Seen through the eyes of siblings 14 years apart in age, X vs. Y is a smart, funny, stylish, and visually driven anthology that compiles and compares their two generational cultures. It's a story told through lists, infographics, essays, anecdotes, and images, with chapters devoted to fashion, TV, music, technology, dating, books, and movies. Through musings on topics such as leg warmers, Clueless, Sassy magazine, and MTV, along with mixtapes and TV characters,

This practical resource shows teachers how to enact robust forms of civic education in today’s schools. Both instructive and thought-provoking, it will inspire teachers to craft curricula addressing a wide range of genuine civic problems such as those related to racial discrimination, environmental damage, and community health. Dividing civic literacy projects into three key phases—problem identification, problem exploration, and action—the author provides concrete exampl...

Legal in all 50 states, The Scratch & Sniff Book of Weed is an entertaining, informative, and whimsically illustrated guide that covers 4,000 years of marijuana and its significance—psychoactive, cultural, medical, sexual, and more—with 20 scratch-&-sniff scents.“Makes for a fun stoned read and a great gift.” ―High TimesReading and sniffing this totally cool book is amazing because it includes:The sci...

This book aims to start the conversation about how the consequences of the historic 2016 election can be addressed in the teacher education classroom. Taking as its starting point the Trump administration’s dramatic influence on education, educational policy, the culture in schools, and the safety of children, contributors demonstrate how teacher educators across the United States are adapting their curriculum. The chapters represent a variety of aspects of teacher support and preparation,...

Never again will you have to stand by helplessly while your little baby cries and cries. There is a way to calm most crying babies . . . usually in minutes!Why is it so hard to get a baby to sleep? Thousands of parents, from regular moms and dads to Hollywood superstars, have come to baby expert Dr. Harvey Karp to learn his remarkable techniques for soothing babies and increasing sleep. Now his landmark book—fully revised and updated with the latest insights into i...

This concise guide to cannabis delves into pot culture and history, from Herodotus to the hippies and beyond. It also covers the essentials of using, cultivating, and cooking with weed; identifying pot varieties; and understanding legal and health issues. Handy and to the point, The Little Black Book of Marijuana gives you "the dope" on pot, from possible side effects and risks to medical uses and their efficacy. Learn about cannabis history and the issues around its legalization. Includes ...

This well-baked and hilarious guide to the brave new world of marijuana is “required reading for longtime potheads and new users alike (Dan Savage)”.“This fun and insightful book is the perfect owner’s manual.” —Rick StevesThe United States is in the midst of a weed renaissance. Recreational marijuana is greenlit in a growing number of states, with medical marijuana legal in many more. The Stranger writer and performer David Schmader is you...

A journalist adventures into the fascinating frontiers of cannabis, shedding light on everything you didn't know about weed (and didn't think to ask).Since the 1930s, the United States has been waging a war on cannabis, using politics and propaganda to muddle our collective perception of this incredible plant. Yet in the past decade, our perspectives toward this complex herb have shifted, opening the door for a new understanding of weed.Enter Joe Dolce, who j...

An essential guide for moms looking to safely and responsibly incorporate cannabis into their daily lives to improve their health, wellness & family life.Weed Mom is an essential guide for women interested in learning more about THC and how to naturally relax, de-stress, and a better partner and parent. This first and only book made just for busy moms is packed with friendly and practical advice, including:The basics of THC and CBDWh...

Have some fun with Number 1!Throughout the world we have been intrigued with the act of a man peeing. Garden fountains, novelty gift items and famous statues adorn our homes and cities. The world famous Mannekin Pis(also known as the "Pee-pee Boy") that has been around for centuries in Brussels, is a popular tourist attraction forlocals and foreigners alike; the statue is even dressed incostumes several times each week. "Man peeing" artifactsare bought, ...

An engaging and educational how-to book for breast cancer survival through first-hand stories, humorous observations, and hands-on health care tips and tools.Author Vickie Jenkins blends her talent as a writer and journalist, improv comedy performer, and cancer survivor to serve up her personal recipe for surviving a health crisis. Filled with inspiration and helpful info that's easy to digest.

Pregnant women encounter advice from many directions about how to have a healthy pregnancy – not only from health care providers, but from relatives, friends, and the Internet. Some of these pieces of advice (on topics that range from inducing labor to telling the baby’s gender to improving breastfeeding) have been handed down from woman to woman for generations, and don’t appear in any medical textbooks. Dr. Jonathan Schaffir explores the origins of these old wives’ tales, and examines th...