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But why children’s books in particular, you ask? Surely, adult books can transport you like this too? Well, yes. But it’s the sheer stripped back nature of children’s books that appeal to me.
Often, books geared towards younger readers don’t try to be superfluous with their words, focusing on the basics of storytelling instead.
Walking in a highwayman’s shoes in Oxford
Independent
It’s striking, walking up the hill, how tall the trees are – limbs stretching high into the sky on either side of the road. You could imagine highwaymen lying in wait, ready to pounce, like big cats stalking their prey. I suppose travellers would have factored in the potential of being a target, taking steps to travel by the light of day where possible, rather than by night when highwaymen had the ability to melt away into the darkness.
Educational Publishing Accelerates Digital Plans
InPrint, SYP
Well. 2020 was some year wasn’t it? In the world of publishing, it was educational publishing that was particularly hard hit. Schools around the world had to take action in response to the pandemic, with some needing to take more drastic action than others to be able to continue learning delivery to some degree. And it is likely that at the time this goes to print, we will still be seeing those ramifications.
Walks, routes and beaten paths: a local guide
Headington Occasional
We all know Headington is located in a sweet spot – easy access to the city centre and good connections to London – but how well do we really know the Headington on our doorsteps? You don’t need to venture far to see the best that Headington has to offer. From ample outside spaces to winding, hidden streets, here is a quick guide to some local routes that show off a few of Headington’s outdoor spots at their vibrant best.
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Many of us are working from home, but what if ‘home’ could be anywhere? With my office in the UK showing no signs of easing the work-from-home guidance anytime soon, I took the plunge and – in a nod to my heritage – decided to live in Poland for a month and work from there. All I needed was a good internet connection, my laptop, and, of course, a face mask.
How to finesse your pitch, with the Book Pitch Doctor
Press Forward, SYP
Public Speaking. For many, these words signal a dreaded turn of events we desperately try to avoid. We are not alone in this common feeling of public speaking dread. Here's how to enhance your skills and face your fears.
We often carry our whole gender on our back
Press Forward, SYP
The idea that we're carrying the whole of the female gender on our backs, working in spaces historically carved out by males, is often true. This pressure can be internalised, forcing us to carry around extra baggage, to the unawares of our male colleagues.