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PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:09 pm 
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Guns, Germs and Steel - Recomended reading in the peace studies course I had to do as part of my degree.

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:11 pm 
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Quote (The_Real_Chris @ 08 Dec. 2005 (15:09))
Guns, Germs and Steel - Recomended reading in the peace studies course I had to do as part of my degree.

I've read it. Excellent book. It will probably be that kind of book that I will periodically reread.

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Oh I should add, best Sci Fi book I've ever read - Hammer of Stars. Pure boys ownp adventure and very good for it.

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Oh and the BBC made a TV series of the Tripods.

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:33 am 
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"Cross the Stars" is classic Drake !  And next week or so Hammer's Slammers VOL.1 should be !

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 2:39 pm 
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I really enjoyed 'Virtual Light,' so I'm just starting what is the loosely-tied sequel to it, 'Idoru:' http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec....3024646

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 7:03 am 
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Finished "Cross the Stars"... good reading, some good insights on the panoply of Drake's Slammers!

Started Todd Johnson's "Slammer's Down" role-play novel! It's fun, and take place in the Hammer Universe... maps, charts, etc.! It's not chapters, but sections, at the end of each section you have to make a decision and based on that it tells what section to go to next. Battles take place, tells you what charts to use and ratings. Roll 2D6s... but I was "working" at the gym and just randomly ask my friends for a number between 2-12 inclusive. Neat system in paper back form. I successfully completed my mission!

Started with 8 Blowers and 12 squads of Skimmer Inf... ended up with 3 and 5 left! :oops: Hammer was a bit annoyed with the loses but I was promoted anyway! :D BTW Todd Johnson was a SGT with the Scouts of the U.S. 1st Inf. Div.(FWD) in Europe. I can see it in his writings and obviously Drake approved! I'll run/read it again. Got it online as it is OOP! ? Hopefully Hammer's Slammers VOL.1 will be in my hands before Santa arrives!
(Maksim, Tom and Doug had me order them a copy too !) :D

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Having another HG Wells fest with "The Time Machine"
I'm really into my classics at the moment

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:43 am 
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*spastic posting finger*

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Quote (Legion 4 @ 17 Dec. 2005 (23:03))
Hopefully Hammer's Slammers VOL.1 will be in my hands before Santa arrives !  (Maksim, Tom and Doug had me order them a copy too !)   :D

Your going to hate me for this L4 but... :p

Evidently theres a limited edition (250 copies) leatherbound signed by Drake copy of volume 1.

http://www.nightshadebooks.com/book.aspx?bookid=101

And I have to admit I'm moderately surprised at how cheap it is at only $60... I think Neil Stephenson's Baroque Cycle books were $200 for the limited edition so $60 is actually a pretty darn fair price.

And for those who enjoy fantasy as well as sci-fi try finding "Gardens of the Moon" by Steve Erikson. It has to be one of the most original fantasy series I've read in years. Not just another Tolkien rip-off.




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Wow !!!  Good thing I didn't see that ! I might have been tempted ! :oops: Thanks for the "Heads Up" ! :;):

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:49 pm 
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Hi!

I really have to read that Hammers Slammers stuff, its one of those classics I have missed out on.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:58 am 
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Get VOL.1, it has all his works !  It's the best !  And I hope GZG comes out with them in 6mm ?!  Just because ! :laugh: :D

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:46 am 
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Quote (primarch @ 18 Dec. 2005 (17:49))
Hi!

I really have to read that Hammers Slammers stuff, its one of those classics I have missed out on.

Primarch

Before joining this forum I wasn't aware such a thing existed. I think I'll hav ta get sum fer meself.  :D

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VOL.1 should be required reading within 6 months of "enlisting" on E/comms ! :laugh:  It's what Mil/Sci-fi shuold be !!!! :;):

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