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Bloomsbury presents The Other Pandemic by James Ball, read by Ned Rudkins-Stow. Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist James Ball takes us into the depths of the internet to trace the origins and rapid ascent of QAnon, the movement that mutated from a niche online conspiracy theory into...

Bloomsbury presents The System written and read by James Ball. 'A fascinating exposé of the world behind your screen. Timely, often disturbing, and so important' Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women 'Takes us beyond Zuckerberg, Bezos et al to a murkier world where we discover how...

To trust is to risk, become vulnerable, to place the center of our universe somewhere other than ourselves. A loss of trust, particularly in public figures and institutions, is increasingly a feature of modern life. Together these essays provide deep reflections on the nature of trust in the context of public life, agreeing that it is engendered through real encounters, not in the abstract or by force. They offer guidance on how to make those encounters real, whether they be between people or between institutions and the people they serve.

Not just anybody gets to meet a goblin! But little Bob Taylor, just 10 years old and sick of pleasing others instead of himself, finds himself giddy for adventure and mischief, traveling around the world in a goblin hot air balloon with his goblin companion Fitz Mee. Together, they face daunting challenges, storms, lions, and magnetic disaster, racing to get to Goblinland or the mayor will have Fitz Mee's head!

Liam Ball - The Gentleman Magician, and James Cowan of Olympicubs, both Members of The Magic cIrcle and The Should London Magic Society, discuss various magic related topics, maybe even with a special guest here or there too!

Embark on a historical journey through the life of Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), a Brussels-born pioneer whose revolutionary methods laid the groundwork for modern medicine. Vesalius, who rejected the traditional study of anatomy in favor of hands-on dissection and meticulous illustration, left an indelible mark on the medical field. This engaging 1910 biography brings his life and contributions into sharp focus. It includes numerous illustrations drawn from his original works. Please note, while the author may not fully recognize the significance of medieval Arabic medical educators, ...