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Drug abuse is may be intentional or unintentional use of drugs with harmful consequences. Drugs can affect behavior by altering mood, consciousness, and social functioning. Drug abuse includes misuse of prescription medicines and addiction to other substances. Drug abuse can be prevented by educating the public and establishing effective, drug-free environments. Education can help young drug users develop awareness of the consequences of drug use, while helping their parents cope with the risks they pose to their children.

Astoria, Oregon, owes its existence as much to a little-known ship captain as its namesake, John Jacob Astor. Captain George Flavel happened upon the ramshackle village at the mouth of the Columbia River in the fall of 1849, bringing goods during the California Gold Rush. As he subsequently captained and piloted three different ships along the Pacific coast, he learned that the perilous Columbia River Bar, the "graveyard of the Pacific", barred the entrance to most mariners. Hazards abounded.

Seventeen-year-old Jamie should have known from the beginning something was wrong with the Right and the real Church, but she was too caught up in her feelings for Josh - a handsome jock, and the son of a church elder - to care. She’s never had the most stable life, what with a drug-addicted mother and a recovering-alcoholic father, but her relationship with Josh may have driven her life completely off the rails. Her father is now a full-blown member of the church, and for refusing to join, Jamie’s been kicked out onto the streets. She’s even lost Josh - well sort of.

Since 2013, She Grrrowls has been bringing live shows of talented women in comedy, music, poetry (and everything in between) to stages across London. In this anthology, Carmina Masoliver - founder, poet and feminist - has selected and commissioned new work from ten poets who have featured at the event over the years.

Marc Séguin revoit le garçon, l’adolescent puis le jeune adulte qu’il a été. Tous grugés par une incessante inquiétude, ils reviennent hanter l’homme mûr, le peintre reconnu qu’il est devenu. Il y a un train qui siffle au loin, des fissures multiples, un ravin qui se creuse. Et les seins de la belle Arielle. Il y aura des morts. Une amitié malmenée. Et un amour empêché. Comment aimer et se laisser aimer quand on est coupé de ses sentiments? Comment réparer l’irréparable?

Uncontrollable Dragon written by Lola Grant introduces Grey as the main character of the story who is a dreamer and a fighter bound to stop a prophecy that is about to come to the people of Matagor. With a a bunch of interesting characters like Othello, Groth, the Ridgeways, Octavio, and many more, you will join with her as this story unfolds in unexpected twist. Get into the adventure with these amazing characters and see the relationship of a dragon towards the famous Dragon Whisperer.

Laila finds herself caught between an unscrupulous CEO and her promiscuous boss. Then news of her college roommate's suicide stirs up a dark secret involving three devious friends from her past. One has betrayed a vow, another wants to rekindle their romance, and the third is out for revenge. Suddenly for Laila, it's 1969 again. She's only 17, and she's left her sheltered home in Long Island for college in Connecticut. Laila gets swept up in a deceptive love triangle with two older locals and initiated into their unethical hippie family. She realizes her search to belong has led to tragedy.

One late summer's day, on Mouse's 12th Birthday she gets an Artist's Box full of paints, pastels and pencils, from her Mum and Dad. And when Mouse draws a beautiful picture under a magical old willow tree, little does she know that she would be transported to another world. A world turned upside down, just by her presence. A world where she has to fight for her life and those around her. A world full of dark, mystical characters who will stop at nothing to get their hands on her.

Returning to the magical old willow tree after six months is both daunting and exciting for Mouse. Knowing the possible consequences of drawing a picture which could lead her into further adventure, what does she draw this time? Having not told anyone about her adventures in another world, Mouse braves drawing a second picture under the willow tree.

This book is about love. These poems are near and dear to my heart.

The discovery of an ancient alien pyramid buried under the ice in Antarctica changes Earth forever. We learn that we are the forgotten slaves of a galaxy spanning empire called the V'kit'no'sat who abandoned our planet 100,000 years ago during a massive rebellion. Our ancestors, the Zen'zat, were given special genetic powers and ordered never to reproduce under pain of death...for themselves and their offspring. That means Earth's entire population is illegal and if the V'kit'no'sat return to reclaim their lost border colony they'll wipe out every last one of us.

In this first-in-a-series urban fantasy, sexy private eye Gaia Charmer brings new meaning to the words "Earth Angel." This mysterious (and bipolar) bombshell has the power of the Earth itself at her fingertips, but the murder of her best friend knocks her world off its axis. Out for blood on the killer's trail, Gaia and a tough-as-nails rock hound sheriff must overcome Landkind - a secret society of movers and shakers with the hearts and minds of landforms (mountains, rivers, islands, etc.) - and a vicious enemy with the key to her true identity.

A woman walks into a tattoo parlour. But this is no ordinary woman, and this is Hackney in 2233. Jones' body is covered in tattoos but she wants to add one final inking to her gallery - a thin line of ink mixed with blood that connects her body art together, creating a unique map. As the two artists set to work, Jones tells them the story behind each tattoo. As Jones is no ordinary woman, these are no ordinary stories: each one represents a doorway to a life Jones fell into, a 'remembering'.

Immerse yourself in 10+ hours of restorative, relaxing nature sounds carefully curated to soothe your mind, rejuvenate your spirit, and create a harmonious atmosphere for deep sleep, meditation, and healing. Let the symphony of nature transport you to a place of tranquility and renewal, providing respite from the stresses of everyday life.

An Indigenous teen girl is caught between two worlds, both real and virtual, in the YA fantasy debut from bestselling Indigenous author Wab Kinew. Perfect for fans of Ready Player One and the Otherworld series. In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who faces the...

La série Place des Érables continue de s’agrandir comme une famille du bon vieux temps! Ce cinquième tome nous tire chez monsieur Méthot, propriétaire du magasin de variétés voisin de la pharmacie Lamoureux. Parions que, de chez lui aussi, toute la vie du quartier est à portée de vue et de voix... Pour notre plus grand plaisir!

Goûtez la suite d’une série savoureuse, remplie d’émotions douces-amères et de personnages qu’on prend plaisir à voir évoluer comme si on les connaissait réellement. La grande experte de la saga familiale québécoise maîtrise son art mieux que jamais.

Conflict is essential to story - regardless of genre. The friction between what a character wants and the lengths they will go to reach that goal is what pulls readers through your book. Great conflict is what leaves readers cheering (or crying) at the end of a story. Using humour and her deep knowledge of human behaviour, counsellor and award-winning author Eileen Cook will guide you through the causes of conflict, the differences between internal and external conflict, and show you how conflict resolution techniques can be turned upside down to ramp up the tension in your book.

After a jogging mishap, at the age of 45, Joelle Kantor sustained her fourth traumatic brain injury. That fourth TBI sent her spiraling down a very dark tunnel of agony, depression, and deep desperation. For three long years, she fought for her life, exploring every healing protocol she could find...to no avail.

Ce livre raconte de quelle façon les manigances du plus influent criminel québécois des trente dernières années l'ont mené à sa perte, en plus d'exposer les ramifications tentaculaires entre les différentes factions du crime organisé.