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Reading from The Boxer
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Nikesh reads an extract from his book, The Boxer.
  1. Reading from The Boxer
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    Reading from The Boxer
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  2. Book Introduction
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    Book Introduction
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  3. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
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  4. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
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  5. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
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  6. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
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  7. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
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  8. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
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  9. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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  10. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
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  11. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
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  12. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  15. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  16. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  17. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  18. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  19. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  20. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  21. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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