RossiNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Veronica Rossi's new fantasy adventure in the Rider series -- Seeker .When Daryn claimed she was seeing “visions” during her sophomore year of high school, no one believed the truth. She wasn’t losing her mind, she was gaining the Sight—the ability to see the future. If she just paid attention to the visions, they’d provide her with clues and show her how she could help people. Really help them. Daryn embraced her role as a Seeker. The work she did was important. She saved lives.Until Sebastian.Sebastian was her first—and worst—mistake.Since the moment she inadvertently sealed him in a dark dimension with Samrael—the last surviving demon in the Kindred—guilt has plagued her. Daryn knows Sebastian is alive and waiting for help. It’s up to her to rescue him. But now that she needs the Sight more than ever to guide her, the visions have stopped. Daryn must rely on her instincts, her intelligence, and on blind faith to lead the riders who are counting on her in search of Sebastian. As they delve into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems and where Samrael is steadily amassing power, Daryn faces the ultimate test. Will she have to become evil to destroy evil? The very fate of humankind rests in the answer.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Seeking the Perfect World: A Critical Discussion of Global Challenges for the Bright and Curious
by Karem RoitmanConsider this book your invitation to the most exciting party of the century. We have invited you and some of the greatest minds of our species to dance, share cake, and ponder the age-old question: how can we make our world better? Seeking the Perfect World guides readers through thoughtful discussions of twenty-first-century challenges while providing everything needed to critically engage with current events and personal dilemmas.This book explores topics humans have discussed for centuries … and more recent developments. We discuss what is human nature, why humans go to war, international relations, education, animal rights, transhumanism, artificial intelligence, and more! Chapters introduce readers to different philosophies (and philosophers) and prompt nuanced reasoning via Socratic questions and thought experiments. Not only will this book enable readers to understand the complexities of some of the most pressing global challenges, but it will also provide a grounding on philosophical, sociological, and economic thinking and ideas.Whether you are dipping your toes into philosophy for the first time, or you are a bright, curious teen seeking interesting conversations on the current events and global challenges, or a parent seeking ways to discuss difficult topics with your child – this book will provide you with the language and strategies needed to understand your own views and feelings while engaging in civic discourse. Come chat with philosophers, challenge your critical thinking, and expand your understanding of our world: past, present, and future.
Seguimos siendo tú y yo (Love Army #Volumen 2)
by Elsa M. R.Llega la segunda parte de Love Army con más música, más pasión y una historia de amor ¿imposible? Los caminos de Aerin y Yoongui parecen destinados a cruzarse# y separarse de nuevo. Yoongui sigue triunfando con su banda de K-Pop y Aerin no puede evitar tener dudas acerca de sus sentimientos. Cuando todo parece imposible, ¿existe alguna razón para seguir creyendo en el amor?
La Segunda Revolución. Ellos y nosotros. (La Segunda Revolución #Volumen 2)
by Costa AlcaláDespués de la Revolución, Aura y Dominio desaparecieron de Nylert. Las ocho Familias restantes vivieron en paz. Pero ahora Dominio ha vuelto. Y solo unos pocos están preparados para lo que va a suceder. <P><P> #SegundaRevolución En cuanto pone un pie en los terrenos del Liceo, Vincula Aura para comprobar si sus temores se han hecho realidad, si él también ha llegado. Él, Ascot Indrasil, el Heredero al trono, que la engañó fingiendo ser su amigo pero que en realidad es un monstruo. O Dominio, que viene a ser lo mismo. <P> Al menos los Aura del pasado se tenían los unos a los otros en la corte pero ahora ella no sabe en quién confiar. No puede confiar en su familia, porque su madre estaría encantada al descubrir que aún quedan Indrasil con vida. <P> Ni en muchos de sus conocidos: otros Aura que, como ella, se esconden bajo identidades falsas. Revelar la existencia del Heredero a los suyos podríavolverse en su contra. Así que solo le queda vigilar al Heredero, descubrir qué pretende y, si puede, detenerlo.
