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Marijuanamerica: One Man's Quest To Understand America's Dysfunctional Love Affair With Weed
by Alfred Ryan Nerz“A delightfully weird . . . journey that includes crazed pharmacists, a guy named Buddha Cheese, and an interstate road trip with a trunk full of pot.” —A. J. Jacobs, New York Times–bestselling authorAlfred Ryan Nerz is a Yale-educated author, journalist, and TV producer. He’s also a longtime marijuana enthusiast who has made it his mission to better understand America’s long-standing love-hate relationship with our favorite (sometimes) illegal drug. His cross-country investigation started out sensibly enough: taking classes at a cannabis college, hanging out with a man who gets three hundred pre-rolled joints per month from the federal government, and visiting the world’s largest medical marijuana dispensary. But his journey took an unexpected turn and he found himself embedded with one of the largest growers and dealers on the West Coast. He quickly transformed into an underworld apprentice—surrounded by pit bulls, exotic drugs, beanbags full of cash, and trunks full of weed. But while struggling to navigate the eccentric characters and rampant paranoia of the black market, he maintained enough equanimity to explore a number of vital questions: Is marijuana hurting or helping us? How is it affecting our lungs, our brains, and our ambitions? Is it truly addictive, and if so, are too many of us dependent on it? Should we legalize it? Does he need to quit? As entertaining as it is illuminating, Marijuanamerica is one man’s attempt to humanize the myriad hot-button topics surrounding the nation’s obsession with weed, while learning something about himself along the way.“These wacky accounts rival T.C. Boyle’s fine novel Budding Prospects in showing the highly misguided paranoia that can be cured—or accentuated—by consumption of the marijuana plant’s sticky blossoms.” —Pasatiempo
The Marine and Me (Men of Honor)
by Cathie LinzHow on earth had an intrepid U.S. Marine just gotten maneuvered into dating the librarian next door? Mark it down to a sense of duty but for Steve Kozlowski, meeting Chloe Johnson was like walking over a land mine. For beneath her frumpy exterior was a spirited, sexy woman who could definitely use a lot more excitement in her life. And this die-hard bachelor was just the man to provide it. At least he was until he discovered how much fun he was having with sweet, kissable Chloe. Had Steve's time-honored strategy for sidestepping a more lasting engagement just backfired?
The Marine Meets His Match (Men of Honor)
by Cathie LinzHe'd faced enemy fire with more courage than his general's daughter's advances-and U.S. Marine Captain Rad Kozlowski wasn't afraid to admit he was in real danger. The only way to evade her was to find a fake bride. And he knew just the beautiful blonde to play the part....Experience had taught brainy bookseller Serena Anderson to steer clear of military men. But when Rad offered her a too-good-to-be-true deal in exchange for "marriage," Serena agreed to a little pretence. After all, since neither wanted to settle down, the only thing at risk was a few kisses-and then a few more...
The Marine's Family Mission (Camden Family Secrets #4)
by Victoria PadeOf all the people who had come to give condolences for her brother-in-law, it had to be him. A poignant romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.Four years ago, Declan Madison rescued Emmy Tate from a bombed Afghan school—and brutally dismissed their instant attraction. Now he’s back in her life, watchful of the two orphaned kids Emmy’s raising. Declan can’t bring back his best friend, but playing family with the beautiful photographer is the next best thing. If only they didn’t share so much past trauma . . .
Marius and the Band of Blood: Book 4 (Tales from Schwartzgarten #4)
by Christopher William HillA gruesomely funny series for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.Meet Marius Myerdorf, the newest recruit of Schwartzgarten's most secret of societies. His is a tale of adventure and abduction, friendship and fearlessness, as The Band of Blood race against time to unmask two of the foulest fiends in the history of the Great City. The deeds are DASTARDLY. The twists are TERRIFYING. And happy endings are NOT always guaranteed. If you prefer CLEAVERS to KITTENS and FIENDS to FAIRIES... ...then welcome to the gruesomely funny Tales from Schwartzgarten.With cover and chapter head artwork by Chris Riddell.
