Showing results for title "The Gift" in Science Fiction

In the world of kawaii (Japanese for "cute"), there are few characters that capture hearts and imaginations quite like Kuromi. With her rebellious spirit, punk-rock style, and undeniable charm, Kuromi has become a beloved figure in the Sanrio universe. And what better way to celebrate your love for this mischievous character than by adding a Kuromi plush to your collection? Kuromi, created by Sanrio, made her debut in 2005 as a counterpart to the ever-popular My Melody. Unlike her sweet and gentle counterpart, Kuromi is a bit of a troublemaker. With her devilish horns and stitched-up ...

The Martian colony at Hebes Chasma had just been saved from a catastrophe by a miracle intervention. But Deborah Marcum-Sorenson and all of the polymaths living there still had much to do at Hebes Chasma. For Deborah, this includes raising twin children whose gifts are yet to be revealed. The colony was growing at an astounding rate even as the Martian environment rapidly changed under the terraforming process. On Earth, the situation was deteriorating rapidly. The Islamist warriors were rapidly overwhelming the last resistance to worldwide domination under Sharia law. North America was the...

On Mars, the remnants of a noble civilization anxiously await first contact with Earth. Today the first unmanned rocket from Earth arrives on Mars. Two gentle Martians have a front-row seat for this historic impact.

Mind-reader Luna Jane Prescott hates her waitressing job at Randy's Crab Crib, and her life in general, but she certainly doesn't want to die. When Zor, a hot stranger, shows up and tells her she's in terrible danger, she thinks either he's crazy or he's some kind of sexy, stress-induced hallucination. Soon, bad things begin to happen, and she has no choice but to heed his warning. Staying means putting herself and everyone she cares about in mortal peril, but will leaving with Zor be the worst mistake she's ever made?

Abigail Argent stands out. Some people notice that she always wears gloves and shudder when they know why. The ones who know her best notice her ability with metal. Abigail's particular talent lies in the coloring of alloys, for seeing the beauty in a plain piece of metal and being able to draw it out. Her study leads her to discover a connection between her own craft and that of her favorite childhood myth: changing lead into gold.

What would you buy at the Stargazer Gift Shop at the center of the galaxy? Would you buy a soft drink, science kit, makeup, data disk, gumball, something else, or perhaps nothing at all? While you are there, Rhoda will always be very happy to help you find the perfect gift.

Ikenna is now a fugitive with a colossal bounty on her head. Yet, somehow that’s the least for her worries. Her grandfather’s long time allies refuse to help, and the Blood Emperor’s Warlord is tracking her. She’s also struggling to control the enormous power she was granted by the Goddess of Blood Rites…and come to terms with the promises she made to get such power. Amidst all of this, the Blood Emperor leaves decimated cities, war crimes, and untold death in his wake. As the horrors increase, Ikenna and her team realize they must assassinate the Blood Emperor and quickly end the war.

Earth lies abandoned. When the Makers left for the stars, civilization descended into ruin. Asp, one of the last remaining sentient cities, fights against the ravages of time, but his resources are dwindling. When at last he swallows his pride and seeks the help of the primitive peoples that remain, he learns the true meaning of courage.

The telepathic beings on Mars know that Earth is sending a probe to their planet and anxiously await its arrival. For you see, only 900 of them are left, and Earth is their only means of survival. They have much to offer Earth in return. But will the connection be made? Listen and find out.

"You are who you are because of your choices," Heresta’s voice whispered in her head. "You cannot walk another’s path." With the Matriarch dead and Eilar’s protective barriers devastated, Kira’s homeland is at risk. Against the ruling council’s will, Kira embarks upon a hazardous quest to discover the workings of her mad half-brother’s shattered focus stone. Will Kavyn's strange stone turn out to be a boon for the imperiled land, or will it unleash a bane that ultimately destroys the land and people Kira's determined to save? This is the final book in The Healer's Trilogy.

Luke is a prisoner condemned for a murder he didn't commit. Abi is a fugitive desperate to free him before magic breaks his mind. But as the Jardines tighten their grip on a turbulent Britain, brother and sister face a fight greater than their own.

New alliances and old feuds will remake the nation, leaving Abi and Luke questioning everything - and everyone - they know. And as Silyen Jardine hungers for the forgotten Skill of the legendary Wonder King, the country's darkest hour approaches.

Kerida Nast and her companions have succeeded in finding Jerek Brightwing, the new Luqs of Farama, and uniting him with a part of his Battle Wings, but not all their problems have been solved. Farama is still in the hands of the Halian invaders and their Shekayrin, and it's going to take magical as well as military strength to overcome them. Unexpected help comes from Bakura, the Princess Imperial of the Halians, whose gifts have been suppressed.

Alis and Cahan defeated the Cinder Witch and restored peace and prosperity to Ashfern, but at what cost? Can Alis control the terrifying legacy the witch left behind? Or will it destroy her from within? The School of Spells and War is an ongoing collection of old fashioned sword-and-sorcery adventure stories following a wizard and warrior duo as they galavant across the continent of Thillon.

A bar, five friends, and a very special jukebox that lets you time travel back to a memory for the length of the song. What could go wrong with giving such a special trip and the gift of a second chance to each of your closest friends?

A modern Britain. An age-old cruelty.Britain's magically skilled aristocracy compels all commoners to serve them for 10 years - and now it's the Hadleys' turn. Abi Hadley is assigned to England's most ruthless noble family. The secrets she uncovers could win her freedom - or break her heart. Her brother Luke is enslaved in a brutal factory town, where new friends' ideals might cost him everything.

Mai 2037: Perry Rhodan und seine Gefährten haben mittlerweile das Zentrum des großen Arkon-Imperiums erreicht. Dieses Sternenreich umfasst Tausende von Planeten. Beherrscht wird es von einem mysteriösen Regenten, der die Menschen hasst. Sergh da Teffron, die Hand des Regenten, ist der zweitmächtigste Mann des Imperiums - und er plant den Umsturz. Dafür braucht er Gefolgsleute, die ihm treu ergeben sind. Er fliegt nach Naat.

Have you ever received a gift that you just could not believe was real? That is exactly what happens to the protagonist in Gift from a Mob Boss. It took one selfless action on his part for a whole new world of opportunity to be open to him. It was something that he was extremely skeptical about at first but as he learned more, he realized that the change would really suit him. The benefits were too much to ignore.

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In our dystopian 22nd century future, Nanobots will be used to genetically militarily enhance the youth. Control over technology rests firmly in the hands of one corporation, the Sodalitas Corporation. Their research and development, coupled with their experiments, have changed the world. Now they're changing people. It's up to a handful of brave little kids to make sure that doesn't happen.

Stewart Williams was a seemingly ordinary man working for a Defense Logistics Agency office. But he had inherited an extraordinary family gift to create objects seemingly out of thin air and to heal people with a mere touch. When Stewart uses this gift to heal his wife Sarah, help his community, his state and America. His act leads to an year-long adventure with many twists and turns. With the aid of several friends from his church, Stewart and his wife go into hiding from a hostile President B.H. Arnold with a hidden agenda once their identity is discovered. Because of the unexpected ...