2001/11/16 - Jenkins Publishing - Books that Make a World of Difference
:: BALANCE POINT: SEARCHING FOR A SPIRITUAL MISSING LINK
A mystery/adventure story linking Earth's environmental degradation to humankind's spiritual disconnectedness.
THE HUMANURE HANDBOOK: A GUIDE TO COMPOSTING HUMAN MANURE
Addresses an issue relevant to each and every person on this planet - what to do with our humanure other than excreting it into our drinking water.
SOME BOOKS AVAILABLE FREE TO NON-PROFITS.
1997/11/11 - Stec Bookstore
:: Online Bookstore for Progressives
Politics Section has Books by Edward S. Herman, Howard Zinn, Michael Parenti, Noam Chomsky
Books on Anarchism, Socialism, Christian Right, Media
Stop by and Play Trivia Blitz, Checkout the Newstand and Links to online publications
1999/08/11 - Common Courage Press
:: We offer a selection of left-wing political literature published by us (in Maine) and by other publishers; titles include those of Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Gore Vidal, and Norman Solomon, while subjects rage from feminist topics and minority issues to corporate crime, media objectivity, and toxins in food. Order books directly over the phone: 1-800-497-3207.
Books
Building Libraries for Children in Mexico
:: Tomas Tomas is a 501(c)(3) that builds libraries for children in Mexico. Founded by Tom Sawyer and Tom Waits. Issues: education; Libraries; Children; Mexico; Books in Spanish; Alamos Project; Education. Location: Santa Rosa, CA 95405.
Cafe Progressive
:: An interactive
community for progressives featuring forums, essays, music, books, progressive merchandise, and resources
with an emphasis on education, multiculturalism, equity and social justice activism.
Issues: justice; multiculturalism; corporate-welfare; democracy; education; politics; reform; community Location: berkeley, CA 94702.
Progressive Science Institute
:: An independent educational organization that publishes books elaborating on "univironmental determinism" the scientific philosophy developed by Borchardt (1984) in "The Scientific Worldview". Being strictly scientific, this philosophy eschews religious and spiritualist notions, all of which are considered detrimental to scientific theory and to the development of a non-fatalistic and non-solipsistic personal philosophy. Issues: science; scientific worldview; scientific philosophy; univironmental determinism; theory. Location: Berkeley, CA 94705.
Green Parties of North America
:: A global political movement with Parties in over sixty
nations and locals all over. Clearinghouses to help
you find your Green neighbors. Books, periodicals, buttons and stickers. Issues: alternative parties; feminism; nonviolence; environment;labor;
democracy;social justice;corporate accountability. Location: Blodgett Mills, NY 13738.
The Roman Catholic Community Online
:: An online Catholic Community offering reference and fair prices on Catholic goods and books to promote sprituality in our daily lives. Issues: faith; Catholic; Books; Gifts; Rosary; Reference; Community; Prayers; Events. Location: Lago Vista, TX 78645.
Books to Prisoners
:: Since 1979, Books to Prisoners has given free books to men and women in U.S. prisons. We are 100% volunteer, 100% not-for-profit. Please give us your volunteer hours, paperback books, money, and stamps. Thank you and peace. Issues: prisons; Books; education; minorities; Black; prisoner; rights; justice; free. Location: Seattlew, WA 98114p.
Project NatureConnect
:: A non-profit dedicated to teaching people how contact with Nature can reverse problems, better our thinking and our relationships, and help us all be better stewards of the Earth. We offer online Ph.D., M.S., and B.A. degree programs, courses, grants, scholarships, jobs, books and internships. Issues: environment; psychology; global understanding; health; intentional communities; education; self-help; spiritual; wildlife Location: Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Publications and Research in Philosophy (Green oriented)
:: About: emotion, Greens, Die Grünen, lying, time, aesthetics, love, ethics, philosophical counseling, philosophy for children, books, teaching values and ethics in the schools, critical thinking, humanism, education, philosophy, German books, Bücher über Ethik, Gefühle, Lügen, Zeit. German language, rational-emotive therapy, humor, feelings, poetry, altruism. Issues: literature; psychology; philosophy; preventative medicine; Green party;
self-help; literature; feminism; counseling Location: Whitewater, WI 53190.
