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Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings Shahnameh The Shahnameh is the national epic of Persia—an extensive poetic chronicle by Ferdowsi recounting mythical origins, heroic legends, and the historical dynasties of Iran, foundation…

Shakespeare's Sonnets: structure, themes, history, and influence Shakespeare's Sonnets A concise, organized overview of Shakespeare's Sonnets: their form, themes (love, time, mortality), publication history (1609, Thomas Thorpe), major sequences (Fair Youth, Dark Lad…

Shaman King (manga and anime series) Shaman King Japanese manga and anime by Hiroyuki Takei following Yoh Asakura's quest to become Shaman King; blends spirit lore, shonen action and tournament drama with multiple adaptations and…

Shardik (novel) Shardik Shardik is a 1974 fantasy novel by Richard Adams about a giant bear whose discovery reshapes a human community; it explores faith, power and moral ambiguity in an epic, often sombe…

She Will Be Loved A mid-tempo pop-rock ballad by Maroon 5 from their debut album Songs About Jane, noted for its romantic themes, wide radio play, and enduring presence in the band's live repertoire…

She Wolf (song) 2009 electropop single by Shakira from the album She Wolf, also recorded in Spanish as “Loba”. An experimental dance track that marked a stylistic shift in her pop catalogue.

She-Hulk She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) is a Marvel Comics superhero and lawyer who gains Hulk-like powers. Known for retaining her personality, legal career, and meta-humor, she has appeared…

She's So Unusual (Cyndi Lauper album) She's So Unusual Debut solo album by Cyndi Lauper, released in 1983. A landmark 1980s pop record that produced multiple hit singles, notable music videos, and lasting cultural influence.

Shedinja: the one-HP Bug/Ghost Pokémon Shedinja Shedinja is a unique Bug/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Known for its fixed 1 HP and the Wonder Guard ability, it has unusual evolution conditions and a niche role in…

Shepherds Flat Wind Farm Large onshore wind farm in eastern Oregon with 845 MW capacity; construction began in 2009 and commercial operation started in September 2012 near Arlington across Gilliam and Morr…

Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood The fifteenth studio album by Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale, released October 2012 on Double Six Records; blends art-rock, electronic textures and experimental arrangements…

Shikasta (1979): Doris Lessing’s speculative novel and the Canopus sequence Shikasta (novel) Shikasta (1979) is the first novel in Doris Lessing’s Canopus in Argos sequence: a documentary‑style, mythic science fiction work that reframes human history, spiritual themes and…

Shikon no Tama (Shikon Jewel) — the Jewel of Four Souls Shikon no Tama Shikon no Tama, the Jewel of Four Souls from Rumiko Takahashi's InuYasha, is a central magical artifact whose purity, corruption, and fragmentation drive much of the series' plot.

Shiloh (novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor) Shiloh Shiloh is a 1991 children's novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor about a boy who shelters an abused dog. The story examines honesty, responsibility and compassion; it won the 1992 Newb…

Shine On (Pink Floyd box set) Shine On (Pink Floyd album) Shine On is a 1992 boxed set collecting remastered Pink Floyd albums and related material, issued for collectors and new listeners during a wave of early-CD reissues.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond A multi-part composition by Pink Floyd that frames their 1975 album Wish You Were Here, written as a musical tribute and meditation on former band member Syd Barrett.

Shinji Ikari — protagonist of Neon Genesis Evangelion Shinji Ikari Shinji Ikari, the reluctant pilot of Evangelion Unit-01 from Neon Genesis Evangelion, is a conflicted teenage protagonist whose introspection, relationships, and trauma drive the s…

Shogun (album) — Trivium's 2008 studio release Shogun (album) Shogun is the fourth studio album by Trivium, released September 23, 2008 by Roadrunner Records. The record broadened the band's sound with longer songs, progressive elements and v…

Shōjo manga: Japanese comics for girls and young women Shōjo manga Shōjo manga are Japanese comics created mainly for girls and young women. They emphasize relationships, emotion, fashion and coming‑of‑age themes across romance, fantasy, magical‑g…

Shōnen manga Shōnen manga: Japanese comics and anime primarily aimed at adolescent boys, characterized by action, rivalry, friendship and serialized storytelling. Overview of themes, history, p…

Shooter (video game genre) Shooter A concise guide to shooter video games: definition, major subgenres (first-person, bullet hell/danmaku, top-down), history, typical mechanics, notable examples, and cultural impact…

Shulchan Aruch: Standard Code of Jewish Law Shulchan Aruch A concise, widely accepted code of Jewish law compiled by Rabbi Yosef Karo in the 16th century and later annotated by Moses Isserles; central to Orthodox halakha and ritual practic…

Side Effects (2013 film) Side Effects Side Effects is a 2013 psychological crime thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh about a new antidepressant, medical ethics, and a criminal investigation that uncovers unexpected…

Sidney Prescott — protagonist of the Scream franchise Sidney Prescott Sidney Prescott is the central character of the Scream horror series, created by Kevin Williamson and most famously portrayed by Neve Campbell. Her survival, trauma and resilience…

Signed, Sealed & Delivered (1970 album) Signed, Sealed & Delivered Signed, Sealed & Delivered is a 1970 album by Stevie Wonder on the Tamla (Motown) label, best known for its title single and as a transitional record on the artist's path to his 19…

Silent Alarm Remixed A companion remix album reworking Bloc Party’s debut Silent Alarm into electronic, ambient and dance-oriented interpretations released in 2005.

