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  The Flowers of Good - The...

  Sidarta Ribeiro

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  Cannabis's recent history has been marked by politically motivated prohibition, despite centuries of cultivation. How did we get here and what can we do about it? In The Flowers of Good, neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro offers a brief history of the ancient herb and describes how collective human achievements domesticated this incredibly versatile plant and how racism and conservatism conspired to demonize it.Presented as an urgent debate that seeks to break down prejudices and engender dialogue, The Flowers of Good draws on history, culture, personal testimonies, memoir, and scientific rigor to combat misinformation about cannabis and reveal its potential. In accessible, engaging prose, Ribeiro explains the science behind marijuana's remarkable ability to treat everybody from children with epilepsy to seniors with dementia.With the medicinal use of marijuana is no longer questioned by science, the rest of culture is finally starting to catch up. The Flowers of Good explores this new chapter in humanity's history with marijuana, going beyond the scientific aspects of the substance to examine its use in connection with sport, work, study, sex, sleep, and religion—all aimed at improving quality of life.

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  To Catch a Fish - Essays on the...

  Mark Kurlansky

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  From the award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of Cod and Salt, To Catch a Fish is an entertaining and beautifully written illustrated collection of essays that explore a lifetime fascination with fishing.    For as long as there have been humans, there have been humans trying to catch fish. The two species—fish and man—live in constant tension. One chases the other. One tries to get away. Some of us—author Mark Kurlansky included—are hard-wired for that chase. Guiding readers through the waters and into the mind of the fish, Kurlansky considers who fish are and why they behave the way they do, and along the way delves into the many approaches to catching a fish, their ecology, and the ins and outs of cooking and eating your catch.      Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, or simply want to explore the world of fish, the forty short essays in this collection and the dazzling illustrations by Bri Dostie, shed new light on these creatures and our relationship to them.  

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  When the City Stopped - Stories...

  Robert W. Snyder

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  In When the City Stopped, Robert Snyder tells the story of COVID-19 in the words of ordinary New Yorkers, illuminating the fear and uncertainty of life in the early weeks and months, as well as the solidarity that sustained the city. New Yorkers were "alone together," separated by the protective measures of social distancing and the fundamental inequalities of life and work in New York City. Through their personal accounts, we see that while many worked from home, others knowingly exposed themselves to the dangers of the pandemic as they drove buses, ran subways, answered 911 calls, tended to the sick, and made and delivered meals. 
   
   
   
  Snyder builds bridges of knowledge and empathy between those who bore dangerous burdens and those who lived in relative safety. The story is told through the words of health care workers, grocery clerks, transit workers, and community activists who recount their experiences in poems, first-person narratives, and interviews. When the City Stopped preserves for future generations what it was like to be in New York when it was at the center of the pandemic.

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  Ventilation Noise

  Patricio Samuelsson

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  Sleep Sounds are specially composed soundscapes that help you relax, sleep or concentrate. If interfering thoughts or distracting noises prevent you from sleeping well, just find the sound or frequency that is right for you and let Sleep Sounds help you sleep better tonight.

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  HowExpert Guide to Birdwatching...

  HowExpert, Hazel Hall

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  If you want to learn how to birdwatch, identify birds, and become a better birdwatcher, then check out HowExpert Guide to Birdwatching. 
  HowExpert Guide to Birdwatching is a great way to gain deeper insight into some of the world's most interesting animals: birds. This guide has been written by an everyday expert with a passion for birds who, at one point, was also hoping to jump into the hobby of birding. At times, it can be difficult to start birdwatching. However, talking and learning from others can help! 
  This guide is organized with 101 tips to help you get better at birdwatching and become a master of identification, discovery, and birding science. There is advice from where to go birding to how to help birds out in the wild! You'll learn about how birds survive and how their wonderful evolutions have made them some of the most resilient animals on the planet. Whether you are just starting to bird or are already a master, this guide has tips and tricks that will help you get even better! 
  HowExpert Guide to Birdwatching includes: 
  - 101 tips about birdwatching from the perspective of an avid birdwatcher, arranged in a way that will help you advance your birding passion 
  - Detailed descriptions and stories from first-hand birding experiences 
  - Advice and ways to help birds in their natural habitat 
  Check out HowExpert Guide to Birdwatching if you want to learn how to birdwatch, identify birds, and become a better birdwatcher. 
  About the Author 
  Hazel Hall has been a writer and avid birdwatcher for over seven years. She lives in rural New Hampshire, where she is currently in college. She is studying English and hopes to pursue a career in creative writing. Her love for animals, both domestic and wild, mixes heavily into all of her works. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts. Visit HowExpert.com to learn more.

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  Beyond the Red Zone: How a Super...

  BJ Daniels

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  From the euphoria of the gridiron, to the depths of stress, isolation and depression - and back again. 
   
  For as long as he can remember, BJ Daniels ate, slept and breathed football. He became a star quarterback at the University of South Florida and went on to play professionally in the NFL, winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013. 
   
  In many ways, it seemed like BJ was living every athlete's dream. However, he also saw first-hand the lows that accompany being a football player at the highest level. The mental health struggles both he and his teammates faced – often in silence – have inspired a new passion and purpose in him: to share his story, from setbacks to success, and encourage others to face their wellbeing head-on. 
   
  Here, with raw vulnerability, through his own lived experience, BJ explores the importance of resilience, mindset, dedication, passion and perseverance – all of which can help you to rise above your circumstances. 
   
  This audiobook embodies BJ’s mission to "Leave No One Behind", and shows us that, beyond all our obstacles, there’s a life worth living.

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