Mr Clements - Librarian All of the following books are available in the Lawson Library at GSAL. Visit the Lawson Library homepage Search the Lawson Library catalogue Who Am I, Again? Lenny Henry In his long-awaited autobiography, Sir Lenny Henry tells the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame. Agent Running In … Continue reading Mr Clements Reads…
Mr Clements - Librarian All of these books are available in the Lawson Library at GSAL. Visit the Lawson Library homepage Search the Lawson Library catalogue Invisible Women Caroline Criado Perez A clear & thoughtful look at the gender data gap - how a lack of knowledge is at the root of continuous, systemic discrimination … Continue reading Mr Clements Reads…
Mr Clements - Librarian All of these books are available in the Lawson Library at GSAL. Visit the Lawson Library homepage Search the Lawson Library catalogue Climate Change / Environment The young climate activist Greta Thunberg has just been voted Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2019. Climate change is one of the defining … Continue reading Mr Clements Reads… Climate Change and Environment
Mr Clements - Librarian All of these books are available in the Lawson Library at GSAL. Bridge of Clay Marcus Zusak A heart-wrenching family saga, narrated by Death, from the author of The Book Thief. I Found You Lisa Jewell A gripping thriller about single mum Alice, who finds a man on the beach outside … Continue reading Mr Clements Reads…
Mr R Stevenson - Head of Economic Studies Below is an up-to-date reading list (courtesy of the tutor2u website) for economists, particularly those who are considering studying the subject at university. Wider reading and offering your thoughts on a particular book / topic will form a key part of any personal statement. For anyone in … Continue reading Recommended Reading for Economists
Mr C Dodd - Staff Editor Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Harari, Yuval N. (2015) This popular book from historian, philosopher and author Yuval Noah Harari was recently listed as one of the best ‘brainy’ books of the last decade. A popular choice as a school speech day prize, this accessible and thought-provoking book … Continue reading Recommended Read: Sapiens
Mr C Dodd - Staff Editor Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World—And Why Things Are Better Than You Think Rosling, H. & Rosling, O. (2019) This book by acclaimed Swedish doctor and statistician Hans Rosling has been given free to all college graduates in the USA by none other than Bill Gates. The … Continue reading Recommended Read: Factfulness
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