A Deepness in the Sky (Zones of Thought) By Vernor Vinge 2000 704 pages Vinge tells the the story of the Qeng Ho, a spacefaring civilization of traders spanning thousands of lightyears. This story centers on the adventures of one trading mission to a unusual star system ,following the exploits of the legendary founder of […]
Accelerando (Singularity) By Charles Stross 2004 324 pages Accelerando charts the not too distant rappidly accelerating future where some new technology or idea comes along every page. The story follow Manfred Macx as he tries to stay one step ahead of the every changing game. Manfred build social capital by doling out new ideas to bring the […]
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus By: Charles Mann 2006 541 pages Mann draws on recent scholarship to offer a radical picture of American history before the arrival of Columbus. This book tours major American civilizations arguing for their sophistication and scale. Mann builds a case for extensive settlement across the continents starting over 30,000 […]