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Starboard
by Nicola SkinnerThe extraordinarily inventive and inspiring new middle grade novel from the rapturously acclaimed author of BLOOM.
Starboard Wine: More Notes On The Language Of Science Fiction
by Samuel R. DelanyIn Starboard Wine, Samuel Delany explores the implications of his now-famous assertion that science fiction is not about the future. Rather, it uses the future as a means of talking about the present and its potentiality. By recognizing a text's specific "difference", we begin to see the quality of its particulars. Through riveting analyses of works by Joanna Russ, Robert Heinlein, Theodore Sturgeon, and Thomas M. Disch, Delany reveals critical strategies for reading that move beyond overwrought theorizing and formulaic thinking. Throughout, the author performs the kinds of careful inquiry and urgent speculation that he calls others to engage in.
Starboard Wine: More Notes on the Language of Science Fiction
by Samuel R. DelanyIn Starboard Wine, Samuel R. Delany explores the implications of his now-famous assertion that science fiction is not about the future. Rather, it uses the future as a means of talking about the present and its potentiality. By recognizing a text's specific "difference," we begin to see the quality of its particulars. Through riveting analyses of works by Joanna Russ, Robert Heinlein, Theodore Sturgeon, and Thomas M. Disch, Delany reveals critical strategies for reading that move beyond overwrought theorizing and formulaic thinking. Throughout, the author performs the kinds of careful inquiry and urgent speculation that he calls others to engage in.
Starborn: A Dragonborn Novel (Dragonborn #4)
by Toby ForwardWhen diabolical wizard Ash escapes from her prison, the fate of the world falls to wizard apprentices Sam and Tamrin. But old magic is fading fast, and even with their faithful dragon Starback by their side, they may not be able to stop Ash before she razes their home.Sam and Tamrin find an unexpected ally in Tadpole. Tadpole isn't a wizard or even a hero, and he only ventured aboveground to see the stars. But fate has other plans for him. Tadpole must find the courage to fight Ash, or all the magic in the world could disappear forever. The epic Dragonborn quartet concludes in this sweeping story that expertly combines classic fantasy sensibilities with fresh storytelling, and it is sure to appeal to fans of Angie Sage and Cressida Cowell.Awards for FirebornA Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Starborn: The Worldmaker Trilogy: Book One (The Worldmaker Trilogy #1)
by Lucy HounsomShortlisted for the 2016 David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut Death and destruction will bar her way. . . Kyndra's fate holds betrayal and salvation, but the journey starts in her small village. On the day she comes of age, she accidentally disrupts an ancient ceremony, ending centuries of tradition. So when an unnatural storm targets her superstitious community, Kyndra is blamed. She fears for her life until two strangers save her, by wielding powers not seen for an age - powers fuelled by the sun and the moon.Together, they flee to the hidden citadel of Naris. And here, Kyndra experiences disturbing visions of the past, showing war and one man's terrifying response. She'll learn more in the city's subterranean chambers, amongst fanatics and rebels. But first Kyndra will be brutally tested in a bid to unlock her own magic.If she survives the ordeal, she'll discover a force greater than she could ever have imagined. But could it create as well as destroy? And can she control it, to right an ancient wrong? With George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones now a huge TV success, fantasy fiction has never been more popular. And these books are traditional fantasy at its very best.
Starborne
by Robert SilverbergIt will be the greatest voyage of exploration in human history. Fifty men and women are chosen to crew the Wotan. Their mission: to travel deep into the unknown galaxy in search of habitable worlds, to rekindle the dying human spirit. Their only contact with Earth is the telepathic link between one of the crew members and her sister back home. But when the mind-link with Earth is abruptly broken the Wotan is lost in the pearl-gray twilight of nospace. Then just as all seems lost, the Wotan encounters a massive alien presence. Suddenly the crew is forced to realise that their every assumption about life and death, humanity and the universe, may be dead wrong.
Starbound: Volume Two Of The Lightship Chronicles (Lightship Chronicles Ser.)
by Dave BaraTHE FIRST EMPIRE HAS RETURNED.THE NEW GALACTIC UNION HANGS IN THE BALANCE…The Lightship Impulse is gone, sacrificed while defeating First Empire ships the fragile new galactic alliance hoped it would never see again. For Peter Cochrane, serving as third officer on the Starbound and tasked with investigating a mysterious space station in a newly re-discovered system, the wounds of battle may have healed, but the war is far from over...
