Discover the power of cannabis for health, beauty, and funCannabis is more popular than ever with women. It can relieve menstrual cramps, soothe menopause symptoms, and even improve your sex life. But with all the products and paraphernalia out there, where do you start? The Essential Guide to Cannabis for Women breaks down everything you need to know to achieve better wellness and the perfect high.The truth about cannabis—Ge...

This volume explores, both in theory and in practice, what “social coordination” is and how public policies can help or hinder the processes of social coordination. In particular, these chapters examine the institutional incentives that motivate public policy decisions and their implementation to achieve specific individual and social goals. Some chapters in this volume are more theoretical, applying insights from the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy to publ...

This book shares the experiences of refugees settled in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area (DMV) over the last ten years and their journeys back into education. What motivated their paths to access and success in education? What were their dreams and aspirations? What obstacles stood in their way and how did they overcome them? Who helped them along the way? What advice do they have for others experiencing displacement? Finally, what can institutions and policymakers do to int...

Understanding entrepreneurship as alertness to potential profit opportunities and the activities involved with bringing those opportunities to life and public policy as laws, regulations, and activities of government, this volume analyzes the intersection of the two to show how public policy influences entrepreneurship. Using a mix of theoretical and applied research, the contributors argue that policies which incentivize productive entrepreneurship will advance economic well-being, but th...

In "Elements of Gaelic Grammar," Alexander Stewart presents a meticulous and comprehensive exploration of the phonetics, morphology, and syntax of the Gaelic language. Utilizing a clear and structured literary style, Stewart adopts a pedagogical approach designed to illuminate the intricacies of Gaelic for both native speakers and learners alike. The book stands as a vital contribution in the context of 19th-century linguistic scholarship, reflecting an era marked by the burgeoning interes...

In "England and the War," Walter Alexander Sir Raleigh presents a penetrating examination of England's role during a tumultuous period in history, focusing primarily on the socio-political landscapes shaped by conflict. The text is marked by Raleigh's eloquent prose and keen analytical insights, embracing a narrative style that intertwines historical facts with rich, evocative descriptions. Through a blend of primary sources and thoughtful commentary, Raleigh contextualizes the impact of w...

In 1968, Olivia Hussey became one of the most famous faces in the world, immortalized as the definitive Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo & Juliet. Now the iconic girl on the balcony shares the ups and downs of her truly remarkable life and career …At only sixteen-years-old, she was an internationally celebrated overnight discovery. The part was an opportunity of a lifetime for a simple girl from Buenos Aires, Argentina. But for Olivia, admired for her b...

Stress can have a deleterious effect on people's mental, physical, and psychological health. There is a growing body of evidence, however, that suggests animals, both as pets and therapy partners, can help mitigate people's stress levels. This book showcases a rich collection of research papers from Human-Animal Interactions. It highlights research pertaining to pets as well as animal-assisted therapy in both school and professional settings. The book also includes a scene-setting introduc...

She would be a world renown fashion designer—but can she pass the 7th grade?Emma Rose is SO not a diva.She doesn't want her turn on the catwalk—she'd rather be behind the scenes creating fabulous outfits! So when a famous fashionista discovers Emma's designs and offers her the opportunity of a lifetime—a feature in Madison magazine (squeal!)—Emma sort of, well, panics. She has only one option: to create a secret identity.And so Allegra Bisc...

Pubblicato nel 1944, Leningrado doveva essere un capitolo all’interno di un più vasto volume dedicato alla guerra in Russia, ma le straordinarie vicende militari e umane dell’assedio, della difesa e della liberazione della città hanno infine convinto Alexander Werth a realizzare un’opera autonoma da pubblicare il prima possibile. Nato a San Pietroburgo, corrispondente per il «London Sunday Times», Werth è stato l’unico reporter inglese al seguito delle truppe sovietiche in città nel 1943. ...

In 2022, eighteen teenagers competed to see who could write the best short story. No restrictions were given besides word count—students could write fantasy, mystery, science fiction, thriller, literary, or any other genre they wanted. This lovingly edited and compiled anthology is the result. In these pages you will find stories of teenagers and time loops and treasures, of mothers and magical books and mysterious killers, of forest sprites and fairy tale romances, of dragons and doors wi...

Looking for a new cozy series? In the new edition of Cozy Case Files, Minotaur Books compiles the beginnings of nine charming cozy mysteries publishing in Winter 2023 for free for easy sampling.The seventeenth edition of Cozy Case Files features the latest cozies by the following authors: Ellie Alexander, Jean-Luc Bannalec, Olivia Blacke, Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles, Anastasia Hastings, Diane Kelly, Olivia Matthews, Gigi Pandian, and Paige Shelto...