Secret Drugs of Buddhism explores the historical evidence for the use of entheogenic plants within the Buddhist tradition and calls attention to the central role which psychedelics played in Indian religions.
A story based on people smuggling and exploitation, based on true events.
The story of Cornish farmworker James Ruse, reprieved from the hangman's noose and transported to Botany Bay on the First Fleet in 1788. A highly original narrative of exile and survival from rural England to New South Wales and the Tasman Sea filling a gap in the literature of transportation and dramatising a key period in British penal history.
Play set in a down-at-heel northern music hall where the proprietor is bent on reviving the venue's glory days by persuading the now released John 'Babbacombe' Lee - the only person to have been reprieved by a Home Secretary after standing on a gallows trap which failed to open - to team up with his failing executioner James Berry in a double act.
Recreate Mackintosh's Signature StyleArchitect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed hundreds of pieces of furniture throughout his career. Ranging in style from Arts & Crafts to Art Nouveau to Modern, his furniture occupies an interesting place in history and had tremendous influence on American and European furniture design.
A hopeful story set in an Australian penal colony - a topic that will capture the imagination of today's prisoners. The story shows how, if given the opportunity, former prisoners can prosper and make a new life for themselves.
Regulation of Incapacitating Chemical Agent Weapons, Riot Control Agents and Their Means of Delivery
The book examines the shortcomings of the international community in effectively regulating the research, development, and use of riot control agents and incapacitating chemical weapons. It delves into the implications of these failures, shedding light on the challenges and consequences of unregulated state practices in this area. Through thorough research, it aims to inform and provoke discussion on the need for stronger oversight and accountability regarding these controversial agents.
Preventing the Misuse of the Chemical and Life Sciences
Focusing on the intersection of scientific advancements and security risks, this book delves into the implications of toxin and bioregulator research. It highlights potential misuse in various countries, including China, India, and the USA, and critiques the ineffective implementation of existing international conventions aimed at preventing weaponization. The authors emphasize the regulatory gaps that endanger global peace and security while proposing actionable solutions for both states and the scientific community to mitigate these risks.
The book offers a curated selection of over one hundred historic photographs from the combined archives of The National Fisherman and The Atlantic Fisherman, showcasing the American fishing industry from the 1920s to the 1990s. It captures the resilience and ingenuity of fishermen and their boats during a transformative era. Enhanced by an insightful introduction and expanded captions, the images reveal the dramatic and essential nature of this iconic industry, providing a significant visual narrative of its evolution and the lives of those who worked at sea.