The Essential Cannabis Book: A Field Guide for the Curious

by Rob Mejia

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Author: Rob Mejia

Publisher: Spring House Press

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ISBN 10: 1940611814
ISBN 13: 978-1940611815

If You Simply Want to Know the Basics of Today’s Cannabis Landscape...

One of the most popular topics of discussion and debate today is the use of cannabis. In recent years we have seen the expansion of the availability of both medical and recreational cannabis across the United States and, like many adults, you are probably curious about what cannabis is and isn’t. Is cannabis the same thing as marijuana? Are marijuana and hemp the same plant? Can you really use cannabis and not get high? What are the possible health benefits of cannabis? How is it responsibly consumed? What should I tell my kids about cannabis? What’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s simply a cliche?

These and other questions are addressed in The Essential Cannabis Book: A Field Guide for the Curious. In a clear, brief, and objective format, author Rob Mejia will help you to learn the basics needed to navigate this ever changing landscape. Mejia has spent the last five years listening to and learning from the many diverse voices involved in the world of cannabis—from dispensary owners and budtenders to medical patients, growers who happen to be nuns, cannabis chefs, hemp oil producers, journalists, and more. Their personal and illuminating stories, featured throughout the book, bring the discussion about cannabis to life— and you will never again think of cannabis in the same way.

The Essential Cannabis Book: A Field Guide for the Curious is your own personal cannabis concierge to help you explore this new world of opportunity and possibility. Among the many topics covered, it will guide you through:

Why cannabis was vilified and became essentially illegal in the US in 1937 when it had been accepted medicine for centuries
How other parts of the world are embracing cannabis
Why the use of cannabis is a social justice/racial justice issue and what we can do about it
What medical conditions respond best to cannabis and why cannabis medical research in the US is severely hampered
How to visit a dispensary and how to find the cannabis strain that works best for you
What are the many ways that cannabis can be responsibly consumed and what are the advantages and drawbacks of each type of use
How to cook with cannabis
Recipes that work well with cannabis infusions
Lists of helpful websites, references, and revealing cannabis factoids
Challenges and opportunities in the cannabis world going forward

If you are ready to start your cannabis journey, or understand the landscape before heading out, The Essential Cannabis Book: A Field Guide for the Curious will keep you secure, knowledgeable, and prepared to embrace your cannabis curiosity.

Review

– Wonderful…a pleasure to read. Every chapter is informative, educational, and entertaining.” – Laurence Cherniak, cannabis advocate, master grower, author, artist, and playwright

"The Essential Cannabis Book is a great starting point for the novice cannabis consumer or anyone interested in learning more about this amazing plant. It provides a solid base of information in a digestible format. I'm looking forward to the sequel!" – Sohum J. Shah, cannabis entrepreneur, blogger, and writer for The Cannabist

“The Essential Cannabis Book is a very comprehensive educational book for newbies. The book covers so many topics...it educates you and helps you prepare before you try your first cannabis.” – Ganjly.com

“With the proliferation of legal and medical marijuana throughout North America, there’s been a flood of new books promising to be the perfect one for the cannabis beginner. The Essential Cannabis Book fits this description. Well-presented and comprehensive….” – Freedom Leaf Magazine

“... a great gift for those in your life who want or need to learn more about the intricate world of cannabis.” – Culture Magazine

“If you’re looking to up your cannabis knowledge, The Essential Cannabis Book: A Field Guide for the Curious is a great start. From learning how cannabis initially became illegal to discovering recipes for cannabis infusion, this book covers a lot of great stuff.” – Michael “Big Mike” Straumieitis, CEO of Advanced Nutrients

"As we uncover new knowledge about cannabis, there are a lot of questions about how it works as medicine, who might want to use and so on. Rob Mejia tackles these questions and many more… whether you're looking for a gift for someone who needs to know the truth about cannabis, or you want to increase your own knowledge, The Essential Cannabis Book is an excellent choice." – Thomas Jay, Kannaboomers Podcast

About the Author

Rob Mejia has always been curious. Born in Denver as one of 13 children, he grew up like most kids -- playing sports, hanging out with buddies, and smoking some marijuana. A talent for tennis, a head for grades, and a curiosity about the East Coast landed him at Georgetown University and then, later, NYC publishing. After a decade, he discovered his real business passion: licensing. After learning the ropes at an international agency, he hung out his own shingle representing the creative works of publishers, artists, and inventors, including himself: he has contributed articles to magazines, designed a line of apparel, written a book of baby nicknames, created a best-selling birthday card, and created an online introductory cannabis course. It was only when his beloved sister, Theresa, passed from cancer that Rob's curiosity about cannabis blossomed into an obsession. He diligently began to learn about and research the world of cannabis and its medicinal possibilities. This journey resulted in the creation of Our Community Harvest, a business focused on cannabis knowledge, foods and health-related products. With his belief in community effort and talent guiding Our Community Harvest, Rob recruited family and community experts to help him build the company. As a responsible cannabis user, Rob hopes to provide guidance for the cannabis curious -- and to leave his little patch of the world a better place. He lives in New Jersey.

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