In picture-book style, the story of "how that bottle of Coke ended up in your fridge ... [outlining the theory that] while the US government leads the charge to criminalize 10 million people who chew coca, it has simultaneously conspired with a multinational beverage giant to en…
Presents a history of the rise of the Coca-Cola company that draws on new research into the coca leaf trade while revealing the global connections between caffeine, cocaine, and the popular soft drink.
Presents a history of the rise of the Coca-Cola company that draws on new research into the coca leaf trade while revealing the global connections between caffeine, cocaine, and the popular soft drink.
The cocreator of Go the Fuck to Sleep presents an illustrated history of the intermingling of Coffee, Coca-Cola, and Cocaine.
"Based on the most recent research, studies, and guidelines, this book is ideal for athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking to improve training and competition ... [This book] provides plenty of practical tips for using caffeine. In particular you will find sidebars that featur…
The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. And "Caffeinated "reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even…
The additive that flows under the radar. The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. And Caffeinated reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy d…
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think about drugs, and an exploration into the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants -- and the equally powerful taboos Of all the things humans rely on plants for--sustenance…
From number one? New York Times ?bestselling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think about drugs, and an exploration into the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants?and the equally powerful taboos ? Of all the things humans rely on plants for?sustena…
"Of all the things humans rely on plants for--sustenance, beauty, fragrance, flavor, fiber--surely the most curious is our use of them is to change consciousness: to stimulate or calm, fiddle with or completely alter, the qualities of our mental experience. Take coffee and tea: …