Pete Smith
@reddite.bsky.social
Research support librarian. PhD in public engagement in universities. TTRPGs, boardgames, SFF, paper and ink making.
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Pete Smith
@reddite.bsky.social
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NEW | The Public Understanding of Law: The University and Public Engagement
Peter Smith @reddite.bsky.social Sheffield Hallam University, UK
More information ➡️ www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
The Introduction is free to read on Elgaronline ➡️ doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Peter Smith @reddite.bsky.social Sheffield Hallam University, UK
More information ➡️ www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
The Introduction is free to read on Elgaronline ➡️ doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Details of my book, including link to first chapter.
"frankly my dear, I don't Avatar."
“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not gonna take it Avatar”
What’s everyone’s favourite Avatar quote?
Mine is:
“Avatars? Where we’re going, we don’t need avatars
Mine is:
“Avatars? Where we’re going, we don’t need avatars
December 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"frankly my dear, I don't Avatar."
What's everyone's favourite Avatar quote?
"The avatar... the avatar..."
"The avatar... the avatar..."
What's everyone's favourite Avatar quote?
"Avatar'll be back"
"Avatar'll be back"
December 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What's everyone's favourite Avatar quote?
"The avatar... the avatar..."
"The avatar... the avatar..."
I have a £10 voucher for a local independent bookshop. Any recommendations on what to get? Go wild, the worst I will do is not buy it.
December 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I have a £10 voucher for a local independent bookshop. Any recommendations on what to get? Go wild, the worst I will do is not buy it.
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Like an aunt throwing a bubble & squeak buffet, I have something for you this Boxing Day: Episode 10 is about Marie Curie! Genius, polymath, war hero & queen of sustainable fashion! Just don't touch any of her stuff.
Seriously. DON'T touch her stuff. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Seriously. DON'T touch her stuff. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You're Dead to Me - Dead Funny History - Marie Curie - BBC Sounds
Discover Marie Curie’s radioactive legacy
www.bbc.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Like an aunt throwing a bubble & squeak buffet, I have something for you this Boxing Day: Episode 10 is about Marie Curie! Genius, polymath, war hero & queen of sustainable fashion! Just don't touch any of her stuff.
Seriously. DON'T touch her stuff. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Seriously. DON'T touch her stuff. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
So, short stories. They are GREAT. Other day got a coffee and cake and read @tadethompson.bsky.social's Liberation. Fantastic compact story. Politics, personality, choices... Loved it.
December 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
So, short stories. They are GREAT. Other day got a coffee and cake and read @tadethompson.bsky.social's Liberation. Fantastic compact story. Politics, personality, choices... Loved it.
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If you’re in the UK & are so inclined, from Dec 25 to Jan 5 you can get the Kindle edition of THE RIVER HAS ROOTS for 99p as part of their 12 Days of Kindle event! This means in the UK you can also get that price matched at other etailers, like Kobo! Merry Christmas!
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
The River Has Roots ebook by Amal El-Mohtar - Rakuten Kobo
Read "The River Has Roots The Sweeping, Magical Solo Debut by the Best-Selling Co-Author of THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR" by Amal El-Mohtar available from Rakuten Kobo. Follow the river Liss to t...
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December 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
If you’re in the UK & are so inclined, from Dec 25 to Jan 5 you can get the Kindle edition of THE RIVER HAS ROOTS for 99p as part of their 12 Days of Kindle event! This means in the UK you can also get that price matched at other etailers, like Kobo! Merry Christmas!
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
It's Neil. Ah well.
December 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It's Neil. Ah well.
It's A̶u̶g̶u̶s̶t̶ Christmas Strictly!
December 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It's A̶u̶g̶u̶s̶t̶ Christmas Strictly!