La Segunda Revolución. Heredero (La Segunda Revolución #1)
by Costa AlcaláAntes de la Revolución había diez Familias, una para cada poder. Ahora solo quedan ocho. Aura desapareció. De Dominio, la Familia Imperial, solo queda un mal recuerdo. #SegundaRevolución IX Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas a la mejor novela nacional perteneciente a saga. Casi veinte años después, los estudiantes del Liceo de la Guardia de Blyd se entrenan para proteger con su magia a una sociedad que hace años que vive en paz. Pero cuando la sombra de Dominio vuelve a acechar al país, un grupo de estudiantes tendrá que enfrentarse a los secretos del pasado... sin revelar los suyos. «Por su mundo exquisitamente trabajado y original, su estilo lleno de intriga y tensión, y unos personajes que se salen de cualquier arquetipo.»Premios El Templo de las Mil Puertas 2018 Reseña:«Llevaba una racha de lecturas bastante mediocre y ya echaba en falta un libro de esos que no te dejan despegarte... no sabía que lo que estaba esperando, sin saberlo, era La segunda revolución. Me ha encantado.»Fiebre Lectora En los blogs...«O Dios mío, pedazo de sorpresa me llevé con esta novela. Otro tipo de fantasía que nunca había visto en la que magia y tecnología se entrelazan, una trama que mezcla desde de truculentos asesinatos y guerras hasta problemáticas de instituto. Una primera parte de saga que me ha encantado y que se merece estar, por supuesto, en el Top 2.»Sebas G. Mouret, El coleccionista de Mundos
La segunda vida de Bree Tanner (Saga Crepúsculo #Volumen)
by Stephenie Meyer«Desconecté el cerebro. Era el momento de cazar. Respiré profundamente y atraje el aroma de la sangre del interior de los humanos allá abajo. A quién ibas a dar caza era el tipo de decisión que tenías que tomar antes de olfatear a tu presa.» La segunda vida de Bree Tanner es la fascinante historia de este vampiro y del lado más oscuro del mundo en el que habita. La novela recrea el nacimiento del nuevo ejército de vampiros que tiene como única misión ir al encuentro de la indefensa Bella Swan y de la indestructible familia Cullen. «Esta novela ha sido para mí una sorpresa tan grande como para todo el mundo. Cuando comencé a trabajar en ella, mi idea era hacer un simple ejercicio que me ayudara a examinar el otro lado de Eclipse, que se estaba editando en ese momento. Mientras escribía esta pequeña historia, se me ocurrió que podría incluirla en mi web como regalo para todos los fans. Después, una vez que empecé a trabajar en Saga Crepúsculo: la Guía Oficial de Fans, pensé que sería un buen material para este libro. Finalmente, la historia del nuevo vampiro se hizo tan extensa que se convirtió en una novela.»Stephenie Meyer Bree Tanner no solo es una figura prominente en Eclipse (Saga Crepúsculo 3), sino que también lo es en la película basada en este volumen de la saga, producida por Summit Entretainment. «Stephenie Meyer fue muy generosa permitiéndome leer el extracto de esta novela mientras preparábamos la película», dice el director David Slade. «Disfruté a fondo de esta novela, que además nos sirvió como fuente de inspiración para encontrar las localizaciones de las escenas y comenzar el rodaje. Creo que los fans van a deleitarse con el nacimiento de un vampiro, sus fascinantes características y su propia historia.» La «Saga Crepúsculo», en la que se incluyen los títulos Crepúsculo, Luna nueva, Eclipse, Amanecer, La segunda vida de Bree Tanner y la Guía ilustrada oficial, ha vendido ya cerca de 155 millones de copias en todo el mundo y más de 3 millones de ejemplares solo en España.
