David M
Surely everyone knows this was set using PED's. It has stood since 1990. It was broken 12 times in the 20 years prior to the current record, then nothing. The holder went on to be caught for steroids twice. The first time was 4 months after he set his record.
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I see what you're getting at, but I'm torn between doing it or not. I agree that world record, like I'm sure many others, is "dirty". But my problem is how far back the record was "clean". I'm reading a book called "Rome 1960" by David Maraniss, in which a Danish cyclist named Jensen died from a complications resulting from PED use.
At the very least, we should put an asterisk next to all records set when steroids were widely believed to be used, like what happened to Roger Maris' home run record.
I see what you're getting at, but I'm torn between doing it or not. I agree that world record, like I'm sure many others, is "dirty". But my problem is how far back the record was "clean". I'm reading a book called "Rome 1960" by David Maraniss, in which a Danish cyclist named Jensen died from a complications resulting from PED use.
At the very least, we should put an asterisk next to all records set when steroids were widely believed to be used, like what happened to Roger Maris' home run record.
What are some good science-fiction and fantasy books?
Alanna
I need some good books to read. I generally enjoy reading science-fiction and fantasy books. Some of my favorite books are the Inheritance Series by Christopher Paolini, the Shadow Children series by Margaret Peterson Haddix, and the Everest, Island, Kidnapped, and Dive series by Gordon Korman.
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In SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I would recommend:
âOn Basilisk Stationâ (1993) by David Weber
(the first book in the "Honor Harrington" series)
This Space Navy series has FEMALE lead character. Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around interpersonal relationships with which you will be able to identify.
Sassinak (1990) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book of âThe Planet Pirates trilogyâ)
Has a FEMALE lead character.
"Hunting Party" (1993) by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the "Heris Serranoâ trilogy - a Space Opera)
It has a FEMALE main character.
âOnce a Heroâ (1997) by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the âEsmay Suizaâ trilogy)
Another Space Navy series with a FEMALE main character.
Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around a personal struggle for identify with which you will be able to identify.
âRissa Kerguelenâ (aka âYoung Rissaâ) (1976) by F. M. Busby
(the fist book of the âRissa Kerguelen and Bran Tregareâ series)
Has a FEMALE lead character.
"The Planet Savers" (1958) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
(the first book of the "Darkover" series)
âFor Love of Mother-Notâ (1983) Alan Dean Foster
(the first book in the âHumanxâ series - featuring Pip and Flinx)
â1632â (2000) by Eric Flint
(first book of the âRing of Fireâ alternate history series)
"Ender's Game" (1985) by Orson Scott Card
"Speaker for the Dead" (1986 - the sequel to "Ender's Game") by Orson Scott Card
(Both won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"Weyr Search" (1967) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book in the "Dragonriders of Pern" series)
"The Ship Who Sangâ (1969) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book of âThe Brain & Brawn Shipâ series)
"Island in the Sea of Time" (1998) by S.M. Stirling.
(the first book of the "Nantucket" series)
"Foundation" (1951) by Issac Asimov
(the first book of the "Foundation Series")
Postulates the societal change, which would accompany the expansion into the stars.
The seiries won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
(One of the other books in the series also won a Hugo Award.)
âDuneâ (1965) by Frank Herbert
(the first book of the âDune Series)
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
âI, Robotâ (1950) the book of early short stories by Issac Asimov on the subject of ROBOTS in which he postulates the "Three Laws of Robotics" should be read as a basis before reading the
"The Caves of Steel" (1954) by Issac Asimov
(the first of the "Robot" series / Lije Bailey mysteries)
These books are the source from which the movie "I, Robot" is drawn.
"Warriors Apprentice" (1986) by Lois McMaster Bujold
(the first book of "The Vorkosigan Saga")
After being genetically "damaged" by a bio weapon in his mother's womb, Miles Vorkosigan overcomes prejudice to claim his birthright.
"Cross Time Engineer" series - (aka the "Conrad Stargard" series)
by Leo Frankowski
which begins with "The Cross Time Engineer" (1993)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Frankowâ¦
Its even better if you are POLISH as the main character is as well!
This was an eye opening look at how technology could transform a society, and gave some very good descriptions of simple improvements that lead to our own industrial revolution.
I guess you can tell I loved these books.
Since you mentioned the "Hitchhiker's Guide..."
In HUMOROUS Sci-Fi here are some I would recommend:
"A Stainless Steel Rat is Born" (1985) by Harry Harrison
(the fist book of the "Stainless Steel Rat" series)
"Envoy to New Worlds" (1963) by Keith Laumer
(the first book of the "Retief" (galactic diplomat) series)
"Phule's Company" (1990) by Robert Lynn Asprin
(the first book of the "Phule's Company" series)
Has the super-rich heir apparent of Phule Proof Munitions, become the commander of a mixed bag of aliens in the Space Legion.
"Another Fine Myth" (1978) by Robert Lynn Asprin
(the first book of the "Myth Adventure" Series)
It revolves around a boy from Klah (hence he is a Klahd) becoming a magician with the help of his mentor a demon (dimensional traveler) from Perv (so he is a Pervect NOT a Pervert).
In FANTASY, here are some I would recommend:
"Sheepfarmer's Daughter" by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the âDeed of Paksenarrionâ trilogy)
It has a FEMALE main character.
