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Linkfest 2022-12-16: Cap-a-pie
S. M. Stirling, using the method of good “hard” science fiction, instructed his readers in the use and value of plate mail in several books.
Apenwarr: Systems design explains the world: volume 1
A stellar exposition of systems design in the context of programming.
With Both Hands: The Cold Equations
Nancy Goodaim: Space Ranger
With Both Hands Classics: Great Teacher Onizuka
This is the first installment of what I hope to make a regular feature here at With Both Hands, a reflection on a key work of fiction that I find myself returning to again and again that I will call With Both Hands Classics.
For this inaugural edition, let’s
Vampire Hunter D Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle has a screaming deal on the Vampire Hunter D light novels by Kikuchi Hideyuki. You can pick up 29 volumes for as little as $25. I passed Vampire Hunter D over when I was younger, but I picked this up and read the first one and I’m
Light Unto Another World by Yakov Merkin
Light Unto Another World by Yakov Merkin [Amazon link] is the first of a planned 10 volume isekai series, with volumes 1 through 5 already published, and 6 through 10 recently crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Uriel Makkis is on his way to a deployment with the Israeli army when he finds
Planet of the Wage Slaves by J. Manfred Weichsel
J. Manfred Weichsel has written another brutally funny satire, Planet of the Wage Slaves. It has a totally awesome 1970s style cover, which is a bit of a departure from Weichel’s typical lurid naked women cover. This brief 13,800 word book would serve as an excellent introductory piece