Segundas oportunidades: Segundas Oportunidades
by Rainbow RowellSi el destino te diera una segunda oportunidad con el amor de tu vida...¿harías la misma llamada? Cuando Georgie y Neal se conocieron, fue amor a primera vista, un amor que parecía poder con cualquier inconveniente. Pero ahora tienen problemas, tienen problemas desde hace tiempo. Todavía se aman profundamente, aunque eso parece no importar. O quizás nunca importó demasiado. Estas Navidades, Neal y Georgie van a hacer un viaje juntos, una escapada que les permita retomar su relación. Pero un compromiso de última hora obliga a Georgie a quedarse. Esa misma noche, cuando Georgie llama a Neal para intentar arreglar las cosas, con quien realmente se comunica es con un Neal más joven, el Neal que conoció hace tiempo, antes de que todo empezara. No es un viaje en el tiempo, no exactamente, pero ella siente que se le ha dado una oportunidad de arreglarlo todo antes de que empiece...Mejor libro de ficción en Goodreads.Mejor libro del año en Amazon.Mejor libro del año en Kobo. La opinión de los lectores:«Sin duda el mejor libro de Rainbow Rowell. Se nota desde el principio que la escritura es más madura, reflexiva y dramática y transmite perfectamente el clima entre la pareja protagonista.»Blog Pasarán las horas«Segundas oportunidades es una historia auténtica y realista, amarga a ratos, con aire de nostalgia y dulce en los momentos oportunos. Destaca la prosa de la autora, cuidada y bella.»Blog Lo que quiera leer hoy«Una historia sencilla, pero contada de la más tierna manera, la cual logra hacer ver que, en la sencillez de un libro, se esconden grandes historias, y sobre todo una escritora que desprende dulzura en cada una de sus páginas.»Blog My Favourite Books «Rainbow Rowell ha vuelto a escribir una historia entrañable, genial y de la que hay mucho que aprender con unos personajes muy bien construidos. Un libro que recomiendo y una autora que se ha vuelto imprescindible en mis estanterías.»Blog Millones de letras La opinión de la crítica:«Después de los éxitos Eleanor y Park y Fangirl, ha quedado claro que Rowell es una maestra a la hora de escribir historias emocionalmente auténticas... Cuando la novela llega a sus momentos más conmovedores, Rowell inyecta la dosis adecuada de humor para arrancar una carcajada a través de las lágrimas.»RT Book Reviews «Sus personajes son sencillamente adorables, y la historia mantiene un buen ritmo... el final logra sorprender y satisfacer a todos. Una historia que llega al corazón.»Kirkus Reviews«El diálogo fluye de forma natural; es enérgico, divertido y fresco. El flirteo entre el Neal del pasado y Georgie es genuinamente romántico.»Boston Globe
Sei redenzioni di un mortale.
by Ninrrod AlbarránPuò essere definita come raccolta di storie leggere segnate da romanticismo, amore, passione giovanile e persino l'incontro di un giovane con la morte a causa della tragedia di sua Madre in un incidente tragico e inaspettato.
Seis Beijos Perdidos: (e uma história de amor)
by Tess SharpeHá coisas, como um beijo, que não podem ser «quase» para sempre! Uma história de descobertas, inevitabilidade e um amor doce entre duas raparigas. Seis Factos Sobre a Penny e a Tate: 1. Elas conhecem-se desde sempre 2. As suas mães são melhores amigas 3. Elas definitivamente NÃO são amigas 4. Elas quase se beijaram várias vezes5. Elas não falam sobre isso 6. Por decisão das suas mães, agora têm de morar juntas… Quando a mãe da Tate precisa de um transplante e a mãe da Penny decide ser a dadora, as duas famílias vão morar juntas e as raparigas declaram tréguas. Só que a Penny e a Tate estão sempre quase a beijar-se… Além de ser estranho, confuso e embaraçoso, é algo sobre o qual nunca falaram e que se torna ainda mais perturbador agora que estão na mesma casa. E no momento em que o «QUASE» se transforma em «ISTO ESTÁ MESMO A ACONTECER», a Penny e a Tate vão perceber que há coisas das quais não podemos fugir. E os quase-beijos são uma delas! Os elogios da crítica: "Tess Sharpe navega com engenho alguns elementos típicos do friends-to-lovers, para construir uma narrativa refrescante e dinâmica… Um romance slow-burn muito inteligente." - Publishers Weekly "Nunca li nadaassim... intenso, imersivo, de partir o coração para logo depois o aquecer e TÃO DIVERTIDO!" - Holly Jackson, autora de A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Los seis fugitivos: Generación uno#2. (Los nuevos legados de Lorien #Volumen 2)
by Pittacus LoreEl segundo libro de la nueva y trepidante serie Los nuevos legados de Lorien. Unos buscan instruir. Otros, destruir. ¿Quién prevalecerá? Taylor Cook fue una de los primeros estudiantes en llegar a la Academia y, tras su secuestro, sus amigos se saltaron todas las reglas para salvarla. En el proceso, descubrieron una comunidad secreta responsable de la desaparición de un elevado número de adolescentes con poderes. Una asociación con oscuras raíces en el pasado de los lóricos, recursos desconocidos e, incluso, un topo en la propia escuela. Ahora, esos amigos, a quienes los demás estudiantes han bautizado como Los seis fugitivos, deberán trabajar juntos para acabar con este misterioso grupo. Pero la fundación tiene sus propios planes y Los seis fugitivos están en su punto de mira...
