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This revolutionary introductory performance studies coursebook brings together classic texts in critical theory and shows how these texts can be used in the analysis of performance.The editors put their texts to work in examining such key topics as:* decoding the sign* the politics of performance* the politics of gender and sexual identity* performing ethnicity* the performing body* the space of performance* audience and spectatorship* the borders of performance.Each reading is clearly introduced, making often complex critical texts accessible at an introductory level and immediately applicavble to the field of performance. The ideas explored within these readings are further clarified through innovative, carefully tested exercises and activities.

This revolutionary introductory performance studies coursebook brings together classic texts in critical theory and shows how these texts can be used in the analysis of performance.The editors put their texts to work in examining such key topics as:* decoding the sign* the politics of performance* the politics of gender and sexual identity* performing ethnicity* the performing body* the space of performance* audience and spectatorship* the borders of performance.Each reading is clearly introduced, making often complex critical texts accessible at an introductory level and immediately applicavble to the field of performance. The ideas explored within these readings are further clarified through innovative, carefully tested exercises and activities.

Make your own marijuana-based desserts, candies, and sweet-and-salty treats!Eating or ingesting marijuana rather than inhaling it gives a longer, more-powerful high, spares your lungs, and allows you to partake in private. This makes it perfect for patients who need steady relief from pain, or for those who just want to add marijuana to food for enjoyment. Marijuana Edibles demystifies the edibles cooking process, covering the most popular extraction methods and helping you make your own delicious cannabis-infused edibles at home.Here’s what you’ll find in this fun and fascinating cookbook:· Recipes for 40 different perfectly-dosed, delicious treats—each featuring beautiful photography· Recipes ranging from cookies and bars, to chocolates, truffles, cakes, and frozen treats, including several vegan and gluten-free options· Tips on the equipment you’ll need to make your infusions, with detailed guidance on how to decarb your cannabis and how to calibrate your infusions· Instructions for cooking with infusions and for making simple, single-serving edibles for quick ingestion

From author Laurie Wolf, the "Martha Stewart of marijuana edibles"(New Yorker), comes a beautifully packaged and informative guide to living a holistic CBD and marijuana lifestyle. The Cannabis Apothecary will teach readers the best ways to buy, prepare, and safely use THC and CBD for maximum benefits to your body, mind, home, and spirit.Featuring recipes for brownies and body balms, mushroom tarts and massage oils, The Cannabis Apothecary offers readers a guide to improving health and wellness by harnessing the natural powers of marijuana. From celebrated cookbook author Laurie Wolf, creator of "the absolute best cannabis brownie recipe of all time" (Leafly), The Cannabis Apothecary charts a path through the history of this amazing plant, from early cultivation to the latest in cutting edge research, showing readers how to maximize the benefits of living an immersive marijuana lifestyle. With stops at a growing farm in Oregon and an "elevated" yoga class in Massachusetts, The Cannabis Apothecary will teach readers:* How cannabis works with the body's endocannabinoid system, and how to prepare and control dosage* How to safely acquire, consume, and store cannabis in order to treat a host of medical issues, ranging from epilepsy and insomnia to nausea and anxiety* The distinct flavor profiles of cannabis strains, and how to pair them with ingredients when cooking and entertaining* How to mix compound THC butters and oils for use in the kitchen or the bedroom* How to extract CBD and THC to make topical lotions that relieve arthritis pain, sore muscles, sprains and strains* How to use homemade CBD bath balms to increase relaxation and promote deeper sleepIncluding information on how to grow your own cannabis, and offering 20 recipes for sweet and savory foods and home-made beauty products, The Cannabis Apothecary is an essential guide to everything marijuana has to offer.

The ultimate guide to the Portland, Oregon food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers' markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions.

Savor the Flavors of SeattleThe Seattle food scene is a way of life. Foragers find mushrooms in the forests, nettles by the creeks, and sea beans by the ocean. Fish mongers and farmers take pride in their ingredients, and artisan cheese makers, butchers, chefs, chocolatiers, baristas, and roasters push the boundaries of the city’s playful palate. In Food Lovers’ Guide to Seattle, seasoned food writer Laurie Wolf shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide.With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the city’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers’ Guide to Seattle  is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor. Inside You'll Find: • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top Seattle chefs • The city’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Cooking classes • Complete coverage of Pike Place Market

Portland, Oregon Chef's Table celebrates the food and culture of what the New York Times calls the city's "Golden Age" of dining and drinking. The city's food scene—largely a celebration of the farm-to-table movement—has grown and evolved tremendously in the last five years, with an abundance of local farms, fisheries, and small beef, lamb, and pork producers providing the city's iconic restaurants with a wide array of locally-grown deliciousness. Portland, Oregon Chef's Table is the first cookbook to gather Portland's top chefs and restaurants under one cover. With over seventy recipes for the home cook from more than sixty of the city's most celebrated restaurants and showcasing stunning full-color photos from award-winning photographer Bruce Wolf, featuring mouth-watering dishes, famous chefs, and lots of local flavor, Portland, Oregon Chef's Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook for both the tourist and the Portland local.