Book review: The Dispossessed
Written in the 1970s The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin is regarded as one of the classics of science fiction –a genre that most of us don’t normally read. The book is set on twin planets which have very different Read More …
‘Virtual’ Leadership Book Club meeting
The next Leadership Book Club will be on Thursday 2oth May – a virtual meeting at 20:00. The Book to be discussed is ‘Messy: how to be creative and resilient in a tidy-minded world‘ by Tim Harford The trouble with Read More …
Book review: The Foundling
We were all agreed that The Foundling was an easy read with some nice writing. Stacey Halls gives a vivid portrayal of Georgian London and from more than one perspective. Bess makes a living hawking shrimps whilst Alexandra, terrified of Read More …
Nationally provided eBooks on the Kortext platform
Nationally provided eBooks on the Kortext platform by Yvette on 09/12/2020 in News NHSE have provided access to ‘some’ key eBooks via the provider Kortext An NHS OpenAthens account is required to access the titles. You can also download a “how-to” guide for more information Read More …
Book Review – Keeping the world away
‘Keeping the world away’ follows the life of a painting from creation through the hands of various owners – all women. The painting Margaret Forster has selected as the basis for the book is a real one – a simple Read More …