Low life

A cacophonous poem of democracy and greed, like the streets of New York themselves. —John Vernon, Los Angeles Times This highly original work reads like the reminiscences of a raconteur who knew everyone, was there in the midst of it all himself, and, even when telling stories of the deadliest dives on the Bowery, makes you wish you had been there too. —Michelle E. Hammer, Newsday I…

The president street boys : Growing up mafia

rank Dimatteo was born into a family of mob hitmen. His father and godfather were shooters and bodyguards for infamous Mafia legends the Gallo brothers. His uncle was a capo in the Genovese crime family and bodyguard to Frank Costello. With family connections like those, Frank knew everybody in the neighborhood—and they knew him. After dropping out of high school, Frank lived gangster-style w…

The day of the owl

A man is shot dead as he runs to catch the bus in the piazza of a small Sicilian town. Captain Bellodi, the detective on the case, is new to his job and determined to prove himself. Bellodi suspects the Mafia, and his suspicions grow when he finds himself up against an apparently unbreachable wall of silence. A surprise turn puts him on the track of a series of nasty crimes. But all the while B…

Wettig Opium

'Wettig opium' vertelt een vergeten deel van de Nederlandse koloniale geschiedenis en geeft inzicht in de betekenis van de wettige opiumhandel voor de economie en welvaart van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden.

Bridging the gap between practice and research

Today, most substance abuse treatment is administered by community-based organizations. If providers could readily incorporate the most recent advances in understanding the mechanisms of addiction and treatment, the treatment would be much more effective and efficient. The gap between research findings and everyday treatment practice represents an enormous missed opportunity at this exciting ti…

Layout 2020

LAYOUT2020 adalah buku baru yang ditulis oleh Surianto Rustan. Terdiri dari 2 buku yang menjadi 1 kesatuan. Isinya membahas desain layout di media cetak & media digital (UI/UX di website/apps). Dari sejarah, teori, aplikasi, problem-solusi hingga tren terkini.

Codependents' guide to the twelve steps : How to find the right program for y…

Millions identified with Melody Beattie in Codependent No More and gained inspiration from her in Beyond Codependency. Now she’s back to help you discover how recovery programs work and to help you find the right one for you. Interpreting the famous Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps specifically for codependent issues for the very first time, this groundbreaking book combines Melody’s exper…

Breaking addiction : A 7-step handbook for ending any addiction

In his revolutionary book the heart of addiction, Dr. Lance Dodes examined the underlying emotions that drive addictive behaviors-whether drinking, gambling, sex, or eating.

Opium politik & dramaturgi

Edisi

Cet. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9789793464893

Deskripsi Fisik

xvi 214hlm, 21cm

Judul Seri

-

No. Panggil

320.9598 HAS o

Listening to ecstasy : The transformative power of MDMA

A personal narrative and guide to the safe, responsible use of MDMA for personal healing and social transformation • Details the author’s 50 years of responsible experimentation with mind-altering substances and how Ecstasy has helped him become a better therapist • Explains how he and his wife found Ecstasy to be the key to renewing and enriching their lives and marriage as they en…

Layout 2020

LAYOUT2020 adalah buku baru yang ditulis oleh Surainto Rustan dari nol, bukan sekedar revisi kecil dari buku LAYOUT dasar & penerapannya. Terdiri dari 2 buku yang menjadi satu kesatuan, konten LAYOUT2020 tentang desain layout di media cetak & media digital (UI/UX di website/apps). Dari sejarah, teori, aplikasi, problem-solusi hingga tren terkini.

Building resilienceto trauma : The trauma and community resiliency models

After a traumatic experience, survivors often experience a cascade of physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual responses that leave them feeling unbalanced and threatened. Building Resilience to Trauma explains these common responses from a biological perspective, reframing the human experience from one of shame and pathology to one of hope and biology. It also presents alterna…

Legal marijuana : Perspectives on public benefits, risks and policy approaches

The legalization of marijuana has spread rapidly throughout the united states, from just a handful of states ten years ago to now more than half, as well as the nation's capital.

