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A comprehensive look at the inspiring, healing, and addictive powers of the Opium Poppy and its derivatives throughout history • Covers the history, risks, and benefits of opium, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl • Provides techniques of cultivation, extraction, and safe consumption as well as methods for overcoming addiction and staying “clean” • Profiles 11 famous users, including Thomas de Quincey, William S. Burroughs, Lou Reed, and DJ Screw Few plant allies have a history as long and well-documented as Papaver somniferum, the celebrated and infamous opium poppy. For thousands of years people around the world have been unable to resist the poppy’s siren song of intoxicating pleasure, pain relief, and visionary states--so much so that this potent plant has literally adapted itself to human civilization: in increasing its intoxicating properties, it came to rely solely on humankind for its propagation. From 6,000-year-old poppy seeds found in archaeological digs in Europe to the black tar heroin factories of South America and the modern “War on Drugs,” Kenaz Filan explores the history of this enduring plant and its many derivatives--including opium, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl--as well as its symbiotic relationship with humans as medicine, food, intoxicant, and visionary tool. Profiling 11 famous users including Thomas de Quincey, William S. Burroughs, Lou Reed, and DJ Screw, Filan examines how opium and other poppy derivatives inspired them as well as the high price it exacted for its inspiration. Covering techniques of cultivation, extraction, and safe consumption along with methods for overcoming addiction and staying “clean,” this book offers a sensible approach to the poppy that recognizes the plant not as a crop to be harvested or eradicated but as a living, sentient ally that can offer healing or harm and must be approached with respect and caution.

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United States. Dept. of Commerce. Office of Technical Services

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 20


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Medieval intrigue and an endearing family capture the heart of Paige Nelson, a teacher and clown, who, after a tumble in her hometown gym, finds herself in a strange world. Going by her clown name, "Poppy", she finds herself a highly honored guest because the people of Halderwold believe her to be a visitor from Laria, a land on the other side of a "flatland swamp" that has been considered impassable for many years. After learning of the punishments for "jocularity" and creating "likenesses", she yearns to find a way to return the people to their former times of lampooning newspapers, beautiful pictures, and open gaiety, all of which have been banned for generations. Possessing none of the intuitive talents of the Larians, but afraid to admit she is from another world, Poppy enters training as a "wise one". Forced to chose between marrying Lorimar(whom she respects but does not love) to be safe from Pule, the king's evil cousin (whom she loathes), kidnapped and nearly murdered, she at last finds others willing to risk all to join in a scheme to change the oppressive laws of the realm.
Wild parties, late nights, and lots of sex, drugs, and alcohol. Many assume these are the things that define an American teenager’s first year after high school. But the reality is really quite different. As Tim Clydesdale reports in The First Year Out, teenagers generally manage the increased responsibilities of everyday life immediately after graduation effectively. But, like many good things, this comes at a cost. Tracking the daily lives of fifty young people making the transition to life after high school, Clydesdale reveals how teens settle into manageable patterns of substance use and sexual activity; how they meet the requirements of postsecondary education; and how they cope with new financial expectations. Most of them, we learn, handle the changes well because they make a priority of everyday life. But Clydesdale finds that teens also stow away their identities—religious, racial, political, or otherwise—during this period in exchange for acceptance into mainstream culture. This results in the absence of a long-range purpose for their lives and imposes limits on their desire to understand national politics and global issues, sometimes even affecting the ability to reconstruct their lives when tragedies occur. The First Year Out is an invaluable resource for anyone caught up in the storm and stress of working with these young adults.
The Birth Promise By: Buddy D. Taylor A story of family immigration from Scotland to America in 1811-1812. A group of young surveyors are summoned to work in Kentucky. Albert leaves his true love, Anne, in Scotland with hopes of finding land for them in Kentucky. ‘The Birth Promise’ is filled with love, humor, adventure, and the promise of America good and bad. The Scotsmen find a system of slavery in place, but also a trail guide, Buck McNally who fights for freedom, helping run-aways reach the north country. At the same time, Anne is waiting in Inverness Scotland, confronting the mean Tobias Wilcox. A feud begins.
Today’s Struggles Build Tomorrow’s Strength In life’s difficult moments, we find refuge when we remember that the God we serve fights our battles alongside us. Though we face moments when we feel we can’t carry on, we take heart knowing that in times of turmoil, God equips us to grow in our faith and draw closer to Him. In Fighting Your Battles, author, speaker, and former NFL chaplain Jonathan Evans shows how you can face every hardship with strength and hope, confident that God will always use your trials for His glory. You’ll understand what it means to evaluate the “giants” in your life from God’s point of view relinquish self-reliance and depend completely on the Lord progress toward the purpose you were created to fulfill God has new ground for you to gain, and often the land, promises, and experiences He wants for you are discovered as you endure life’s struggles. Fighting Your Battles will give you biblical encouragement, support, and perspective, empowering you to follow God into victory.
There's a competition at school to come up with the best design for a section of the playground. Poppy's design is beautiful, bur will she be able to prove that she hasn't cheated? The third fab book in a new series about four friends who want to make the world a better place, from best-selling author Holly Webb. There's a competition at school to come up with the best design for a section of the playground. Poppy's design is beautiful, bur will she be able to prove that she hasn't cheated? The third fab book in a new series about four friends who want to make the world a better place, from best-selling author Holly Webb.
The Road Untaken is a life portrait encompassing diverse shades of emotions. The collection of short stories caresses human lives crossing religious, ethnic, and geographical barriers. Ranging from romance to mystery, innocence to empathy and responsibility, the stories unveil crude emotions through the characters involved. Life is always unpredictable, and this truth is the basis of the stories. These stories and the unrevealed truth behind may even be a dream or nightmare that occurred to you. Equip yourself to tread the road untaken.
When Petunia, youngest of the dancing princesses, is ambushed by bandits in wolf masks on her way to visit an elderly neighbor, the line between enemies and friends becomes blurred as she and her sisters get a chance to end their family's curse once and for all.
Eight historical romances from the New York Times–bestselling author that celebrate the strength and determination of women fighting against the odds . . . From a penniless pauper to a stenographer, a governess, and an accused murderess, the heroines of this outstanding collection overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication—to conquer their challenges and to find true love. The Ladies in Love Series includes: Polly, Ginny, Tilly, Susie, Daisy, Maggie, Poppy, and Amaryllis. “A romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.” —Booklist