This is the story about a grouchy old man who through the trust and imagination of a young girl is motivated to heal himself.

Uwe Blesching has distilled the spectacular art in his film "Cuba on Fire" in a book to grace any coffee table: "Cuba's Carnival - Origins of the Biggest party On Earth." The book explores the why in what compels millions of people from all around the world to party in the streets, today and all throughout recorded history. With Cuba as a visual guide, Blesching explores a hitherto unknown pattern common to all the carnivals of the world. As the story unfolds the vibrant photographs, image compilations and text invite the reader to explore ancient legend, long forgotten beginnings, and discoveries of mankind's origins. Insights gleaned from the carnival archetype unveil fascinating possibilities of human powers, talents and potentials yet to be fully realized. Here the secrets of carnival bring a potentially private exploration of the richness of the human psyche.

Do you know the powerful healing properties of common spices right in your very own kitchen cupboard? The Ancients knew (as do today's pharmaceutical companies) that organic spices can safely, effectively, and affordably contribute to your health and healing. Many traditional healers know the therapeutic properties of plants because they have learned to listen to their 'voices.' You know what the smell or taste of a certain spice evokes in you. Discover how all this spicy knowledge can be woven into a symphony of self-exploration and gourmet of fun right at your fingertips.

This comprehensive sourcebook combines evidence-based insights from more than 1,000 studies from cannabinoid and consciousness research to present a convincing case for the powerful healing effects of medical marijuana on over 100 chronic symptoms and diseases. Written by a former paramedic with a PhD in alternative healthcare, this in-depth reference shows that the subtle shifts in awareness commonly observed in cannabis-using patients vastly contribute to these compounds' therapeutic potential.

The Cannabis Health Index is organized into condition-specific chapters, with eye-catching ratings of cannabis efficacy for each symptom, along with recommendations for use, and sidebars that suggest related mindfulness-based practices that enhance the body's own ability to heal. Organized alphabetically from aging to wound care, with sections on a variety of conditions including infections, cancer, cardiovascular health, eye diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurological diseases, and much more, the Index reveals that the huge body of scientific studies focused on cannabis is a tremendously under-utilized repository of knowledge.

In synthesizing the findings of these studies, Blesching brings clarity to the process of making informed decisions about cannabis as a valid treatment. Informative, user-friendly, and practical, The Cannabis Health Index presents striking evidence that cannabis is remarkable safe and effective when used within the proper therapeutic window, especially compared with the risks of managing chronic symptoms with pharmaceuticals.