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| A VERY FINE CLASS OF IMMIGRANTS : Prince Edward Island's Scottish Pioneers, 1770-1850 [Lucille H Campey] Scots who opted for pioneer life in Prince Edward Island are the subject of this book. Being the first of the 'northern' colonies to be sold off in its entirety to proprietors in the late eighteenth century, P.E.I. acquired its Scots earliest, doing so even before the start of the American War of Independence in 1775. The colonization of Prince Edward Island by Scots takes us back to a period when the process of emigration and settlement were in their infancy. The Pioneer Scots of Prince Edward Island should command our respect. They showed tremendous courage and determination and most were successful. Previous studies of early Scottish emigration to the New World have tended to concentrate on the miseries of evictions and the destruction of old communities. In this groundbreaking study of the influx of Scots to Prince Edward Island, the widely held assumption that emigration was solely a flight from poverty is challenged. By uncovering previously unreported ship crossings, as well as a wide range of manuscripts and underused sources such as customs records and newspaper shipping reports, the book provides the most comprehensive account to date of the influx of Scots to the Island. A VERY FINE CLASS OF IMMIGRANTS is essential reading for individuals wishing to trace family links or deepen their understanding of how and why the Island came to acquire its distinctive Scottish communities. And by accessing, for the first time, shipping sources like 'Lloyd's List' and the 'Lloyd's Shipping Register', the author brings a new dimension to our understanding of emigrant travel. Campey demonstrates that far from sailing on disease-ridden leaky tubs, as popularly imagined, the Island's Pioneer Scots usually crossed the Atlantic on the best available ships of the time. { 204pp, 155x230mm, May 2007; PB, £12.99, 1550027719:9781550027716 , Dundurn Press (Natural Heritage Books) } |
| AMERICA ON NOTICE : Stemming the Tide of Anti-Americanism [Glenn E Schweitzer & Carole D Schweitzer] During the past decade, the image of America in many parts of the world has steadily deteriorated. In this perceptive analysis of the causes of anti-Americanism, Glenn and Carole Schweitzer chart a proactive course for change that will create a more positive attitude toward America and deter terrorism, while encouraging international cooperation to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. The authors begin by showing how and why growing American military and economic power in recent years, coupled with questionable foreign policy choices, have generated negative foreign perceptions of America, especially in Muslim countries. They also address how the growing Muslim populations, with few resources and little room to expand, display increased resentment toward American wealth, while their overcrowded cities have become breeding grounds for hatred directed toward America. Beyond highlighting key problem areas, the Schweitzers devote most of the book to recommending realistic, doable solutions. They want to see US leadership that gives priority to: a new emphasis in foreign assistance on job creation and sustainable solutions; expanded international educational opportunities and the adoption of modern university curricula, particularly in the Muslim world; a change in current US policies that justify military interventions; greater support of capabilities in the developing countries to control infectious diseases; modification of the US double standard that allows for the increase in American nuclear weapons capabilities while denying others the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes; a strengthening of the role of the United Nations to prevent and resolve international security crises; and more assertive US actions in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a major source of much of the anti-American feeling in the Middle East. The authors also stress the importance of listening to and considering the views of leaders of other societies, in contrast to simply pronouncing US policies and intentions. Also, they urge more effective support of local television stations to communicate accurate and balanced views of American society, culture, and policies. Reflecting decades of experience in international relations, this important assessment of America’s role in the world will interest everyone concerned with American security and the prospects for global peace. { 325pp, 155x230mm, August 2006; HB, £18.99, 1591024285:9781591024286 , Prometheus Books } |
| BEYOND TERROR : Strategy in a Changing World [Ralph Peters] Acclaimed military strategist and author Ralph Peters assembles 18 essays, some written before and others after the 11 September 2001 attacks, that show his writing at its best. Always one step ahead of other military strategists, Peters evaluates the status quo of world affairs and brings years of experience as an Army-insider to bear on the state of terrorism in the world today and his vision for how the United States should be fighting the war against terrorists and terrorism. Peters proposes an unorthodox view of intelligence analysis, attacks the lie that the American people will not accept casualties, and, in a tour de force, reveals the human side of Clausewitz. Drawing on the experiences of an unusual military career and travel to more than fifty countries, Peters portrays a world undergoing the most dramatic changes in history. Beyond Terror takes us far beyond the intellectual prison of traditional wisdom to offer the most original thinking available on the strategic challenges confronting the United States in the 21st century. { 353pp, 140x215mm, July 2002; PB, £12.50, 0811731219:9780811731218 , Stackpole Books } |
| BILL CLINTON DVD : Speeches of Presidential Years, 1993-2001 Featuring highlights of major speeches given by President William Jefferson Clinton. Includes: First Inaugural Address (January 1993); Address to Joint Session of Congress (September 1993); Church of God in Christ annual convention (November 199); Oklahoma City Fairgrounds memorial service (April 1995); Statement on Bosnia Peace Agreement (November 1995); Official Christmas Tree Lighting (November 1995); 250th Commencement Ceremony for Princeton University (June 1996); Speech to Democratic National Convention (August 2000); Farewell Address to the Nation (January 2001). Approximate running time: 93 minutes. { November 2007; DV, £13.50, 188595977X:9781885959775 , Soundworks Inc } |
