A wide-ranging collection of essays from new and established voices writing about nature, environment, conservation, biodiversity and the challenges that London faces to protect green spaces from urban development as well as the drive towards rewilding.
Colin Alexander Books
Colin Alexander is a writer who crafts compelling narratives at the intersection of science fiction and fantasy. Drawing from a lifelong passion for these genres, his work is shaped by a unique perspective gained during a career in medical research. Alexander focuses on building immersive worlds and intricate plots that showcase his imaginative depth and intellectual curiosity. His stories offer readers engaging explorations of complex themes, delivered with a distinctive narrative voice.






North East to South West by Rail in the 1980s
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Colin Alexander takes the reader on a delightfully nostalgic cross-country trip by rail in the 1980s.
Fascinating previously unpublished images of railways built by British companies with British locomotives, rolling stock and other infrastructure. This volume focuses on Africa.
Railways of the Middle East
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Examining the tremendous influence of Great Britain on the railways of the Middle East, with a wealth of unpublished images.
God's Adamantine Fate
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Meet Dr. Zeke Schwartz, dedicated, handsome pediatric oncologist. Enter Meldrum Products, giant pharmaceutical firm that has promised lots of grant money to Zeke. When three local kids turn up with a rare form of cancer, Zeke suspects that a chemical leak at Meldrum may be the cause. Now meet Acey Henson, local radio talk show host. Acey has been investigating the leak and wants Zeke to appear on her show as an expert to expose Meldrum. What to do? Zeke does the noble thing, goes on the radio, and steps on a lot of big toes. We then see the lengths to which hospitals and drug companies and doctors will go to keep cash flowing, regardless of who gets hurt--literally.
Exploring the often-taboo subject of death, the author, a seasoned funeral director, shares poignant stories from his decade-long experience. Through these narratives, he reveals the unexpected beauty and insights that can arise from encounters with mortality. This book encourages readers to confront their perceptions of death and consider its role as a transformative presence in life. It's an invitation to view death not with fear, but as a welcomed visitor that can enrich our understanding of existence.
Five Star Futures Trades
- 171 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The Five Star system, created by a leading innovator in the futures industry, offers a reliable and objective trading approach that is easy to use across all markets. It aligns with dominant market forces, minimizing risks and ensuring effectiveness for both industry professionals and personal traders.
The Tyne & Wear Metro
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Marking the fortieth anniversary of the Tyne & Wear Metro, an icon of Newcastle and Tyneside's railway and public transport network, Colin Alexander celebrates its fascinating past, present and future.
The Golden Age of Streamlining
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Colin Alexander looks at the interwar period, a high-water mark in industrial design as the benefits of streamlining were realised.
We English, supposedly cold and unemotional, are helplessly in love with nature. We fell in love two hundred years ago and, since then, have been on a wild roller-coaster ride through escapism, romanticism, art, animal cruelty, conservation, birdwatching, the back-to-nature movement and much more. Today we live with pets, gardening, wildlife documentaries and smartphone apps. The English Love Affair with Nature tells the story of this extraordinarily long, tangled and passionate romance, how we fell in love, and why we are still mad about nature.