WHAT THE HECK IS AN INTERNET MEME?Meme (pronounced meem): An idea, belief or element of social behavior spread that is transmitted from one person or group of people to another.This word was coined in the '70s by Richard Dawkins, the atheist godman worshipped by neckbeards everywhere.Simply put, Internet memes are memes that spread on the Internet through social networking sites, blogs, email, news sources, and so on. In the real world they're calle...

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It's amazing how much writing you can accomplish in five minute increments. And if you need help getting into the writing groove, prompts can give you the kick in the butt you need to get the words flowing. Follow them in numerical order or jump around to any of the over 400 prompts that sparks your creativity. Get writing!

Everyone has that moment—the realization that adulthood has arrived, like a runaway train, and there's no getting out of its way. From the hit Tumblr blog of the same name, F*ck! I'm in My Twenties perfectly captures the new generation currently testing the waters of post-college reality. Quick-witted and self-deprecating, the author pens irreverent missives, DIY diagrams, illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek checklists that chronicle her experience as a twenty-something living in t...

Clinical Naturopathy details key treatment protocols and "evidence-based" complementary medicine interventions for use in naturopathic practice. The book is written by leading practitioners in the field, exploring naturopathic treatments (herbal, nutritional, dietary, lifestyle) for a range of medical conditions that are commonly encountered in modern practice. The unique perspective of the book is that it combines clinical experience with evidence-based substantiation from rigorous resear...

If you are tired of being shy, don't be! Life coach Marie Dubuque teaches you in this short book how to embrace what she calls an asset, not a character flaw! This book addresses how to keep a conversation flowing, how to give a speech, and that nerve-racking first date! You can survive and thrive in a world full of extroverts!

The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition This long-awaited second edition of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research, the textbook is both ...

Writing prompts are a great way to jumpstart your muse and get the creative juices flowing. Sometimes you want to write and don't really know what to write about, and prompts can help guide you into a new story.This collection of 366 writing prompts can be used daily throughout the year (leap years, too!) as a starting point to get you writing ... and keep you writing. Each day of the year has its own, unique prompt. Set a timer for fifteen or twenty minutes, and write whe...

The statistics are alarmingthe incidence of diabetes in the general population and pregnancy in particular is on the rise. As a result, the need for effective treatments to control the blood glucose level in pregnant diabetic women is likely to grow.James Bernasko, OB/GYN, is one of the few physicians in the United States who is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and a Certified Diabetes Educator. He relies on his professional experience to provide a practical guide for healthcar...

Do you love manga? Now you can learn to draw your own!This book has everything the beginning manga artist needs! You’ll learn how to draw the basic manga head and body types…but that’s just the beginning! Over 100 manga characters—from magical shoujo girls and their super-cute chibi friends to mysterious ninjas and double-crossing villains— are broken down into easy-to-follow steps so you can start drawing all of your favorite manga characters right away!

Are you chasing an ever elusive concept of happiness? Stuck in a rut and have no idea how to handle it? Facing recent loss or negative life experiences?If you're waiting for your life to truly begin, this is the book for you! Remember that sometimes, the latest blooming flowers can last the longest and be the most beautiful. Let me help you to open up and bloom! It takes a bit of effort, but it can also be fun and exciting if you keep an open mind.You never know what might ...

Covering preventive, non-invasive, and natural treatments, Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition offers more than just alternative medicine. It promotes an integrated practice that can utilize natural medicine, traditional Western medicine, or a combination of both in a comprehensive, scientific treatment plan. Based on a combination of philosophy and clinical studies, Textbook of Natural Medicine helps you provide health care that identifies and contr...