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Book Introduction
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Nikesh talks about why he had written his book, The Boxer.
  1. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  2. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  3. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  4. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  5. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  6. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  7. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  8. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  9. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  10. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  11. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  12. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  13. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  14. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  15. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  16. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  17. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  18. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  19. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  20. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  21. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
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