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"Dostane sa ľudstvo z podzemného sveta? Veľkolepé vyvrcholenie trilógie Silo"Juliette, nová starostka Sila 18, nedôveruje Silu 1, najmä jeho vodcovi Donaldovi. Vo svete podzemných Síl však neexistuje čierna a biela – všetko je v odtieňoch sivej. Donald možno nie je monštrum, za aké ho Juliette považuje, a v skutočnosti môže byť kľúčom k ďalšiemu prežitiu ľudstva. Dokážu však spolupracovať dosť dlho na to, aby uspeli?

Svet, ako ho poznáme dnes, sa stal neobývateľným. Posledným útočiskom ľudí, ktorým sa podarilo prežiť, je obrovské, vyše stoposchodové podzemné silo. Ľudia sa tu rodia, žijú a pracujú, aby sa po smrti stali výživou pre rastliny na farmách. Pohyb po sile je možný iba po točitom schodisku, mnohí obyvatelia sa preto od svojho rodiska za celý život nevzdialia viac než niekoľko poschodí. Platia tu prísne pravidlá, pôrodnosť podlieha kontrole, iná ako oficiálne schválená láska je neprípustná. Naoko spravodlivá spoločnosť je v skutočnosti rozdelená podľa úloh vykonávaných pre silo aj podľa spoločenského postavenia, ktoré s hĺbkou klesá. Výhľad na zem sprostredkúvajú kamery a veľké obrazovky, no rozprávať či dokonca snívať o povrchu je zakázané. Trestom je, paradoxne, vyhnanstvo na vytúžený povrch zeme, z ktorého niet návratu. Súčasťou trestu je čistenie kamier. Ale prečo z doterajších odsúdencov ani jeden neodmietol vykonať túto povinnosť? Verše preložila Jana Kantorová-Báliková.

NIEKTORÉ TAJOMSTVÁ BY MALI OSTAŤ POCHOVANÉ Svet v roku 2049 je stále taký, ako ho poznáme dnes. Čas pokojne plynie ďalej, no kráti sa. Len hŕstka mocných vie, čo prinesie budúcnosť. Pripravujú sa na ňu. Snažia sa nás pred ňou ochrániť. Chystajú nás na cestu, z ktorej niet návratu. Na cestu, ktorá povedie do záhuby, na cestu, ktorá nás zavedie pod zem. História sila sa práve začína – a s ňou aj naša budúcnosť.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.