Little Book of Pot (pb)

First mentioned in 2700 BC in a Chinese herbal guide. Cannabis sativa has long been used as a remedy for various ailments and for making ropes and cloth. In the Middle Ages it was such a common commodity that they even named a town after it. Five thousand years on, in this milestone of a book, Dr Ganjabhang explores the history of this remarkable plant as well as the widespread applications that mankind, in its ingenuity, has come up with. Learn about the unwelcome side effects, such as the ability of cannabis to make music sound different. Mike Oldfield, for example. Stoned: 'Wow, I really have to get his new album.' Later: 'Well, that's another fifteen quid down the crapper.' There are numerous safety tips for the habitual user, as well as fascinating facts: 'Only female plants produce cannabis resin. After fertilization, males just take up space - proof that God is consistent, if nothing else.'