The Mark and the Void
by Paul MurrayWhat links the Investment Bank of Torabundo, www.myhotswaitress.com (yes, with an s, don't ask), an art heist, a novel called For the Love of a Clown, a six-year-old boy with the unfortunate name of Remington Steele, a lonely French banker, a tiny Pacific island, and a pest control business run by an ex-KGB agent? The Mark and the Void is Paul Murray's madcap new novel of institutional folly, following the success of his wildly original breakout hit, Skippy Dies. While marooned at his banking job in the bewilderingly damp and insular realm known as Ireland, Claude Martingale is approached by a down-on-his-luck author, Paul, looking for his next great subject. Claude finds that his life gets steadily more exciting under Paul's fictionalizing influence; he even falls in love with a beautiful waitress. But Paul's plan is not what it seems--and neither is Claude's employer, the Investment Bank of Torabundo, which swells through dodgy takeovers and derivatives trading until--well, you can probably guess how that shakes out. The Mark and the Void is the funniest novel ever written about the recent financial crisis, and a stirring examination of the deceptions carried out in the names of art and commerce.
Mark Coffin, U.S.S.
by Allen DruryThe epic story of a Senator&’s rise and fall.Mark Coffin of California was barely thirty years old when he won a startling upset victory in his race for a seat in the U.S. Senate. A bright, handsome, energetic idealist with the passion for decency in government—he thought his honesty and dedication would see him through anything.But Washington, DC, was all too eager to teach him the hard lessons of gamesmanship and compromise. Neither Mark Coffin nor his wife were prepared for the words that Washington had in store for them: the bizarre sex scandal that would threaten to destroy not only Mark Coffin&’s career and his personal life, but all of the political reforms he was fighting so desperately to achieve.Mark Coffin, USS is a magnificent novel of Washington politics—an insider&’s view of power at the top, shown through the eyes of vivid, fascinating, and humanly likable characters.From the master of spellbinding political fiction, author of Advise and Consent
Mark Thomas Presents the People's Manifesto
by Mark ThomasMark Thomas has been touring the country for months, getting audiences to come up with policies aimed at sorting out the country's political chaos and taking back the power for the people. Sick to death of bailing out bankers and subsidising MPs homes, the audience vote on the best policy of the night to be included in the brand new People's Manifesto.From the inspiring to the downright hilarious, you'll wonder why these fantastic ideas aren't part of the constitution already. For example:- All politicians will be forced to wear the names and logos of the companies sponsor that them or with whom they have financial links.- Anyone who supports ID cards is banned from having curtains. - All models have to be picked at random from the electoral register.- Anyone found guilty of homophobic hate crime has to serve their sentence in drag.- CEOs convicted of fraud will be made to dress as pirates in whatever job they get in the future.The People's Manifesto will outline 50 policies of the manifesto shouted out in bold type on a page to themselves with Mark's commentary opposite. Mark has even 'road tested' some of them - like hosting a party in an MP's second home (which clearly belongs to the taxpayer) and getting university boffins to work out a way of SAT testing MPs to rank them by value. And Mark's guerrilla antics won't end there...Power to the people is really happening.
Mark Twain
by Forrest G. RobinsonThis collection of captivating tales displays Twain's characteristic energy, imagination, and sense of fun, as well as the darkly satirical edge that marks so much of his work. His targets range from the difficulty of learning German (explored in a three-act play where two young lovers are obliged to conduct their courtship in beginning German), to the incompetence of military command (found in a sketch called "Luck" in which it is revealed that a celebrated general's most lauded battle stratagem resulted from his confusing his right hand with his left). The best-known story in this collection is "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed," one of the few pieces Twain ever wrote about his experiences in the Civil War. His friend William Dean Howells found it "immensely amusing, with such a bloody bit of heartache in it. " As Anne Bernays writes in her introduction, "unmatched in the care and handling of tone ," "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed" is "a merry tale about shattered innocence and slaughter, an antiwar manifesto that is also confession, dramatic monologue. . . and a romp that gradually turns into atrocity even as we watch. " It is a small masterpiece.
Mark Twain for Dog Lovers: True and Imaginary Adventures with Man's Best Friend
by R. Kent Rasmussen"The dog is a gentleman. I hope to go to his heaven, not man's." --MARK TWAIN Mark Twain for Dog Lovers combines a favorite American pet with America's favorite storyteller. R. Kent Rasmussen traces the real and imaginary dogs in Twain's life--from those he knew personally, such as the German shepherd he took in after his daughter Jean died, to the dogs he saw on his travels around the world. Compiling stories and excerpts from Twain's writings, this book offers a detailed and compelling look at Mark Twain's relationship with man's best friend. R. KENT RASMUSSEN's many books include eleven titles on Mark Twain. Rasmussen is probably best known for his award-winning reference book, Mark Twain A to Z, which Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan called their "bible" while they were producing their 2002 PBS documentary on Mark Twain.
