A new subseries in the memoirs series. Probably best after the main series (at least some of them) so spoilers for it ahead, even though this is set i A new subseries in the memoirs series. Probably best after the main series (at least some of them) so spoilers for it ahead, even though this is set in the 1970s.
For instance, you can probably infer what PUFF-exempt means shortly after you learn that Chloe Mendoza is one, but it probably helps going in.
She's working for Israel as a monster hunter, only after a job goes very bad, she leaves and returns to the United States. Where MHI is interested in hiring her again. She teaches a class and finds herself recruited to help a new team moving in California, where the latest dominant company went down.
It involves a rash of unexplained cougar attacks, eggs ready to hatch, a broken leg, the wonderful new invention the answering machine, Chloe's past, warnings of the near future, and more....more
More tales from high-fantasy post-apocalyptical North America. Benefits from being read after the other Fermi Resolution books, I think.
Printed in theMore tales from high-fantasy post-apocalyptical North America. Benefits from being read after the other Fermi Resolution books, I think.
Printed in the internal chronological order, fleshing out the history somewhat, though less than the first collection. Action -- adventures -- mysteries of Old America -- an interesting take on Omelas -- a tale of our hard-boiled detective Tom Vargas -- two adventures of Alkali Jones, the raider of old sites....more
The third volume. Still weird, still not complete -- spoilers ahead for the earlier volumes.
The market gets a darker thread with the appearance of a sThe third volume. Still weird, still not complete -- spoilers ahead for the earlier volumes.
The market gets a darker thread with the appearance of a soldier with a grudge against RGB, and a reason for it. Hero finds herself asked what heroes do to monsters. A decision is made, and a forest is found to have disappeared. A train acts oddly, and Hero meets a very important hare.
So it continues in the same vein as before though somewhat more dark....more
A discussion of migration and its effects and consequences. Chain migration, where the first migrants pay for those who follow. Studying sojourners whA discussion of migration and its effects and consequences. Chain migration, where the first migrants pay for those who follow. Studying sojourners who come to make their fortune and go home, and settlers -- complicated by the way neither membership is fixed.
In depth discussions of the Germans, Japanese, Italians, Chinese, Jews, and Indians. Patterns that are common, things that vary, effects that cause variation. And more....more
Starting with the schools, and such factors as the rural population getting half-days to fit all the studenAn overview of Austria-Hungarian education.
Starting with the schools, and such factors as the rural population getting half-days to fit all the students, and how the parents resented even that much loss of their children's labor. Then focusing on the civic education parts. History and geography focused on their country, and often their special area. The dynasty being consistently praised as mild, pious, unwilling to go to war, living simple lives, devoted to the good of their people, and often intellectual. With emphases here and there. Maria Theresa being praised for the wisdom that she picked wise councilors with.
And other elements of history, such as presenting a battle as decisive in proving Napoleon could be defeated, or spinning the uprisings of 1848 as three separate things.
A discussion of the legal and social uses of race as a category. A very complex situation. Hits on such issues as everyone not black being white for sA discussion of the legal and social uses of race as a category. A very complex situation. Hits on such issues as everyone not black being white for segregation purposes -- but not necessarily for naturalization purposes. The various races across history -- the shifting status of the Irish. And much more. Perhaps could be better organized, but it's not a neat topic....more
An impoverished Cecily is being brought by her great-aunt to Harrogate, a spa town, in hopes she will make a good match, in best Regency style. MeanwhAn impoverished Cecily is being brought by her great-aunt to Harrogate, a spa town, in hopes she will make a good match, in best Regency style. Meanwhile, Alfred, Lord Coleford, is trying to find out information about something the Navy is doing -- and goes to visit his mother in Harrogate.
They meet under the guidance of his sister, and Cecily mistakenly snubs him under the impression that he's someone her great-aunt told her not to dance with. The story goes on with wicked uncles, his realizing she doesn't know who he is, an inheritance, wills, dances, an old man who knows a great many things, discussions of Oxford, and more....more
While this does cover some of the botany and ecology of the plant -- and other gathered plants -- it is chiefly focused on the development of the tradWhile this does cover some of the botany and ecology of the plant -- and other gathered plants -- it is chiefly focused on the development of the trade in crude botanicals.