Starbound: Volume Two Of The Lightship Chronicles (Lightship Chronicles Ser. #2)
by Dave BaraTHE FIRST EMPIRE HAS RETURNED.THE NEW GALACTIC UNION HANGS IN THE BALANCE…The Lightship Impulse is gone, sacrificed while defeating First Empire ships the fragile new galactic alliance hoped it would never see again. For Peter Cochrane, serving as third officer on the Starbound and tasked with investigating a mysterious space station in a newly re-discovered system, the wounds of battle may have healed, but the war is far from over...
Starbound (A\marsbound Novel Ser. #2)
by Joe HaldemanAfter the shocking first contact between humans and alien life on Mars, Carmen Dula and her husband board a tiny, long-range craft with five other humans and two Martians. They travel to a distant solar system that is home to the "Others" - an enigmatic, powerful, and possibly immortal race. Once there, they manage to find enough common purpose to forge a delicate truce between human, Martian, and Other.By the time Carmen and her party are sent back to Earth, fifty years have passed - and the Earthlings have not been idle. They have built a massive flotilla of warships to defend Earth against the Others' expected aggression. But the Others have more power than any could imagine.And they will brook no insolence from the upstart human race...
Starbreaker: 'Amanda Bouchet's talent is striking' Nalini Singh (The Endeavour Trilogy #2)
by Amanda Bouchet'Tess and Shade are my new favourite romance couple' Entertainment Weekly for NightchaserTHEY NEVER WANTED TO BE HEROESCaptain Tess Bailey and Shade Ganavan are still the galaxy's Most Wanted, and with revolution in the wind and the universe on the brink of catastrophic war, the situation couldn't be more desperate. Despite the Dark Watch scouring the known sectors for them, rebel leaders have handed the crew of the Endeavor a delicate and dangerous mission: break into Starbase 12 and free renowned scientist Reena Ahern. She's the only one who stands a chance of tipping the odds in their favour for the first time in decades.BUT PULLING OFF THE IMPOSSIBLE IS WHAT THEY DO BESTThe clock is ticking. But as their attraction builds and secrets are revealed, Tess and Shade must decide if they trust each other enough to execute this impossible prison break. They could change the course of history, but they'll be risking everything . . . They'll just have to tackle one crisis at a time.Everyone is raving about Amanda Bouchet's Nightchaser:'Breathtakingly hot' Booklist STARRED REVIEW'Chock full of intrigue, heroism, conflict and sexual tension' Kirkus STARRED REVIEW'Out-of-this-world' Jennifer Estep, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author'Believe me when I say you need to own this book and anything Amanda Bouchet writes forever' Kate LeBeau, Anderson's Bookshop'Makes an early bid for one of the best titles of the year' Entertainment Weekly
The Starburster
by Berlie DohertyAt first, Tam isn't at all keen on his baby sister, Blue. All she seems to do is cry. But with a little inventive persuasion from Great-grandpa Tam changes his mind and even goes as far as to admit he might quite like her. But then one terrible night, Blue is stolen and an ugly fairy changeling is left in her place. With his Mum and Dad wrapped up in grief, and his Great-grandpa far too old for adventures, it falls to Tam to venture to the land of Faery, return the changeling and win back Blue. But it is a hazardous journey, and Tam must keep his wits about him as he crosses the Sapphire lake, does battle with the castle nightmares and finally confronts the King and Queen of the fairies.
The Starburster Stories
by Berlie DohertyFollow Tam on three exciting adventures to the land of Faery - where he'll battle castle nightmares, evil creatures and mischevious fairies!THE STARBURSTERAt first, Tam isn't at all keen on his baby sister, Blue. But with a little inventive persuasion from Great-grandpa, Tam changes his mind. One terrible night, Blue is stolen - and an ugly fairy changeling is left in her place! It falls to Tam to journey to the magical land of Faery, return the changeling and win back Blue...THE HUMMING MACHINEGreat-grandpa Toby is making so much NOISE! And if Tam can hear the clamour coming from his humming machine, the fairies will too. Soon enough, on the night of a blue moon, Great-grandpa vanishes. Tam must venture to Faery Land once more - but what will he find when he gets there?THE WINDSPINNERFirst the fairies took Tam's little sister, Blue. Then they took his Great-grandpa Toby. Now Tam has to keep a great secret - not only is Great-grandpa still in Faery as King, but the old King of the fairies, Oban, is now in Tam's world disguised as a boy Tam's age!At first, it's lots of fun having Oban and his magic around. He manages to charm everybody - even Tam's teacher at school. But then things start to go wrong . . . Three enchanting stories from much-loved, Carnegie Award-winning author Berlie Doherty.Young Corgi books are perfect for building reading confidence
StarChaser: A TodHunter Moon Adventure (World Of Septimus Heap Ser. #3)
by Angie SageReturn to the world of TodHunter Moon for her next adventure! The third book in the blockbuster fantasy series from number one bestselling author Angie Sage.Alice TodHunter Moon, known as Tod, had thought everything could go back to normal now that they had thwarted the plans of the evil sorcerer, Oraton-Marr, and saved the last ever Orm Egg. She was looking forward to settling back into her life at the Wizard Tower and learning all the Magyk she could.But what no one realised was that without the Orm Egg safely embedded in the heart of the Magykal Ways, all the Magyk in the world would begin to fade.Can Tod find a way to reverse the destruction? Could the mysterious StarChaser spell be the key? Or will the Magyk be lost forever?A stunning conclusion to this enchanting trilogy, Angie Sage's latest adventure combines wondrous storytelling, breathtaking action and a heroine like no other.