Mark Twain’s Book of Animals
by Barry MoserThis volume gathers writings from the full span of Mark Twain's career and elucidates his special attachment to and regard for animals.
Mark Twain's Guide to Diet, Exercise, Beauty, Fashion, Investment, Romance, Health and Happiness: A Politically Incorrect Self-help Book From America's Greatest Humorist
by Mark DawidziakThis collection of Mark Twain quotes presents the best of the curmudgeonly writer's thoughts on diet, exercise, medicine, smoking, drinking, romance, parenting, old age, fashion, finances, politics, and stress management. Curated by a well-known Twain expert and mining lesser-known texts, speeches, and notebooks, it's the perfect gift for anyone who's had enough of Gwyneth's self-righteous advice and the ramblings of the blogosphere."Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any."--from an April 15, 1882 speech"Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education."--from Pudd'nhead Wilson"The less a man knows the bigger the noise he makes and the higher the salary he commands."--from "How I Edited an Agricultural Paper" Mark Dawidziak has been the television critic at the Cleveland Plain Dealer since 1999 and is the author of many books, including the 1994 horror novel Grave Secrets and two histories of landmark TV series: The Columbo Phile: A Casebook and The Night Stalker Companion. A recognized Mark Twain scholar, his acclaimed books on the author include Mark My Words: Mark Twain on Writing and Horton Foote's The Shape of the River: The Lost Teleplay About Mark Twain. He is also a playwright, director, and actor as well as an adjunct professor of journalism at Kent State University.
Marketing en redes sociales: Guía de usuario definitiva para Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn,
by Adidas WilsonQué es la participación en las redes sociales? Es el número de veces que se comparte, me gusta y comentarios. Una gran cantidad de seguidores es excelente, pero una audiencia comprometida es mejor que una grande: calidad sobre cantidad. Hay ciertas métricas que se utilizan para medir la participación en las redes sociales. Incluyen: Uso de hashtags de marca. Menciones. Click-throughs. Crecimiento de audiencia y seguidores. Gustos. Comentarios. Retweets / compartidos. Tus seguidores pueden empezar a interactuar con tu contenido de forma natural. Pero a menudo, es posible que deba animarlos un poco. Aquí hay algunos trucos para ayudarte con eso. Evalúe su compromiso: vea cuántos seguidores tiene, el número promedio de acciones y comentarios que recibe en cada publicación y cualquier otro número relevante. Asegúrese de continuar monitoreando estos números. Elija su estrategia: cada empresa tiene diferentes objetivos y las estrategias son, por tanto, diferentes. Tu estrategia dependerá de tus objetivos. Esto podría ser educar a la audiencia, recopilar comentarios, cambiar la percepción del público, etc. Comprenda a su audiencia: no es fácil involucrar a personas que no conoce.
Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes
by Marlene DietrichAn A-to-Z look into the mind of an entertainment legendFrom the wonderfully varied and witty mind of Marlene Dietrich comes an alphabetized collection of her most zany, honest, and heartfelt thoughts. Offering her take on a range of ideas, people, and items, Marlene Dietrich's ABC is an unprecedented glimpse into one of history's brightest and most enigmatic stars. Nothing is too small or grand for Dietrich's unique eye. From her entry for hardware store--"I'd rather go to a hardware store than to the opera"--to her entry for egocentric--"If he is a creative artist, forgive him"--she transforms both the mundane and the mysterious into snapshots of her own spirit. Complete with photos from her vast career, Marlene Dietrich's ABC is an unexpected and addicting treat.
Marlene Dietrich's ABC's: Wit, Wisdom, And Recipes
by Marlene DietrichA collection of the icon&’s surprising and heartfelt thoughts on topics A-to-Z, plus recipes and photos—a wonderfully addictive scrapbook for fans. From the wonderfully varied and witty mind of Marlene Dietrich comes an alphabetized collection of her most zany, honest, and heartfelt thoughts. Offering her take on a range of ideas, people, and items, Marlene Dietrich&’s ABC is an unprecedented glimpse into one of history&’s brightest and most enigmatic stars. Nothing is too small or grand for Dietrich&’s unique eye. From her entry for hardware store—&“I&’d rather go to a hardware store than to the opera&”—to her entry for egocentric—&“If he is a creative artist, forgive him&”—she transforms both the mundane and the mysterious into snapshots of her own spirit. Complete with photos from her vast career, Marlene Dietrich&’s ABC is an unexpected and addicting treat.
