Speculative Fiction—aka Scifi & Fantasy—fan.
For regular social stuff, I'm on @jzacsh@qoto.org and originally tracked my books at goodreads.com/jzacsh (still maintaining that profile).
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With the heart of an Atwood tale and the visuals of a classic Asian period drama, Nghi Vo's The Empress …
More than 40 trans writers and artists have joined forces to explore the deeper meanings of the Fast & Furious …
Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History …
Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United States is …
The unique Chicana voice of Elizabeth Martinez arises from more than thirty years of experience in the movements for civil …
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats.
Nor do they have tails.
But they are most assuredly dead.
Nebula …
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats.
Nor do they have tails.
But they are most assuredly dead.
Nebula …
In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what …
A structural engineer examines the seven most basic building blocks of engineering that have shaped …
Fun science history (reaching back to ancient Roman times) and just a good "how does X work" book. Pairs well with "To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design"
A structural engineer examines the seven most basic building blocks of engineering that have shaped the modern world.
Some of …
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, …
Pairs well with the tail-end (covering the 60s-70s counter-culture) of "A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present." On the more philosophical-end of SFF I typically read, but glad I read it!
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down …
In an alternate 2020 timeline, Al Gore won the 2000 election and declared a War on Climate Change rather than …
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats.
Nor do they have tails.
But they are most assuredly dead.
Nebula …
The C++11 standard allows programmers to express ideas more clearly, simply, and directly, and to write faster, more efficient code. …
