Globalize Liberation: How to Uproot the System and Build a Better World

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The attacks of 9/11 have renewed a hunger for ideas about how to effect change. The strategies and hard-won victories of dedicated activists from global justice and community struggles can provide vision and hope, and in this collection of 33 articles and essays, we hear first-hand accounts from North America, Europe and Latin America. In recent years, thousands have flooded the streets to effectively challenge the global economic system. Globalize Liberation aims to deepen, popularize, update and provide concrete practical ideas for this spirit of resistance and innovation.

Contributors include: Betita Martinez, Starhawk, Walden Bello, Naomi Klein, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, Midnight Notes Collective, Rage Against the Machine and more.

David Solnit is a founder of Art and Revolution, and was a key organizer of the 1998 anti-WTO protests in Seattle.

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An anthology of thirty-three essays by an immense variety .......2004-10-05

Enhanced for the reader with more than 180 black-and-white illustrations, Globalize Liberation: How To Uproot The System And Build A Better World is an anthology of thirty-three essays by an immense variety of community organizers, edited by social activist David Solnit. The common theme of all the topics is how to contribute what one can to making the world a better place, especially in the postmodern era. From identifying global problems of class struggle, racism, discrimination, and extreme concentration of power, to putting ideas in action whether in America, Argentenia, Scotland, or other nations around the world, Globalize Liberation offers a crucial glimpse into what is needed to shape the future of humanity for the better.

Be the change you want to see!.......2004-09-13

GLOBALIZE LIBERATION is a fine compendium of writings by and for global justice activists, or just activists generally. With 488 pages and 33 chapters, full of great black & white photos and drawings, it is a veritable encyclopedia. The book is divided into 3 sections:

1) What's the problem? (political analysis)

2) How to change things (tactics and strategies for change), and

3) Ideas in action (examples of various movements).

The editor, David Solnit, is a Bay Area activist with long years of experience, going back to the Bay Area Peace Test of the late 1980s. He was a key organizer of the successful nonviolent shutdown of the WTO (World Trade Organization) meeting in Seattle in November/December, 1999. Solnit works as a carpenter in Oakland, enough to keep him on the frontlines of a constant stream of NVA (nonviolent direct action) campaigns. In his editor's note, he says:

"As a carpenter, I have packed this book like a toolbelt, with the most useful and practical tools: ideas and understandings of how to uproot the system causing our problems and build a better world... ...This book is a resource, but does not offer a repeatable blueprint, roadmap or recipe for the changes our planet so desperately needs."

Of course if it did offer The Answer, you can bet that it would be VERY hard to find, and that everyone who desires progressive change would be circulating bootleg copies! But GLOBALIZE LIBERATION offers plenty of insight into making radical change from people who've been trying to make it. Most of the authors are unsung grassroots activists, but there are contributions from Walden Bello, Starhawk, Naomi Klein, George Lakey, and Elizabeth Martinez, all of whom are widely published and well-known in progressive circles. (No Rage Against the Machine, though, Amazon description to the contrary!)

The book makes no claim to represent the entire global justice movement -- certainly there are no contributions from conservative opponents of globalization such as Pat Buchanan. But neither are there contributions from the AFL-CIO, or such leading organizations as Public Citizen, the Institute for Policy Studies, or any of the Big 10 environmental groups. Solnit and his contributors basically fall into two categories -- anarchist/antiauthoritarians, and grassroots/populist organizers. The word anarchism, oddly enough, is not used overly much by the contributors -- but the basic approach is clear enough from the Introduction. Solnit says "[t]he new radicalism is a movement of movements, a network of networks, not merely intent on changing the world, but -- as the Zapatistas describe -- making a new one in which many worlds will fit." He goes on to distinguish this radicalism from the hierarchical/authoritarian Left of the 20th century -- I'll leave it to you to judge whether the movements of GLOBALIZE LIBERATION are really "beyond left and right," as he suggests, or are best thought of as an antiauthoritarian left. Here are the common principles Solnit sees in the new radicalism:

"...the commitment to uprooting the system that is the cause of our social and ecological problems; doing it ourselves with people power and direct action; making change without taking power; practicing direct democracy in our resistance and in the world we create; and making our efforts a laboratory of resistance, creating new language and new forms of struggle."