Marley
by John GroganThis nonfiction book has been faithfully adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Marley & Me by John Grogan! Marley, a lovable Labrador retriever, is always getting himself into trouble. Some may say he is the world's worst dog. But those who know and love Marley understand that nothing can stop his loyalty, exuberance, and passion--not even the Grogans' screen door! How this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family is the story of Marley.
Marley and the Kittens
by John GroganWhen a pair of adorable kittens joins the family, Marley is so excited to have two new friends to play with that he follows the felines everywhere. But Marley is no graceful kitten. By imitating their gentle behavior, he unintentionally makes a mess all over the house and gets into big trouble for it. What did I do this time? he wonders. Marley is afraid he may have lost his number-one status in the household ... until an unlikely pair reminds him and his family that no one's purrrrr-fect! In a story that hilariously reveals the differences between cats and dogs, everyone's favorite misbehaving pup learns from some new friends just how special he really is.
Marley: The Dog Who Ate My Homework (I Can Read Level 2)
by John GroganMarley has been waiting all day to play with Cassie, but when she gets home there's still work to be done! Cassie is making a model of the solar system for school, using fruit to represent each of the planets. When all the work is done, Daddy hangs the model in the dining room for all to see . . . including Marley. Marley doesn't like homework, but he sure does like a snack, and before he can stop himself, the solar system has disappeared into the black hole of Marley's stomach. Cassie wakes up before school to find herself without her assignment, and in need of a quick fix. Can Marley somehow make up for his cosmic mistake and help Cassie get her project in on time?This Marley beginning reader is filled with out of this world laughs, perfect for anyone who's ever suffered from a case of disappearing homework.
Marley: The Dog Who Cried Woof (I Can Read Level 2)
by John GroganWoof! Woof! Woof! Marley barks at tricycles. Marley barks at trucks. Marley barks at mailmen . . . neighbors . . . even other dogs! His job is to let his family know when important things happen. But after all his barking, when something really important happens, will Marley’s family still pay attention?Beginning readers will enjoy Marley’s hilarious antics in Marley: The Dog Who Cried Woof, the perfect addition to the I Can Read! series inspired by John Grogan’s bestselling picture books.
Marley: Firehouse Dog (I Can Read Level 2)
by John GroganMarley is back in an I Can Read adventure! When Marley and his family are out for a walk around town, they are pleased to be invited into the fire station for a tour! Unhappily, Marley has to stay behind . . . or at least, that's what his family says. Before long, Marley has chewed through his leash and is leading his own tour of the firehouse. From the kitchen to the garage, Marley is hot on the trail for some mischief! Young readers will relish this sizzling story!
Marley: Marley's Big Adventure (I Can Read Level 2)
by John GroganWhen Marley's family gets angry at him, Marley runs away from home. Who knew one little dog could get into such big trouble? Will Marley's family find him?
Marley & Me
by John GroganShortlisted for the British Book Awards, Biography of the Year, 2007.Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a larger than life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. The New York Times bestseller, with over 2 million copies of the book in print, read by the author.John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow fur ball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barrelling, ninety-seven pound steamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewellery.Obedience school did no good - Marley was expelled. And yet Marley's heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behaviour, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple's joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen-year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms. The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. For lovers of Tuesdays with Morrie, The Year of Magical Thinking, and even, of course, dogs!
Marley: Messy Dog (I Can Read Level 2)
by John GroganMarley gets messy in this classicI Can Read!When Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with newly painted bedroom walls, she is careful to put Marley in the garage. But as soon as her back is turned, Marley ventures into the house to “help.” By the time he’s done, the messy dog is in need of a little help himself! In this easy-to-follow story with beautiful full-color illustrations, Marley’s good intentions lead to a series of mishaps that will entertain and delight young readers.Marley: Messy Dog is a Guided Reading Level I and a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Marley: Not a Peep! (I Can Read Level 2)
by John GroganJeepers peepers! Cassie’s class hatched chicks at school, and Cassie gets to bring them home for the weekend to share with her family. The chicks are very cute, but will need a lot of attention . . . which Marley soon finds out. While Cassie is out of the house on a playdate, leaving Marley to babysit, the chicks get loose from their cage and begin to run around the house! Can Marley round up the chicks before Cassie gets back, or will the temptation to have a playdate of his own be too great for him to resist? Find out in this lively Marley I Can Read!
Marley: Snow Dog Marley (I Can Read Level 2)
by John GroganA family snow day presents Marley with the perfect opportunity for some mischief, but Marley surprises everyone with his good behavior. Could Marley be a natural snow dog?