Category Archives: Non-fiction

From one anniversary to the next

Yesterday it was the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta. In Lincoln a giant effigy of King John was carried to the castle. Today, however there is another anniversary.
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Review: ‘Buddhism for Dudes’ by Gerry Stribling

Buddhism for Dudes: A Jarhead’s Field Guide to Mindfulness

Gerry Stribling

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Published by: Wisdom Publications
Edition: Paperback
ISBN: 9781614292296
Price: $14.95 (USD)
Publication Date: 25th August, 2015   

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Review: ‘Virgin Nation’ by Sara Moslener

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Virgin Nation
Sexual Purity and American Adolescence

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Ick, people have no manners

I had a fantastic day out in Sheffield yesterday; I’m exhausted, mentally and physically today though. It would have been perfect but for the behaviour of some bad mannered little brats. If that wasn’t bad enough my aching legs carried me past a white-van-man this morning who though shouting insults at me was acceptable. This is a rant, by the way. Read on at your peril.Continue reading “Ick, people have no manners”

Review: ‘The Buddha Pill’ by Dr Miguel Farias and Catherine Wikholm

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