So the vision, while loose and diverse, is basically a vision of direct democracy and nonviolent direct action -- as Solnit says, "[a] common theme within the new radicalism is the practice of letting the means determine the ends." Groups like Public Citizen and the IPS, which are liberal or social democratic in orientation, are tactical allies of "the new radicalism," but ultimately have different aims. There are examples in the book from various protests, many in the U.S., but also elsewhere, including the U.K., Italy, Argentina, Mexico (of course, the Zapatistas), and Serbia. The book avoids any lengthy debate over the tactical issue (where exactly is the boundary on nonviolent action?), but stakes out a clear position in favor of NVA, particularly notable with the inclusion of Lakey, a long-time proponent of Gandhian nonviolent strategy. Lakey was an influential voice in the successful movement to remove Milosevich from power in Serbia, and the book includes his account of Otpor, the student movement which used creative non-cooperation tactics. The fact that the CIA & U.S. Endowment for Democrcy also backed Otpor is not addressed, though apparently the Otpor leaders minimize this and say the U.S. intel support was not critical, nor did it guide their objectives (this is from Lakey via the editor).

GLOBALIZE LIBERATION is an excellent, up-to-date primer on "the new radicalism." It isn't the only one, though -- see my "Tools for Activists Against Global Capital" for more. The 4 that are most similar to the present volume are WE ARE EVERYWHERE, CONFRONTING CAPITALISM, ANTI-CAPITALISM, and A MOVEMENT OF MOVEMENTS.

Given the crisis we face -- and I personally am most concerned about the ecological crisis, and the fact that the oil is running out without any concerted plan for a transition to renewable energy -- the activism of GLOBALIZE LIBERATION is a source of hope. And the most hopeful thing is that it will spark more activism!

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Yes, you can laugh your way to a better-running, leaner business. The Fat Firm proves it. Combining the talents of serious business, management, marketing, and learning experts--and one dynamite cartoonist--this book brings you unforgettably funny lessons on the ways real companies work. Destined to be photocopied and posted on office bulletin boards everywhere, the cartoons in this book point up home truths on company politics, practices, and processes. Better yet, the sardine-factory-running sea lions in The Fat Firm show you there's a superior way! The Fat Firm is serious fun for everyone who cares about the place they work.

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Don't waste your money.......2002-10-02

Poor drawings, unfunny humor, very basic management message... Please, buy something else.

Very funny.......2000-09-19

This book made me laugh out loud. The cartoons are excellent; I put some on my cube and people asked for copies. The text is pretty straightforward, but fixing these kind of business inefficiences is usually common sense. If more upper management read this book, everyone would be making a lot more money.

This book made me look stupid..........1999-10-26

The cartoons are supposed to be funny and insightful, but I used some of them at one of my company's meetings and just got blank stares and a few smirks. .. I'm deeply disappointed;

Don't waste your money.......1999-04-11

An unfortunate footnote in the history of management science

An attempt at Dilbert-type humor that fails miserably.......1999-03-04

Not as insightful or humorous as the description suggests. The authors take 250+ pages to explain the obvious (e.g., pg 105: "The execution of the firm's work is only as good as the people who are doing the work.")...

The Fat Firm: The Transformation of A Firm From Fat to Fit

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The Fat Firm: The Transformation of A Firm From Fat to Fit
Andris; Sinha, Prabhakant; Murphy, Stuart; Williams-Andriani, Renee Zoltners
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Trade
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OFAMU4

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How different seeds are formed and grow into plants.

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Super Duper Plant Book.......2007-08-27

Great for primary introduction to plants and a must have nonfiction book for teachers ~ very informational.

Perfect for teaching about seeds........2000-07-17

This is an excellent book for younger students (K-3) about seeds and plants. I am using it as part of my summer school reading/writing program. First, I read the book to the students and we planted little radish seeds (they grow quickly) in see-through plastic cups. Later, the students read the book out loud to one another and we discussed the seed to plant concept. They also kept a journal to record their observations of their seeds with illustrations about every other day. This book presents a great opportunity to combine reading, writing and science.

