Coca is a plant with a complex array of mineral nutrients, essential oils, and varied compounds with greater or lesser pharmacological effects – one of which happens to be the alkaloid cocaine, which
In the ancient world, men and women joined cults known as Mysteries to unite with the deities of the otherworld and achieve eternal life. The most important of the Mysteries existed for two millennia
Drawing from his extensive knowledge of and experimentation with brain biochemistry, the inventor of the sensory isolation tank outlines the parallels between computers and the human brain and offers
Hauntings and Poltergeist, a companion to the author's how-to manual Ghost Hunting, offers in-depth background for ghost hunters and anyone interested in psychic phenomena and experience, with spotli
Combining environmental consciousness with organic techniques and a dusting of folk wisdom, this book reveals the growing secrets of sphagnum peat moss and intake air filters to increase yield.
Writings that sparkle with the psychedelic revolution. The Politics of Ecstasy is Timothy Leary's most provocative and influential exploration of human consciousness, written during the period from h
The author of Mind of the Dolphin and Center of the Cyclone tells the story of his astonishing discoveries - from his early experiments mapping the brains of monkeys and communication with dolphins t
A memorial of Alice Potter's powerful motivaitonal secrets. Tells how the power of positive thinking promotes personal success; techniques to replace negative thoughts and actions with positive ones;
Heroin is a fascinating drug to most people.It is often referred to as the hardest drug.” By this logic, people might start with alcohol, work up to marijuana and maybe LSD. Then they reach to cocaine
As a group, baby boomers are heading rapidly into their "golden years," and there's little doubt that they won't go lightly. But is the process really irrevocable and irreversible? With more financia
For those who telecommute, work from home, do “brain work,” and those who must continually acquire new skills to keep up with today’s changing workplace, knowing how to self-motivat
In his latest book, David Jay Brown explores one of humankind’s deepest mysteries: the afterlife. Composed primarily of quotes from hundreds of Brown's interviews with cutting-edge scientists,
This timely book, Timothy Leary's "cyberpunk manifesto," is his future-vision of the emergence of a new humanism with an emphasis on questioning authority, independent thinking, individual creativity
An issue that has been argued before the Supreme Court and that is still the subject of a heated debate across America that is fraught with misunderstanding, medical marijuana is a major, complex top
Rather than promoting a specific diet or exercise plan, Change Your Mind, Change Your Weight focuses on the key to lasting weight loss: rational optimism. Approaching life’s challenges with a p
From bacon fat and lard to olive and grapeseed oils, the MARIJUANA FOODS HANDBOOK goes far beyond butter to offer an impressive range of options for cooking with cannabis. Readers learn how to calcula
Leary, the former Harvard psychologist who believed that in order to jar the stagnancy of the human mind drugs would be necessary, tells his story, beginning with an invitation to Harvard to conduct b
This fun and practical guide offers a huge variety of tips on living for less "with grace, humor, [and] imagination." The author covers a wide range of topics including food, housing, transportation,
Timothy Leary - Pied-Piper of Psychedelia - charmed youth worldwide with his mantra: "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out".Written in the psychedelic era, Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out is Timothy Leary at his be
This hip-pocket Field Guide presents 24 hallucinogenic mushrooms that grow within U.S. borders and the eight poisonous species that they are most easily confused with. A reliable reference for the be
Known for his evocative book The Prophet, Gibran's most original work delineates madness — the existential angst of melancholy and misfortune that separates the individual from society, not a formal m
Mysterious California is a guide to the Golden State’s strange and spooky sites. Describes over 100 locations in Northern, Central, and Southern California including these bizarre attractions:• Haunt
For centuries, Pacific Islanders have used Piper methysticum ? the Kava plant ? for healing, religious ritual, and relaxation. Now Westerners are discovering the calming, centering effects of the plan
John Aiken and his wife Louise, both MD's by profession, have a significant place in the psychedelic chronicles, but their story has been poorly documented. After both sons died by drowning in separat
California, long a Mecca for eccentric cults, has also hosted more than its share of unusual and unorthodox Christian evangelists and sects. From pre-Gold Rush days to the 21st Century, visionaries se
Like all teens, African American teens find themselves wondering what they should or should not be doing and how they should behave toward each other -- only they often have no male role model in the
Interest in heroin is surging back after years of dormancy. Why? Supply and demand! Drug cartels have increased the supply of heroin, so that it is cheaper and purer than ever before. Secondly, the Fe
Cocaine is the story of a young man who runs off to Paris to seek fame, fortune, and fun. Pitigrilli’s classic novel charts the comedy and pathos of a young man's a tragic trajectory. Tito Arnaudi is
Originally published in 1925, THE GAME OF LIFE AND HOW TO PLAY IT from which SPIRITUAL SECRETS FOR PLAYING THE GAME OF LIFE is derived has become a world-wide spiritual classic. Shinn explains that l
Heavenly Highs introduces the world of enthobotanicals used by shamans and psychedelic explorers. Included are explanations of DMT, found in psychedelic snuff; Amazonian ayahuasca, a bitter beverage
Based on parapsychology research from the last 100 years, Ghost Hunting explains what ghosts are, contains true-life case histories, and covers every step of the investigative process, from the initi
Though few challenge the efficacy of opium as a pain reliever during its 7,000-year history, today it is feared more than revered. This book reviews its storied history and pharmacology in nontechnic
In these collected essays, Timothy Leary explains his belief that humans are morphing into space beings. He describes eight circuits of human metamorphosis, analyzing in depth the consciousness ? and
This book tells the inside story of Leary's early LSD research at Harvard. Known throughout the world as the guru who encouraged an entire generation to "turn on, tune in, and drop out," he draws on
Unrealistic goals can frustrate good intentions and thwart the best efforts. Success depends on setting attainable goals, designing specific steps to reach them, staying on track, and accurately meas
Used worldwide as both an anesthetic and a recreational psychedelic drug, ketamine has recently attracted the attention of medical researchers, law enforcement officers, and people interested in expl
Explains the medical benefits of cannabis, discusses its use in the treatment of back pain, arthritis, insomnia, epilepsy, and AIDS, and tells how to make tinctures and topical applications
Guide to cultivating peyote and other psychoactive cacti and extracting active properties, including obtaining seeds, growing a variety of cacti, cloning, and grafting, and extracting the maximum outp
The Pleasures of Cocaine conveys the impartial facts of the uses and abuses of cocaine. Without bias, many different aspects are covered: History, effects, uses, pleasures, dangers Avoiding abusive s
This revised and updated edition of the classic Cultivators Handbook of Marijuana had complete information on growing marijuana indoors and out. Full of examples, fantastic illustrations and horticult
