Hugh Howey Kolejność książek (chronologicznie)

In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platform that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate. In the same year, the CBS network re-aired a program about the effects of propranolol on sufferers of extreme trauma. A simple pill, it had been discovered, could wipe out the memory of any traumatic event. At almost the same moment in humanity’s broad history, mankind had discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall. And the ability to forget it ever happened. This is the sequel to the bestselling WOOL series. Contains First Shift, Second Shift, and Third Shift.

Fr. Bryan Houghton's journey reflects profound personal and spiritual transitions, beginning with his conversion from Protestantism to Catholicism. Embracing the priesthood, he dedicated himself to traditional roles of sacrifice and preaching. However, the transformative changes brought by the Second Vatican Council and subsequent liturgical reforms led him to a crisis of faith. Struggling with the alterations to the Mass and the erosion of liturgical tradition, he ultimately resigned and retreated to southern France, where he focused on prayer, the Tridentine Mass, and documenting his experiences in memoirs.

The first original novel from author Hugh Howey in six years, Across the Sand takes us back to the world of Sand, to a far future many generations after a disaster has destroyed civilization as we know it, where four siblings struggle to build their futures amid the harsh wastes of endless desert. ?The old world is buried. A new one has been forged atop the shifting dunes, a land of howling wind and infernal sand. In this barren home, siblings Conner, Rob, Palmer and Violet daily carve out a future. They live in the shadow of their father and oldest sister, Vic, two of the greatest sand divers ever to comb the desert's depths. But these branches of their family tree are long gone, disappeared into the wastes beyond, leaving the younger siblings scratching in the dust, hopeful for a better life. On the other side of No Man's Land, Anya was born beside the abundant mines knowing her prospects would be to marry, have a family, and work in ore, in service to the Empire of the East. But when an atomic bomb delivered by a stranger destroys most of her town--murdering all her friends and community--she follows her father to a strange land of dunes to bring vengeance to their enemies.

Set against the backdrop of the changes brought by Vatican II, the story follows an English girl who embraces the Catholic faith, only to witness its profound elements being challenged. Blending lightheartedness with depth, it captures her quiet strength as joy fades amidst upheaval. The narrative intertwines themes of faith and family life, while also offering a charming romance. Long out of print, this novel by Bryan Houghton remains a poignant exploration of enduring faith amidst internal and external struggles, making it a significant addition to the "Catholic Traditionalist Classics" series.

The Silo Saga Omnibus compiles Hugh Howey's acclaimed series, including Wool, Shift, Dust, and original essays. Set in a vast underground silo where strict rules govern survival, the story follows Juliette, a rebellious mechanic who challenges the status quo. As the world crumbles, she fights to restore order.

Featuring a blend of thought-provoking themes, this collection showcases stories that delve into topics like aliens and artificial intelligence. It includes previously unpublished works, offering fresh insights and perspectives. The author, known for the acclaimed Silo trilogy, delivers narratives that are both imaginative and eerily relevant, inviting readers to explore the boundaries of science fiction and its reflections on contemporary issues.

For centuries, men and women have manned lighthouses to ensure the safe passage of ships. It is a lonely job, and a thankless one for the most part. Until something goes wrong. Until a ship is in distress. In the twenty-third century, this job has moved into outer space. A network of beacons allows ships to travel across the Milky Way at many times the speed of light. These beacons are built to be robust. They never break down. They never fail. At least, they aren't supposed to.

Presents a dystopian story in which man lives in an enclosed environment, and those who dare to express the desire to explore the dangerous outside world are forced out into it.

Humans beware. As the robotic revolution continues to creep into our lives, it brings with it an impending sense of doom. What horrifying scenarios might unfold if our technology were to go awry? From self-aware robotic toys to intelligent machines violently malfunctioning, this anthology brings to life the half-formed questions and fears we all have about the increasing presence of robots in our lives. With contributions from a mix of bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming writers, and including a rare story by “the father of artificial intelligence,” Dr. John McCarthy, Robot Uprisings meticulously describes the exhilarating and terrifying near-future in which humans can only survive by being cleverer than the rebellious machines they have created.

