Jonathan Livingstone Seagull by Richard Bach is a story about an ordinary seagull who teaches himself to be extraordinary. It is about dreams, potential, passion and understanding the meaning of life. This is a book for anyone who feels they do not fit into the pack and, let’s face it, that feeling has enveloped most […]
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Inside Story with Humphrey: Alex Gerlis
Alex Gerlis, author and expert on espionage, worked as a journalist for the BBC from 1983 to 2011, and as head of training for many years. He is the author of nine Second World war espionage thrillers. His first four novels are in the acclaimed Spy Masters series, including the best-selling The Best of Our […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: J. R. Seeger
John R. Seeger is a retired Senior Intelligence Service officer who was with the CIA for more than twenty years, leading small teams on many dangerous operations. In 2001, he went in Afghanistan after the Nine Eleven attacks on the United States in an operation captured in the Netflix documentary Spy Ops. On his final […]
Read MoreThe Democracy Forum Live Webinar
The Democracy Forum and TDF President Lord Bruce invite you to a live webinar, ‘Bangladesh’s path to global growth’’ on Wednesday October 18, 2023 at 1-3pm UK time (BST). Moderator: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia correspondent Panellists: Prof. Naomi Hossain, Professor of Development Studies, SOAS, University of London Syed Badrul Ahsan, Journalist, author […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Kevin Dekleva
Thriller writer Kenneth Dekleva is a psychiatrist in Dallas, Texas and, for many years, worked for the American State Department as a physician-diplomat. His postings included Russia, India, Mexico and the United Kingdom. He went on to become director of the State Department’s worldwide diplomatic mental health program and currently holds the McKenzie Foundation Chair […]
Read MorePurpose, Passion, Grit with Humphrey: Paul de Savary
Paul de Savary has a mission to transform social care. He is not a politician. Nor is he a social worker. Nor did he ever envisage himself being a pioneer for an issue which is constantly described as being in crisis. Paul’s story is very personal and uplifting. When his daughter, Laura, was six months […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: A. J. Chambers
The Vicar is a debut thriller written under the pseudonym of A. J Chambers, a British army veteran deployed to Northern Ireland for much of his military career. Chambers introduces Terry Nolan, a British intelligence officer, who discovers that his cover is blown, and millions of lives are at stake. Officially, Terry Nolan has been […]
Read MoreUniversal Peace Federation UK Event
Global South Perspectives on the Ukraine-Russia War and Consequent Geopolitical Tensions Universal Peace Federation UK – International Media Association for Peace (IMAP) Date: 26th September, 2023 Time: 6 pm Refreshments and Registration for a 6.30 pm Start (All times are BST) Venue: In Person at 43 Lancaster Gate, London, and Online Moderator: Keith Best: Chair, Universal Peace […]
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