Tag: control
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No Rules for the Law
Research for my current book (working title ‘Boulter’s Green’) has led me down a particular lane – one which, as these things always do, opens up other areas of interest. Why am I inflicting it on you? I’m sort of interested in U.S. Police policy, and I want to learn more. This is not…
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Two Books
History is best when briefest, so forgive me for omission of a multitude of finer points in pursuit of essence? Yes, I know the Devil is in the detail, and the Devil has a fairly prominent role in what follows. Nonetheless…. A Book: The Bible is the result of a collection of manuscripts, Hebrew and…
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A Word in Passing
There are two places in my world where I would wish to be. The first is a seashore, a mile of firm wet sand beneath my feet, a spray-loaded westerly gale in my face, and white-caps marching in military file upon the rocks. To stand before the might of nature and feel her snatching at…