The Little Liar by Mitch Albom is a very readable tale of loss of innocence and the compassion, because of Nazi brutality. The book is a story of four people, three of them children. They live contended lives in the Greek city of Salonika where they learn to grow knowing and respecting the truth. Then ...
Many commentators have predicted the end of capitalism, but Yanis Varoufakis goes one step further than most commentators have previously done. In his book Technofeudalism he argues that capitalism is dead and that we are moving into a new wave of history.Capitalism is dead! That is the message of Yanis Varoufakis’ new book. Written as ...
John Boyne’s novel, the first of four based on the elements, is a journey with a woman who is trying to find her way forward after an horrific experience. She can only do this by looking back and understanding something about herself while she does so. As a senior teacher in a London school many ...
Why are we scared and What are we scared of? “Fear: An Alternative History of the World” by Robert Peckham, published by Profile Books Ltd, explores the pervasive and often manipulative role of fear throughout human history. This review delves deep into the book’s analysis, offering insights into how fear has shaped societies from ancient ...
Babel, or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators Revolution is a clever journey into an imaginary history. It is exciting, thoughtful, and entertaining. Rebecca Kuang is obviously a very clever woman. Although only 27 she already holds degrees from Georgetown University (BA), Cambridge University (MPhil), Oxford University (MSc), and is ...
Yellowface: A Deep Dive into Rebecca Kuang’s Latest Novel. Yellowface is the latest novel from a talented and prolific author. It is a significant change from her previous four books, but it does illustrate the development of a writer who has not yet reached her peak. Rebecca Kuang began her writing career when she was ...
“Age of the City” – Ian Goldin, Tom Lee Devlin (Bloomsbury Continuum) The Historical Significance of Cities From the advent of the first city, Uruk, around 4500 BCE, cities have emerged as epicenters of human activity and advancement. The transformation from nomadic life was fueled by a stable climate and the development of agriculture, which ...
21st Century Virtues: How Are They Failing Our Democracy – Lucinda Holdforth 21st Century Virtues: How Are They Failing Our Democracy by Lucinda Holdforth is an important book for all who are concerned about the future of democracy, and even more important for those who aren’t. Once upon a time there was a belief that ...
Uncover the gripping narrative of "Very Bad People" by Patrick Alley, revealing the harrowing journey of Global Witness in their relentless battle against the world's pervasive corruption networks.
Review The Playbook Book – How to deny science, sell lies, and make a killing in the corporate world Written as a guidebook for corporate players, The Playbook by Jennifer Jacquet published by Penguin Random House looks at the ways in which corporate leaders can, and do, respond to challenges created by ‘facts’. The problem ...