Superb, simple explanation of plant life........1998-08-22

This book's big, colorful illustrations and simple language do a superb job of explaining subjects such as plant reproduction, seed dispersal, pollen transference, and seed germination. Although intended for a younger audience, I read this book aloud to my fourth grade students to quickly build their background knowledge.

Seed Development, Dormancy and Germination (Annual Plant Reviews)

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Seed Development, Dormancy and Germination (Annual Plant Reviews)
LeóNie Bentsink
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishing Limited
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ASIN: 1405139838

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The formation, dispersal and germination of seeds are crucial stages in the life cycles of gymnosperm and angiosperm plants. The unique properties of seeds, particularly their tolerance to desiccation, their mobility, and their ability to schedule their germination to coincide with times when environmental conditions are favorable to their survival as seedlings, have no doubt contributed significantly to the success of seed-bearing plants. Humans are also dependent upon seeds, which constitute the majority of the worldrsquo;s staple foods (e.g., cereals and legumes). Seeds are an excellent system for studying fundamental developmental processes in plant biology, as they develop from a single fertilized zygote into an embryo and endosperm, in association with the surrounding maternal tissues. As genetic and molecular approaches have become increasingly powerful tools for biological research, seeds have become an attractive system in which to study a wide array of metabolic processes and regulatory systems. Seed Development, Dormancy and Germination provides a comprehensive overview of seed biology from the point of view of the developmental and regulatory processes that are involved in the transition from a developing seed through dormancy and into germination and seedling growth. It examines the complexity of the environmental, physiological, molecular and genetic interactions that occur through the life cycle of seeds, along with the concepts and approaches used to analyze seed dormancy and germination behavior. It also identifies the current challenges and remaining questions for future research. The book is directed at plant developmental biologists, geneticists, plant breeders, seed biologists and graduate students.

Seeds: Physiology of Development and Germination (The Language of Science)

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Seeds: Physiology of Development and Germination (The Language of Science)
J.D. Bewley , and Michael Black
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Handbook of Seed Physiology: Applications to Agriculture

ASIN: 0306447487

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In response to enormous recent advances, particularly in molecular biology, the authors have revised their warmly received work. This new edition includes updates on seed development, gene expression, dormancy, and other subjects. It will serve as the field's standard textbook and reference source for many years to come.

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Seeds Grow! (My First Hello Reader)
Angela Shelf Medearis
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ASIN: 0590379747

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We plant some seeds in the ground. We sprinkle water all around... Plant seeds and watch them grow into lovely sunflowers! Easy, rhyming text and delightful artwork capture the fascinating process.

Seed Development and Germination (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment)

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Seed Development and Germination (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment)

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This text is intended for plant physiologists, molecular biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, geneticists, horticulturalists, agromnomists and botanists, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines. It integrates advances in the diverse and rapidly-expanding field of seed science, from ecological and demographic aspects of seed production, dispersal and germination, to the molecular biology of seed development. The book offers a broad, multidisciplinary approach that covers both theoretical and applied knowledge.

Physiology and Biochemistry of Seeds in Relation to Germination: Development, Germination, and Growth

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Physiology and Biochemistry of Seeds in Relation to Germination: Development, Germination, and Growth
D. Bewley , and M. Black
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Physiology and Biochemistry of Seeds. In Relation to Germination: Volume 1: Development, Germination, and Growth

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J. D. Bewley , and M. Black
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Recent Advances in the Development and Germination of Seeds (Nato Science Series: A:)

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Seed Biology. Volume 1: Importance, Development and Germination, Volume 2: Germination Control, Metabolism and Pathology, Volume 3: Insects and Seed Collection, Storage, Testing and Certification.

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Seed Biology. Volume 1: Importance, Development and Germination, Volume 2: Germination Control, Metabolism and Pathology, Volume 3: Insects and Seed Collection, Storage, Testing and Certification.
T T [Ed] Kozllowski
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Seed Physiology: Development

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Systematic Reviews in Health Care Meta-Analysis in Context
Douglas G. Altman
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ASIN: B000N7IINQ

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The official account of the hand-rearing of two polar bear cubs who captivated the nation.

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pure perfection!.......2007-05-12

I had it in just 3 days - from the US to Denmark! Peak performance! And all in time for a very small person'
s B-day!

