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Shift - Omnibus Edition (Silo Saga) (Volume 2) (original 2013; edition 2013)

by Hugh Howey (Author)

Series: Silo Series (2)

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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. It 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.
65 alternates | English | Primary description for language | score: 515
The prequel to "Wool" that takes us back to the beginnings of the silo. The full novel which brings together First, Second and Third Shift. In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it. They are trying to protect us. They are setting us on a path from which we can never return. A path that will lead to destruction; a path that will take us below ground. The history of the silo is about to be written.
11 alternates | English | score: 63
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Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. HTML:

Watch Silo, the Apple TV+ series based on the bestselling Silo Saga, starting May, 2023!

The second volume in the New York Times bestselling Silo series. Hugh Howey goes back to show the first days of the Silo, and the beginning of the end.

In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platforms 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 discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall. And the ability to forget it ever happened.

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1 alternate | English | score: 34
Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. HTML:

NOW A SERIES ON APPLE TV+ THAT STEPHEN KING CALLS "MYSTERIOUS AND TERRIFICALLY SUSPENSEFUL.... EXCELLENT SCIENCE FICTION WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS."

In this second volume in the New York Times best-selling Silo series, Hugh Howey describes the catastrophic events that led to the creation of the silo— and the beginning of the end

In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platforms that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate. The technology has an almost limitless capacity for good—but in the wrong hands, it could have an equally boundless capacity for evil.

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 discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall, and the ability to forget it ever happened. With this godlike power at their fingertips, can humanity be trusted to create a new—and better—world? Or is it doomed to bring about its own destruction?

