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Cannabis Is Medicine
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Unlock the healing power of cannabis medicine and discover the cutting-edge science behind its remarkable impact on human health.Millions of people around the world are healing illnesses with cannabis. Nonetheless, many physicians remain reluctant to discuss cannabis medicine with their patients. And with so much conflicting misinformation from unreliable sources, finding out if cannabis could be an effective treatment for you or a loved one can feel nearly impossible. This book is the comprehensive resource for people who have not found relief from conventional medicines.Bonni Goldstein, MD, has helped thousands of patients suffering from chronic, ...
By Way of Sorrow
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“Emotionally resonant…Gigl is too astute and compassionate a writer to create cartoon villainy out of anti-trans attitudes…quietly groundbreaking.” —The New York Times Book ReviewIn a fresh and riveting thriller debut, Robyn Gigl introduces Erin McCabe, a New Jersey criminal defense attorney doing her best to live a quiet life in the wake of profound personal change—until a newsworthy case puts both her career and safety in jeopardy . . .Erin McCabe has been referred the biggest case of her career. Four months ago, William E. Townsend, Jr., son of a New Jersey State Senator, was found fatally stabbed in a rundown motel near Atlantic City. Sharise Ba...
Cannabis: A History
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To some it's the classic "gateway drug," to others it is a harmless way to relax, or provide relief from pain. Some fear it is dangerous and addictive, while others feel it should be decriminalized. Whatever the viewpoint, cannabis incites debate at every level, and the effect it has on every corner of the globe is undeniable.In this comprehensive study, Martin Booth crafts a tale of medical advance and religious enlightenment; of political subterfuge and law enforcement; of cunning smugglers, street pushers, gang warfare, writers, artists, and musicians. And above all, Booth chronicles the fascinating process through which cannabis became outlawed ...
Groomed
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Someone in your past sold you a false story about who you are and what you’re worth. It has been holding you back for too long. Take control of your future.A staggering one out of three women in America was a victim of sexual abuse at some point in her childhood. No matter how many years it’s been, if that’s your story, those scars are probably still with you. But even if that’s not part of your story, this book is for you. Women today have been groomed for a lot more than just sex.Using her own story of abuse, family tragedy, and rebellion, Elizabeth Melendez Fisher guides readers toward an understanding that grooming is oftentimes subtle, but it’s...
Kawaii Craft Life
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Kawaii Craft Life is a first-of-its-kind needlecraft book featuring 35 super-cute projects to decorate the home or give as gifts.Few can resist the charm of kawaii -- the Japanese word for "cute" or "lovable" -- which has grown from a national trend to a worldwide phenomenon. Now you can add an adorable kawaii touch to your home, dorm room, or office with this charming collection of feltcraft, cross-stitch, and embroidery projects.This complete introduction includes materials lists and hand-stitching basics, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, printable templates, and beautiful photography. A celebration of all things kawaii style and suita...
The (Almost) Zero-Waste Guide
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Cut back on waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and live more sustainably with these 100 (almost) zero-waste tipsIn a perfect world, we would all be able to fit a year’s worth of waste in a mason jar. But for most of us , doing so can be immensely intimidating or simply not feasible.But even if you can’t be perfectly zero waste, you can still have a profound impact on our environment, climate, and health by making some simple changes to your lifestyle and habits. Author Melanie Mannarino shares 100 simple tips for being less wasteful in a variety of contexts:-At Home, with advice not only for the kitchen and food, but also for cleaning and home org...
Wild Eats: Campsite Cooking
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* Tools and tips for gear, techniques, and recipe substitutions * Recipes for beginners and seasoned backpackers * Best practices for following Leave No Trace ethics for cookingWhether you’re glamping for the weekend with the family or spending a month backpacking on a long trail, this image-rich cookbook offers creative recipes, ideas, and solutions for making delicious and nutritious meals outdoors. Designed for all skill levels, this cookbook will teach the essentials of how to cook in the outdoors, cover what tools and cookware you’ll need, and share more advanced techniques for those looking to level-up their outdoor cooking.Focused on simple, ...
Return to the Place
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Rabbi Jill Hammer has taken ancient Jewish mystical text and transformed it into a contemporary guide for meditative practice. In Return to the Place, Rabbi Hammer guides the reader through the story of creation as the ancient text of the Sefer Yetzirah draws readers in and invites them to become participants in the book's vibrant incantations, bringing the Creator's sacred energy into the world.The Sefer Yetzirah is a creation story like none other, describing the creation of the world in cryptic, mystical, poetic text. Rabbi Jill Hammer has taken a fresh look at this text that scholars believe goes back to the sixth century CE, embracing this text...