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I bring a gift! Christmas is a time for reflection & our episode about the Kingdom of Benin is a little bit "are we the baddies?" But it's also a time of joy & it also includes 2 jokes by Athena referencing 90s/00s pop that made me choke laughing in the 1st readthrough www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You're Dead to Me - Dead Funny History - Kingdom of Benin - BBC Sounds
History, humour and hijinks in Benin
www.bbc.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I bring a gift! Christmas is a time for reflection & our episode about the Kingdom of Benin is a little bit "are we the baddies?" But it's also a time of joy & it also includes 2 jokes by Athena referencing 90s/00s pop that made me choke laughing in the 1st readthrough www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Wishing you all a merry Christmas. Righto, coffee ..
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Wishing you all a merry Christmas. Righto, coffee ..
Tiny Tim = Tom Bombadil
December 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Tiny Tim = Tom Bombadil
CW: Alcohol
Tonight's beer is a Sammichlaus
Tonight's beer is a Sammichlaus
December 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
CW: Alcohol
Tonight's beer is a Sammichlaus
Tonight's beer is a Sammichlaus
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I mean, I've read some dark academia. And I enjoyed it. But 'dark Oxbridge / Ivy' is a more accurate name :D
December 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I mean, I've read some dark academia. And I enjoyed it. But 'dark Oxbridge / Ivy' is a more accurate name :D
A more positive annual post. People who have made life better via art- comedians, writers and such. Thanks to them all and check out their work!
December 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A more positive annual post. People who have made life better via art- comedians, writers and such. Thanks to them all and check out their work!
And to Tiny Tim, Father of Riffs and Lord of Memes, we make our offering of sentiment and pudding.
December 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
And to Tiny Tim, Father of Riffs and Lord of Memes, we make our offering of sentiment and pudding.
Ah yes, time for my annual "Christmas with the Kranks" is deeply weird in the bad way post
December 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Ah yes, time for my annual "Christmas with the Kranks" is deeply weird in the bad way post
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I would describe the menswear guy's posting style as "garbumentative"
December 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I would describe the menswear guy's posting style as "garbumentative"
December 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Today… the last ever Fags Mags and Bags… and the only one to be recorded with an audience. Like eating an entire selection box in a oner! Please to indulge…
December 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Today… the last ever Fags Mags and Bags… and the only one to be recorded with an audience. Like eating an entire selection box in a oner! Please to indulge…
*Rye smile*
Major bourbon maker shutters James B. Beam plant in 2026
Exports have been curtailed to major trading partners; Canada has been boycotting American spirits since March in retaliation for Trump’s ongoing trade war
US whiskey sales down more than 60% through October
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Exports have been curtailed to major trading partners; Canada has been boycotting American spirits since March in retaliation for Trump’s ongoing trade war
US whiskey sales down more than 60% through October
share.google/M7fGx4LLVmV8...
Major Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam shuttering distillery for 2026
The move comes as Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is dealing with a glut of supply and slipping sales.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
*Rye smile*
Listening to www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... which features the very Yorkshire for a series set in Buckinghamshire line "Eat the parkin!" @eddierobson.bsky.social @edmorrish.bsky.social
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully - Series 2 - Tempting Fete - BBC Sounds
Tempers rise preparing for the village fete, and Lucy discovers guitar irritates aliens.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Listening to www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... which features the very Yorkshire for a series set in Buckinghamshire line "Eat the parkin!" @eddierobson.bsky.social @edmorrish.bsky.social
History type friends. Have we any gods likely to be found in the UK predating Cernunnos that are associated with hunting? Also, how many different pronunciations are there for Cernunnos?
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At The Rutland, Rodenbach Vintage on tap.
December 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
At The Rutland, Rodenbach Vintage on tap.
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Comedy for kids!
Comedy for kids!
Comedy for kids by people who are great! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Comedy for kids!
Comedy for kids by people who are great! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You're Dead to Me - Dead Funny History - Ramesses the Great - BBC Sounds
Ancient Egypt’s big king, big statues, big laughs. Presented by Greg Jenner.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Comedy for kids!
Comedy for kids!
Comedy for kids by people who are great! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Comedy for kids!
Comedy for kids by people who are great! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Fleas Navidad.
December 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Fleas Navidad.