| BUFFALO NATIONALISM : A Critique of Spirital Fascism [Kancha Ilaiah] Writing with passion and wit on contemporary India, this selection from the author's columns in the Hindu, the Deccan Chronicle and the Hindustan Times bring to light his vision of a more just society. { 206pp, 140x215mm, March 2004; PB, £9.99, 818560469X:9788185604695 , Stree } |
| BUILDING SUSTAINABLE PEACE [Tom Keating & W Andy Knight (eds)] As the world turns its attention to the reconstruction of Afghanistan and Iraq following recent conflicts in these countries, the issue of post-conflict peacebuilding takes centre stage. This collection presents a timely and original overview of the field of peace studies and offers fresh analytical tools which promote a critical reconceptualization of peace and conflict, while also making specific reference to peacebuilding strategies employed in recent international conflicts. Copublished with United Nations University Press. REVIEW: "...the well-versed duo (Tom Keating and W Andy Knight) assembled an impressive roster of international experts to outline a wide array of practical and theoretical bon mots about comprehensive and long-term peace building ranging from the on-the-ground experiences of David Beer (an RCMP officer who created the Canadian five year bilateral policing development assistance plan for Haiti) to an essay by former Edmonton Journal writer Satya Das, to papers penned by leading academics in the field..." Gilbert A Bouchard, Folio. "Keating and Knight's impressive array of scholars, UN and NGO employees, and soldiers share their ideas on what it actually takes to make cliches like 'building civil society' and 'healing the wounds of war' realities... This is not an easy book -- it's obviously aimed at an academic audience -- but its essays provide a glimpse into the morally ambiguous decisions that must be made by those who seek to be peacebuilders..." Alex Rettie, AlbertaViews. "...presents a timely and original overview of the field of peace studies..." -- Prairie Books NOW, fall/winter 2004 “[Peace building] involves disarming the warring parties, restoring order, repatriating refugees, providing training for security personnel and technical assistance, de-mining and other forms of demilitarization, monitoring elections, and reforming and strengthening government institutions. Building presents a timely and original overview of peace building theories and strategies....” Bill Twatio, esprit de corps (Canadian Military magazine), Vol. 12, No. 7, July 2005 { April 2004; PB, £23.50, 0888644140:9780888644145 , University of Alberta Press } |
| CHALLENGE OF LIBERTY : Classical Liberalism Today [Robert Higgs & Carl P Close (eds)] Great political and philosophical debates regarding the problematic results of central planning in the 20th century are presented in this collection of essays from classical liberal thinkers such as Adam Smith, John Locke, and modern liberals of various persuasions. After discussing such issues as constitutionalism and security, freedom and the moral society, and cognitive individualism, modern upholders of classical liberalism are allowed to respond to their critics, making this contemporary articulation of the tenets of classical liberalism of interest to politicians, scientists, philosophers, and historians. { 422pp, 155x230mm, February 2006; HB, £17.50, 1598130021:9781598130027 , IPG (Independent Institute) } |
| CIVIL RIGHTS LEGACY OF HARRY S TRUMAN [Raymond H Geselbracht, Editor] President Harry S Truman's contribution to civil rights is generally viewed as substantial and important. But some historians are inclined to regard his achievement as meagre, hesitantly undertaken, polluted by political motives, and inadequate. The essays in this volume include the perspectives of historians and political scientists, of a member of Truman's White House staff, and of descendants of slaves -- including General Colin Powell, Congressman John Lewis, and former Congresswoman Carrie Meek. These essays renew a continuing dialog into the meaning of some of President Truman's most important decisions. { 224pp, 155x230mm, September 2007; PB, £19.50, 1931112673:9781931112673 , Truman State University Press } |
| COMPLETE BIOTERRORISM SURVIVAL GUIDE : Everything You Need to Know Before, During & After an Attack [Mary Theresa Urbano PhD MPh RN] Intelligence, government, and bio-defence experts believe it is only a matter of time until there is another major terrorist attack on American soil. They are concerned that next time the assault will include deadly biological agents and will result in hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of victims. And yet the majority of Americans still don't know where to go for critical information concerning bioterrorism. "The Complete Bioterrorism Survival Guide" addresses the growing number of citizen requests for practical information in an easily accessible format, providing straightforward, useful guidelines and tools for surviving a bioterrorist attack. This is a must-have for every American home and every public library. The threat of bioterrorism-smallpox on the subway or anthrax attacks by mail-means the information contained in the guide has never been more valuable. Distinguished healthcare professional, educator, and bioterrorism expert Mary Theresa Urbano, PhD, has created a comprehensive and accessible guidebook for facing the terrifying reality of bioterrorism. Eleven chapters detail proper private and public preparations and precautions to combat the threat of bioterrorism. In addition to historical information about bioweapons and bioterrorism, Dr Urbano provides a general overview of disease that enriches her recommendations for responding to a bioterrorist attack. These are the insights of an experienced insider. { 228pp, 155x230m, November 2006; PB, £11.50, 1591810515:9781591810513 , Sentient Publications } |
