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16/01/2025

"The Courage to Speak: S*x, S*xuality and the Church" by Alasdair Black (2025).

16/01/2025

"Mundaneum: The Shocking True Story of the Man Who Invented the Internet and the Man Who Destroyed It" by Mel Croucher (2024).

16/01/2025

Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of "The Courage to Speak: S*x, S*xuality and the Church" by the Rev. Dr Alasdair Black.

This highly anticipated new book by theologian Alasdair Black offers a thought-provoking exploration of changing social attitudes towards s*x and s*xuality, while challenging readers to adapt to these shifts with grace, empathy, and a commitment to faith-based values. In a nuanced and compassionate discussion of these pressing issues, the author explores the evolution of societal attitudes towards gender, identity, and relationships; the tension between traditional Christian values and contemporary perspectives; practical suggestions for fostering inclusion and understanding within communities; and strategies for navigating difficult conversations about s*x and s*xuality without compromising core beliefs.

​Dr Black is a highly respected writer and speaker with decades of experience addressing faith-based issues in the context of contemporary society. Known for his ability to engage audiences with clarity and understanding, Dr Black has become a leading voice in promoting thoughtful dialogue on challenging topics. For over twenty years, he has been the Senior Pastor of Stirling Baptist Church.

"The Courage to Speak" is available for pre-order from independent bookstores and online retailers, with a release date of Friday 31st January 2025. For more information about the book, including participating online retailers, please visit our "The Courage to Speak" page at: https://www.extremispublishing.com/the-courage-to-speak.html

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14/01/2025

Neil Hallam, author and creator of the acclaimed Neil Hallam's 500RH route, has been donating copies of his books "The Robin Hood 500 Route" and "Bobby the Police Cat" to Derbyshire Libraries for readers to enjoy.

Derbyshire Libraries offer warm and welcoming spaces for everyone to use. They also have free online services for all of their members, such as ebooks, e-magazines, e-audiobooks and e-newspapers. Many of their libraries also offer free and friendly events for all ages, including reading groups, story and rhyme time for toddlers, and much more besides.

Neil will be taking part in many more events over the coming months, so watch this space for more news soon - and don't forget to sign up to become a member of his website, https://500rh.co.uk/, where you can receive his regular newsletters and hear about all of the latest developments as they happen.

13/01/2025

Don't miss an appearance by Stirling Archaeology's Dr Murray Cook on BBC2 this evening at 8pm, where he will be discussing an exciting historical discovery from Old Kilmadock kirkyard in Doune.

🔍🎬 The work of Stirling Council archaeologist Dr Murray Cook and researchers from ROOK - Rescuers of Old Kilmadock in will be showcased to a national audience this week.

Tune in to 'Digging for Britain' on BBC Two on Tuesday, 14 January at 8pm, for its report on the excavation of the Pictish stone at the cemetery, which is believed to date from between the 6th and 8th Century.

Read more about the excavation here: stirling.gov.uk/news/work-to-excavate-pictish-stone-near-doune-to-get-underway/

07/01/2025

The importance of library services comes under the spotlight in this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, where librarians Lynne James and Jennifer Hosie discuss the vital importance of Falkirk Libraries throughout the region's communities. Join them for an entertaining exploration of the many different roles played by libraries in the modern day.

The importance of library services comes under the spotlight in this podcast, where librarians Lynne James and Jennifer Hosie discuss the vital importance of...

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! May 2025 bring you joy, peace and prosperity wherever you are in the world.

31/12/2024

Happy Hogmanay! We hope that you have had a good year, but it’s almost time to welcome in another chapter - for 2024 ends, and 2025 is about to begin. We want to thank everyone who bought Extremis books, came along to meet us and our authors at various events, or joined us at Book Week Scotland this year. We know that times are tough right now for everyone, and that is why we appreciate your support all the more. We’ll raise a glass to you at the bells for a guid new year in 2025.

24/12/2024

From everyone here at Extremis Publishing, we would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year in 2025. On this Christmas Eve, we wish everyone a peaceful festive season, and our sincere thanks for all of your kind support over the past year. It is our readers, all over the world, who always make publishing worthwhile. Season's greetings to all!