Starcross: A Stirring Adventure of Spies, Time Travel and Curious Hats (Larklight Ser. #No. 2)
by Philip ReeveThere is an old saying: if something is too good to be true, it probably is. Take the holiday that Art Mumby, his irritating younger sister Myrtle, and their mother take to Starcross, the finest sea-bathing resort in the entire Asteroid Belt. The fact that there are no seas anywhere should give you a clue. Sure enough, Art and family quickly find themselves grappling with French spies, Yankee rebels, and man-eating starfish. With stops to the future and prehistoric Mars, it's all Art can do to keep his head about him - which is essential, since everyone else is losing theirs!
Starcross: An Intergalactic Adventure Of Spies And Time Travel (Larklight Ser. #No. 2)
by Philip Reeve David WyattArt and his family are invited on a fantastic free holiday to the exotic Asteroid Belt, in a remote part of space near Mars. Taking the train, they arrive to discover that nothing is quite as it seems - the hotel slips curiously back and forth through time, and the guests behave rather strangely too. What is behind these bizarre goings-on? It's up to Jack Havock, Art and his sister Myrtle (against her will) to get to the bottom of things. But the giant sand clams and man-eating starfish which roam freely nearby are nothing compared to the True Enemy, which is cunning, sinister, and almost unstoppable and may resemble a hat.
Starcrossed: Or They Will Fail... (Starcrossed #1)
by Josephine AngeliniWhen shy, awkward Helen Hamilton sees Lucas Delos for the first time she thinks two things: the first, that he is the most ridiculously beautiful boy she has seen in her life; the second, that she wants to kill him with her bare hands. With an ancient curse making them loathe one another, Lucas and Helen have to keep their distance. But sometimes love is stronger than hate, and not even the gods themselves can prevent what will happen . . .The first book in Josephine Angelini's thrilling series, Starcrossed is a passionate love story that began thousands of years ago in a world of gods and mortals.
Starcrossed / Dreamless: Starcrossed Series Books 1 & 2 (Starcrossed Ser. #Bks. 1-2)
by Josephine AngeliniThis ebook bundle features both Starcrossed and Dreamless, the first two books in the bestselling Starcrossed series by Josephine Angelini.Starcrossed: When shy, awkward Helen Hamilton sees Lucas Delos for the first time she thinks two things: the first, that he is the most ridiculously beautiful boy she has seen in her life; the second, that she wants to kill him with her bare hands.With an ancient curse making them loathe one another, Lucas and Helen have to keep their distance. But sometimes love is stronger than hate, and not even the gods themselves can prevent what will happen . . .Dreamless:Tasked with descending to the underworld and killing the Furies, Helen must endure hellish torture whenever she goes to sleep - she wanders around the various levels of hell with no idea how to complete her task, and she's beginning to suffer from extreme exhaustion. Although she still trains with the Delos clan, Helen and Lucas are coming to terms with the fact that they cannot be together. Lucas believes that the only way Helen will complete her quest is if he leaves her alone completely, so he tells her he doesn't want to see her again and that he never loved her. Distraught, Helen carries on with her mission, and for the first time meets another person down in the shadowy underworld: Orion, descended from Adonis and with the power to control desire, he is the heir to the house of Rome and an outcast. He's also kind of hot. Confused by her conflicting emotions but glad to have an ally in hell, Helen begins to realize the enormity of her task . . .The trilogy is complete with the final book, Goddess.
Stardeath
by E.C. TubbShips occasionally disappeared in hyperspace, regrettable sacrifices to the luxury of faster than light travel. But now one of the lost ships has been found and the wreckage is enough to terrify even the most cold-blooded witness.The lucky ones on the lost ship are dead. The others have been turned inside-out in gruesome parody of human beings and they are still alive. The disgraced Captain Kurt Varl is chosen to command a suicide mission to discover the cause of these disasters. The enemy is unknown and the only way Varl can solve the mystery is to use himself as bait!