Of One Blood, or The Hidden Self
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A rip-roaring lost worlds thriller written in the early 1900s by a pioneering black writer of black fiction. The story of Reuel is fuelled by love, betrayal and a heavy undertow of the supernatural; an impulsive medical student, he travels from Boston to Ethiopia, discovers a hidden city, ancient treasure and his own heritage. A new edition with a new introduction which considers Pauline Hopkin's development of the social and racial themes also explored by W.E.B. Du Bois. AUTHOR: Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins (18591930) was a pioneering African-American novelist, playwright and journalist, whose work, such as the romance novel Contending Forces, often ...
Planting a Seed
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2022 Nautilus Award Winner: Silver, Green/Restorative/Sustainable Practices.Discover your path toward a more sustainable life.The science on climate change is in, and its impacts are being felt around the globe. It’s time for every one of us to start finding a new way of living, working, and moving around our planet. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be hard, and it doesn’t have to feel like a sacrifice. By understanding how you fit into the global picture, and investigating what changes work best for you, you can soften your impact on the planet in as many areas of your life that feel right and work for you. It just takes some planning, some act...
Day Hiking New England
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Compact, carry-along guide to New England's best trailsFeatures: * 115 hikes, all rated for quality and difficulty--including many loop hikes * Detailed route descriptions with mileages for notable landmarks and junctions * Easy-to-use topographic maps and clear driving directions * Quick-reference icons for bird-watching, wildflowers, waterfalls, kid- and dogfriendliness, geologic features, and more * An at-a-glance chart to help you choose your adventure * Doesn’t overlap with the author’s 100 Classics Hikes: New England―together the two guides capture more than 200 unique hiking routes!New England encompasses natural breadth and diversity--from t...
The Ultimate Guide to CBD
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Discover new ways to live a healthy life by incorporating cannabidiol (CBD) into your daily routines.Whether you are seeking information on making your own CBD self-care products, how to cook with CBD, or how to administer CBD to your pet, The Ultimate Guide to CBD makes for the perfect introduction.You’ll start by learning the basics—including the most current science in the field of CBD research. Since there are many ways to use cannabidiol, you’ll also learn the differences between each application, with a detailed look at CBD oils, flower, ready-made beverages, tinctures, isolates, concentrates, capsules, salves, balms, face oil, vaping, and mor...
You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey
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*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**INDIE NEXT PICK**A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR*Writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers Amber Ruffin writes with her sister Lacey Lamar with humor and heart to share absurd anecdotes about everyday experiences of racism.Now a writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and host of The Amber Ruffin Show, Amber Ruffin lives in New York, where she is no one's First Black Friend and everyone is, as she puts it, "stark raving normal." But Amber's sister Lacey? She's still living in their home state of Nebraska, and trust us, you'll never believe what happened to Lacey.From racist donut shops to str...
The CBD Bible
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Treat pain safely, relieve stress, and learn the science behind CBD and THC with this guide from a doctor, researcher, and leading expert in cannabis medicine.What is the difference between CBD and THC? What is the difference between over the counter CBD oils and medical cannabis oils? What is the science? Does it actually work, and what for? We are in the middle of a medical revolution regarding the cannabis plant and its uses. Medical cannabis has gained notice for treating serious illnesses when drugs fail, CBD oil has become incredibly popular as a wellness product, with hundreds of brands flying off the high street shelves. However, there is st...
Navigating Safe Harbor
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After Colorado voters approved the sale and use of medicinal and recreational cannabis, the state’s landscape was changed. Suddenly, dispensaries and grow houses were everywhere, and customers numbered in the tens, if not hundreds, of thousands.But federal laws make it difficult for cannabis businesses to open checking or savings accounts in federally insured financial institutions. It’s nearly impossible for these businesses to wire funds, access lines of credit, or maintain payroll accounts. The result is an industry that has been forced to pay its bills, employees, suppliers, and taxes in cash. Briefcases and backpacks full of cash.Enter Safe Har...
