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Occupational Hazards

Rory Stewart is almost unique as a commentator on the post-war development of Iraq and Afghanistan in the last decade. Following an early military career and extensive travel in the Muslim world, he then spent over a year trying to … Continue reading →

Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Reviews

How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog

Professor Chad Orzel and his mad mutt Emmy are back, this time to explain the concepts of relativity. I enjoyed enormously the companion book on quantum physics last year, and was very much looking forward to seeing the other great … Continue reading →

Friday, April 26, 2013 in Reviews

Responsive Web Design

There are, broadly speaking, two types of technical book: those which attempt to bring large amounts of knowledge comprehensively covering a subject area under a single cover; and those which concentrate on really communicating the core concepts of a topic. … Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Reviews

Utter Folly

As good as Tom Sharpe at his best Continue reading →

Monday, April 15, 2013 in Reviews

I Do Solemnly Swear

Pedestrian Thriller Continue reading →

Thursday, October 18, 2012 in Reviews

Seventeen Equations That Changed The World

Inspiring but occasionally challenging look at the maths behind the modern world Continue reading →

Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Reviews

The Crusade of Darkness

This is an intense, dark, mediaeval mystery, set in turbulent 13th Century Italy. Giulio Leoni makes Dante Aligheri the central character who travels as Florence’s ambassador to Rome, but who rapidly becomes embroiled in investigating a series of murdered and … Continue reading →

Monday, April 30, 2012 in Reviews

Wahoo Rhapsody

Very enjoyable Hiaasen-style romp Continue reading →

Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Reviews

How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog

Amusing introduction to a complex field Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Reviews

Resurrection

A new science fiction tale which bears comparison with the old masters Continue reading →

Sunday, April 22, 2012 in Reviews

Deep Six

Rip-roaring yarn, but also an interesting period piece Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in Reviews

The Etymologicon

If you’re a closet etymologist or casual linguicist, like me, then this is the book for you. Mark Forsyth leads a merry ramble through the tangled roots of the English language, identifying verbal histories and connections which are sometimes quite … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Reviews