Mike Jay Ordre des livres

A provocative and original history of the scientists and writers, artists and philosophers who took drugs to explore the hidden regions of the mind

The remarkable life of Colonel Edward Despard, comrade-in-arms of Nelson and a man who championed the rights of freed slaves, but who was executed in Britain for high treason in 1803.

“At a glance, Mike comes off like a 1980s teen movie bully on downers.” - Playboy Magazine“…Mike Ma bragged about crashing a White House press conference.” - The Huffington Post. Now, you can read his long-awaited first book. Harassment Architecture has been described as an almost plotless and violent march against what the author calls the "lowerworld". It's the story of a man, sick on his surrounds, bound by them, but still seeking the way out.

A definitive history of mescaline that explores its mind-altering effects across cultures, from ancient America to Western modernity

Exploring the intersections of history, culture, and psychology, this collection showcases Mike Jay's engaging narratives that delve into lesser-known tales and intriguing aspects of the human experience. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully designed, it serves as a captivating compendium of forgotten histories and untold stories, inviting readers to discover unexplored realms of knowledge and imagination.

Explores the meaning of mental illness through the successive incarnations of the institution that defined it: the madhouse, designed to segregate its inmates from society; the lunatic asylum, which intended to restore the reason of sufferers by humane treatment; and the mental hospital, which reduced their conditions to diseases of the brain.

Prufungsvorbereitung aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Chemie - Organische Chemie, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Unterrichtsmodul Farbstoffe unterteilt sich in die drei wichtigsten Klassen: Triphenylmethanfarbstoffe, Anthrachinonfarbstoffe und Azofarbstoffe. Massgeblich beeinflusst haben diese Arbeit die Unterrichtsmaterialien eines Gymnasiums, Erlauterungen eines Fachlehrers und Hintergrundinformationen aus dem Internet. Es finden sich im Folgendem ein Einarbeitungstext in das Thema Farbstoffe allgemein und speziell die Azo- und Triphenylmethanfarbstoffe sowie Farbeverfahren."

Ještě před sto lety si mohli lidé zajít do lékárny pro jakékoliv množství různých nakopávačů a srážečů ve formě lektvarů, tonik či prášku, které obsahovaly různé koncentrace opia, kokainu nebo konopí. Tato skvělá kniha nám říká, jak jsme z tehdejší reality dospěli k té dnešní; a také co tomu všemu předcházelo. Mike Jay odhaluje kořeny psychoaktivního požitkářství jednadvacátého století a přináší čerstvý pohled na popisy užití konopí a opia od velikánů, jako byli Baudelaire a Coleridge.

Covering the rich history of Bristol Rovers FC, this definitive account chronicles the club's journey from its founding in 1883 to the present. It explores key moments, notable players, and the evolution of the team, providing fans with an in-depth look at the club's legacy and significance in football. The narrative captures the passion and dedication of supporters while highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced over the decades.