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The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
Science fiction
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
The lunar colonies function as a penal society dependent on Earth until residents begin organizing for independence. Computer technician Manuel Garcia O'Kelly discovers that the central computer has become self-aware and joins a small revolutionary circle. Political planning, resource scarcity, and an improvised public identity for the computer turn rebellion into a technical and social experiment. Energetic and provocative, this science-fiction classic suits readers who enjoy revolutions, competent conspirators, political argument, and a computer with a mischievous sense of humor.
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Revolutionary violence, gunfire and deaths; execution/death threats; sexual relationships and plural marriage; sexual harassment and misogyny; political oppression; alcohol use; racism/ethnic stereotyping.
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Golden Orchard Cider
Ginger and cinnamon warm apple cider into a fragrant orchard cup.
What you'll need
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- Warm the cider with spices and fruit for 5–10 minutes without boiling. Strain if desired and serve hot.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Maple Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits a lively, lighthearted reading mood.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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