Context: there are many things wrong with academic publishing (the financial winners and losers from the unpaid burden of peer review, for a start). But here’s a simple one: the house style for referencing for journals is utterly inconsistent, user unfriendly and a staggering waste of time. It would make life easier for everyone if… Read More

In Praise of Walking is now available in hardback, paperback and Audible versions. You can get it via: Amazon.com; Amazon.uk; PenguinRandomHouse; Audible Sign up for my newsletter here, and have content delivered direct to your inbox (unsubscribe anytime)! Some reviews: New Scientist: ‘’informative and persuasive enough to rouse the most ardent couch potato’ The Times: “Fascinating …… Read More