| CONSTITUTIONALISM : Ancient & Modern [Charles Howard McIlwain] This book explores the very roots of liberty by examining the development of modern constitutionalism from its ancient and medieval origins. Derived from a series of lectures delivered by Charles Howard McIlwain at Cornell University in the 1938-39 academic year, these lectures provide a useful introduction to the development of modern constitutional forms. McIlwain explores what he calls "the two fundamental correlative elements of constitutionalism for which all lovers of liberty must yet fight" -- "the legal limits to arbitrary power and a complete political responsibility of government to the governed". Despotic power has risen to challenge constitutional governments in many countries, and within this text, McIlwain shows how constitutional safeguards that have been set against government by force have grown in the Western world. McIlwain also outlines the general principles of constitutionalism, especially as an Anglo-American tradition, and traces its development from the law and custom of the Roman Republic through the English common law to the establishment of America’s constitutional government. In Chapter I McIlwain writes, "For perhaps never in its long history has the principle of constitutionalism been so questioned as it is questioned today, never has the attack upon it been so determined or so threatening as it is just now. The world is trembling in the balance between the orderly procedure of law and the processes of force which seem so much more quick and effective... Whether in the end we decide for law or for force, ...we should retrace the history of our constitutionalism". In tracing the rise of constitutionalism from the ancient Greeks through the modern era, this brief volume on the history of constitutionalism in Western political thought is arguably the leading study of the legal limitations on the power of government. { 154pp, 155x230mm, December 2007; PB, £6.95, 0865976961:9780865976962 , Liberty Fund } |
| DECENCY WARS : The Campaign to Cleanse American Culture [Frederick S Lane] Janet Jackson's infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' at the 2004 Superbowl precipitated a nation-wide controversy. To judge by the hysterical reaction, one would think that nothing so shocking had ever been seen on television. Yet, remarkably, during the conservative 1950s, similar breast-baring accidents on television (by Faye Emerson and Jayne Mansfield) raised barely a stir. Is America on the verge of another puritanical era? Is this new Puritanism the result of something more than just concerns for public decency? First Amendment and emerging technology specialist Frederick S Lane examines America's changing attitudes toward decency and the politics of decency in this timely book. He takes a strong and unequivocal position that it is inappropriate and dangerous for the government to try to regulate morality. He accuses religious conservatives of starting 'decency wars' for motives no more noble than profit and political gain. As Lane astutely points out, such controversies generate a flood of books, speeches, and syndicated radio and television programs. More importantly, they fill the coffers of conservative politicians and 'non-profits'. Lane first sets the stage for the current controversy by reviewing the history of the decency debate from the invention of the camera as the catalyst for public decency concerns, through the mixing of morality and politics by the Moral Majority and the Christian Coalition, to the recent activist stance by the Federal Communications Commission against perceived indecency. He spells out strategies for combating the rising influence of the Religious Right's puritanical ploys by emphasising that decency standards are a private and personal responsibility, not a matter of law enforcement. He asserts that we must continuously educate the public regarding the ruinous effects of government censorship, watered-down textbooks, and homophobia. Moreover, he stresses the supreme importance of supporting existing and new organisations to counteract the propaganda from groups like the Christian Coalition and Focus on the Family. Including interviews with politicians, religious leaders, entertainers, and other individuals across the spectrum of American culture, this compelling book is essential reading for understanding one of the most fiercely debated social issues of the American nation. { 367pp, 155x230mm, August 2006; HB, £18.99, 1591024277:9781591024279 , Prometheus Books } |
| FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT DVD : President of the 20th Century Seen and heard in this original footage are highlights of dramatic speeches, from Fireside Chats to addresses before Congress, from the Great Depression to World War II, given by the only four-term President. 1933-1945. Includes: 1932 Presidential Campaign; Campaign Rally with Will Rogers; Oath of Office (4 March 1933); Fireside Chat on Bank Holiday (12 March 1933); Visit to Virginia CCC Camps (May 1933); Tennessee Valley Act (May 1933); Achievements of 73rd Congress (28 June 1934); Signing Social Security Act (14 August 1935); Brotherhood Day Address (23 February 1936); Address at Chautauqua (14 August 1936); Second Inaugural Address (20 January 1937); Fireside Chat on Recession – (14 April 1938); Social Security Act (15 August 1938); Carolina Political Union (5 December 1938); Fishing Vacation (August 1939); Fireside Chat War in Europe (3 September 1939); Neutrality Act (21 September 1939); FDR vs Wendell Willkie (1940); Selective Service (16 October 1940); State of the Union Address (6 January 1941); Third Inaugural Address (20 January 1941); Campaign for Defense Bonds (1 May 1941); Thanksgiving Day 1941 (20 November 1941); State of War (8 December 1941); Appeal for Scrap Rubber (12 June 1942); State of the Union (7 January 1943); War Loan Drive (8 September 1943); Teamsters Union Address (23 September 1944); Yalta Conference (1 March 1945). Approximate running time: 45 minutes. { November 2007; DV, £13.50, 1885959796:9781885959799 , Soundworks Inc } |
| FREEDOM OF SPEECH : The First Amendment -- Its Constitutional History & the Contemporary Debate ((Bill of Rights Series)) [Vikram David Amar (ed)] This volume collects, edits, and presents some of the most important classic and cutting-edge thinking on the constitutional freedom of speech. Students of law, political science, and all who are interested in understanding the basics of American self-government will be able to see the important themes, values, conflicts, and possible resolutions concerning this, our most cherished, democratic freedom. Vikram David Amar has organised the collection into three major sections: historical foundations, theoretical paradigms, and selected doctrinal battlegrounds. Within this framework, he has selected some of the most significant works that address these various themes, including: William Blackstone's classic "Commentaries on the Laws of England" (1769) and Zacharia Chaffee's timeless essay "Free Speech in War Time" (1919), as well as works from more contemporary constitutional giants such as Cass Sunstein's "Free Speech Now" (1992), Alexander Meiklejohn's "The First Amendment Is an Absolute" (1961), Kathleen Sullivan's "Political Money and Freedom of Speech" (1997), and many more influential articles. At a time when America is trying to export democracy abroad and preserve it at home against a backdrop of international security concerns, figuring out how society should permit its citizens to identify and represent themselves and come together to deliberate collectively is arguably more crucial now than ever before. { 300pp, 155x230mm, August 2008; PB, £12.99, 1591026326:9781591026327 , Prometheus Books } |