The Stardroppers
by John BrunnerA stardropper got its name from the belief that the user was eavesdropping on the stars. But that was only a guess . . . nobody really knew what the instrument did. The instrument itself made no sense scientifically. A conventional earpiece, an amplifier, a power source - all attached to a small vacuum box, an alnico magnet, and a calibrated 'tuner'. What you got from all this was some very extraordinary noises and the conviction that you were listening to beings from space and could almost understand what you were hearing. What brought Special Agent Dan Cross into the stardropper problem was the carefully censored news that users of the instrument had begun to disappear. They popped out of existence suddenly - and the world's leaders began to suspect that somehow the fad had lit the fuse on a bomb that would either destroy the world or change it forever.(First published 1972)
Stardust: Magic Secrets (Stardust Ser.)
by Linda ChapmanA wonderful mix of a magical stardust world and the everyday dilemmas that every young girl faces.As the last of the summer stardust spirits, it has been foretold that Lucy will have a big part to play in protecting others from dark stardust spirits. But to be able to do this, Lucy must practise her magical powers with Joanna, a friend of her best friend's mum and a particularly strong spirit. But, however hard she practises, strange things begin to happen all around Lucy. She's not sure her best friends can help and she can't even tell her mum and dad about her stardust secret. Will Lucy's magic be strong enough to save herself and her friends?
Stardust: Stolen Magic (Stardust Ser.)
by Linda ChapmanAfter discovering that she was a stardust spirit, Lucy has spent a magical year with her new stardust friends Allegra, Faye and Ella flying through the woods at night-time using their magic powers to save animals and the environment.It's now Autumn and Lucy's powers have become stronger than anyone could imagine - she can do things that even adult stardust spirits struggle too. But even though, Lucy is delighted with her new powers and loves showing them off, her friends are a little upset.So when Lucy gets trapped in the woods by a dark spirit, who wants to steal her stardust, and therefore also her powers she wishes she had listened to her friends much more! But friendship even more powerful than the strongest magic and working together the girls manage to defeat the dark spirit for good.
Stardust: Magic by Moonlight (Stardust Ser.)
by Linda ChapmanNine-year-old Lucy is really pleased when Allegra Greenwood moves in next door and the girls quickly become friends. But when Allegra tells her that she is a 'stardust spirit', Lucy discovers a whole world of magic beyond even her imagination...As well as the ability to fly, each stardust spirit has their own set of very special powers dictated by their individual star. Very soon, Lucy finds out that not only is her secret identity exciting but also brings responsibility. She has much to learn about stardust and it's going to be a rollercoaster ride along the way! The first of four books about friendships and family relationships weaving fantasy seamlessly into the every day world.
Stardust: Shadows of Magic (Stardust Ser.)
by Linda ChapmanA wonderful mix of a magical stardust world and the everyday dilemmas that face every young girl.Lucy has gone on holiday with her best friend Allegra so that they can practise their magical stardust powers. Lucy's have become incredibly strong for such a young stardust spirit. But when they arrive Lucy senses something is wrong – there are dark stardust spirits at work. And Lucy's powers haven't gone unnoticed . . .
Stardust: Believe in Magic (Stardust Ser.)
by Linda ChapmanThe first of four books about friendships, family relationships - and the Stardust Factor, weaving fantasty seamlessly into the every day world.Lucy Evans is an ordinary ten-year-old who lives in Devon with two older sisters, a mum who is a teacher and a dad who is a solicitor. Her life is just like any other ten-year-old's, until the day she makes friends with Allegra and discovers she is a Stardust spirit.The world of the Stardust spirits is exciting but unpredictable, dangerous but endlessly fascinating. Lucy has to learn its rules and look for answers, facing many of the dilemmas and anxieties that ten-year-olds face in real life.
Stardust: Magic in the Air (Stardust Ser.)
by Linda ChapmanNine-year-old Lucy has recently discovered that she is a stardust spirit and now has a new magical nighttime existence in which she and her friends Allegra, Faye and Ella fly through the woods using their magic to save the animals and environment.This summer Allegra is keen to practise her higher magic of creating a magic shield - she wants to be as powerful a spirit as she possibly can! Allegra knows the best way is to practise with her friends but when the four girls fall out not only does their magic suffer but they are in danger of neglecting a rare buzzard they are meant to be protecting from humans. It's up to Allegra to get everyone back together!The third of four books about friendships and family relationships, weaving fantasy seamlessly into the everday world.