Alom Shaha
@alomshaha.bsky.social
Dad. Science Teacher. Author of books including “Why Don’t Things Fall Up?”, "Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder" and “How to Find a Rainbow”. Lots of free stuff and more about me at alomshaha.com
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Alom Shaha
@alomshaha.bsky.social
· Oct 12
I’ve spent 25+ years teaching and “ communicating” science. As well as being a schoolteacher, I’ve worked with scientists and science institutions to help them explain their work to the public. This book is the culmination of all that work. Out in paperback Nov. 7th www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1529...
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I did the same with the paperback of “Why Don’t Things Fall Up?”
I've just told my publishers to remove the Daily Mail quote they were going to put on the cover of the paperback of my latest novel. I don't care if the Daily Mail gave it a good review. The name of that shitrag is not going on the cover of my book.
February 20, 2026 at 10:06 AM
I did the same with the paperback of “Why Don’t Things Fall Up?”
Think I got one mainstream media review and it was this. It was for their online site and it was glowing. But don‘t think I even retweeted it. Anyway, here are some reviews from some wonderful people, including some of my writer heroes:
February 20, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Think I got one mainstream media review and it was this. It was for their online site and it was glowing. But don‘t think I even retweeted it. Anyway, here are some reviews from some wonderful people, including some of my writer heroes:
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As a child I hated cabbage, as an adult, there is no greater pleasure than new spuds, cabbage & bacon.
As always, I am way ahead of trends and have been into cabbage before everyone else ;) This is my favourite way of cooking and eating it, couple of other recipes at the link too
February 20, 2026 at 10:09 AM
As a child I hated cabbage, as an adult, there is no greater pleasure than new spuds, cabbage & bacon.
I did the same with the paperback of “Why Don’t Things Fall Up?”
I've just told my publishers to remove the Daily Mail quote they were going to put on the cover of the paperback of my latest novel. I don't care if the Daily Mail gave it a good review. The name of that shitrag is not going on the cover of my book.
February 20, 2026 at 10:06 AM
I did the same with the paperback of “Why Don’t Things Fall Up?”
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Oh, absolutely!
Must be said, the tabloids are loving this. Also loads of stories about his teddy bear collection, and what a dick he is. The gloves are truly off now.
Must be said, the tabloids are loving this. Also loads of stories about his teddy bear collection, and what a dick he is. The gloves are truly off now.
February 20, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Oh, absolutely!
Must be said, the tabloids are loving this. Also loads of stories about his teddy bear collection, and what a dick he is. The gloves are truly off now.
Must be said, the tabloids are loving this. Also loads of stories about his teddy bear collection, and what a dick he is. The gloves are truly off now.
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I watched THE MOMENT 📽️ thinking of Lily Tomlin and if anyone else has ever had that reaction to Charli XCX's work please marry me movieswetextedabout.com/the-moment-d...
'The Moment' Doesn't Meet It (Berlinale 2026 Film Review)
In 1980 Lily Tomlin was faced with a dilemma. She was riding high after winning a Tony with her one-woman play The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe and then starring in feminist re...
movieswetextedabout.com
February 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM
I watched THE MOMENT 📽️ thinking of Lily Tomlin and if anyone else has ever had that reaction to Charli XCX's work please marry me movieswetextedabout.com/the-moment-d...
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That photo is going to be memed for years.
Reuters snapper Phil Noble enjoying a wipeout across news publications with his photo of Andrew. Tremendous work!
February 20, 2026 at 9:56 AM
That photo is going to be memed for years.
”How to Find a Rainbow” made gorgeous by the brilliant Sarthak Sinha, a wonderful illustrator and author of his own picturebooks too.
I almost never get picture books any more but I treated myself to a few of the Carnegie nominees this week and @alomshaha.bsky.social also very kindly sent me a copy of the gorgeous How to Find a Rainbow which has got me mulling ideas for a future #KidsBooksFriday based around science books.
February 20, 2026 at 9:57 AM
”How to Find a Rainbow” made gorgeous by the brilliant Sarthak Sinha, a wonderful illustrator and author of his own picturebooks too.