| GREATEST SPEECHES OF ALL-TIME: 3 DVD SET : 44 of the Great Speeches that Changed the Course of History 3 DVDs. The most important and well-known speeches of modern times. Seen and heard in this original footage are the dramatic speeches from U.S. Presidents, politicians and world leaders that changed the course of history and inspired millions world-wide. ON DVD ONE: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: An emotional FDR delivers his "State of the Union Address" after the bombing of Pearl Harbor; Sir Winston Churchill: The eloquence of the world's greatest orator is seen and heard as he captures the spirit of the English people during WWII; General Douglas MacArthur: "Old Soldiers Never Die..." speech before a joint session of congress; Harry S. Truman: The "Give'em Hell, Harry" President is seen and heard delivering his fiery political rhetoric; John F. Kennedy: JFK speaks of "new frontiers" and the renewed faith in the American dream. Includes his inauguration speech "Ask Not" and "Ich Bin Ein Berliner" before millions in Germany; Rev Martin Luther King, Jr.: Perhaps the most inspirational speaker of all-time. Rev. King is featured giving two memorable speeches, including his last; Robert F. Kennedy: Interrupting a campaign stop in Indiana, RFK delivers a stunning impromptu eulogy of Martin Luther King shortly after hearing of his death; Malcolm X: Controversial, outspoken and as poignant as ever, Malcolm X delivers a speech in Harlem; Richard M. Nixon: "I will resign this office effective noon tomorrow ..." was the last and most dramatic speech Mr Nixon gave in the oval office; Ronald Reagan: President Reagan begins and ends his presidency with two of his greatest speeches. ON DVD TWO: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: 1st Inaugural Address featuring the famous "... fear itself" address (4 March 1933); Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Answers the assertion that he feasts on "Grilled Millionaires" (5 December 1938); Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Teamsters Union Banquet, Hotel Statler in Washington D.C. (23 September 1944); Richard M. Nixon: As running ate to Dwight D. Eisenhower, the future Vice President addresses the TV audience with his "Checkers Speech" (23 September 1952); John F. Kennedy: Proposing a "Test Ban Treaty" at American University (10 June 1963); Martin Luther King, Jr.: Speaking at Brown Chapel in Selma, Alabama (8 March 1965); Barry Goldwater: The nominee for President addresses the Republican National Convention in San Francisco (16 July 1964); Ronald Reagan: Making an early political speech in support of the Goldwater-Miller G.O.P. ticket (27 October 1964); Ronald Reagan: Address at the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin Wall) during the president's second term (12 June 1987); Mario Cuomo: Speaking at the Democratic National Convention held in San Francisco (16 July 1984); Jesse Jackson: At a political rally in Tendley Baptist Church, Philadelphia (16 January 1984); George H.W. Bush: Address to Joint Session of Congress and the Nation following Desert Storm Victory (6 March 1991); William Jefferson Clinton: Speech commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion (6 June 1994); William Jefferson Clinton: 2nd Inaugural Address, Washington D.C. (20 January 1997). ON DVD THREE: Will Rogers Campaign Rally with FDR (1932); Huey Long Addressing Congressional Staff Members on the "re-distribution of wealth" (11 December 1943); Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Second Inaugural Address (20 January 1937); George S. Patton speaking in Los Angeles for War Bond Support (12 June 1945); John L. Lewis Congressional Testimony on Mining Disaster and calling for ousting of the Secretary of the Interior (3 April 1947); Attorney Joseph Welch, representing the Army, faces off with Sen. Joseph McCarthy (22 April 1954); V.P. Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev inspecting an exhibit of a "modern kitchen" at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (24 July 1959); Hubert Humphrey addresses farm workers during the Presidential Primary race (14 March 1960); John F. Kennedy speaking to the nation on the introduction of Civil Rights Legislation (11 June 1963); New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller addresses the Republican National Convention (14 July 1964); Robert F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City (27 August 1964); U.S. Representative Barbara Jordan speaking during the Impeachment Hearings of Richard Nixon (25 July 1974); President Gerald Ford announcing to the nation a Pardon for Richard Nixon (8 September 1974); Jimmy Carter from the White House addresses the Nation on the growing Energy Crisis (15 July 1979); President Ronald Reagan at the National Association of Evangelicals Convention (23 March 1983). Approximate running time: 230 minutes. { November 2007; DV, £39.99, 188595994X:9781885959942 , Soundworks Inc } |
| INSIDE CANADIAN INTELLIGENCE : Exposing the New Realities of Espionage & International Terrorism [Dwight Hamilton] Since 9/11, Canada has been on the front lines of a New World Order that few understand. And in this world, intelligence is not just the first line of defence - it may be the only one. Editor Dwight Hamilton has assembled an all-star cast of former intelligence officers and journalists to take you inside the covert and dangerous world of espionage and international terrorism. For the first time in history, a concise exposé of every government organisation in the Canadian national security sector is available to the general public. With first-hand accounts and informed analysis, the team behind Inside Canadian Intelligence has the esoteric expertise to accurately portray the new realities like no one else can. Forget James Bond: this is the real thing. { 264pp, 140x215mm, December 2006; PB, £12.99, 1550027298:9781550027297 , Dundurn Press } |
| INTELLIGENCE AGENTS [Timothy Leary PhD] A world-renowned psychologist, a defrocked Harvard professor, a relentless champion of brain-change, a reputed drug guru, a stand-up philosopher, a prisoner of the Nixon administration --- Dr Leary has been called "the most dangerous man on the planet". In "The Intelligence Agents", Dr Leary presents some of the most important thinkers on the planet today. { 214pp, 180x260mm, January 1978; PB, £9.50, 1561840386:9781561840380 , New Falcon Publications } |
