The Bed Of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas TalebRequirements: .MP3 reader, 46 mbOverview: The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from Greek mythology: the story of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection by either stretching them or cutting their limbs. It represents Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s view of modern civilization’s hubristic side […]
Distrust That Particular Flavor by William GibsonRequirements: .MP3 reader, 156 mbOverview: William Gibson was writing fiction when he predicted the internet. And as his stories bled into reality, he became one of the first to report on the real-world consequences of cyberspace’s growth and development. Now, with the dust settling on the first internet revolution, […]
Effective Rust: 35 Specific Ways to Improve Your Rust Code by David DrysdaleRequirements: .ePUB, .PDF reader, 10 MBOverview: Rust’s popularity is growing, due in part to features like memory safety, type safety, and thread safety. But these same elements can also make learning Rust a challenge, even for experienced programmers. This practical guide helps you […]
Lyorn by Steven Brust (Vlad Taltos #17)Requirements: .ePUB reader, 2.9 MBOverview: All The World’s A Happy Stage. Until the knives come out… Lyorn is the next adventure in Steven Brust’s bestselling Vlad Taltos series Another Opening…Another Cataclysm? Vlad Taltos is on the run. Again. This time from one of the most powerful forces in his […]
Remnants of Trust by Elizabeth Bonesteel (Central Corps #2)Requirements: .ePUB reader, 880 KBOverview: Six weeks ago, Commander Elena Shaw and Captain Greg Foster were court-martialed for their role in an event Central Gov denies ever happened. Yet instead of a dishonorable discharge or time in a military prison, Shaw and Foster and are now back […]