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    Book Reviews

    London's Leonardo

    London's Leonardo

    Authors: Jim Bennett, Lisa Jardine, Michael Cooper, Michael Hunter
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: History Of Science / Biography
    2003 sees the tercentenary of the death of Robert Hooke, one of the early leading lights of the Royal Society. The book consists of four…… Read More »
    T H Green and the Development of Ethical Socialism

    T H Green and the Development of Ethical Socialism

    Author: Matt Carter
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Politics & Philosophy
    T.H. Green (along with F.H. Bradley) was among the best-known of the British idealists at the end of the last century. In this book Matt…… Read More »
    The Last Prime Minister

    The Last Prime Minister

    Author: Graham Allen MP
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Politics
    Subtitled 'Being Honest about the UK Presidency', this book is an analysis of political and administrative developments over the last few decades which have led…… Read More »
    Monarchy

    Monarchy

    Authors: Grevel Lindop, John Carey, John S Allitt, Joseph Milne, Kathleen Raine, L L Blake
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Politics & Society
    This is a series of papers delivered to the Temenos Academy to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Themes include ideal kingship in Buddhism and early…… Read More »
    Cannabis - A History

    Cannabis - A History

    Author: Martin Booth
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: History / Social History
    A follow-up to his well-received historical book on opium. Booth goes right back into the history of the plant as well as analysing more recent…… Read More »
    On the Edge of a Lifetime

    On the Edge of a Lifetime

    Author: Frank McGillion
    Reviewer: Julian Candy
    Category: Autobiography / Spirituality
    This beautifully crafted autobiographical novel overflows with life: hope, courage, disappointment, error, compassion, indifference, selfishness, comedy, philosophy, spirituality, religion, honesty, deceit, death, triumph. Sent to…… Read More »
    Ancient Egypt, Life, Myth and Art

    Ancient Egypt, Life, Myth and Art

    Author: John Fletcher
    Reviewer: Gunnell Minett
    Category: Ancient History & Art
    Dr John Fletcher is a consultant Egyptologist at Harrowgate Museum as well as a writer. In this book she focuses on how ancient Egyptian, culture…… Read More »
    The Rainmaker

    The Rainmaker

    Author: Barbara Todd
    Reviewer: Charlotte Lorimer (7)
    Category: Children's Fiction
    Charlotte Lorimer (7) writes: this story is all about a curious little boy called Clarence. He wondered if he could make rain by turning on…… Read More »
    Safe Food - Bacteria, Biotechnology and Bioterrorism

    Safe Food - Bacteria, Biotechnology and Bioterrorism

    Author: Marion Nestle
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Food Politics / Science & Society
    This book is a follow-up to Marion Nestle's acclaimed 'Food Politics' and is subtitled 'bacteria, biotechnology and bioterrorism'. It is a brilliant analysis of the…… Read More »
    Ecovillage Living

    Ecovillage Living

    Authors: Hildur Jackson, Karen Svensson
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Ecology & Sustainability
    This is a rich and beautifully crafted introduction to ecovillage living in all its dimensions. The book is divided into three parts - ecological, social…… Read More »
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