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Video Power

Video Power

Posted by in Education on 25. Jan, 2013 | 0 Comments

I went to a business meeting this week. The discussion was interesting, but there seemed a lack of action. But, it was when a video was shown that major progress was made. Instead of people talking in general terms, they moved to specifics in terms of what would be done and when and how. They [...]

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Book and Audio Clubs

Book and Audio Clubs

Posted by in Careers, Love Stories, People, Self Development on 09. Jun, 2012 | 0 Comments

Although many book shops have closed, with the arrival of digital downloads, book and audio clubs seem to grow in strength. One of my friends who is a member of her local book club says that about 80% of the people download the reading materials, rather than buy the book at a shop. As an [...]

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Bookshops and Libraries

Bookshops and Libraries

Posted by in Cities, Education on 01. Apr, 2012 | 0 Comments

When did you last go to your local library? When did you last go to  a bookshop? I like both places because I like books. But, it is a long time since I went to my community library. Also, I am not visiting bookshops as often as I did. The reason is that I have [...]

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New Books? – Click, Press, Play

New Books? – Click, Press, Play

Posted by in Education, People, Self Development on 18. Feb, 2012 | 0 Comments

Until recently, it was easy to define a book. It was something that you could read in a printed form and bound by two covers. We are about to see many new forms of the book. But, it is bad news for booksellers in the high street and shopping centres, as  most book shops will [...]

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What I Do and Why

What I Do and Why

Posted by in Careers, Life Stories, People, Places, Self Development on 24. Dec, 2011 | 0 Comments

              People often ask me what I do for a living? The answer is that I search for amazing people and write up each of  their life stories in about 1000 words. Each story  fits into an audio recording of about 8 to 10 minutes. These are published by The [...]

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Amazing Illustrations

Amazing Illustrations

Posted by in Life Stories, Self Development on 03. Oct, 2011 | 0 Comments

During the last week, our team has completed another five books in the Amazing People Club Series. Everyone has done an excellent job. All of the books have hand drawn portraits on the people featured. They  have been drawn by Emily Hamilton.   We met over three years ago when she was on a working holiday. [...]

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  • A little bit about me

    I created the AmazingPeople series of BioViews books and audios based on my research and experience into famous people and places. This blog gives an insight into the writing, people and places I have visited along the way on this exciting journey with amazing people at my side.