| JFK DVD : John F Kennedy: The Presidential Years Featuring Highlights of major speeches given by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Features: 1960 Presidential Primary Campaign; Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech (15 July 1960); Presidential Campaign (1960); Inauguration Speech (20 January 1961); State of The Union Address (30 January 1961); State of The Union Address (11 January 1962); Space Exploration Speech at Rice University (12 September 1962); Announcing the Arms Blockade of Cuba (22 October 1962); State of The Union Address (14 January 1963); Introduces Civil Rights Legislation (28 February 1963); Proposing a Test Ban Treaty at American University (10 June 1963); National Guard ordered to University of Alabama (11 June 1963); Address to West Berliners "Ich Bin Ein Berliner (26 June 1963). Approximate running time: 56 minutes. { November 2007; DV, £13.50, 1885959907:9781885959904 , Soundworks Inc } |
| JIM CROW & THE WILSON ADMINISTRATION : Protesting Federal Segregation in the Early Twentieth Century [Nicholas Patler] Nicholas Patler presents the first in-depth study of the historic protest movement that challenged federal racial segregation and discrimination during the first two years of Woodrow Wilson's presidency. Before the Wilson years, as southern states and localities enshrined Jim Crow in law and custom and systematic racial discrimination infiltrated the North, the executive branch of the federal government moved in the opposite direction by opening federal employment to thousands of African Americans, appointing blacks to federal and diplomatic offices throughout the country and the world. Finding support from the federal government, many African Americans, supported Wilson's democratic campaign, dubbed the "New Freedom," with hopes of continuing advancement. But as president, the southern-born Wilson openly supported and directly implemented a Jim Crow policy in the federal departments unleashing a firestorm of protest. This protest campaign, carried out on a level not seen since the abolitionist movement, galvanised a vast community of men and women. Blacks and whites, professionals and laymen, signed petitions, wrote protest letters, participated in organised mass meetings, lobbied public officials, directly confronted Wilson, made known their plight through publicity campaigns, and, in at least one case, marched to express their opposition. Patler provides a thorough examination of the two national organisations that led these protests efforts -- the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People and William Monroe Trotter's National Equal Rights League -- and deftly contextualises the movement, while emphasising the tragic, enduring consequences of the Wilson administration's actions. { 236pp, 155x230mm, February 2004; HB, £21.50, 0870817604:9780870817601 , University Press of Colorado } |
| JIMMY CARTER DVD : "The President From Plains" Featuring highlights of the following major speeches given by the 39th President of the United States. Includes: Inaugural Address (20 January 1977); Firseside Chat from the White House (2 February 1977); National Address on Energy from the Oval Office (18 April 1977); Commencement Address at Notre Dame University (22 May 1977); Energy Address to the Nation -- (8 November 1977); State of the Union - 1979 – (23 January 1979); State of the Union - 1980 -- (23 January 1980). Approximate running time: 70 minutes. { November 2007; DV, £13.50, 1885959885:9781885959881 , Soundworks Inc } |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DVD : Been to the Mountaintop Seen and heard in this original footage are the highlights of dramatic speeches and conversations spanning 1956 to 1968, including his last address on April 3, 1968, the night before his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee. Includes: Bus Boycott, Montgomery, Alabama (13 November 1956); Accepting the Nobel Peace Prize (11 December 1964); Bloody Sunday, Selma, Alabama (7 March 1965); Voting Rights Act (6 August 1965); Reflections on Peaceful Marches; Civil Rights Meeting (1966); Vietnam War, Atlanta, Georgia (16 April 1967); Poor Peoples March (16 January 1968); National Cathedral, Washington DC (31 March 1968); Been to the Mountaintop, Memphis, TN (3 April 1968). { January 2005; DV, £13.50, 1885959850:9781885959850 , Soundworks Inc } |
| MY LIFE, MY WORDS : Remembering Mahatma Gandhi [Sangeeta Kochhar] Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) came to be known as 'Mahatma' Gandhi for his astute vision that translated simple ideals such as non-violence into practical political action. He inspired millions across the world and invoked in Indians a zeal to fight imperial bondage and unite, breaking age old barriers of region, language, caste and religion. A true mahatma, Gandhi had various intensely deep facets to his greatness. His personal ideology, political stance, eating and living habits and his strong belief in God, prayer and the goodness of humankind, all lent themselves to make him the charismatic leader who charmed and inspired children, teenagers, women and men of all ages, in India and across the world. Most of all, it was his simplicity, good humour and strong belief in brotherhood that made Gandhi the enigma that enamoured people of that era and beyond. Sixty years after his death, the fundamental principles of Gandhi's philosophy of unity, brotherhood and non-violence stand threatened around the globe. This book is an effort to provide vignettes into the life of this great man, and into his profound thinking. There is an urgent need to revive his vision for a troubled world, in the twenty-first century. It is a book to make each of us unlearn, rethink and relearn. "You must be the change you wish to see in the world", Gandhi famously said. Let us be that change. { 176pp, March 2008; HB, £8.99, 8181581091:9788181581099 , Natraj Books } |
| NO IDEA : Control, Liberation & the Social Imagination [Robin McAlpine] Almost every change in the history of mankind has come from an idea or vision which was shared by a small group of people which grew bigger. This is the social imagination. Almost every one of those ideas was opposed and resisted and almost every one of those people was persecuted or marginalised. This is the control of the social imagination. While we no longer burn our heretics, they are now caught up in a complex and powerful web of control which discredits and silences them. A sense of resignation -- or even hopelessness -- is encouraged in order to suppress new ideas at source. The result is that we live in a grossly unequal society in a grossly unequal world and yet we have no widely-shared persuasive ideas about how things should be changed for the better. This book argues that if we can understand the ways in which the social imagination is controlled, we can recapture it. If we can recapture it, ideas will come and change will happen. { 181pp, 155x230mm, January 2005; PB, £9.99, 0955036208:9780955036200 , Sorelli Publishing (Scottish Left Review Press) } |
| PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION [Dave Kluge] The Constitution is both the guarantee of our rights and freedoms and the framework that enables all people to contribute to the political and economic activities of the country. American's feel strongly that everyone should be familiar with the Constitution. Through a simple presentation focused on basic principles 'The People's Guide' is written to make it easy to explore this thrilling document and come to one's own understanding. It includes a brief historical context, definitions of essential terms and concepts for the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and Amendments all in one simple spin-free read. What would it be like to live in a country where everyone had read and understood the Constitution? By survey, people believe there would be more respect, it would be easier to get along and make things better-and they would like to read the Constitution, if it was more accessible. { 218pp, 140x215mm, September 2007; PB, £8.50, 1888045221:9781888045222 , Midpoint Trade Books (Action Publishing LLC) } |
| PAT ROBERSTON & FRIENDS COLORING BOOK [Illustrated by Kevin Stone] Pat Robertson is one of the most influential conservative televangelists in the world. 'The Pat Robertson & Friends Coloring Book' transforms some of his most outrageous public pronouncements on the weather, politics, national defence and weight-lifting into graceful, easy-to-colour illustrations. The book includes cameos from many of Robertson’s conservative allies and a 'Table of Apocalyptic Predictions That Did Not Come True'. { 24pp, 215x280mm, November 2006; PB, £6.99, 1891053957:9781891053955 , Garrett County Press } |
| PEARSON'S PRIZE : Canada & the Suez Crisis [John Melady] In the autumn of 1956, the world was on the brink of war. Egyptian President Gamel Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal, and Britain, France, and Israel attacked him. Russia supported Nasser, and Soviet Premier Khrushchev threatened nuclear holocaust if the United States became militarily involved. Soon, the matter became a major problem for the United Nations. Fortunately, because of the efforts of Lester Pearson, then Canada's Minister of External Affairs, the crisis was defused. Pearson proposed a UN peacekeeping force be sent to Egypt to separate the warring factions there and keep the peace. Because his idea was adopted, Pearson helped save the world from war. For his outstanding statesmanship, Pearson won the Nobel Prize for Peace, the only Canadian ever to do so. This book, written to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the event, is about the Suez and about Pearson's work during a tension-filled time in the twentieth century. { 207pp, 150x230mm, August 2006; HB, £15.00, 1550026119:9781550026115 , Dundurn Press } |
| PRESIDENT GEORGE H W BUSH DVD : Speeches of the 41st President of the United States, 1989-1993 Seen and heard in this original footage are the highlights of dramatic speeches delivered during his term as the 41st President of the United States. Features Highlights of major speeches given by President George H W Bush; Address to the Nation on Panama's Police Action (20 December 1989); Address to the Nation on Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait (8 August 1990); State of the Union Address (29 January 1991); Address to the Nation on the end of the Gulf War (27 February 1991); Address to the Joint Session of Congress and Nation (6 March 1991). { November 2007; DV, £13.50, 1885959753:9781885959751 , Soundworks Inc } |
| ROMANIA: FOR EXPORT ONLY : The Untold Story of the Romanian 'Orphans' [Roelie Post] Romania needed to reform its child rights policy, as one of the conditions for its future EU Membership. Large 'orphanages' were closed and replaced by modern child protection alternatives. The author kept a diary on her work for the European Commission that aimed to help Romania reform its child protection. She soon found out that the intercountry adoption system in place was nothing short of a market for children, riddled by corruption. After international criticism this practice was halted temporarily. When redrafting laws, it became clear that in Romania's reformed child protection there was neither place nor need for intercountry adoptions. A ferocious lobby that wants to maintain intercountry adoptions stepped out. The reader is taken along on an eight-year-travel, and will be shown the story of the Romanian 'orphans' from a different light, where global politics and private interests compete with the rights of the child. REVIEW: "This is a shocking and forensic case history of how the lobbying nexus can work in Brussels, threats and all, as children's lives are cynically disposed of between the 'In' files and the 'Out'. Few players emerge well from this story and some are out-and-out black hat villains. A salutary antidote to the EU's 50th anniversary celebrations." -- David Haworth, Irish Daily Mail. { 270pp, 155x230mm, May 2007; PB, £16.00, 907882901X:9789078829010 , Eurocomment } |
| SONIA GANDHI : Triumph of Will [Sahibzada Yusuf Ansari] The life and times of the much-vilified yet much-beloved Sonia Gandhi are viewed within the context of her leadership of the Indian National Congress Party in this historical biography. Beginning with the new right-wing Congress Party in the 1990s and moving through the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, the subsequent decline of the party's fortunes, and the events that have guided politics in India over the past 15 years, this narrative traces Sonia Gandhi's responses to various challenges -- the Gujarat riots, the deaths of senior colleagues, and the implications of successive electoral defeats. Her role in shaping the Congress Party and the central government, and the transformation of her persona as well as the public image of her party, are also covered. { 327pp, 180x260mm, April 2006; PB, £19.99, 8187943939:9788187943938 , IPG (India Research Press) } |
| TERRIBLE MISTAKE : The Murder of Frank Olson & the CIA's Secret Cold War Experiments [H P Albarelli, Jr] Following nearly a decade of research, this account solves the mysterious death of biochemist Frank Olson, revealing the identities of his murderers in shocking detail. It offers a unique and unprecedented look into the backgrounds of many former CIA, FBI, and Federal Narcotics Bureau officials -- including several who actually oversaw the CIA's mind-control programs from the 1950s to the 1970s. In retracing these programs, a frequently bizarre and always frightening world is introduced, coloured and dominated by many factors -- Cold War fears, the secret relationship between the nation's drug enforcement agencies and the CIA, and the government's close collaboration with the Mafia. { 336pp, 125x230mm, August 2008; PB, £16.99, 0977795373:9780977795376 , IPG (Trine Day) } |