Seized by the Sun: The Life and Disappearance of World War II Pilot Gertrude Tompkins
by James W. UreOf the 38 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) confirmed or presumed dead in World War II, only one—Gertrude "Tommy" Tompkins—is still missing. On October 26, 1944, the 32-year-old fighter plane pilot lifted off from Mines Field in Los Angeles. She was never seen again.Seized by the Sun is the story of a remarkable woman who overcame a troubled childhood and the societal constraints of her time to find her calling flying the fastest and most powerful airplane of World War II. It is also a compelling unsolved mystery.Born in 1912 to a wealthy New Jersey family, Gertrude's childhood was marked by her mother's bouts with depression and her father's relentless search for a cure for the debilitating stutter that afflicted Gertrude throughout her life. Teased and struggling in school, young Gertrude retreated to a solitary existence. As a young woman she dabbled in raising goats and aimlessly crisscrossed the globe in an attempt to discover her purpose.As war loomed in Europe, Gertrude met the love of her life, a Royal Air Force pilot who was killed flying over Holland. Telling her sister that she "couldn't stop crying, so she focused on learning to fly," Gertrude applied to join the newly formed Women's Air Force Service Pilots. She went on to become such a superior pilot that she was one of only 126 WASPs selected to fly fighter planes. After her first flight in the powerful P-51 Mustang, her stutter left her for good.Gertrude's sudden disappearance remains a mystery to this day. Award-winning author Jim Ure leads readers through Gertrude's fascinating life; provides a detailed account of the WASPs' daily routines, training, and challenges; and describes the ongoing search for Gertrude's wreck and remains. The result of years of research and interviews with Gertrude's family, friends, and fellow WASPs, Seized by the Sun is an invaluable addition to any student's or history buff's bookshelf.
Select (The Select #1)
by Marit WeisenbergA modern-day Romeo and Juliet with a supernatural twist that will appeal to fans of Ally Condie (Matched) and Kiera Cass (The Selection). Julia Jaynes has the perfect life. The perfect family. The perfect destiny. The daughter of a billionaire investor in Austin, Texas, it looks like Julia has it all. But there's something rotten beneath the surface‒dangerous secrets her father is keeping; abilities she was never meant to have; and an elite society of highly evolved people who care nothing for the rest of humanity. So when Julia accidentally jeopardizes the delicate anonymity of her people, she's banished to the one place meant to make her feel inferior: public high school. Julia's goal is to lay low and blend in. Then she meets him‒John Ford. He’s popular, quiet, intense, and strangely compelling. Then Julia discovers she can read his mind and her world expands. Their forbidden love is powerful enough to break the conditioning that has kept Julia in the cold grip of her manipulative father. For the first time, Julia develops a sense of self and questions her restrictive upbringing and her family prejudices. She must decide how she will define herself—and whom she will betray. “. . . a mighty twist at the end to look forward to.” –Kirkus Reviews “. . . the perfect combination between sci-fi and YA literature.” – A reviewer at NetGalley “. . . unique, fast-paced, intriguing and interesting.” –A reviewer at NetGalley “I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the Twilight series and paranormal romance.” –A reviewer at NetGalley “Brilliant plot.” –A reviewer at NetGalley
Select Few (The Select #2)
by Marit WeisenbergAfter rejecting the cult-like influence of her father's family, Julia moves into a fancy hotel in downtown Austin. But she finds herself alone except for her boyfriend, John--and her fears. Once again she's suppressing her abilities, afraid her family will come for John when they find out he's been developing abilities of his own in her presence. The FBI is also keeping a close eye on Julia hoping she can lead them to her father, Novak, as he's wanted for questioning in his former assistant's death.With tensions high, Julia and John agree to go separate ways for the summer, paving the way for Julia to reunite with Angus, fellow outcast. Together they set out on a road trip to California to find Julia's mom and a way into Novak's secret underground world. Along the way Julia will learn the Puri perhaps aren't the only humans evolving into something different. . . and that maybe she's the leader her people have needed all along.
The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet: A Novel
by Reif LarsenA boundary-leaping debut novel, tracing a gifted young map maker's attempt to understand the ways of the world When twelve-year-old genius cartographer T. S. Spivet receives an unexpected phone call from the Smithsonian announcing he has won the prestigious Baird Award, life as normal--if you consider mapping dinner table conversations normal--is interrupted and a wild cross-country adventure begins, taking T. S. from his family home just north of Divide, Montana, to the museum's hallowed halls. There are some answers here on the road from Divide, and some new questions, too. How does one map the delicate lessons learned about family, or communicate the ebbs and flows of heartbreak, loneliness, and love?