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  1. An Action a Day
    Keeps Global Capitalism Away

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2004
  2. The Activist Cookbook
    A Hands-on Manual for Organizers, Artists and Educators who want to get their message across in powerful, creative ways

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1999
    Spicey recipes for fighting economic injustice.
  3. Ah-Hah!
    A New Approach to Popular Education

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1983
    AH-HAH seminars are designed to organize groups of comman interests, especially workers, to come to a common understanding.
  4. Another world is possible if...
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2004
    Susan George suggests that we can create a new and better world -- if we act together to bring about changes. She discusses the ifs and hows.
  5. Beating Back the Corporate Attack
    Socialism and the struggle for global justice

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2000
    Our movement is calling for a new direction -- for democratic control of our political life, and for democratic control over the most important aspects of the economy. Why should handful of the super-rich run the planet, and, moreover, run it into the ground?
  6. Build It Now
    Socialism for the Twenty-First Century

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2006
    Influenced by the dramatic proeesses unfolding in Venezuela, Lebowitz re-imagines a socialism for the twenty-first century that places workers and popular communities at the centre of the project.
  7. Calling All Radicals
    How Grassroots Organizers Can Help Save Our Democracy

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2007
    Thompson argues that we can reclaim our democracy through grassroots organizing.
  8. Changing The Cogs
    Activists and the Politics of Technology

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1979
    What are the best ways to achieve beneficial change in society? Will widespread use of solar energy and other renewable energy sources bring about a good society? What technologies will be promoted by vested interests in government and big business?
  9. Children and Peacemaking
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  10. Choices
    A Family Global Action Handbook

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1987
    Choices is aimed particularly at parents who want to instil social awareness in their children, and who are looking for ideas, activities, and ways of initiating discussion.
  11. Citizens Participate - An Action Guide for Public Issues.
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1974
  12. Community Workshops for the Environment
    An Organizer's Manual

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1989
    A guide to organizing ecology workshops.
  13. Critical Paths
    Organizing on health Issues in the community

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1989
  14. Discussion Leaders Handbook
    Attitude of the Discussion Leader etc.

    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 1982
  15. The Earthscan Action Handbook
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1990
    A compendium of the world's major ills with suggestions for remedial action.
  16. Ecodefence: Disrupting Illegal Activities
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    What to do when you witness environmental crimes.
  17. Ecodefense
    A Field Guide to Monkeywrenching. Second Edition

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1987
  18. Ecotactics
    The Sierra Club Handbook for Environment Activists

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1970
  19. Educating for a Change
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
    For the authors of Ecuating for a Change, genuine democracy does not happen solely through our political and educational work. Democratic processes and practices are essential elements in achieving a truly participatory society. The books offers theory and practical tools for consciously applying the principles of democratic practice to daily work.
  20. Expose Yourself!
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2006
    A booklet about effective media relations, providing practical advice about getting media coverage and relating to the media.
  21. Fighting for Hope
    Organizing to Realize Our Dreams

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1990
    Detailed information and advice on how to organize a group for social change.
  22. Global Thoughts, Local Actions
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1985
    A wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life.
  23. Handbook of the Canadian Environmental Network
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1986
  24. The Householder's Guide to Community Defence Against Bureaucratic Aggression - Review
    A report on Britain's Government Machine

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1989
    Organizational tactics communities can use to fight projects or developments being foisted on them.
  25. How People Get Power
    Organizing Oppressed Communities for Action

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1970
    A book about community organizing, written for organizers.
  26. How to Make Meetings Work
    The New Interaction Method

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1976
  27. How to Save the World
    Strategy for World Conservation

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1980
  28. In Our Backyard
    A Greater Vancouver Environmental Guide...

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
  29. Managing Wastes
    A Guide to Citizens' Involvement

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1992
    Second editon of booklet first published in 1984, outling how citizens can involve themselves in decision-making about waste management.
  30. Manual for Amnesty International, Canadian Section Members & Groups.
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 1977
  31. A Manual for Group Facilitators
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1977
  32. A Manual for Tenant Organizers
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 1977
  33. A Manual on Nonviolence and Children
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1984
    The authors felt that an important way of building a peaceful world would be to develop a program for young children. It would help children and their caregivers develop non-violent attitudes and skills.
  34. Media Names & Numbers
    Your Connection to the Media

    Resource Type: Serial Publication (Periodical)
    Published: 2009
    A comprehensive directory of the Canadian news media, including television and radio stations and programs, daily, weekly, ethnic and campus newspapers, consumer and trade magazines, and academic journals. Media Names & Numbers is indexed by subject, and is available in print and electronic formats. An annual subscription includes a print directory and access to the continuously updated online version.
  35. Money isn't Everything
    A Survival Manual for Non-Profit Organizations

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1977
  36. Naming the Moment
    Political Analysis for Action: A Manual for Community Groups

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1989
    A given moment - this moment - is unlike any other moment in time. Howe can we understand what it offers so that we can make the best use of it? How have people used moments in the past to push toward greater social justice?
  37. A New Weave
    Popular Education in Canada and Central America

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1987
  38. A New Weave
    Popular Education in Canada and Central America

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1986
    A resource for educators working for social change in community groups, trade unions, churches, the peace movement, women's groups, international development organizations, Central American and other solidarity networks.
  39. Okologischer Stadtführer Köln
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 2000
  40. The Organizer's Manual
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1971
  41. Peacemaking in Your Neighbourhood
    Reflections on an Experiment in Community Mediation

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1986
    Describes ten years of work of the Community Dispute Settlement Program, an innovative program in a suburban area near Philadelphia, founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers). The program set out to try to help solve community disputes using the guidelines of nonviolence, alternatives, and empowerment.
  42. Pragmatics Of Community Organization
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1986
    Information on how to plan action, how to organize meetings, how to train participants for action, how to negotiate, and how to end a particular exercise in community organization
  43. Public Consultation: A Citizens Handbook
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1989
  44. Resource Manual for A Living Revolution
    A Handbook of Skills & Tools for Social Change Activists

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1985
    A manual for people who are concerned or angered by the deterioration of our society and who, because they have some sense that their efforts can have an effet for change, are looking for tools to transform it. It is a working reference for those who are prepared to act to create a better life for themselves and others.
  45. Reveille for Radicals
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1969
    Alinksy connects his theoretical notions on radicalism to practical movements and events.
  46. Rules for Radicals
    A Practical Primer for Realistic Radicals

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1971
    Alinsky's Rules for Radicals provides perspectives, principles and lessons for realistic radical organizers.
  47. Starting a Worker Co-operative
    An Introduction

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1985
  48. Starting A Worker Co-operative: An Introduction
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1987
  49. A Troublemaker's Handbook
    How to Fight Back Where You Work -- And Win!

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1991
    An organising manual for workers dealing with both major issues and everyday problems in the workplace.
  50. 'What can I Do?'
    Citizen Strategies for Nuclear Disarmament

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1987
  51. Working Collectively
    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1985
  52. Working for Peace
    A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools

    Resource Type: Book
    Published: 1985

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