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This looks very similar to the cabbage dish my parents make. It’s one of those dishes that feels surprisingly simple for how complex and satisfying it turns out. Yum! 🥬
February 20, 2026 at 8:09 AM
This looks very similar to the cabbage dish my parents make. It’s one of those dishes that feels surprisingly simple for how complex and satisfying it turns out. Yum! 🥬
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It is an extremely dangerous world for girls and women and knowing this has absolutely shaped how I have been bringing my daughter up. Not man- hating, not paranoia, just allowing men to show me the truth every day.
Women working in the music industry will not be the least bit surprised to discover that a bunch of rich men talked about buying a record label because of the access it would give them to women
Epstein also talked about buying model agencies and fashion houses
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Epstein also talked about buying model agencies and fashion houses
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was
www.bbc.co.uk
February 20, 2026 at 9:50 AM
It is an extremely dangerous world for girls and women and knowing this has absolutely shaped how I have been bringing my daughter up. Not man- hating, not paranoia, just allowing men to show me the truth every day.
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I like red cabbage braised with caramelized red onion, fennel seeds, apples and balsamic vinegar.
And I'm ashamed to say I eat it with gammon.
And I'm ashamed to say I eat it with gammon.
February 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM
I like red cabbage braised with caramelized red onion, fennel seeds, apples and balsamic vinegar.
And I'm ashamed to say I eat it with gammon.
And I'm ashamed to say I eat it with gammon.
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As always, I am way ahead of trends and have been into cabbage before everyone else ;) This is my favourite way of cooking and eating it, couple of other recipes at the link too
February 20, 2026 at 8:05 AM
As always, I am way ahead of trends and have been into cabbage before everyone else ;) This is my favourite way of cooking and eating it, couple of other recipes at the link too
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Here's how the Firm dealt with their beloved nanny Crawfie.
Who dared to write a flattering book about her time with the family.
From my own obituary of HMQ
Who dared to write a flattering book about her time with the family.
From my own obituary of HMQ
February 20, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Here's how the Firm dealt with their beloved nanny Crawfie.
Who dared to write a flattering book about her time with the family.
From my own obituary of HMQ
Who dared to write a flattering book about her time with the family.
From my own obituary of HMQ
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Buckingham Palace has a long and ruthless tradition of distancing itself from scandal. Nothing matters to the Firm more than the perpetuation of the Firm itself.
Be wary of stories that seek to put Charles and Co in a good light because a lot of it is nothing more than crisis and PR management.
Be wary of stories that seek to put Charles and Co in a good light because a lot of it is nothing more than crisis and PR management.
February 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Buckingham Palace has a long and ruthless tradition of distancing itself from scandal. Nothing matters to the Firm more than the perpetuation of the Firm itself.
Be wary of stories that seek to put Charles and Co in a good light because a lot of it is nothing more than crisis and PR management.
Be wary of stories that seek to put Charles and Co in a good light because a lot of it is nothing more than crisis and PR management.
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And Jimmy Savile and his history with the royals.. 'advisor to Prince Charles' - sounds like Epstein.
Prince Charles repeatedly sought Jimmy Savile’s advice, documentary claims
Programme reveals Savile produced PR handbook for royals, some of which was passed on to the Queen
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 6:19 AM
And Jimmy Savile and his history with the royals.. 'advisor to Prince Charles' - sounds like Epstein.
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is this the Palace leaking to Private Eye? King trying to emerge from this as the friend of justice and apple pie etc.
According to Private Eye, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was enthusiastically recommended to Tony Blair for Trade Commissioner by one Peter Mandelson. Prince Charles tried to veto the appointment but Blair overruled him.
look at my country man, we’re getting out-No Kings’d by the fuckin’ british
February 20, 2026 at 8:07 AM
is this the Palace leaking to Private Eye? King trying to emerge from this as the friend of justice and apple pie etc.
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80% of agricultural land is used for livestock (and textiles), yet this huge land use provides only 17% of our calories and 38% of our protein.