Blood and Ember
Raised to be weapons, Sentinels spend their lives fighting the monsters that prey upon humanity. Their hands will shape the world, and their swords will seal its fate. * Fans of The Witcher and Jennifer Armentrout will love this epic tale of adventure and romance.A century ago, the Traitor God's fury left the world broken by violent storms and twisted monsters born of darkness and death. Now those storms are sweeping across the continent again and it will take everything the armies of man can muster to survive. As a sworn knight, Olvir is prepared to do his part―even if that means journeying deep into the magic-tainted Battlefield to face the enemy ...
The Athlete's Guide to CBD
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“Whether you’re a professional who’s looking for a way to manage the rigors of a long season, a weekend warrior trying to best his neighborhood peers, or simply a health-conscious individual looking to find the right balance in your life, understanding the function and benefits of CBD can be eye-opening.” —Tiki BarberThe wellness world is buzzing about CBD, the natural pain reliever that reduces inflammation, speeds up recovery, helps with anxiety, and improves sleep. These qualities make CBD a “holy grail” product for athletes and active people, but there’s still a lot of confusion around the product. With oils, capsules, powders, and balms on the ...
A Higher State of Health
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Martinez-Caso cuts through the stigma and misinformation around cannabis to provide women with natural therapies to complement conventional medicine.As cannabis becomes mainstream, there is a serious disconnect between it's therapeutic potential and consumer education. More and more people seek alternative therapies to treat stress related health issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and weight gain. Aimed at women hoping to learn more about cannabis therapeutics, A Higher State of Health is a comprehensive guide to using cannabis as a part of your wellness routine. The book’s author, Deirdra Martinez-Caso, is a cannabis expert and wellness p...
101 Kid-Friendly Plants
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Families looking to enrich their green thumbs while beautifying their homes will enjoy this comprehensive guide to indoor and outdoor gardening using nontoxic flowers, vegetables, trees, and houseplants. Sorted by type--plants from seed, bulbs, annuals, perennials, fruiting trees, and sensory plants--each plant is thoroughly explained and easy to identify using color photographs. Details such as the flora's preferred habit and why a particular plant is good for kids are included along with suggestions for use in the garden. Seventeen gardening projects illustrate a variety of creative and fun ways for children and parents to plant together, includin...
Chinese Myths & Tales: Epic Tales
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Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits.The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.
Soapmaking the Natural Way
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Here's where simple techniques meet 100% natural soaps that please the eye, the nose, and the environment!Made with the safe and simple melt-and-pour method, these projects feature a delicious range of eco-friendly and animal-free ingredients-from oatmeal and lavender to honeysuckle and clay. The ins-and-outs of soap bases, colorants, and essential oils all received detailed attention.Soapmaking the Natural Way is an affordable, informative, and inspiring resource.
Incredible Edibles
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Turn an urban yard or balcony into your personal vegetable farm.Vegetable gardening is back! Concern about the environment and the desire to eat food unpolluted by chemicals, to buy local and to be thrifty are some of the reasons. Urbanites who have never grown a thing are now eager to try to cultivate vegetables, herbs and fruit in back and front yards, on rooftops and on balconies -- in any suitable space they can find.Incredible Edibles is for anyone who's thinking: "I'd love to try growing some herbs and vegetables. But is it too difficult? Do I have the space? Or the time?" Sonia Day focuses on edible plants that can be easily grown in a city s...
Instant Wall Art: Astrological Designs
Add astrology to all aspects of your life including your home décor in this collection of of 40+ ready-to-frame cosmic prints perfect for every zodiac sign.Updating your home décor has never been easier or more cosmically inspired than with Instant Wall Art: Astrological Designs! First, choose your sign and you’ll find wall art designed just for you among 40 high-quality, 8x10 prints with perforated edges for easy removal and quick framing.Put together a unique display to showcase different aspects of your sign, from the constellations to imagery inspired by your element. Try framing and sharing with your friends as a unique housewarming gift. Or cr...
CBD Drinks for Health
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Nutritional expert Carlene Thomas shares 100 delicious recipes from juices and smoothies to tonics and cocktails so you can create the perfect CBD drink for total mind and body wellness any time of the day.We’ve all heard that CBD oil can reduce stress, anxiety, pain, and inflammation, and its effects can be felt immediately. Now, this book offers 100 recipes for delicious CBD infused drinks that you can make any time of the day. From spritzes to smoothies and tonics to cocktails (with mocktail variations for the sober seekers), find the perfect drink to help you enjoy the many benefits of CBD oil.Registered dietician and nutritionist Carlene Thomas...