The new novel from the international bestselling author of the Wool trilogy. The old world is buried. A new one has been forged atop the shifting dunes. Here in this land of howling wind and infernal sand, four siblings find themselves scattered and lost. Palmer has never been the same since his father walked out twelve years ago. His elder sister, Vic, is trying to run away from the past; his younger brothers, Connor and Rob, are risking their lives to embrace it. His mother, left with nothing but anger, is just trying to forget. Palmer wants to prove his worth, not only to his family, but to himself. And in the barren, dune-covered landscape of his home, there is only one way to earn respect: sand-diving. Plunging deep below the desert floor in search of relics and scraps of the old world. He is about to embark on the most dangerous dive of his young life, aiming to become the first to discover the rumoured city below. Deep within the sand lies the key to bringing his family together - and tearing their world apart.

Światowy bestseller i znakomite zakończenie trylogii dla fanów "Marsjanina". Pył to fascynujące zwieńczenie trylogii Silos, która zdobyła status jednego z największych bestsellerów ostatnich lat w USA. Ta niezwykła seria przekształciła nieznanego autora w światową gwiazdę literatury science-fiction, osiągając szczyty list bestsellerów New York Timesa. Po sukcesie Silosu prawa do ekranizacji zakupił Ridley Scott, reżyser klasyków jak "Obcy" czy "Łowca androidów". W Pył mieszkańcy silosu 18 muszą odnaleźć się w nowej rzeczywistości. Niektórzy akceptują zmiany, inni obawiają się nieznanego, a nikt nie ma kontroli nad własnym losem. Silosowi wciąż zagrażają ludzie dążący do jego zniszczenia, a Jules wie, że musi ich powstrzymać. Bitwa o silos została wygrana, ale wojna o ludzkość dopiero się zaczyna. Rekomendacje dla pierwszego tomu trylogii podkreślają jego porywającą fabułę i pełną detali prozę, która wciąga czytelnika w świat bohaterów. To dzieło dystopijne uznawane jest za jedno z arcydzieł obok "Roku 1984" czy "Nowego wspaniałego świata".

An alternate cover edition can be found here . Five hundred of us were sent to colonize this planet. Only fifty of us survived. We woke up fifteen years too early. We had only half our training. And they expected us not only to survive...they expected us to conquer this place. The problem is: it isn't safe here. We aren't even safe from each other.

Światowy bestseller! Znakomita trylogia dla fanów literatury fantastycznej i postapokaliptycznej. Zmiana to drugi tom trylogii Silos, która przekształciła nieznanego autora w gwiazdę literatury science-fiction, zdobywając szczyty list bestsellerów New York Timesa. Po sukcesie Silosu prawa do adaptacji filmowej zakupił Ridley Scott, reżyser klasyków jak “Obcy” czy “Łowca androidów”. Zmiana przenosi czytelnika do rzeczywistości, w której powstały silosy, odkrywając labirynt tajemnic, sekretów i kłamstw, trzymając w napięciu do ostatniej strony. Akcja rozgrywa się w przyszłości, mniej niż pięćdziesiąt lat od dziś. Świat wydaje się znajomy, ale czas się kończy. Garstka wpływowych ludzi zna nadchodzące zagrożenie i przygotowuje się, wyznaczając ścieżkę prowadzącą do zniszczenia, głęboko pod ziemię. Karty historii silosu czekają na zapisanie. Przyszłość wkrótce się zacznie. Rekomendacje dla pierwszego tomu podkreślają wciągającą fabułę i detale, które sprawiają, że czytelnik czuje się jakby był z bohaterami w silosie. To dzieło dystopii porównywane z klasykami takimi jak Rok 1984 czy Nowy wspaniały świat.

Zekranizowany fenomen literacki stawiany obok najważniejszych powieści dystopijnych.Gdy świat został skażony, ludzie zamieszkali pod ziemią w ogromnej wielopoziomowej konstrukcji zwanej silosem. Nie wiedzą skąd się tam wzięli, ile czasu już tam są oraz dlaczego świat na zewnątrz jest dla nich... číst celé