| TERROR THREAT : International & Homegrown Terrorists & their Threat to Canada [Dwight Hamilton & Kostas Rimsa] The discovery of a suspected home grown Islamic terrorist cell in Canada in 2006 shocked most Canadians and prompted the question: Is Canada next on Al Qaeda's hit list. How could such a situation have been allowed to develop in such a peace loving country? This book offers insight into the current terrorist operations affecting Canada and shows how dangerous the situation really is. { 247pp, 150x230mm, January 2008; HB, £17.50, 1550027360:9781550027365 , Dundurn Press } |
| THEY MEANT WELL : Government Project Disasters [D R Mydleton] How is it that so many major, government-sponsored projects can lose so much money? As the title of this book makes clear, the answer to this question does not lie with malign intentions on behalf of their promoters in government. In a highly readable but detailed account of the history of six major government project failures, D R Myddelton shows that failure results from mismanagement, lack of clear lines of responsibility and lack of accountability. These problems have their roots in the wider economic problems of undertaking quasi-commercial ventures in the public, rather than in the private, sector. This results in well-meaning politicians and government officials wasting huge sums of taxpayers' money. The projects examined in this book cover a period of 80 years. Their analysis leads to important lessons for a wider range of economic activity in which governments become involved, including major government IT projects and the hosting of the Olympic Games in 2012. The case study approach ensures that the book is very readable; it also provides an excellent basis for discussion on university courses, including MBAs, that cover public policy and management issues. { 246pp, 130x200mm, September 2007; PB, £12.50, 0255366019:9780255366014 , Institute of Economic Affairs } |
| TRUMAN DVD : The 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953) Seen and heard in this original footage are the highlights of dramatic speeches delivered during his term as the 33rd President of the United States. Includes: Oath of Office and first speech before Congress (12 April 1945); Address to Congress upon assuming the Presidency (16 April 1945); Accepting the surrender of Japan (14 August 1945); Statement from the White House regarding "Leadership" (March 1946); Speaking on "The Railroad Strike," (25 May 1946); Democratic National Convention and campaign speeches (1948); Speeches and whistle stop campaigning (1948); Post Election address to fellow Democrats (1948); Comments on radio commentator H V Kaltenborn (1948); Second Inaugural Address (20 January 1949); The Korean War (1950); Speaking from the White House on "Russia" (1950); State of the Union Address (8 January 1951); Firing of General Douglas MacArthur (11 April 1951); State of the Union Address (9 January 1952); "Not a candidate for President" (21 May 1952); Nomination of Adlai Stevenson (July 1952); Farewell to the nation (15 January 1953); Reception in Independence (January 1953). Approximate running time: 34 minutes. { November 2007; DV, £13.50, 1885959761:9781885959768 , Soundworks Inc } |
| TRUTH JIHAD : My Epic Struggle Against the 9/11 Big Lie [Kevin Barrett] Millions of people now know the main arguments for the thesis "9/11 was an inside job", starting from the controlled demolition of the World Trade Center buildings No. 1, 2 and 7. Even a champion of orthodoxy like Time Magazine was obliged to note that the "9/11 Truth Movement" is no longer "a fringe phenomenon. It is a mainstream reality." Kevin Barrett takes this now-familiar thesis as a springboard to new territory in this book. Like Jack Kerouac in "On the Road", Barrett has written a gospel for a new generation of post-9/11 sceptics. This ebullient book strikes a confident keynote for this sudden coming of age. It is a tonic draft of courage for millions of disenfranchised 9/11 truthers -- and for the uneasy majority who sense that America, once a beacon of ideals for humanity, is no longer on the right track. "Truth Jihad" is the first "9/11 Truth" book that is not primarily tasked with proving 9/11 was an inside job to our fellow humanity, who remain blindly trapped inside the mainstream media bubble. For millions of us the facts are already painfully clear now -- as is the frustration of trying to convey the harsh truth to those who aren't ready for it. This book is a sharing of that experience, and an affirmation of life and literature after 9/11 -- a lively celebration of art, freedom, truth and protest. { 222pp, 155x230mm, June 2007; PB, £5.50, 0930852990:9780930852993 , Tree of Life Publications } |
| URBAN WARFARE IN IRAQ, 2003-2006 [J Stevens] This book analyses urban warfare fundamentals, insurgent tactics, the Iraqi people as the key terrain, the weapons of war, employing aircraft in the cities, and close quarters battle techniques. It provides an overview of the urban aspect of the war in Iraq from the start of hostilities in March 2003 until the date of publication in April 2006. This work conveys the war's central elements so the reader can better understand the nature of the conflict in Iraq. The format is picture-based and presented in such a way as to be easily digested. { 172pp, 140x215mm, July 2006; PB, £13.50, 0971413363:9780971413368 , AtlasBooks (Spartan Submissions Inc) } |
| VOICES OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS : Twenty-Three Profiles, 4th Edtion [Linda Brandi Cateura] In the days following September 11, 2001, little has been heard from American Muslims, who have suffered from backlash, suspicion and misunderstanding. Over six million in number, they remain unknown to most Americans. Who are they? Where do they live? What do they do? In this long-overdue book, American Muslims from all walks of life introduce themselves and the many faces of Islam in America. These individuals include the head of New York's largest mosque, an actress, a cabdriver and many others. These first-person narratives, drawn from personal interviews conducted by the author, are frank and offer insights rarely experienced in most Americans' relations with their Muslim neighbours. Photographs of the interviewees enrich this work. { 279pp, 155x230mm, May 2005; HB, £16.99, 078181054X:9780781810548 , Hippocrene Books } |
