book

University Student Launches Debut Novel: Trace This Scar

An exciting debut novel by a young writer, Trace This Scar marks a change from the tone of the first offering by Jessikah Hope Stenson.

Following on from her collection of short stories titled A Single Drop Of Perfect & Other Stories, released in February 2016, Trace This Scar is a psychological thriller with a strong crime focus.

Due for release 24th November, Trace This...

Student book goes down swimmingly

Two Plymouth University students have created a book aimed at helping children learn how to swim.

Swimming with Bertie was written by second-year English and Creative Writing student Hannah Stamp, and illustrated by third-year Illustration student Chen Zhen Lee; telling the story of a young cat who overcomes his fear of the water.

The book was the brainchild of University...

New book commemorates Battle of Jutland centenary

The grandson of a wireless operator aboard HMS Ambuscade, a destroyer that fought at Jutland in 1916, has published a unique book based on his grandfather’s diaries of the battle which is to raise money for the Royal Navy’s principal charity.

On the 100th anniversary year of the Battle of Jutland, "Duel in the North Sea - HMS Ambuscade at Jutland” by Pat Avery has been released,...

Wild Swimming Walks: Dartmoor and South Devon

Here in Devon we are proud of our beautiful landscapes that offer all of us the opportunity to get outdoors and soak up the delicious views.

Just in time for the summer season a new book is coming out which will provide everyone with the chance to get out and explore the wonderful area.

Entitled "Wild Swimming Walks - Dartmoor and South Devon, 28 Lake, River and Beach Days Out...

First biography of local legend and elusive villain

An Elizabethan Assassin: Theodore Paleologus: Seducer, Spy and Killer by John Hall

The first biography of a mercurial character from the Elizabethan underworld

Seducer, spy and ruthless assassin, Theodore Paleologus, claimed to be heir to the ancient family of emperors of Byzantium and became intimately involved with the great courtiers and notorious villains of the Elizabethan...

Leading literary lights lined up for International Book Festival

Bestselling authors Judy Finnigan, Simon Scarrow and Matt Haig will be among the leading literary lights appearing at the 2015 Plymouth International Book Festival.

Writer and musician John Hegley, Thurston Moore, co-founder of experimental rock band Sonic Youth, comedian and actress Helen Lederer, refugee campaigner Bidisha and whisky connoisseur Ian Buxton are also on the roster for...

Poet celebrates publication of new book

Richard Thomas, a local poet, has just had his second poetry book published.

Since learning he was going to become a father in 2012, Plymouth poet Richard Thomas has been wanting to write about his experience, and several years later his poems have

appeared in a brand new book.

Zygote Poems, the title of the collection, was coined when Richard was writing his...

The Amazing Tour Is Not On Fire: Dan & Phil

The Amazing Tour Is Not On Fire with Dan and Phil is coming to Plymouth Pavilions this October 20th!

The evening will be full of craziness including the best features of their book, hugely famous Youtube videos, Youtube Channels and radio show!

Expect hilarious sketches, anecdotes, surprises and audience participation.

After years of hardwork, they were asked to become Radio 1 presenters. They radically changed how production of radio shows happened. They were the first to film and stream the show online in it's entirerity. Less than six months after they first...

TV Dragon Theo Paphitis has heart of gold

Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has invited a designer Soula Zavacopoulos to sell her ‘Wisdom of Kids’ books in 98 Ryman stores to raise funds for BBC Children in Need.

Ryman nor Soula Zavacopoulos will make a penny from the venture – because all of the profits will go directly to the charity.

A special price of £4.99 (£2 off the normal retail price) has been set for this...

What's In YOUR Food?

Local Devon author, speaker and nutrition consultant pens groundbreaking new book on the contents of our food and how devastatingly it can act upon our health and lifestyle. After many years of experience as a nutritional consultant, Peter Taylor concluded that the lack of information or misinformation about what we eat is leading to poor choices and ultimately poor health.

“Food is...

Pages