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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · Nov 14

Follow my progress on my challenge: tinyurl.com/25ms66pv

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 17h

"Make an effort to understand the imperative for climate action and recognise the huge opportunities... inaction is catastrophic."

Nicholas Stern's The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action in @theguardian.com 🔥 🌍

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Climate investment is only growth opportunity of 21st century, says leading economist

Lord Stern says fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destruction

www.theguardian.com

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 1d

Book 125: The Ponies at the Edge of the World

Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 2d

And then a follow-up post with yet more recommendations:

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My Take on Book Lists 2024 – Halfman, Halfbook

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 2d

There are quite a few on this list, Duncan:

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My Take on Book Lists – Halfman, Halfbook

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 2d

Lovely to meet you again

Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 2d

If you ever need any non-fiction recommendations please ask

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 2d

Ponies at the Edge of the World by @catherinemmunro.bsky.social

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 2d

I do. We roll the top over to keep them together. Normally, called the other sock, too.

Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 3d

Book 124: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 4d

My September 2025 Review:

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September 2025 Review – Halfman, Halfbook

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 4d

I saw that!

Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 4d

Groan...

Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 4d

Book 123: Stone Lands

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 5d

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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Angry Algonquin 😸 📚 🧊 🍸 @angryalgonquin.bsky.social · 5d

You know what the best thing is about independent bookstores? EVERYTHING.

Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 5d

Jeff Bezos might have built a spaceship, but indie bookstores build and nurture whole communities and that is *way* more impressive and valuable.

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 5d

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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Jon Woolcott @jonwoolcott.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 7d

Book 122: Doomed Romances

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 8d

Kingston Lacy green houses

Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 8d

Kingston Lacy today

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 11d

My October 2025 TBR:

halfmanhalfbook.co.uk/review/octob...

October 2025 TBR – Halfman, Halfbook

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 11d

Book 121: The Spymasters

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 14d

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?...🌿

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Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 14d

Three Books:
Moonlight Express
Madagascar: The Eighth Continent
111 Places In Dorset You Shouldn't Miss

Paul Cheney @halfmanhalfbook.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to @canongate.co.uk for sending Manni Coe's new book a couple of weeks ago (I forgot to post then sorry!)