23/12/2024

Dr Tom Christie was off to BBC Scotland HQ in Glasgow on Saturday 21st December to join the panel for popular radio discussion show "Off the Ball", where he was quizzed on his knowledge of holiday movies and Scotland's Christmas customs by hosts Tam Cowan and Ray Bradshaw, and fellow guest Bobby Madden. Many thanks to everyone at BBC Radio Scotland for making it possible!

22/12/2024

It's been a busy weekend here at Extremis Towers. Dr Tom Christie was interviewed on Times Radio's The Jane Mulkerrins Show on Saturday 21st December about his latest book, "A Seriously Groovy Movie Christmas", where he was asked about the weird and wonderful festive cinema of the 1960s and '70s, as well as providing some unexpected facts about this often-surreal era of movies.

21/12/2024

Before Neil Hallam rides off in true Neil Hallam's 500RH style (in this case, on a motorcycle, not a horse!), there’s just time to go and see him tomorrow for one more time this side of the festive season, at the Matlock Christmas Market in Derbyshire. Have a great Christmas, Neil!

Matlock Christmas Market takes place on 21st & 22nd December in Hall Leys Park Matock // 9am - 6pm //

19/12/2024

Why is Christmas in Scotland such a unique experience, and in what ways has the celebration changed over the years? In their new documentary "Why Scotland Banned Christmas", The Scotland Channel interviews Dr Tom Christie about what makes the festive season so distinctive north of the border - not least the fact that, for over four hundred years, it was banned!

To view the documentary, please visit The Scotland Channel on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhcyO69LxmI​

Christmas was banned in Scotland for nearly 400 years and only became 'legal' in 1958, although for many Scots, Christmas Day remained an ordinary working da...

18/12/2024

In this new episode of the Traditionally Speaking Podcast, it's time to take a look at not just one but two Christmas legends! We all know Santa Claus and his iconic red suit... but what about his rather more Bacchanalian counterpart, Father Christmas? Nowadays the two names seem interchangeable, but that wasn't always the case. In this episode, Joe and Tom take a look at both figures and consider both the differences and the similarities between them.

​​​​​​To listen to the podcast, please visit Traditionally Speaking on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUl-93lnqdc

16/12/2024

Are you getting into the mood for Christmas movies yet? Do you prefer the all-time classics, or more modern films? The Courier UK has just published a brand new Christmas cinema quiz by Extremis Publishing's resident Dr Christmas, Tom Christie, which covers films from the earliest festive features all the way through to recent releases. Why not give it a try and test your own Christmas movie knowledge? (And yes, "Die Hard" is in there too!)
To access the quiz, please visit The Courier's website at:
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/entertainment/tv-film/5144759/christmas-films-quiz/​

We asked a Stirling festive film expert to create a tricky list of questions.

16/12/2024

Did you receive a Sinclair ZX Spectrum for Christmas back in the eighties? Or perhaps you've just got hold of the new, revived model, The Spectrum from Retro Games Ltd., and are feeling nostalgic for the festive games of yesteryear. The Courier UK has just published an article by Graeme Strachan in which Tom Christie, author of "A Very Spectrum Christmas: Celebrating Seasonal Software on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum", takes a look at some of the standout Christmas games that were released for the system. Some were classics, some have disappeared into the mists of Christmas past, and some were simply out-and-out surreal in the way only eighties games could be.

To read the article, please visit The Courier's website at: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/5142121/zx-spectrum-christmas-computer-games-profile/

How many of these seasonal games did you find in your Christmas stocking?

15/12/2024

Ready to get into the festive spirit yet? In today's edition of The Sunday Post, Extremis Publishing's resident Dr Christmas, author Tom Christie, discusses the enduring popularity of festive cinema and the way that it has fascinated generations of moviegoers. The interview appears on pages 2-3, in a feature by journalist Ross Crae entitled "Christmas Films and Family: The Festive Gift that Keeps on Giving", and spotlights some all-time favourites of the genre as well as a few unexpected movie facts. Photo by Julie Howden Photography.
PressReader subscribers can access the article from the following link: https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-sunday-post-dundee/20241215/page/1

14/12/2024

Today and tomorrow, Extremis Publishing will be at Stirling Castle's festive afternoon teas to meet with members of the public. We're looking forward to greeting everyone in the grand surroundings of the Great Hall, and suggesting a special Christmas gift for your friends and family - or maybe even a treat for yourself!

Our Christmas themed afternoon tea is the perfect way to kick start your festive celebrations!