A breeder of international fame, Soma is synonymous with earth-friendly grow techniques and an appreciation for the healing qualities of marijuana. Now in his first-ever book, this sage of the marijuana scene shares his methods and philosophy with a collection of his best works, all-new essays and stunning photography.Soma offers detailed advice for every stage of growing organically: selecting seeds and mother plants, making clones, creating one’s own soil mix, using organic pest ...

“All You Need to Know About the Ketogenic Diet for Pediatric DrugResistant Epilepsy” is a comprehensive, compassionate guide designed for parents navigating one of the toughest challenges: managing drug resistant epilepsy when anti seizure medications are not enough. This book breaks down the science behind the ketogenic diet, offers practical tips for everyday life, and provides emotional support for families walking this difficult road. From meal planning and medical monitoring to handli...

In this wide-ranging and insightful work, Soma Marik defends the legacy of the Bolshevik Revolution, arguing against many of its detractors that the early communist regime was centrally concerned with both the liberation of women and the expansion of democracy.Soma Marik teaches Women's Studies and History at Jadavpur University.

After a lonely childhood, Emma has finally found success as a novelist. But when her estranged father passes away, a letter directs her to the Ballentine Estate in Balleymore. Hoping to find out who she is, Emma travels to Balleymore…only to find there’s already another Emma there to claim her inheritance. With the help of the ranch manager, John, Emma decides to stay at the estate to figure out just what is going on!

After a lonely childhood, Emma has finally found success as a novelist. But when her estranged father passes away, a letter directs her to the Ballentine Estate in Balleymore. Hoping to find out who she is, Emma travels to Balleymore…only to find there’s already another Emma there to claim her inheritance. With the help of the ranch manager, John, Emma decides to stay at the estate to figure out just what is going on!

This book provides a comprehensive review of the subject of polaron and a thorough account of the sophisticated theories of the polaron. It explains the concept of the polaron physics in as simple a manner as possible and presents the theoretical techniques and mathematical derivations in great detail. Anybody who follows this book will develop a solid command over the subject both conceptually and technically and will be in a position to contribute to this field.

When Ashley was fourteen, she had her first love. Max was the grandson of the president at the company where her mother worked. He was kind to Ashley, and one day he promised to take her to lunch…but then never showed up. A few days later, Ashley learned that he had left town. Now, ten years later, she is surprised to see him again and finds that she’s still in love with him! But Max is in town only temporarily, and Ashley’s heart will break when he leaves once more…

Merrin is a brand-new resident at the hospital, and when she’s introduced to her supervising doctor for the first time, he takes her breath away. Dr. McAllister is one of the best surgeons in all of London. Merrin soon learns that he lost his beloved wife two years ago, and he’s devoted himself to his work ever since. Merrin is certain that he’s still in love with his wife, but she’s head over heels for him. When she dares to tell him how she feels, they cross a line and begin a secret rom...

A vibrant, bighearted coming-of-age story about a young woman caught between loving and leaving Oakland—the whiplash between trauma, dreams, and all the things that shape us below the surface.Anastasia Ān Xiá Huang is the third generation of her family to live in Oakland, but now, in her twenties, she feels stuck in the city she loves. She assists a pretentious curator at a modern art museum, while her own artistic dreams have fallen to the wayside. When her belove...

Stories about witches are by their nature stories about the most basic and profound of human experiences—healing, sex, violence, tragedies, aging, death, and encountering the mystery and magic of the unknown. It is no surprise, then, that witches loom large in our cultural imaginations. In academia, studies of witches rarely emerge from scholars who are themselves witches and/or embedded in communities of witchcraft practitioners. The Witch Studies Reader brings together a diverse...

A captivating debut following a cross-country road trip that will make you believe in the goodness of people, Off the Books sheds light on the power in humanity during the most troubled of times.Recent Dartmouth dropout Mei, in search of a new direction in life, drives a limo to make ends meet. Her grandfather convinces her to allow her customers to pay under the table, and before she knows it, she is working as a routine chauffeur for sex workers. Mei doe...

Winner of Korea's 2013-14 international Morning Calm MedalVoted first by hundreds of 4-6 graders at 12 international schools across South Korea.This is a classic Korean myth, an ancient lesson in filial piety, respectfor one's parents, presented in an engaging Cinderella story. The 11-minute fairy tale is narrated by talented young actress TalulahShadrick, age 12. The American Library Association newsletter Booklist! saidin their review, "Chi...