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Evolution: The Human Story by Prof. Alice Roberts
Well known TV presenter Prof. Alice Roberts has co-authored this fairly lavish book, along with a number of other experts in the evolution of our species, and I think it’s fair to say that if you are a fan of Alice Robert’s work, you will find this book pretty interesting. This is the second edition,…
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The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
This book is part of our Centenary Collection. This is a dramatisation for all seven books in C. S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. Everyone knows the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but the other books in the series are also great, my favourite is the Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The stories have been…
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Five Go Adventuring Again by Enid Blyton
This book is part of our Centenary Collection. I’ve always been a huge fan of the Famous Five and spent my childhood reading and rereading the books. I was curious to see if they still held appeal as an adult, so decided to listen to one on BorrowBox. I wasn’t disappointed, this title had a…
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Staff Spotlight: Owen on Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. We talk to Owen Pass, CS Library & Information Advisor at Midsomer Norton Library, Information and Advice Services about what it means to him.
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Book List: Autism Resources for Families
We have curated a collection of recommended reads on Autism and Aspergers, this book list contains non-fiction, aimed at families.
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Book List: Autism Resources for Adults
We have curated a collection of recommended reads on Autism and Aspergers, this book list contains fiction, non-fiction and memoirs, aimed at Adults.
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Book List: Autism Resources for Young Adults
We have curated a collection of recommended reads on Autism and Aspergers, this book list contains fiction and non-fiction aimed at Young Adults. Age ranges are recommendations based on interest and appropriateness, but it will depend on the individual.
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Book List: Autism Resources for Kids
We have curated a collection of recommended reads on Autism and Aspergers, this book list contains fiction, non-fiction and picture books for Kids. Age ranges are recommendations based on interest and appropriateness, but it will depend on the individual.
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Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel
This Danielle Steel book is all about three sisters! Separated as kids by a difficult family situation, they grow up in totally different worlds. The story jumps back and forth in time, showing how this childhood trauma affects them all. It’s a classic Steel tearjerker, spiced up with a little romance. Paris during wartime where…
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The Power of Geography by Tim Marshall
The power of geography follows the same structures and theme of the previous book of Tim Marshall, Prisoners of Geography. Each chapter focuses on a different country/area and the aim is to demonstrate how today political and economical decisions are the consequences not only of the history of that country but also the physical/geographical features…