The Extremis Publishing Podcast

Dr Gaye Manwaring drops by for a chat about her book "Learning My Living", which describes her lifetime of work in the rapidly-changing higher education sector. She discusses the many developments she witnessed in that time, from the evolution of information technology through to the way that people engage with universities and their courses.
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Robert Murray has a chat about his book "The Grocer's Boy Gets Down to Business", discussing his many experiences of working in the retail distribution industry for more than thirty years. He describes his time in the employ of iconic Dundee company Watson & Philip, and talks about the wide-ranging changes in the UK business world between the 1970s and the early 2000s.
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Noted anthropologist Professor Joy Hendry discusses the challenges of working with different modes of writing, exploring the ways in which academic texts, mainstream books and fiction writing all present their own particular range of strengths and complexities.

Extremis Publishing co-director Julie Christie discusses the unconventional career path that led her into the world of publishing, as well as talking about her approach to writing.

Author Dr Colin M. Barron reveals his five favourite TV shows - the television programmes which have most influenced him over the years, ranging from groundbreaking comedy to thrilling action adventures.

In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, Julie Christie and Tom Christie have a chat about their new Heart 200 road trip guide Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route with Mike Dales, the communications director of Heart 200. Together, they discuss the enduring appeal of this epic journey around Stirlingshire and Perthshire as well as highlighting some of the more unusual and offbeat attractions to be found along the way.
For more information, please visit: https://www.extremispublishing.com/secrets-and-mysteries-of-the-heart-200-route.html

Stirling archaeologist Dr Murray Cook has a chat about his latest book, "Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge: Exploring Scotland's Two Greatest Battles", where he discusses the legacy of Scotland's Wars of Independence and the impact they had on the city of Stirling - an influence which can still be witnessed today on account of the many different historical sites and archaeological finds located throughout the area.
For more information, please visit: https://www.extremispublishing.com/bannockburn-and-stirling-bridge.html

Robert Murray, author of "The Spirit of Robbie Burns", drops by for a discussion about Burns Night - the international celebration of the life of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns, which takes place every 25th January. Literature, haggis, whisky and good humour are all on the agenda as Robbie explores the essential elements behind a great Burns Night event.

In this festive episode, Tom Christie discusses his new retro gaming book "A Very Spectrum Christmas" with a very special guest from the North Pole. Christmas movies, festive pop culture and nostalgia are also explored in this wide-ranging chat about all things yuletide.
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Professor Joy Hendry, one of Britain's most noted anthropologists, discusses the importance of recognising the role of indigenous wisdom in achieving a more sustainable environment. She draws upon her decades of experience working in collaboration with indigenous peoples across the world to explore their scientific methodology and contributions to global culture.