Marijuana Legalization : State initiatives, implications, and issues

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug across the world, including in the United States. The federal government prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, and possession of marijuana. Over the last few decades, some states have deviated from an across-the-board prohibition of marijuana. Evolving state-level positions on marijuana include decriminalization initiatives, lega…

Legalizing marijuana: drug policy reform and prohibition politics

Edisi

Ed. 1, Cet. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9780313361678

Deskripsi Fisik

xix, 188 hlm.: illus.; 23 cm.

Judul Seri

-

No. Panggil

362.293 RUD l

The opium war : Drugs, dreams and the making of china

In october 1839, Britain entered the first opium war with china. Its brutality notwithstanding, the conflict was with china.

Opium to java : Revenue farming and chinese enterprise in colonial indonesia…

Opium smoking was a widespread social custom in nineteenth- country java, and commercial trade in opium has far-reaching economic and political implications

Legalizing Marijuana

A hundred years ago, marijuana was considered a threat to civil order and mental health. Today, recreational marijuana is legal in two countries : Canada and Uruguay.

The agony and the ecstasy

Michelangelo Buonarroti. Creator of the David, painter of the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, architect of the dome of St. Peter's, Michelangelo lives once more in the tempestuous, powerful pages of Irving Stone's towering triumph. A masterpiece in its own right, this biographical novel offers a compelling portrait of one of the greatest artists the world has ever known.

Prodependence

With Prodependence, Dr. Robert Weiss offers us the first fully new paradigm in over 35 years for helping those who love and care for addicts.

Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana

This essay briefly overviews the potential benefits of marijuana legalization. It does not offer a methodology of instituing recreational marijuana into society legally

Is legalized marijuana good for society?

The In Controversy series examines the complex, controversial issues of the day breaking them indo smaller pieces.

Downside of drugs marijuana : legal and developmental consequences

You may have heard that marijuana is a "safe" drug. In some parts of the United States, its even legal and, while a debate continues regarding recreational and medical use, resecarh still conclusively confirms the devasting effect on a young, undevelop adolescent brain.

Opium en verdere verhalen

Edisi

Ed. 1, Cet. 1

ISBN/ISSN

-

Deskripsi Fisik

57 hlm.: ill.; 22 cm.

Judul Seri

-

No. Panggil

362.293 KEL o

Manajemen kearsipan

Buku manajemen kearsipan ini disusun untuk dijadikan bahan bacaan dan panduan bagi semua pihak yang menekuni bidang kearsipan. Penulis berupaya menyusun buku ini dengan bahasa yang sederhana dan dikemas secara rutin dan praktis agar mudah dipahami oleh pembaca.

Marijuana stock : investing in marijuana stocks for passive income

Marijuana sales wordwide are expected to hit nearly $17 billion in 2019, according to Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics, which track the industry. That growth has been helped by the legalization of cannabis in Canada and a lengthening list of states

Ekstasi Komunikasi

TERNYATA setiap upaya menyibak dan menelanjangi KEBENARAN upaya pemikiran (interpretasi), baik religius, ilmiah maupun filosofis untuk mengungkap RAHASIA yang selalu membuat manusia terbirit-biritdan kerap baku hantam, sebanding dengan KEMUSTAHILAN berhasilnya semua upaya itu.

Opium nation : child brides, drug lords, and one woman's journey through Afgh…

Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa delivers a revealing and deeply personal explorationof Afghanistan and the drug trade which rules the country, from corruptofficials to warlords and child brides and beyond. KhaledHosseini, author of The Kite Runner and AThousand Splendid Suns calls Opium Nation “an insightful andinformative look at the global challenge of Afghan drug trade.

Assertive community treatment (ACT) : evidence based practices (EBP) KIT

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and record of the U.S Government via Print publications

Marijuana : medical uses, regulations, and legal issues

Cannabis sativa is the scientific name for the widely used drug commonly known as marijuana. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States as well as in many other countries. Considered a ""soft"" drug, it is a naturally growing plant that is harvested as its crude product for use. Other familiar names for marijuana are weed, dope, pot, hemp, cannabis, and reefer. Mariju…