Books with author Susan Blum

It was the boldest, most revolutionary brain/mind/consciousness research ever performed. Research volunteers were advised: “After the injection, you might feel that we overdosed you and you have died.” This ominous statement was part of the volunteer preparation for Rick Strassman’s University of New Mexico School of Medicine study investigating the effects of N,N-dimethyltriptamine (DMT) on humans. DMT, dubbed the “spirit molecule” by Strassman, is arguably the most powerful psychedelic on the planet. But rather than conventional psychedelic “trips” many of the 60 research volunteers reported their consciousness separated from their bodies in a near death experience, or, that they found themselves in unearthly dimensions populated by intelligent beings in what some described as alien encounters.In his book, DMT the Spirit Molecule: A Doctor’s Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, Strassman described his research from a medical perspective, including the bizarre and other-worldly experiences of the volunteers. Now, Susan Blumenthal describes what it was like to actually be a volunteer. Not only does she relate her experiences reconstructed from extensive journal entries and transcripts of tape recordings of the sessions, she describes the ongoing beneficial impact being a study participant has had on her life decades later. Forward comments by Dennis McKenna and Rak Razaam.

"WATCH OUT, MOUSE!"When a friendly mouse named Max befriends a grouchy bear named Ben, the forest animals are delighted! But when a sly fox named Sylvester comes along, he stirs up trouble between Ben the bear and Max the mouse, and Ben does something he regrets! Can the fox be stopped? Can the friendship be saved? Read and find out! HELPING CHILDREN LEARN HOW THEIR BEHAVIOR AFFECTS OTHERS IN A FUN WAYBen and Max: An Unlikely Friendship is a compelling story for 7-9 year olds that also teaches how our behavior affects others, including the “golden rule” of treating others as we wish to be treated, the issues of gossip and envy, and how to better handle anger.OTHER FEATURESThe book contains colorful, highly detailed illustrations depicting a wide range of emotions PLUS, all ADJECTIVES are highlighted in large, fun fonts and bright colors as a reading aid.DISCUSSION QUESTIONSThe last two pages of the book contain questions relating to the book's content as a guide to help you talk about these issues with your children.Sample Questions* What’s a better way the bear could have acted when he was angry? * What did the fox say about the mouse to the bear that wasn’t true? * What did the bear do after hearing these things? * What could the bear have done instead? * How did the fox want to be treated? * How did he treat others? *How did the fox finally get others to like him and treat him well?TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter One: An Unlikely Pair MeetChapter Two: Friendship OfferedChapter Three: A Joyous Time in the ForestChapter Four: A Jealous Plot UnfoldsChapter Five: “Watch Out, Mouse!”Chapter Six: A Small Bird with a Big Heart Comes to the RescueChapter Seven: The Saddest Bear Gets Even SadderChapter Eight: A Little Bird is Very BraveChapter Nine: AnnabelChapter Ten: The Plan UnfoldsChapter Eleven: In Which a Fox is Out-FoxedChapter Twelve: A Celebration among FriendsEpilogueQuestions to Think About

SPECIAL ILLUSTRATED TEXT EDITION (For plain text edition, look up ISBN 978-1544185699) "WATCH OUT, MOUSE!" When a friendly mouse named Max befriends a grouchy bear named Ben, the forest animals are delighted! But when a sly fox named Sylvester comes along, he stirs up trouble between Ben the bear and Max the mouse, and Ben does something he regrets! Can the fox be stopped? Can the friendship be saved? Read and find out! HELPING CHILDREN LEARN HOW THEIR BEHAVIOR AFFECTS OTHERS IN A FUN WAY Ben and Max: An Unlikely Friendship is a compelling story for 7-9 year olds that also teaches how our behavior affects others, including the “golden rule” of treating others as we wish to be treated, the issues of gossip and envy, and how to better handle anger. OTHER FEATURES The book contains colorful, highly detailed illustrations depicting a wide range of emotions PLUS, all ADJECTIVES are highlighted in large, fun fonts and bright colors as a reading aid. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS The last two pages of the book contain questions relating to the book's content as a guide to help you talk about these issues with your children. Sample Questions * What’s a better way the bear could have acted when he was angry? * What did the fox say about the mouse to the bear that wasn’t true? * What did the bear do after hearing these things? * What could the bear have done instead? * How did the fox want to be treated? * How did he treat others? *How did the fox finally get others to like him and treat him well? TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter One: An Unlikely Pair Meet Chapter Two: Friendship Offered Chapter Three: A Joyous Time in the Forest Chapter Four: A Jealous Plot Unfolds Chapter Five: “Watch Out, Mouse!” Chapter Six: A Small Bird with a Big Heart Comes to the Rescue Chapter Seven: The Saddest Bear Gets Even Sadder Chapter Eight: A Little Bird is Very Brave Chapter Nine: Annabel Chapter Ten: The Plan Unfolds Chapter Eleven: In Which a Fox is Out-Foxed Chapter Twelve: A Celebration among Friends Epilogue Questions to Think About