'Under The Covers' From Westminster Libraries

What does Black History Month mean to Louisa Augustine, Bridge Engineer at Westminster City Council? Louisa also talks about choosing her career in engineering and her role as a STEM Ambassador: going into schools to encourage children to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Louisa has reading choices to comfort and inspire. And in addition, references 'Black Tudors' by Miranda Kaufmann and 'Black and British' by David Olusoga. This is an updated episode with some extra material.

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Alex Edmans’ book ‘Grow The Pie’, a 'Financial Times Best Books of 2020’, shows how companies can make profits AND serve society. The Professor of Finance also speaks of how service dogs help people living with PTSD, talks about holistic education and reveals a life-long affection for Agatha Christie novels. His book recommendations are: 'Endless Night' by Agatha Christie and ‘Until Tuesday’ by Luis Carlos Montalvan with Bret Witter.

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Peter Curran, broadcaster and documentary-maker shares his reading choices and more. He speaks of finding ‘a treasure trove’ in the mobile library of his Belfast childhood, the Soho and Fitzrovia communities, interviewing his heroes, and the power of music. He also talks about 'Bunk Bed', the BBC Radio 4 series he co-created with Patrick Marber, to much acclaim. Peter's book recommendations are 'Mayflies' by Andrew O'Hagan and Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'.

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Susie Johns is an author and therapist. She describes how Emotional Freedom Technique, (EFT or tapping) can ease stress and phobias - including fear of pigeons! Susie also talks about Tarot and Astrology in the 21st century and the Body-Mind connection. For a book choice, she enthusiastically recommends 'We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves' by Karen Joy Fowler.

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This is the launch of a new podcast. The first episode features Sara Ashbourne who works in a Westminster library. She’s speaking about books she loves and so much more: her experience of stereotyping, finding the right career path, BAME heritage, writing her own poetry and help for people living with dementia. 

Our music is "Smile From the Mirror" by Crowander, and can be found on freemusicarchive.