Heartwarming and Wonderful!.......2000-09-12

Although I did not see the television documentary on these two little darlings, I nevertheless loved the book. Although they are now big bears, the story of little Klondike and Snow's early years is interesting, educational and touching. Abandoned by their mother as cubs, the two bears were raised by humans. This book clearly illustrates the love and devotion of the Denver Zoo towards the cubs' care and development. Klondike and Snow are now thriving at Sea World's Wild Arctic exhibit, were they have plenty of living space and attention!

This book is wonderful for any animal lover and people interested in animal/human interaction.

A Teacher's Review of "Klondike and Snow".......2000-06-21

Anyone who was fascinated by the PBS program on these two polar bears will enjoy this book. It tells the story of their early years before being transfered to the Florida zoo. The photos are amazing! I've used this book as a resource with K-6th graders, and all ages have loved it. The text under the photos is very small and in blue, making it difficult to read, but the main text is fine, and otherwise the book is wonderful. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in these two very special bears.

A Teacher's Review of "Klondike and Snow".......2000-06-21

Klondike & Snow : The Denver Zoo's Remarkable Story of Raising Two Polar Bear Cubs

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Klondike & Snow : The Denver Zoo's Remarkable Story of Raising Two Polar Bear Cubs
David; Bickel, Cynthia; Roling, Dennis Kenny
Manufacturer: Roberts Rinehart Publishers
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ASIN: B000O85KTO

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Brutally honest. Inspiring to anyone who battles any kind of addiction and is looking for a better way.

Todd Crandell is a true inspiration & roll model since his recovery

Racing for Recovery: From Addict to Ironman
Todd Crandell
Manufacturer: Breakaway Books
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ASIN: 189136961X

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Todd Crandell's drug use and drinking destroyed his life. In his 20s, he had gone from being a promising student to a homeless, starving, and drug-addicted ghost of himself. After several brutal and harrowing encounters with rock-bottom, he decided to quit cold-turkey; then he took up triathlons, and found that athletic effort helped him overcome his addictions. He now competes regularly in full Ironman triathlons, works as a professional speaker and drug counselor, and runs a foundation (Racing for Recovery) helping others to use sports and positive endeavor to escape addiction. A mesmerizing, inspirational story of self-destruction and resurrection.

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Brutally honest. Inspiring to anyone who battles any kind of addiction and is looking for a better way........2006-11-14

Crandell is an inspiration. He pulls no punches in chronicling his nearly lethal addiction to alcohol and drugs -- and the price he and those around him paid for that addiction. What clicked for me, in addition to the requisite war stories, was the notion that you can't get sober until you decide to do it for yourself. As inspiring as Crandell's recovery is his desire to help others who struggle with addiction by founding his non-profit Racing For Recovery. This is a guy who can't do things half-way -- not drugs, not sobriety. So, what does he do after he sobers up and is looking for a new challenge? The Ironman. And he's risking everything to turn this new interest in sports and triathlons into a support program for recovering addicts.

I'm biased as I had the privilege of watching Todd run the Ironman Kona this summer 2006 as his guest. Todd's for real. If you're an addict or know an addict and are looking for some answers or simply some sympathetic company this is a good place to start. And the book is just the beginning. To really understand where Todd's from and where he's going -- and how you might be part of that -- get in touch with him and the foundation. He'll probably take your call or answer your email. himself. He cares this much.

Todd Crandell is a true inspiration & roll model since his recovery.......2006-05-02

Racing for Recovery: From Addict to Ironman is an inspirational story. How it conveys that if a dream exists, even the darkest depths of addiction can be overcome once you decide to and make the effort to get help. The way Todd Crandell brought himself from these depths and has dedicated his life to the pursuit of preventing drug and alcohol in children and showing those currently battling addiction that, through a lifestyle of fitness and exercise, proves that you can recover and dreams can come true.

