April 23, 2015
Christian Hageseth on America’s Relationship with Marijuana and Why the Industry is on the Brink
Christian Hageseth is the CEO of the Denver, Colorado, firm Green Man Cannabis and the author of BIG WEED: An Entrepreneur’s High-Stakes Adventures in the Budding Legal Marijuana Trade, which is now available. According to Hageseth, the marijuana industry is on the brink of a revolution. Here, he explains how America’s perception of pot has changed since the ‘30s and why it’s high time we start taking the drug seriously.
This year's Eisner Awards nominations are in --- and, as anyone following the ups and downs of the comics world in 2014 surely knows by now, we're looking at quite a list. But let's not make much ado, even if it's about something (Happy Shakespeare Day!). Below are the series and books that will vie for Eisner fame in San Diego in July:
Late April, 2015
Hi Teenreaders!
As someone who works in the book world, I'm exposed to people's literary opinions all day, every day. Sometimes, these opinions come from our reviewers, both in the actual language of their review --- like Teen Board member Cassandra H.’s assertion that ONE THING STOLEN by Beth Kephart “is written in watercolor; it’s beautiful, poetic and arresting” --- and in little notes just to me, like when Anita Lock excitedly declares “another 5 star book!!!!!!” in the subject of an email.
Other times, they slip into conversation at an author event or a publisher meeting --- in the book world, “What are you reading? What are you loving?” is as common a greeting as “Hi! How are you?”
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Donald LairdTo handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart. AttributionDonald Laird
Editorial Content for Last of the SandwalkersContributorsReviewer (text)Charles Payseur
Readers picking up LAST OF THE SANDWALKERS --- a graphic novel starring anthropomorphic bugs --- might expect a “cute” tale similar to the movies Antz or A Bug’s Life. However, this book manages to capture something rare --- the spirit of scientific curiosity and exploration merged seamlessly with a story of a family succeeding against incredible odds. It's a testament to the writer (and illustrator) that the rhetoric manages to be both educational and political but never overshadows what is an incredibly entertaining story. Read More TeaserNestled in the grass under the big palm tree by the edge of the desert there is an entire civilization --- a civilization of beetles. In this bug's paradise, beetles write books, run restaurants, and even do scientific research. But not too much scientific research is allowed by the powerful elders, who guard a terrible secret about the world outside the shadow of the palm tree. PromoNestled in the grass under the big palm tree by the edge of the desert there is an entire civilization --- a civilization of beetles. In this bug's paradise, beetles write books, run restaurants, and even do scientific research. But not too much scientific research is allowed by the powerful elders, who guard a terrible secret about the world outside the shadow of the palm tree. About the BookNestled in the grass under the big palm tree by the edge of the desert there is an entire civilization --- a civilization of beetles. In this bug's paradise, beetles write books, run restaurants, and even do scientific research. But not too much scientific research is allowed by the powerful elders, who guard a terrible secret about the world outside the shadow of the palm tree. Copyright © 2025 The Book Report, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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