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Aesir Books will contain our latest reviews and eventually we will be releasing our own e book titles. Boudica Iron Age Warrior Queen
Boudica Iron Age Warrior Queen by Richard Hingley with graphics from Christina Unwin. This is a very informative and understandable history of Boudica. It sets the scene by giving some background about life in Iron Age and Roman Britain. It knocks on the head the idea that Iron Age Britain was some kind of barbarian... Read More »
The Other Shore, Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hhan is a Vietnamese Zen master, poet, peace activist, author and founder of the Plum Village Tradition. He coined the term “Engaged Buddhism” in his book ‘Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire‘. He promotes non-violent solutions to conflict through deep listening and loving speech. During his 1966 stay in the US he... Read More »
The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusion, Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hhan is a Vietnamese Zen master, poet, peace activist, author and founder of the Plum Village Tradition. He coined the term “Engaged Buddhism” in his book ‘Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire‘. He promotes non-violent solutions to conflict through deep listening and loving speech. During his 1966 stay in the US he... Read More »
The Heart of The Buddha’s Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hhan is a Vietnamese Zen master, poet, peace activist, author and founder of the Plum Village Tradition. He coined the term “Engaged Buddhism” in his book ‘Vietnam: Lotus in a Sea of Fire‘. He promotes non-violent solutions to conflict through deep listening and loving speech. During his 1966 stay in the US he... Read More »
Indus Valley Civilisation
When we think of the great ancient cities we usually conjure up images of Mesopotamia or Egypt. Until recently I had not come across the Indus Valley civilisation . This was a society that created cities to rival the other great civilisations. The civilisation goes back to around 3,300 BC, with its height between 2,600... Read More »
Lord Foul’s Bane
Lord Foul’s Bane is the first novel in the ‘First Chronicles of Thomas Covenant’ series by Stephen Donaldson. Stephen Donaldson (born May 13, 1947) is an American fantasy novelist. He spent part of his youth in India, where his father was an orthopaedic surgeon who worked extensively with Lepers. It was after hearing one of... Read More »
Guy Fawkes Night
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Fireworks Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in the United Kingdom. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605. Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives that the plotters had placed... Read More »
Oxford Street Christmas Lights
Walk freely down Oxford Street as it becomes a pedestrian only zone from 4th November. It becomes a family orientated playground before the lights go on by this years star. No tickets needed. Make this a start to your Christmas countdown. This years event is partnered by the childrens charity NSPCC. Grab yourselv a bargain... Read More »
Natural History Museum Ice Rink
It is wonderful to see the iconic building of the Natural History Museum as the nights draw in with the seasonal setting of the ice rink. Available from; 25th October-9th December. Spend a magical evening skating on the ice as the sun sets and the fairy lights take over. After you’ve been skating there’s a... Read More »
Blackheath Fireworks
Blackheath has the great advantage that it is still free in an era that has seen cuts to council budgets. It is back this year to light up the skies on Saturday November 3rd. It starts at 8pm. Spend a great day there. There is a funfair from 12 noon and a variety of food... Read More »
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