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Transcribed from the original lectures recorded at San Francisco State University in 1987, The Nature of Drugs series highlights Shulgin’s engaging lecture style peppered with illuminating anecdotes and amusing asides. Ostensibly taught as an introductory course on drugs and biochemistry, these books serve as both a historical record of Shulgin’s teaching style and the culmination of his philosophy on drugs, psychopharmacology, states of consciousness, and societal and individual freedoms pertaining to their use, both medicinal and exploratory.

Embark on a thrilling journey through the life of Lord Cochrane, a legendary Napoleonic-era sea captain. This volume brings to life his daring exploits as he aids the Chilean navy in defeating Spain and takes command of Brazils fleet. Cochranes extraordinary journey doesnt end there - he sails to Greece, joining the fight for their liberation from the Ottoman Empire. This is not just a biography, its an unfinished autobiography completed by his son and a renowned naval historian.

Ante las energías que podríamos llamar “tradicionales”, tales como el petróleo, gas,carbón y energía nuclear, existen alternativas ecológicas como las energías renovables, las cuales brindan respuestas sostenibles a las preocupaciones sobre seguridad, salud, medio ambiente y economía. En la actualidad el consumo mundial de energía es del orden de 400 toneladas de petróleo equivalente por segundo. Es una energía absolutamente considerable que no deja de crecer.

In Memoirs of a Revolutionist, Vol. 1, Peter Kropotkin, a notable Russian anarcho-communist and scientist, invites readers into his captivating life journey. This autobiography not only chronicles his personal experiences but also sheds light on the intricate tapestry of 19th-century Russian society and politics. Born into nobility and educated in the military, Kropotkin ultimately rejected the values of his social class to champion anti-authoritarian socialism, standing against both the Tsarist regime and the authoritarian Bolsheviks. With a diverse range of interests spanning literature, ...

Dive into the captivating world of ancient civilizations with History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental twelve-volume work by the pioneering Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. Translated from the original French, this masterwork, published between 1903 and 1904, showcases Masperos dedication to the exploration of ancient cultures. As a largely self-taught scholar, he led significant archaeological missions, including the renowned Institut Franßais d‚Archologie Orientale. Notably, he expanded research at Saqqara, uncovering thousands of hieroglyphic inscriptions that ...

If you love nature and being outdoors - hiking, smelling the fresh air, and feeling the warm sun on your skin - you will love this audiobook! This little book is filled with activities to increase your enjoyment and understanding of the natural world. Not only will you understand nature at a deeper level, you will start to understand that you are a part of the natural world and it is part of you!

Dream Car tells the story of entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin’s fantastical 1970s-era Safety Vehicle-1 (SV1), audaciously launched during a tumultuous breakpoint in postwar history. The tale of the sexy-yet-safe SV1 reveals the influence of automobiles on ideas about the future, technology, entrepreneurship, risk, safety, showmanship, politics, sex, gender, business, and the state, as well as the history of the auto industry’s birth, decline, and rebirth.

Welcome, adventurers, to the first volume of "Unraveling Mysteries: Exploring Science and Debunking Myths - Storytelling for the Whole Family"! In this exciting journey, we'll embark on a quest to uncover the truths behind some of the most intriguing and widely discussed science-related myths. From the curious case of the Flat Earth theory to the complex world of vaccine misinformation, we're going to dive deep into these fascinating topics.

Whether you've just started figuring things out, have been a meta-geek for quite some time, or maybe you're an entrepreneur that's enthusiastic about the opportunities lurking around the corner—this book is your ultimate guide to understanding the concepts of this phenomenal innovation, all the terminology surrounding it, and most importantly, what it means in terms of investments, business models, and job opportunities.

La autora ganadora del premio "Valerij Zayets" y nominada para el premio Pulitzer, Svetlana Kostenko dibuja una vívida imagen de las secuelas del accidente nuclear más famoso del mundo.