Paul Cheney
@halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
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Reader | Non-Fiction Reviewer | Blogger | Book Collector | Dad | Development Engineer | Geek | Beer Lover | All views mine http://halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
There are now just 5 of my 2026 nature collection calendars left.
I create my photos using recent neuroscientific research so that looking at them dials down stress. Each calendar=12 v high quality frameable 28cm square prints of my botanical & nature collection photos:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
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angryalgonquin.bsky.social
You know what the best thing is about independent bookstores? EVERYTHING.
bookshop.org
Jeff Bezos might have built a spaceship, but indie bookstores build and nurture whole communities and that is *way* more impressive and valuable.
halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
Anthem at Morning ~ Edward Ragg

How wonderful it would be
in this brightest of mornings

to walk in the clear light
not of possibility

but purpose and to sing
in that same clear light

of the purpose that
in all possibility is today.

(From A Force That Takes)
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jonwoolcott.bsky.social
Here it is, the gorgeous cover of The Tattooed Hills by the talented illustrator Jon McCormack. It's just perfect!

The book is out next spring and you can preorder a copy here: geni.us/TheTattooedH...
The cover of The Tattooed Hills, a white horse on a chalkand landscape.
halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
Kingston Lacy green houses
Pumpkins Chillies
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
I know I've asked this a few times recently but I've been very unwell for much of this year & am trying to get back on my feet again financially by teaching my workshops again alongside running my Etsy shop.
Please could you give my posts above/below about my workshop a RT if you have a moment?...🌿
halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
Thank you to @canongate.co.uk for sending Manni Coe's new book a couple of weeks ago (I forgot to post then sorry!)
Book - Little Ruins by Manni Coe
halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
Recent review copy of Kevin Parr's latest book, thank you to Flint Books for sending it
Book - An Unnatural History of Britain by Kevin Parr
halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
Recent collection from the #Library
Book - Lost Gods Of Albion by Paul Newman
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ellionthego.bsky.social
Memories of an amazing drive along Iceland‘s coast between Eystrahorn and Vestrahorn.

#Iceland 🇮🇸 #BatmanMountain
#landscapephotography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky 📷
#ThePhotoHour #EastCoastKin
#BlueSkyArtShow #TheRoad
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMemories
halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
Fantastic video. What a stunning country
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carolecadwalla.bsky.social
What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.

Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social

We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.

Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
pressgazette.co.uk
Former Observer big-hitters inc @carolecadwalla.bsky.social launch new title The Nerve with redundancy payouts

After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
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Former Observer big-hitters launch new title with redundancy payouts
Five former Observer journalists including Carole Cadwalladr have launched their own culture publication using their redundancy money.
pressgazette.co.uk
halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
Book 120: Rise of the Robots
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dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social
Popping back here briefly to post this pinned link to my new website: everything in one place. Writing archive, links to books & audiobooks. No association with Substack or other venture capitalists. Writing on diverse subjects in your inbox, every week, for a fee of your choice: www.tom-cox.com
The Severn Estuary, as viewed from Uley Bury, Gloucestershire.
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michaelburchert.bsky.social
Service post for 'realistic', 'conservative' governments:

"1 Euro invested in climate protection yields a return of between €1.8 and €4.8."
halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social
I didn't. Again. Probably because I abhor the tangerine god figure