| WELCOME TO TERRORLAND : Mohamed Atta & the 9-11 Cover-up in Florida [Daniel Hopsicker] Investigating the associations of Mohamed Atta and other terrorist pilots in Venice, Florida, as they prepared for the 9/11 attacks, this work discloses the FBI's massive post-attack cover-up to conceal their knowledge of the terrorists' activities. Unreported stories including the assassination attempt on President George W. Bush on the morning of September 11, 2001, and the rampant drug trafficking of the flight school financier are fully discussed, with attention to the stunning evidence of the CIA's knowledge that hundreds of Arab flight students were pouring into Southwest Florida. This examination of the conspiracy behind the 9/11 investigation and the CIA complicity in the illegal activities that allowed the known terrorists to continue offers truth behind the 'official' story of the attacks. { 378pp, 155x230mm, September 2005; PB, £13.50, 0975290673:9780975290675 , IPG (Trine Day) } |
| WHOSE JUSTICE? : The Law & the Left [Colin Fox, Gregor Gall & John Scott] This is not simply a critique of the current state of our law and justice. Drawing on an array of perspectives and international experiences, the contributors lay out a set of ideas and proposals to resolve and ameliorate the current deficiencies and injustices. In doing so, they cast new light on some of the rather tired and hide-bound traditional approaches of the left to law and justice. Consequently, the political parties contesting the 2007 elections would do well to consider the proposals and conclusions of “Whose Justice?” if they genuinely want to create the best small country in the world to live in. Includes contributions from Colin Fox MSP, solicitor-advocate John Scott, Professors Gregor Gall and Jacqueline Tombs, Tommy Sheridan MSP, Sheriff Alastair Duff, councillor Keith Baldassara, former HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Clive Fairweather, justice activists John McManus and Richard Haley, lawyer Mike Dailly, STUC health and safety official Ian Tasker, and Dr Nick McKerrell. { 113pp, 155x230mm, May 2006; PB, £6.99, 0955036216:9780955036217 , Sorelli Publishing (Scottish Left Review Press) } |
| WHY YOU MUST & HOW YOU CAN GET RID OF POLITICIANS [Frank Villani] 'How to Get Rid of Politicians' is not just a gimmick title, nor is it just another rant to join the hundreds of rants already on bookshelves describing what's wrong with America and it's governments. 'How to Get Rid of Politicians' is a real plan, bureaucracy by bureaucracy, agency by agency: how to mend what needs mending and how to end what needs ending all without blowing up federal buildings or causing chaos in our country. Our governments confiscate and spend over five trillion dollars (3 trillion federal, 2 trillion state and local) in a national economy that produces between 10 and 12 trillion dollars. This cannot be sustained, and the politicians that drive this wanton spending must be stopped. Our governments are akin to a 900-pound gorilla and tweaking it to an 800-pound gorilla makes no fundamental change -- it must be reduced to a 50-pound primate as our founders intended. It can be done as this 700 page cleverly and entertainingly written book will show you. Think of the tax money you can save and the freedom you'll regain if Frank Villani is right and his plans get implemented ... this book will show you how! { 689pp, 155x230mm, June 2007; PB, £19.99, 0976156601:9780976156604 , AtlasBooks (Favco Publishing Co.) } |
| WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON DVD : President of the United States 1993-2001 Highlights of dramatic speeches delivered during Clinton's term as President of the United States. Dedication of JFK Presidential Library (29 October 1993); U.S. National Cemetery (Normandy, France (6 June 1994); State of the Union Address from U.S. Capitol (23 January 1996); Second Inaugural Ceremony (20 January 1997); Balanced Budget Bill Signing Event (5 August 1997); State of the Union Address from U.S. Capitol (27 January 1998). Approximate running time: 62 minutes. { November 2007; DV, £13.50, 1885959818:9781885959812 , Soundworks Inc } |
| WORLD'S GREATEST SPEECHES : A Collection of Some of the Most Famous & Motivational Speeches from Around the World [Vijaya Kumar] This anthology gives an insight into the minds of great leaders and personalities and documents the way they changed the course of history with their inspirational and motivational speeches. These speeches have not only influenced the people of their times but also today's generation. The speeches are of particular significance in the present world of violence, turmoil and injustice. It is hoped that this selection of the world's greatest speeches will prompt the reader to pause awhile and ponder on their timeless relevance and significance. { 200pp, 140x215mm, June 2006; PB, £4.99, 184557608X:9781845576080 , Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd (New Dawn Press) } |
| WORLDS APART : The Re-Migration of South African Jews [Colin Tatz, Peter Arnold & Gillian Heller] If the 19th and 20th centuries witnessed the greatest migrations in the history of the world, then the story of the exodus of Jews from Lithuania to South Africa and then on again to Australia is one of the most extraordinary. For the first time, migrants, family and friends can discover the fascinating details of what led to the migration and re-migration of so many thousands of people. "Worlds Apart" is a study of a unique double translocation. It follows the footsteps of Lithuanian and Latvian-descended Jews (Litvaks) from their ancestral European homes to South Africa and then again, just a century later, to Australia and New Zealand. The authors describe the life of the forebears, both in Lithuania and in South Africa, the so-called ‘South African way of life’; the antisemitic forces there which might have propelled migration much earlier, but didn’t; and the political unrest which finally led to this ‘second Diaspora’ to the Antipodes and other parts of the world. "Worlds Apart" examines the patterns of recent emigrations, and the real and ostensible reasons for leaving. Based on hundreds of responses to a detailed questionnaire and dozens of interviews, Worlds Apart presents an unforgettable picture of how life for Lithuanian Jews was, what it became, and what it is today in new lands with new hopes for the future. It examines how and why Jews continue their millennia-old quest for a new and peaceful land, and how twice-removed Jews feel today, not just about their new homes, but about the trials and tribulations of their ancestors. { 360pp, 210x225mm, July 2007; PB, £13.99, 1877058351:9781877058356 , Rosenberg Publishing Pty Ltd } |