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Because of that, entropy is back in the picture as a way to measure unknown quantities in these quantum systems. Quantum systems down to the nano-scale level can still be closed in the sense of the definition of entropy.
The answer will likely depend on an entropy. The speeds or capacities can be pure physics. Quantum computers rely on that same direct motion of electrons and other particles, which means they generate heat that usually warms the computer to an extent that it stops running correctly. Aleksandar Ferdinand, prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is on the run.
His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battle-torn Stormwalker and a loyal crew of men. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, a girl disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She's a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered. With the Great War brewing, Alek's and Deryn's paths cross in the most unexpected way One that will change both their lives forever. It might be signed. But no guarantees. Well, the book I can guarantee, but nothing else.
To enter:. Please include your email address. Giveaway is open internationally. Comments will close on October 13 at pm EST, and I will notify the randomly selected winner via email. Good luck! I first discovered steampunk a few years ago and was ecstatic.
To me, it's a way to connect to and reach into the past while still enjoying the comforts of technology in a stylish way. Just look at Doc Brown's train in Back to the Future 3.
I imagine a very industrialized underground society That's steampunk in my mind. I've never read any Steampunk, but when I hear the word I think of machines and lots of them. This book has grabbed my attention and I would loved to be entered.
Zia ziaria at gmail dot com. I usually think of A Series of Unfortunate Events or The Golden Compass which are not steampunk strictly speaking but the movies have that look, you know? Thanks for the definition. I never really knew what it was.
In fact, when I heard steampunk, I thought of punk rock, and was disappointed to learn it has nothing to do with that. I'm with J. T Oldfield. I'm glad you left a definition because I imagined Johnny Rotten on a steam engine! When you left your other post I actually said out loud, "what the heck is steampunk?
The old fashioned mix with outrageous machines. I have a lot to learn, obviously. When I think of steampunk, I think of cosplay with corsets, top hats, bionic arms, and often goggles. The phrase "Steampunk" always catches my eye, I think because it is the American old-west adventure married to English sophistication where all the best parts of each shine through.
The finicky nature of cobbled together machines that can be fixed with a good firm kick is charming and something I don't ever seem to tire of smiling at. I didn't hear the word 'steampunk' until I started reading cynical comments on the Leviathan book trailer. I had no idea what it was and honestly, to this day, I cannot separate the word from the image of a tall guy with lots of leather, a nose ring, an aplethera of wallet chains, and a hot pink mohawk that appeared to have caught fire I apologize for my strangeness.
X kaylenfalse hotmail. I never actually knew what steampunk was. To me, it sounds kind of like the society from City of Ember. The word just makes me think of dirty machines. I think of my wife when I think of steampunk. She's an absolute nut over the genre and hangs out on several steampunk mailing lists and forums.
For her, the appeal is the Victorian sensibilities and viewpoint. As a result, our fiction library has been slowly enriched by several steampunk-esque novels. Possibly the best ones we currently have are Airborn and Skybreaker by Kenneth Oppel. The word "steampunk" always gives me an image of Thomas the Tank Engine anyone even remember that?
Odd but true! Don't know if it fits, exactly. I guess I think of something resembling the Victorian era, along with steam-driven machines. I haven't got the joy of reading a steampunk novel yet For a long time I loved steampunk but had no idea what to call it. Someone mentioned "Back to the Future 3" in a previous comment. To me, that sums up a very bare bones, yet crystal clear interpretation of steampunk.
It has the elegance of the Victorian age aligned with the rough, gritty nature of the Industrial Revolution. The image I get when I think about steampunk is composed of many parts such as: -buckles -dark colors -variety of metal -gadgets. When I think of steampunk I think of gears, ancient grandfather clocks, dirigibles, corsets with metal tracery, steam locomotives, and typewriters.
Steampunk is a feeling of an era both real and imagined. I thought it might have been punk music strictly with acoustic instruments. I quickly learned how far off I was with my initial guess. Oh, yay, what a fun giveaway. I really want to read Soulless too. Sounds awesome. What I think? When I think of steampunk I see steamed-up cities and dashing men in top hats, fantastical machines, velvet carriages, ladies in obscenely complicated dresses of high fashion and brass and copper.
Lots of brass and copper. So, for me, 'steampunk' can really be summed up in three words; Brass Leather Polished kemurilover at googlemail dot com. When thinking of "steampunk," my mind conjures a city whose basic architecture and the attire matches with the Victtorian age. And the technology seems to be a very advanced version of the steam engine which is used to power various vechiles and supply power to the denizens of the city.
The movie which I remember accurately capturing "steampunk," is Steamboy which is a film from the director of Akira. Also there's an RPG entitled Steambot chronicles whose universe has various elements of steampunk incorporated within the world.
I think of a emo, reckless, punk, rule-braking kid, that is addicted to pot, when I hear the word steampunk! Since then, it seems like it's everywhere, but that's probably just because I know what it is now. Anyway, I'm so excited for this book. I love Scott Westerfeld. I only discovered steampunk recently and I had no idea what it meant when I first heard it.
Now I know, I'm not really sure punk is the right word, but hey, it sounds good! I think first of the amazing steampunk art that some people make- it's stunning! Then I think about fictional cities that are a mix of old and new, with lots of brown and metallic colors and turning gears and fun goggles. It's something I love to think about!
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