Plant medicine is real medicine and it always has been. Chahta imaiyvhohmi (It's the way of the Chahta). This is the first modern exploration of the plant medicine used by contemporary Chahta people (Choctaw in English). It draws on traditional knowledge held and practiced by the authors, as taught to them by their elders and passed down through generations of healers and everyday people who found the medicine they needed in their surroundings. Herbalists Summer Wesley and Dr. Faith G. Har...

When the sun sets, a wisteria gate will lead you into worlds with a darker tint and a sinister disposition. Keep a light on for the road to come, for here, you will find fantasy worlds battling monstrous sea creatures and demons that dance in storms, magical mysteries that melt on your tongue, and speculative horror that will have you checking for eyes in the oddest places.R. D. G. Lover weaves narratives that ensnare the reader and resurrect tales that have been buried-for better ...

What’s it really like to be related to a murderer? Beyond the shock value of crime dramas and documentaries, there are real people who know this painful reality, yet their voices often go unheard.What if the son you took to Little League grew up to kill your grandchildren? What if your Nana who served you cookies also served time for dismembering her mother? What if the father who called you princess and kissed your forehe...

Witness one of the most stunning revolutions in rock ’n’ roll history in this authoritative and visually rich history of grunge.In the early 1990s, a new sound from the Pacific Northwest changed everything. Grunge! charts the rise of the movement that redefined rock through its raw power, authenticity, and emotion—and the community that gave it life. Longtime Seattle journalist Gillian G. Gaar, who lived the story firsthand, explores how bands such as grun...

This book is devoted to a systematic and comprehensive study of existence, stability, boundary value problems, oscillatory behavior, and linear systems associated with generalized quantum impulsive differential equations. Generalized β-Impulsive Equations aims to provide both a rigorous theoretical foundation and practical analytical tools for researchers, graduate students, and specialists working in nonlinear analysis, dynamic equations, and applied mathematics.I...

¿Y Yo También? brings together a diverse range of Latina voices to address the under-representation of Latinx voices in the #MeToo movement and discussions of sexual violence. Through scholarly analysis of literature, media, podcasting, film, art, and testimonio alongside memoir, poetry, a short play, and personal essays, the authors address varied Latina experiences of sexual assault and harassment. These authors grapple with these traumas alongside their intersectional contexts,...

From the dark depths of the past, comes the tale of the first wizard of Illeniel. Daniel Tennick lived simply, a young shepherd with few troubles and little to occupy his mind, until the warden appeared. Daniel's power awakens, and he finds himself hunted by the servants of the cruel and uncaring forest gods. Trapped by his gift, Daniel will uncover the secrets of the deep woods and those who live there, a civilization created from the grave of an older one. What he discovers will light a ...

Mordecai's simple life as the son of a blacksmith is transformed by the discovery of his magical birthright. As he journeys to understand the power within him he is drawn into a dangerous plot to destroy the Duke of Lancaster and undermine the Kingdom of Lothion. Love and treachery combine to embroil him in events he was never prepared to face. What he uncovers will change his understanding of the past, and alter the future of those around him.

Years have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward. However, Tyrion, the first wizard and brutal liberator of mankind, has returned with an agenda of his own, and dark things continue to stir at the edges of civilization...

Thomas was no one, an orphan with no past and no memories of his early life. The only clue lies in the strange birthmark on his chest, a mark that may or may not reveal his origin, but will certainly guide him to his destiny.Growing to manhood he will become a man of consequence and influence, yet the greatest gift he has to offer his people lies not in his power, but in his wisdom. As he strives to reach his potential he will face obstacles great and small and he will discover tha...

**“A must-read for any investor.”—BrowserOne of the “few great investment books” (Andrew Tobias) ever written, with 2 million copies in print.**In a time of rampant misinformation about ways of growing your money, Burton G. Malkiel’s gimmick-free investment guide is more necessary than ever. Whether you’re considering your first 401k contribution or contemplating retirement, the fully updated, fiftieth anniversary edition of A Random Walk Down Wall Street ...

An unfortunate accident, an old grudge, and a Sapphic fake romance.Since A-List actress and Hollywood's sweetheart Wren Acker came out, not only is she at the top of the acting world; she's also crush number one for her queer fanbase. Loving life, loving her job, loving her cat—everything is fantastic. Except that lack of any kind of private life.When a car accident brings her to the ER, the bottom falls out of her world when she realizes that reserved Doctor Taylor, her ph...