Melatonin
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Sleep is one of the most important factors in good health—and this guide to melatonin gives you an all-natural way to get that much-needed rest. With our hectic everyday schedules, increasing anxiety, and addiction to disruptive phone and computer screens, getting the necessary shuteye can be a challenge. And when we don’t, we suffer the consequences, from weight gain to grumpiness. For the many people seeking a simple, natural sleep aid, melatonin has come to the rescue. Melatonin takes a deep dive into the workings of this essential hormone, which regulates sleep and the body’s circadian rhythm. Learn about its effects on the body, how to harnes...
Small Doses
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Small Doses is Amanda Seales’s wildly popular collection of sharp essays, poignant life advice, and no-holds-barred pearls of wisdom.Comedian, writer, actress, and social media star Amanda Seales is a force of nature who has fearlessly and passionately charted her own course through life and career. Now, in her one-of-a-kind voice that blends academic intellectualism, Black American colloquialisms, and pop-culture fanaticism, she’s bringing her life’s lessons and laughs to the page.This volume of essays, axioms, original illustrations, and photos provides Seales’s trademark “self-help from the hip” style of commentary, fueled by ideology formed from...
Honor Thy Label
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“A compelling story about the kind of moral, life-giving decisions that businesses can make to do good while doing well.”—Mark Bittman, author of Animal, Vegetable, JunkWhat's in a label? For Dr. Bronner's, more than ingredients or intentions—it spells out an ethical commitment to fairness and sustainable growth, uniting consumers and companies worldwide. Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps are renowned for their dense product labels (“All-One!”) and the curious tingling of peppermint. But how did this unusual natural soap transform the small print into soaring sales—inspiring customer loyalty not just with lather, but with good clean business?In Honor Thy La...
Flash Count Diary
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"[Darcey Steinke] has written a searingly intelligent, richly imagined, deeply moving memoir and exploration of menopause . . . I love this book. I admire this book. I want everyone to read this book. It’s fierce, and it’s important." ―Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and City of Girls“Many days I believe menopause is the new (if long overdue) frontier for the most compelling and necessary philosophy; Darcey Steinke is already there, blazing the way. This elegant, wise, fascinating, deeply moving book is an instant classic. I’m about to buy it for everyone I know.” ―Maggie Nelson, author of The ArgonautsA brave, brilliant, and unpreceden...
High Art
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Art can be confusing. Luckily, there’s marijuana. This book pairs fifty classic works from all around the world with unique cannabis recommendations. High Art gives you answers to questions that have long plagued art history students, such as Is there an edible that will help me understand Cubism? (Yes!) Can a cannabis strain connect me more deeply to late-period Van Gogh? (Of course!) And Should I be intimidated by the work of William Blake? (Very much so—but cannabis extracts can help.)To get in touch with your inner self while viewing Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat, toke on some of Gravita’s Red-Headed Stranger and really feel the brus...
Slime
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“No organisms are more important to life as we know it than algae. In Slime, Ruth Kassinger gives this underappreciated group its due.” — Elizabeth KolbertSay “algae” and most people think of pond scum. What they don’t know is that without algae, none of us would exist.There are as many algae on Earth as stars in the universe, and they have been essential to life on our planet for eons. Algae created the Earth we know today, with its oxygen-rich atmosphere, abundant oceans, and coral reefs. Crude oil is made of dead algae, and algae are the ancestors of all plants. Today, seaweed production is a multibillion-dollar industry, with algae hard at work ...
Inclusion on Purpose
How organizations can foster diversity, equity, and inclusion: taking action to address and prevent workplace bias while centering women of color.Few would disagree that inclusion is both the right thing to do and good for business. Then why are we so terrible at it? If we believe in the morality and the profitability of including people of diverse and underestimated backgrounds in the workplace, why don’t we do it? Because, explains Ruchika T. Malhotra in this eye-opening book, we don’t realize that inclusion takes awareness, intention, and regular practice. Inclusion doesn’t just happen; we have to work at it. Tulshyan presents inclusion best prac...
Yes Sisters
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A single "no" from someone close to us can crush our dreams. You can't . . . You'll never . . . You're kidding yourself . . . In contrast, a single "yes" can sustain our dreams despite the setbacks we're sure to encounter. Yes, you can! Yes, I'm here for you!With passion and contagious enthusiasm, Angelia White shows you how to surround yourself with Yes Sisters--women who will remind you that you are worthy, that God loves you completely, and that you can accomplish even your wildest dreams. Her engaging personal stories, as well as those from other prominent women, will show you how to- find and cultivate Yes Sister relationships- leverage their p...