16% of the land used for crops provides 83% of our calories and 62% of our protein. It's past time we rethink what we eat.
16% of the land used for crops provides 83% of our calories and 62% of our protein. It's past time we rethink what we eat.
February 19, 2026 at 9:35 PM
80% of agricultural land is used for livestock (and textiles), yet this huge land use provides only 17% of our calories and 38% of our protein.
16% of the land used for crops provides 83% of our calories and 62% of our protein. It's past time we rethink what we eat.
16% of the land used for crops provides 83% of our calories and 62% of our protein. It's past time we rethink what we eat.
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I remain so intensely mad at the energy guys who finger-wagged me when I pointed out Musk is clearly viciously racist back in the early years of this decade.
Elon Musk is v invested in Rupert Lowe's political project - to reverse ethnic change {white "race extinction"] in Britain
"Our ancestral land must not fall"
"there has been unrelenting hate and poisonous propaganda in the West against anyone White, straight or male over the past decade or more!"
"Our ancestral land must not fall"
"there has been unrelenting hate and poisonous propaganda in the West against anyone White, straight or male over the past decade or more!"
February 20, 2026 at 8:41 AM
I remain so intensely mad at the energy guys who finger-wagged me when I pointed out Musk is clearly viciously racist back in the early years of this decade.
As always, I am way ahead of trends and have been into cabbage before everyone else ;) This is my favourite way of cooking and eating it, couple of other recipes at the link too
February 20, 2026 at 8:05 AM
As always, I am way ahead of trends and have been into cabbage before everyone else ;) This is my favourite way of cooking and eating it, couple of other recipes at the link too
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just heard the most bizarre thought for the Day on radio4: Tracey Emin is ok now. No, not “the bed”, that is still evil but the thank god her art is different now after she’s had cancer. Do these people just get to say anything
February 20, 2026 at 7:51 AM
just heard the most bizarre thought for the Day on radio4: Tracey Emin is ok now. No, not “the bed”, that is still evil but the thank god her art is different now after she’s had cancer. Do these people just get to say anything
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With World Book Day just round the corner I’ve seen quite a few teachers asking about good books to share in assembly.
For this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what books do you think work well across age groups and/or with a mixed group of kids?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
For this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what books do you think work well across age groups and/or with a mixed group of kids?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
February 20, 2026 at 7:49 AM
With World Book Day just round the corner I’ve seen quite a few teachers asking about good books to share in assembly.
For this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what books do you think work well across age groups and/or with a mixed group of kids?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
For this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what books do you think work well across age groups and/or with a mixed group of kids?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
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They said it. We’re all thinking it.
February 19, 2026 at 5:36 PM
They said it. We’re all thinking it.
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Good to see that PFAS-free waterproof jackets are highlighted in this list. If you love nature and outdoors demand clothing that doesn't pollute the planet: www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...
The best women’s waterproof jackets in the UK for every type of adventure, tested
Our expert rounds up the best waterproof jackets and raincoats for everything from a drizzly coffee run to hiking in the wilderness
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Good to see that PFAS-free waterproof jackets are highlighted in this list. If you love nature and outdoors demand clothing that doesn't pollute the planet: www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...
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“Suella Braverman asked for my help to get maternity leave when she was Attorney General. As first pregnant AG she needed new rights. (I helped ofc, she took mat leave and returned to govt office) Depressing she now plans roll-back of rights for aother women”.
Harriet Harman
Harriet Harman
February 19, 2026 at 5:08 PM
“Suella Braverman asked for my help to get maternity leave when she was Attorney General. As first pregnant AG she needed new rights. (I helped ofc, she took mat leave and returned to govt office) Depressing she now plans roll-back of rights for aother women”.
Harriet Harman
Harriet Harman
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In the *most shameless plug* you'll see today, in celebration of a member of the British royal family being arrested for his connections to a paedophile network, you should buy this book about Irish rebels fighting to get free of the British Empire and toffs like this.
#PrinceAndrew #SpeirGorm
#PrinceAndrew #SpeirGorm
February 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
