I’m a big fan of languages and have had the pleasure of living in both France and Germany. Being English, curious and having a passion for language, I quickly realised from an early age how closely linked many languages are. I was always looking for the off-the-beaten track literature to find out more about a […]
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Throughout history, humans have realized that their capacity to operate in their current environment is generally limited. Individually, life was too difficult; in groups, life was bearable. Humans used ‘tools’ from early times, in order to improve their quality of life and the efficiency with which they carried out certain tasks. Tools that protected them,
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Hi Let’s cut to the chase. Mindset, whether getting rid of our “fixed mindset” or embracing and cultivating our “growth mindset” is something that is definitely worth looking into. Something to watch, to listen to and to peruse in your free time, in between the rays of sunshine, snow and rain, warmth and cold. Yes! This
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Listening to this audiobook was more than intriguing, to the point that I am even doubting my parenting skills. I think I need to hone them more regularly… Written by Dr Carol S. Dweck in 2006, she studied the keys to success and failure for several decades. I would highly recommend this book to anyone
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Hi all , We are deep into January 2021. The cold weather has hit us, but it snowed! Always exciting but it can also be a nightmare on the roads. Hope you are coping with life in lockdown. It’s always a good idea to get yourself into a routine to keep you sane: walking exercise
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Teaser for the Book ANTIFRAGILE (Things That Gain From Disorder) by Nassim Nicholas TALEB, published in 2012, publisher Random House (US), Penguin (UK) A very interesting read indeed. Nassim Nicholas TALEB is an illustrious figure who has had a renowned and varied career: Trader, Writer, Academic Researcher. TALEB does NOT mince his words. He shares
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Teaser for the Book 1492 by Jacques Attali, published in 1991, publisher FAYARD This book earned its place on my “WOW“ list. Jacques ATTALI takes us through events leading up to the discovery of the New World and how this affected the world immediately afterwards and from the 1500s onwards. Events that would literally shake
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Prisoners of Geography, by Tim Marshall, written in 2015 Genre: Geopolitics Publisher: Elliot & Thompson Accessible to all Less than 300 pages Tim Marshall makes his way around the globe focusing on 10 regions in particular. He tries to give you insight into what shapes politics in a particular region and therefore the world. It
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A Brief History Of The Future, by Jacques ATTALI, published in 2006 (FAYARD) Now this is one of my all-time favourites. QUICK & EASY 300+ pages. Genre: History + FUTUROLOGY Jacques Attali traces the budding roots of capitalism and zooms into the period from 1200 to modern-day. He then goes on to make
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