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11 alternates | English | score: 26
The much anticipated prequel to bestseller Wool that takes us back to the beginnings of the silo. The full novel which brings together First, Second and Third Shift. 'The next Hunger Games' The Sunday Times 'An epic feat of imagination. You will live in this world.
English | score: 19
In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it. They are trying to protect us. They are setting us on a path from which we can never return.
English | score: 16
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 New York Times best-selling Wool series. In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platforms 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 humanitys broad history, mankind discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall. And the ability to forget it ever happened. This is the second volume in the New York Times best-selling Wool series.
1 alternate | English | score: 6
At almost the same moment in humanity's broad history, two technological leaps bring about the means for mankind's utter downfall, as well as the ability to forget it ever happened.
English | Description provided by Bowker | score: 4
The much anticipated prequel to bestseller Wool that takes us back to the beginnings of the silo. In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it. They are trying to protect us. They are setting us on a path from which we can never return. A path that will lead to destruction; a path that will take us below ground. The history of the silo is about to be written. Our future is about to begin. ________________ 'The next Hunger Games' The Sunday Times 'An epic feat of imagination. You will live in this world.' Justin Cronin
1 alternate | English | score: 4
An architect finds out too late what he has been building, loses track of his wife and memories, and must uncover the secret behind the silo in order to make everything right.
1 alternate | English | score: 3
In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platforms that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate. The technology has an almost limitless capacity for good—but in the wrong hands, it could have an equally boundless capacity for evil. 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 discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall, and the ability to forget it ever happened. With this godlike power at their fingertips, can humanity be trusted to create a new—and better—world? Or is it doomed to bring about its own destruction?
1 alternate | English | score: 2
"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 New York Times bestselling WOOL series. Contains First Shift, Second Shift, and Third Shift" --"In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it. They are trying to protect us. They are setting us on a path from which we can never return. A path that will lead to destruction. A path that will take us below ground. The history of the silo is about to be written. Our future is about to begin"
English | score: 2
In a toxic world, a community lives underground, when Sheriff Holston asks to leave and go outside, mechanic Juliette is appointed as the new sheriff and learns how badly her world is broken.
English | score: 2
This is how the human race brought about its own downfall--in 2007, the Center for the Automation in Nanobiotech, created robots smaller than human cells that were for making medical diagnoses. These nanobots could also make repairs and self-propagate. When a simple pill is discovered, propranol, that can make memories disappear, this caused humanity to forget it had created the nanobots, forcing refugees into the Silos.
English | score: 1
In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. they are setting us on a path from which we can never return. A path that will lead to destruction; that will take us below ground. The history of the silo is about to be written. (From book cover).
English | score: 1
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 New York Times bestselling WOOL series. 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 New York Times bestselling WOOL series.
English | score: 1
SOON TO BE A SERIES ON APPLE TV+.
English | score: 1
Fiction. Science Fiction. Im Jahr 2049 wird der junge amerikanische Architekt Donald Keene von Senator Thurman mit dem Bau einer riesigen unterirdischen Anlage beauftragt. Noch ahnt er nicht, was dahintersteckt: Ein politischer Konflikt zwischen Iran und den USA steht bevor - und eine Katastrophe, die die Erde unbewohnbar machen wird. In fünfzig unterirdischen Silos sollen die Menschen Zuflucht suchen. Aber das streng reglementierte Leben fordert Opfer. Als ein Aufstand ausbricht, muss der Wärter Troy alle Bewohner in den sicheren Tod schicken. Doch Troy weiß mehr über die Silos, als alle vermuten.
German | Primary description for language | score: 3
Pre?quelle de Silo, ce volet prend lieu et place en 2049, lorsque seulement quelques potentats savaient ce que l'avenir re?servait. La voie fut ouverte pour aller sous terre, une voie sans retour.
French | Primary description for language | score: 1
"2049. Le deÌputeÌ Donald Green, solliciteÌ par le seÌnateur Thurman, travaille aÌ€ la conception de ce qu’il croit eÌ‚tre en passe de devenir un immense abri anti- nucleÌaire, haut comme un gratte-ciel, mais enterreÌ. 2052, comteÌ de Fulton, GeÌorgie. Le jour de l’inauguration de ce complexe architectural, un escadron de bombardiers survole la foule. Un roulement de tonnerre, une lumieÌ€re aveuglante, des nuages en forme de champignon, les sireÌ€nes d’alerte au bombardement se deÌclenchent. Dans la panique geÌneÌrale, Donald est contraint aÌ€ entrer dans un silo sans avoir reÌussi aÌ€ retrouver sa femme, Helen. 2110. Troy se reÌveille difficilement de son sommeil cryogeÌnique. II doit prendre son poste aÌ€ la teÌ‚te de tous les silos. Mais qui est-il ? Et pourquoi l’oblige- t-on aÌ€ avaler ces pilules censeÌes provoquer l’amneÌsie ? DeuxieÌ€me volet, en forme de preÌquel, d’une trilogie deÌjaÌ€ culte outre-Atlantique, Silo Origines confeÌ€re aÌ€ l’univers imagineÌ par Hugh Howey une ampleur et une complexiteÌ saisissantes." [4eÌ€me de couv.]
French | score: 1
La segunda parte de la trilogía de ciencia ficción.«Destruimos nuestro futuro y olvidamos que lo habíamos hecho.» En un futuro cercano, el mundo sigue siendo tal como lo conocemos. Pero no será así por mucho tiempo. Unos pocos elegidos conocen el futuro que nos aguarda y se están preparando para afrontarlo. Están a punto de conducirnos hacia un camino que nos llevará a la destrucción y nos condenará a vivir bajo tierra. La historia del silo está a punto de ser escrita. Nuestro futuro está a punto de empezar.
1 alternate | Spanish | Primary description for language | Description provided by Bowker | score: 7
En un futuro cercano, el mundo sigue siendo tal como lo conocemos ahora. Pero no será así por mucho tiempo. Unos pocos elegidos saben lo que nos aguarda y se preparan para afrontarlo. Intentan protegernos pero están a punto de conducirnos por un camino que nos llevará a la destrucción y nos condenará a vivir bajo tierra. La historia del silo está a punto de ser escrita. Nuestro futuro está a punto de empezar. «Los secretos se desvelan al ritmo adecuado. Si buscas una buena lectura postapocalíptica, no encontrarás nada mejor». Rick Riordan, autor de la serie de Percy Jackson «Brillante. Howey crea un apocalipsis verosímil y terrorífico. Desolación revela más y más capas del mundo distópico presentado en Espejismo mientras prepara el terreno para la última parte de la serie». Sunday Express «Apasionante, provocador y memorable... una de las obras maestras de la ficcióndistópica en la línea de 1984 y Un mundo feliz». Daily Express
Spanish | score: 2
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