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Like having a cool, older sister in book form, A VIRGINS GUIDE TO EVERYTHING offers young women friendly, down-to-earth advice on how to do practically everything right the first timefrom dining at their first 4-star restaurant to dating their first single dad. A lifestyle manual for 18-34 year olds, it tells young women everything they need to know, including tips on: Dating Travel Work Spirits Sustenance Entertaining Other Peoples Puppies and Babies Health Fitness The Great Outdoors Arts Culture Money Fashion High Tech And more. Interspersed throughout are the Go To Girls, women who are experts in their fields. Irresistibly cheeky and fun, the book is two-color with hip, irreverent illustrations throughout that perfectly complement the lighthearted tone.

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Perfectly Perfect Gift!.......2007-09-12

My sister gave me this for my 30th birthday and I immediately read it cover to cover--then ran out the next day to buy copies for all of my friends. SOOOO adorable, totally hilarious, perfectly-perfect!!! If you're stuck for a stocking stuffer, hostess gift, or bachelorette trinket, THIS is the way to go!

Are you a virgin?.......2006-07-26

No, not `that' kind of a virgin, but are you facing a few firsts in your life at this moment? Maybe it's your first business luncheon, or your first spa trip, or perhaps your first internet date. The truth is, there is always a first time for many things in all our lives and having someone to walk us through those times doesn't always happen, that is until now. Author Lauren McCutcheon has put together A VIRGIN'S GUIDE TO EVERYTHING: From Sushi to Sample Sales--A Novice's Handbook to Doing it Right to help those of us who need a little extra guidance with those oh so important firsts. This handy pocket guide includes answers and witty anecdotes to fulfill all those pesky little questions you'd probably ask your big sister if you had one. McCutcheon and her "Go to Girls" provide easy instructions, advice and sisterly candor as they navigate you through things like planning your first dinner party, expectations at your first gynecological exam, and even taking that first camping trip.

This handy guide slips right in your handbag and can be an easy reference tool or girl's best friend for those times when asking questions may be embarrassing. I found the guide to be easy to understand and even encountered a few things I hadn't done yet. Where was this book twenty years ago? In any event, this guide appears to be geared toward those under the age of thirty who would be experiencing many of these situations for the first time. It would make a nice gift for any young lady contemplating leaving home for the first time.

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Helped This Virgin.......2006-04-10

I think this book is great. When I graduated from college last year, I realized to my dismay that I didn't automatically become that sophisticated "adult" I expected to be, and I've had a tough time finding quick answers to a lot of my "how to" questions. Thanks, Lauren, for doing the research (and finding the "go-to girls") for me! I expect I'll be referring back to the guide often.

Fun, Frothy & Sassy.......2006-04-07

This is a great book to finally ask all those questions you may not have asked or too ashamed to admit you need the answers to. I believe as strong women we can still indulge our girlie side and it's interesting to muse and ponder what some other women have found works for them. It's a great read and touches on lots of areas that are both fun and useful. Pick it up today!

Lousy, effin lousy and contemptible .......2006-03-18

Lousy book, effin lousy waste of my money, fooled like a virgin out of my money, contemptible waste of a tree

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A fascinating exploration of how artistic talent emerges and develops in the lives of teenagers.

At an age when many kids flounder, what does it actually mean to pursue a passion? In Attitude!, Katharine Davis Fishman follows eight young dancers through a year of study at one of our nation's premier dance schools and reveals how, at The Ailey School, it's about "attitude"-a ballet term that dates back several hundred years, but also refers to that precious mettle we all need a little bit of to survive but best not exhibit too much of in order to succeed.

Drawing on the literature of adolescence, socialization, and the development of talent, Fishman discovers a very special brand of determination possessed by these dancers. Providing a poignant window into their worlds, she traces the intricate connection between fierce commitment and innate ability. It is during the adolescent years that young people's ideas about their place in the world begin to crystallize. How is the experience different for teenagers who have organized their lives around honing a performing talent?

Attitude! is for anyone interested in the world of dance, the psychology of talent, and the nature of adolescence in contemporary America.

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Nurturing Greatness.......2007-01-03

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is probably the most successful modern dance company in the world. The Ailey School is housed in the same building as the compnay. Even so, it is very interesting to see how closely associated the two are. Intense time and attention are given to these young, unproven dancers, by people who truly know, understand, and nuture greatness in the dance world. What a gift! The author also looks into family and developmental traits present in young people who have exceptional potential in in the areas of sports, academics, and the other arts. It is a quick yet intriguing read.

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