Monthly Archives: January 2011

Darwin Didn’t Always get it Right

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Athene Donald

My Christmas reading included two very different books, one by Tim Birkhead and one edited by Bill Bryson, both gloriously illustrated with historical paintings. Reading these in quick succession over a short period of time caused me to reflect on … Continue reading →

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Academic Life and Children: Fitting it All In

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Athene Donald

I have finally got around to finishing a book I started months ago called Opting Out – Why women really quit careers and head home. Written by Pamela Stone in 2007 it analyses the response of her interviews with 50+ … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day, New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Athene Donald

I’m no fan of New Year’s resolutions; they’re bound to fail.  I probably discovered this at the tender age of about 7 when I set myself to lose my lisp. It took a lot longer than I had expected  – … Continue reading →

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