Container Gardens
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Lack of space? Lack of time? No gardening experience? Need inspiration? No matter the issue, Southern Living magazine has the answer so that anyone can have a beautiful garden year-round using the brand's newest book on container gardening. Container Gardens is a smart and sensible guide filled with beautiful, inspirational images that covers the basics for the beginner while sharing a wide array of ideas for the experienced gardener. There are step-by-step techniques and tips on planting and care for indoor and outdoor spaces, including 'container recipes' that share the exact plant combinations used so readers can recreate the look at home. This b...
Strange Bedfellows
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"Joyful and funny . . . Park uses science, compassion, humor, diverse stories and examples of her own shame-free living to take the stigma out of these infections." ―The New York TimesWith curiosity and wit, Strange Bedfellows rips back the bedsheets to expose what really happens when STDs enter the sack.Sexually transmitted diseases have been hidden players in our lives for the whole of human history, with roles in everything from World War II to the growth of the Internet to The Bachelor. But despite their prominence, STDs have been shrouded in mystery and taboo for centuries, which begs the question: why do we know so little about them?Enter Ina ...
Mananaland
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This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of Amal Unbound, The Bridge Home, and Beyond the Bright Sea."Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." -- New York TimesMaximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated fútbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papá won't talk. So when Max...
Dinosaur Origami Adventure
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Dinosaur Origami Papers, Dinosaur Cards, Dinosaur StickersThrough the maths, art, and science that is origami, along with a great experience of dinosaurs, improve your mind, inquisitiveness, imagination, and creativity!With a teacher or parent, children with an interest in dinosaurs can find out more about the times that dinosaurs lived in through realistic dinosaur pictures and research information. With “Dinosaur Pattern Origami Papers," you can fold dinosaurs around the world, and bring them to life with our “Dinosaur Research Stickers!” Through the “Big Dinosaur Investigation Cards,” enjoy a fun game pitting your dinosaurs’ attack, defence, and ...
Casual Cosplay
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Add a little magic to your every day with this spot-on guide to casual cosplay.Have you ever wanted to dress up as your favorite character for a movie premiere, party, school dance, or work event, but couldn’t wear a costume? Or been Disney-bound and wanted to get into the spirit without violating the park rules? Never fear! True superfans show their love through the art of casual cosplay—styling regular street clothes to resemble a character or share the vibe of a favorite franchise.Join style maven Krystal Everdeen and friends as they channel not only classic Disney characters, but also Pixar, Marvel, Harry Potter, and Star Wars too. Packed with b...
Astrology
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Highly illustrated, accessible and fascinating, packed with useful information and charts.A delightful, illustrated introduction to the wonders of astrology, this book reminds you of the deep-rooted history of astrology before taking you through everything you need to know to get started: the Zodiac, star signs and their qualities, the horoscope chart, houses, planets, aspects, personality, and how to read a chart and start forecasting. Along the way are fascinating facts and helpful tips, and also included are example charts of famous people, a guide to retrogrades and resources for online astrology and taking things further. It will appeal to all ...
Star Child
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What stories do the stars tell about our children? Every person alive is born under a particular snapshot of the celestial relationships occurring at the time of their birth. This picture - known as a natal chart - offers a powerful tool for insight into your children's strengths, struggles, hopes, and dreams.In Star Child, Briana Saussy presents the first comprehensive guide for using Astrology to better understand your children-and becoming more joyful and effective parents as a result. Including:An excellent overview of astrology basics-easily understand houses, planets, and other important elementsSimple-to-follow instructions for reading a nata...
The Joy of Cannabis
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Seventy-five life-enhancing experiences to make the ordinary extraordinary through the science and magic of cannabisA sophisticated and humorous cannabis book to enhance your life and promote self-care through the science and magic of weed.With a toolkit of the basics to get you started and a curated set of 75 activities, The Joy of Cannabis is a road map to a higher and happier you. In each of the six sections, you'll find science-based research as well as charts, essays, and fun facts from bold thinkers. The activities-tested and approved by authors Melanie Abrams and Larry Smith-teach you how to amplify pleasure through bonding and intimacy, deep...