Silent Hill Silent Hill is a survival-horror franchise about a mysterious, fogbound town whose shifting realities appear across video games, films, soundtracks and other media.

Silent Hill 2: psychological survival horror and its legacy Silent Hill 2 Silent Hill 2 is a 2001 psychological survival horror game by Konami. Celebrated for atmosphere, symbolism, multiple endings and sound design, it established a landmark in narrativ…

Silesian Wikipedia: the Silesian-language edition of Wikipedia Silesian Wikipedia A volunteer-maintained encyclopedic edition in the Silesian language, launched 26 May 2008. Covers regional history, culture and language and has figured in debates on Silesian sta…

Silly Symphonies — Disney's musical animated short series Silly Symphonies A curated overview of the Silly Symphonies: Walt Disney’s stand‑alone musical shorts from the 1930s, their themes, technical innovations, notable films and influence on animation h…

SimCity — the city-building video game series SimCity SimCity is a long-running city-building video game series in which players plan, manage, and grow virtual cities, balancing infrastructure, budgets, services and disasters.

SimCity 4 — city-building simulation by Maxis and Electronic Arts SimCity 4 SimCity 4 (2003) is a detailed city-planning simulation from Maxis/EA. Players zone land, build infrastructure, manage budgets and regional networks; an active modding community ex…

SimCity DS (SimCity Creator) SimCity DS Handheld entry in the SimCity franchise for the Nintendo DS (2007). A stylus-driven city-building simulation that adapts zoning, services, budgets and growth to a dual-screen porta…

Simon Boccanegra (opera) Simon Boccanegra An overview of Giuseppe Verdi's Simon Boccanegra: its sources, two major versions (1857 and 1881), librettists, premiere venues and the opera's place in Verdi's work.

Simple Plan (album) Simple Plan is the Canadian pop‑punk band’s third studio album, self-titled and released in the late 2000s; it features polished pop‑rock production, several singles, and themes of…

Sin City (Frank Miller comic series and film adaptations) Sin City Sin City is Frank Miller's neo-noir comic series and its film adaptations, recognized for stark black-and-white artwork, interlocking crime tales set in Basin City, and a lasting i…

Sing for You (EP) — EXO winter special album Sing for You Sing for You is EXO's 2015 winter special EP released in Korean and Mandarin editions by SM Entertainment, noted for strong first-week sales and seasonal ballad-oriented songs.

Sings the Ballads of the True West — Johnny Cash (1965) Sings the Ballads of the True West Encyclopedic overview of Johnny Cash’s 1965 concept album Sings the Ballads of the True West: themes, notable tracks, historical context, production, and legacy in American music.

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Overview of Jonathan Edwards's 1741 sermon, its scriptural basis and themes, historical setting in the Great Awakening, rhetorical style, immediate impact, and lasting influence on…

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus): The Wisdom of Ben Sira Sirach Sirach, also called Ecclesiasticus or the Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach, is a Hellenistic-era work of ethical instruction originally composed in Hebrew and later translated into Gr…

Siren Song of the Counter Culture — Rise Against (2004 album) Siren Song of the Counter Culture Third studio album by Rise Against, released Aug 10, 2004; the band's major‑label debut featuring the hit single "Swing Life Away" and later certified Gold.

Sk8er Boi (song) Sk8er Boi Pop‑punk single by Avril Lavigne from her 2002 debut album Let Go. A narrative-driven song co-written with The Matrix, noted for its catchy chorus, skate-punk energy and popular mu…

Skate (2007 video game) Skate (stylized skate.) is a 2007 skateboarding video game by EA Black Box, notable for its analog 'flick-it' controls, open-city world and realistic physics. It launched on PS3 an…

Skate 2 — realistic skateboarding video game (2009) Skate 2 Skate 2 is the 2009 sequel in the Skate series, a realistic skateboarding game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 published by Electronic Arts, known for its analog 'flick' controls an…

Skate 3 — overview, gameplay, setting and legacy Skate 3 Skate 3 is a 2010 skateboarding video game by Electronic Arts for PS3 and Xbox 360, known for realistic controls, team-based multiplayer and the open city of Port Carverton.

Skeletons — Hawthorne Heights album (2010) Skeletons Skeletons is the fourth full-length album by American rock band Hawthorne Heights, released June 1, 2010 on Wind-up Records and produced by Howard Benson. It features the single "N…

Skull Ring (2003 album) Skull Ring Skull Ring is a 2003 album by Iggy Pop that blends reunion tracks with collaborations between the singer, members of The Stooges and younger rock and punk musicians.

Slade Alive, Vol. 2 Slade Alive, Vol. 2 is a 1978 live album by English rock band Slade. Issued during a period of diminished popularity, it failed to match the commercial impact of their earlier live…