âThe Sword of Shannaraâ (1977) by Terry Brooks
(first book of âThe Original Shannara Trilogyâ)
One of the books in the series has a FEMALE main character.
"The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy by JRR Tolkien.
Even if you have seen the movies these books are so much more
in depth and well written to be worth your time.
âThe Hobbitâ by JRR Tolkien
It is the precursor to the âLord of the Ringsâ trilogy.
(It was the book that showed me you could read for PURE enjoyment rather than to fulfill a school reading assignment.)
Its hero Bilbo Baggins, pops up in the beginning and the end of "The Lord of the Rings", and was the fi
In SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I would recommend:
âOn Basilisk Stationâ (1993) by David Weber
(the first book in the "Honor Harrington" series)
This Space Navy series has FEMALE lead character. Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around interpersonal relationships with which you will be able to identify.
Sassinak (1990) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book of âThe Planet Pirates trilogyâ)
Has a FEMALE lead character.
"Hunting Party" (1993) by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the "Heris Serranoâ trilogy - a Space Opera)
It has a FEMALE main character.
âOnce a Heroâ (1997) by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the âEsmay Suizaâ trilogy)
Another Space Navy series with a FEMALE main character.
Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around a personal struggle for identify with which you will be able to identify.
âRissa Kerguelenâ (aka âYoung Rissaâ) (1976) by F. M. Busby
(the fist book of the âRissa Kerguelen and Bran Tregareâ series)
Has a FEMALE lead character.
"The Planet Savers" (1958) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
(the first book of the "Darkover" series)
âFor Love of Mother-Notâ (1983) Alan Dean Foster
(the first book in the âHumanxâ series - featuring Pip and Flinx)
â1632â (2000) by Eric Flint
(first book of the âRing of Fireâ alternate history series)
"Ender's Game" (1985) by Orson Scott Card
"Speaker for the Dead" (1986 - the sequel to "Ender's Game") by Orson Scott Card
(Both won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"Weyr Search" (1967) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book in the "Dragonriders of Pern" series)
"The Ship Who Sangâ (1969) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book of âThe Brain & Brawn Shipâ series)
"Island in the Sea of Time" (1998) by S.M. Stirling.
(the first book of the "Nantucket" series)
"Foundation" (1951) by Issac Asimov
(the first book of the "Foundation Series")
Postulates the societal change, which would accompany the expansion into the stars.
The seiries won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
(One of the other books in the series also won a Hugo Award.)
âDuneâ (1965) by Frank Herbert
(the first book of the âDune Series)
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
âI, Robotâ (1950) the book of early short stories by Issac Asimov on the subject of ROBOTS in which he postulates the "Three Laws of Robotics" should be read as a basis before reading the
"The Caves of Steel" (1954) by Issac Asimov
(the first of the "Robot" series / Lije Bailey mysteries)
These books are the source from which the movie "I, Robot" is drawn.
"Warriors Apprentice" (1986) by Lois McMaster Bujold
(the first book of "The Vorkosigan Saga")
After being genetically "damaged" by a bio weapon in his mother's womb, Miles Vorkosigan overcomes prejudice to claim his birthright.
"Cross Time Engineer" series - (aka the "Conrad Stargard" series)
by Leo Frankowski
which begins with "The Cross Time Engineer" (1993)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Frankowâ¦
Its even better if you are POLISH as the main character is as well!
This was an eye opening look at how technology could transform a society, and gave some very good descriptions of simple improvements that lead to our own industrial revolution.
I guess you can tell I loved these books.
Since you mentioned the "Hitchhiker's Guide..."
In HUMOROUS Sci-Fi here are some I would recommend:
"A Stainless Steel Rat is Born" (1985) by Harry Harrison
(the fist book of the "Stainless Steel Rat" series)
"Envoy to New Worlds" (1963) by Keith Laumer
(the first book of the "Retief" (galactic diplomat) series)
"Phule's Company" (1990) by Robert Lynn Asprin
(the first book of the "Phule's Company" series)
Has the super-rich heir apparent of Phule Proof Munitions, become the commander of a mixed bag of aliens in the Space Legion.
"Another Fine Myth" (1978) by Robert Lynn Asprin
(the first book of the "Myth Adventure" Series)
It revolves around a boy from Klah (hence he is a Klahd) becoming a magician with the help of his mentor a demon (dimensional traveler) from Perv (so he is a Pervect NOT a Pervert).
In FANTASY, here are some I would recommend:
"Sheepfarmer's Daughter" by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the âDeed of Paksenarrionâ trilogy)
It has a FEMALE main character.
âThe Sword of Shannaraâ (1977) by Terry Brooks
(first book of âThe Original Shannara Trilogyâ)
One of the books in the series has a FEMALE main character.
"The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy by JRR Tolkien.
Even if you have seen the movies these books are so much more
in depth and well written to be worth your time.
âThe Hobbitâ by JRR Tolkien
It is the precursor to the âLord of the Ringsâ trilogy.
(It was the book that showed me you could read for PURE enjoyment rather than to fulfill a school reading assignment.)
Its hero Bilbo Baggins, pops up in the beginning and the end of "The Lord of the Rings", and was the fi
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