An essential new collection that explores the cultural, medicinal, and spiritual traditions of marijuana, psilocybin, ayahuasca, and other psychedelics—informed by both Western and Indigenous knowledgePsychedelic Plant Medicines of the Americas is a collection of 23 psychedelic-specific articles, written by historians, anthropologists, psychologists, and those from other fields in the humanities. Edited by Beatriz Caiuby Labate, PhD—the executive director ...

'This will book will broaden your horizons ... We cannot hope to understand the diversity of the universe if we fail to accept the diversity of what it is to be a human being' — Robin InceWhat if the world around us is far richer than we can perceive?In Invisible Rainbows, astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti reveals the extraordinary hidden universe beyond the limits of human vision and how we have learnt to harness it....

As COVID-19 sprawled across the world, our youth had to adjust to life without the support of their peers, teachers, clubs, and communities. The Unapologetic Voice House created a Young Adult imprint called YA Stories! to give children between the ages of 11 - 17 an outlet to express themselves through..After the Nova is the first anthology published by YA Stories!.In this anthology, you will find stories of perseverance and strength. Our female-driven narratives explore them...

A crusading Mexican-American journalist searches for justice and hope in an increasingly violent MexicoIn the last decade, more than 100,000 people have been killed or disappeared in the Mexican drug war, and drug trafficking there is a multibillion-dollar business. In a country where the powerful are rarely scrutinized, noted Mexican-American journalist Alfredo Corchado refuses to shrink from reporting on government corruption, murders in Juárez, or the ruthless drug cartels of Me...

The book aims to propose a project that will save and protect the Amazon rainforest. This goal would be obtained through the protection of the edges of the rainforest. The project focuses on the problem of the civil exploitation and tries to find a possible solution to it. The Amazon rainforest is one of the most important things we have in this world to fight climate change: that's why we need to protect it. The only way to do it is through the best means that our time can give us: techno...

You’re not alone, and more importantly, you don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle. The truth is, most couples don’t struggle because of a lack of love. They struggle because of patterns, disconnection, and stress that chip away at closeness over time. In a world full of costly therapy sessions and generic relationship advice that often doesn’t fit real life, this therapist-approved guide gives you a proven, practical plan to reconnect with your partner in just 30 minutes a day, from the c...

"Readers will find much to marvel over" in this psychological thriller, a bestseller in Brazil that "breathes fresh air into the crime novel genre" ( Los Angeles Times).In a parking garage in the center of Rio de Janeiro, corporate executive Ricardo Carvalho is found dead in his car. It appears that he has been robbed and murdered. But the clues are few. Just the kind of case that is always assigned to Inspector Espinosa. Not your typical detective, the wor...

Are you dealing with a toxic boss or a negative work environment that's affecting your well-being and productivity? In this ebook, you'll discover how emotional intelligence can be your greatest tool for overcoming these challenges. Learn to manage stress, improve workplace relationships, and maintain your peace of mind, even in the most difficult situations. Through practical strategies and psychology-based advice, this book will guide you in developing the emotional resilience needed to ...

"I believe every sunrise and I remember the smell of wet grass, the color of robins, and rustle of leaves on the big oaks that outlive nations, all this comes with each sunrise."Sonata marks the sixth and final installment of Charles Bowden's towering "Unnatural History of America" series. While his earlier volumes were suffused with violence and war, Bowden offers here a celebration of rebirth and regrowth. Rendered in Bowden's inimitable style, more prose poetry than rep...

An alternative history, exploring the effects of the rise of a socialist order in Germany and across Europe in the final phase of World War I.With the Bolsheviks already in power in Russia following the 1917 revolution, it is not necessarily a surprise to find that control of Germany had been taken by the left-wing Social Democratic Party and the radical Independent Social Democratic Party. But for socialist revolutionary and anti-war campaigner Rosa Luxemburg, there was a problem....

The inspiring story of a young Mexican immigrant who became a renowned neurosurgeon.Today he is known as Dr. Q, an internationally renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist who leads cutting-edge research to cure brain cancer. But not too long ago, he was Freddy, a 19-year-old undocumented migrant worker toiling in the tomato fields of Central California.In this gripping memoir, Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa tells his amazing life story - from h...

Unleash the Power of Your Words to Transform LivesImagine the profound impact you'll have when every interaction leaves others feeling respected, confident, and valued in their abilities.By mastering the art of intentional communication, you'll discover how to:Empower others by cultivating empathy and understanding.Listen before passing judgment.Ask insightful questions rather than waste time with directives.Break...