Ginseng in particular was important to the China trade, but there were all sorts of barks and roots and flowers that were deemed useful. Physicians preferred mineral based ones. There were all sorts of effects. The American Civil War introduced more botanicals into the Confederate pharmaceuticals than Union ones, because of the blockade, and after the war, the ginseng trade was valued because it could bring cash to areas impoverished by the war.
It was the legal practice that anything growing wild could be harvested from unimproved land, whoever owned it. This produced a lot of issues.
Also, it was heavily women's work. One shop had a third of its customers women, but half of those who traded in herbs. On top of that, there were men who would offer the "yerbs" the womenfolk had gathered; perhaps some were hiding their own gathering, or cooperation in the gathering, but others were actually bringing the plants the women of the family gathered.
Over-harvesting, and conservation efforts when they occurred. Green vs. dried vs. "clarified." The changes from using it to buy from stores to selling to dealers. And more....more
Saga of the Swordbreaker book 6. The conclusion! So spoilers for the earlier ones ahead.
It opens with a terrorist attack: Ghazan and his cohorts strikSaga of the Swordbreaker book 6. The conclusion! So spoilers for the earlier ones ahead.
It opens with a terrorist attack: Ghazan and his cohorts strike at the Ten Corporations and let it be known that the Shadow Horde are waging war against them.
Li Ming knows them only by their name as he and his friends from Dayong are brought onto a taskforce to fight them. This involves last generation combat armor, the Night Spear whom they had defeated before, rain where it never rained, discoveries about food, Li Ming's deserved reputation for taking on foes more formidible than himself, the swordbreaker of the series title and its history, and more....more
Some prefatory matter about inspiration, some afterword about reaction, but the heart of the book is the dramatic tale. There are a number of strips, Some prefatory matter about inspiration, some afterword about reaction, but the heart of the book is the dramatic tale. There are a number of strips, over the years, from Guard Dog's introduction through one-shots, finally ending in the weeks after his owner moved away and left him chained....more
I think this one is a little more dependent on the series -- both the kitchen and the regular -- in that some things might not have been clear withoutI think this one is a little more dependent on the series -- both the kitchen and the regular -- in that some things might not have been clear without it. Still, more lovely little slices of life. I can't vouch for the recipes, which I have not tried....more
The story goes on. Spoilers for the earlier books ahead.
Akira and Amelia get to the beastmen's land. Night, it turns out, has a reputation there from The story goes on. Spoilers for the earlier books ahead.
Akira and Amelia get to the beastmen's land. Night, it turns out, has a reputation there from a prior attack. Akira tries to get his sword fixed and into the dungeon to get experience. Amelia tries to get training. Complications ensue. History is revealed. A satisfying degree of progress....more
The tale continues. Spoilers ahead for the earlier Caina books.
It opens with her bringing along the corpse from the end of the last book and getting cThe tale continues. Spoilers ahead for the earlier Caina books.
It opens with her bringing along the corpse from the end of the last book and getting confirmation that it had never been human. And returning home to the dealing of problems with the children, since Kylon and Kalliope still are not getting along.
The Cult of Rhadamathar rears its head again with an attempted murder of the Great Royal Wife, while she is pregnant. Caina is asked to venture back to Istarinmul and find out why, and the attempted murderer. She brings Kalliope to help, as Kylon is better able to protect the children.
It involves her many associates in the city, Sophia professing respect for Morgant's great age, a badly planted piece of evidence, a mother who does not want her baby to inherit the throne, and more....more
Kingston's new job crashes and burns as it turns out the company was corrupt. He's heading home when the attacks come. He flees. He flees quite well. And it takes him a bit to realize he's teleporting -- he's a breakthrough. And his best friend and roommate really hates breakthroughs.
It involves a job-search, several characters from Astra's series, laws against breakthroughs, rats, tests of his ability, and more...more
A discussion of how a creative artist can communicate. Limits (no spam!), the value of teaching, the daily sharing, the way work can mean both the proA discussion of how a creative artist can communicate. Limits (no spam!), the value of teaching, the daily sharing, the way work can mean both the process and the final result....more
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