250 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10107
edit: 212-757-8070 (adv.) subscription: 800-829-5088
email: nyrev@panix.com
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Feature Writing, General Excellence (circulation over 50,000)
Avon Books, Hearst Corporation
105 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-7418 Phone: (212)481-5600
Issues: health; family; substance abuse; counseling. Description: 100 substance abuse treatment centers, therapists, family counseling organizations, and support groups. Contacts(s): Linda Sunshine, John W. Wright (Editors), (800)238-0658. Publisher: Avon Books. Published Date: 1988. Page#: 455. Price: $10.95/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
401 N. 4th Street
Box 702
Fairfield, IA 52556-2452
Issues: spiritual; health; transformation. Description: A new age catalog of books. Contacts(s): Tony Kainauskas (Manager) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
Box 20554
Chicago, IL 60620-0554 Phone: (312)874-6184
Issues: justice; civil liberties. Description: Short stories are the main attraction in this civil rights literary and cultural review. Black history, poetry, books, and national concerns are all dealt with in this functional periodical. Through the written word, to purge racism from the human blood stream and to encourage new writers to write. Other Resources: "Once a year we sponsor a short story contest. The 3 best are awarded $100. The best (two) receive $50. We also sponsor essay contests. Subject matter stem from top news items." Contacts(s): Ruth Apilado (Editor/Publisher), Dr. Myron Apilado (Managing Editor) Page#: 48. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: 10% off/24. Subscriptions: $8/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 7M. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
CRISES Press, Inc.
1716 SW Williston Rd.
Gainesville, FL 32608-4049 Phone: (904)335-2200
Issues: education; media; justice; environment; press. Description: A news annual selection tool in the social and environmental sciences for public and college libraries. Essential to fill the gaps left by government, corporations, and media and to build well-balanced collections. Over 100 thought-provoking books and journals excluded from mainstream publishing, marketing, and reviews. Contacts(s): Charles Willett (President), Lisa Barr (Secretary) Publisher: CRISES Press, Inc. Published Date: 7/91. Page#: c50. Subscriptions: $12/yr.; $20/3 yrs. Frequency: Annual. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1991. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
130 Prospect St.
Cambridge, MA 02139-1844 Phone: (617)492-4930
Issues: Third World; economics; education; community investment; alternative markets; jobs. Description: Founded to reduce poverty in the Americas. Since 1973, it has focused on creating jobs and income opportunities among the poor by providing loans and basic business training to the self-employed poor. It has become an internationally recognized leader in micro-enterprise development and has worked in virtually every Latin American country and several US areas. In 1990, it provided loans to 67,000 small businesses, creating 42,000 jobs and benefitting 300,000 family members. Other Resources: Books about micro-enterprise assistance, ACTION INTERNATIONAL BULLETIN, annual report, and other general information about its programs. ACTION INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS LIST available. Contacts(s): Gabriela Romanow (Director of Communications), Libbie Shufro (Resource Development) Fax: (617)876-9509. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1961. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Soapbox Junction Ltd.
Box 597996
Chicago, IL 60659-7996 Phone: (312)764-5752
Affiliate: Soapbox Junction Ltd. Issues: politics; economics; alternative markets; fundraising; activism. Description: A pro-activism and street education coalition produces this catalog containing products from over 80 activist organizations. The items are books, posters, stickers, magazines, and many other items from a variety of special interest groups. "Our policy is to accept anyone into the coalition that sends a request." Contacts(s): Ashley Owens (President) Page#: 8-24. Price: $1/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $3/yr. Frequency: 2,3/yr. Circulation: 10M. Established: 1990. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
15 Dutch St., #500
New York, NY 10038-3719 Phone: (212)962-0390
Affiliate: Democratic Socialist of America, Youth Section. Issues: politics; health; justice; feminism; demographics; Democratic Socialism; sexism; poverty. Description: Articles should be submitted on DOS or Mac disk, no longer than 1,500 words. Contributions are generally only accepted from members of the DSA Youth Section, though socialist contributors writing about current affairs, and student politics in particular, will be considered. We would like to receive books and magazines for review on: student and youth politics, foreign and domestic policy, urban poverty, national health insurance, racism, feminism, gay and lesbian issues, socialism. Contacts(s): J. Hughes (Editor) Page#: 40. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $8/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3M. Established: 1979. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
441 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06511-5887 Phone: (203)777-0900
Issues: politics; education; arts; graphics; activism. Description: Commercial printing business featuring graphic design and typesetting. Also publishes books and pamphlets related to history at the grassroots. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, ext. 113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; Africa. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Fall 1987. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2008
Davis, CA 95617-2008 Phone: (916)756-7177
Issues: agriculture; education; research. Description: Supplies all available agricultural and horticultural books. It also performs specialized research and information retrieval services in sustainable agriculture and supplies farmers, universities, and agricultural professionals world-wide. Other Resources: Agricultural & horticultural books, a free mail-order book catalog, and book publishing. It has a retail store in Davis. Publisher: agAccess. Established: 1984. Office Address: 603 4th St., Davis, CA 95616. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4101 University Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: (907)564-8304
Issues: justice; environment; Third World; Native Americans; indigenous peoples; Pacific/Pacific Rim. Description: Publishes books relating to the culture, people, history and land of Alaska. Also publishes materials relating to the Pacific Rim cultures. Fax: (907)652-4276. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
50 Church St.
Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: (617)876-0311
Issues: peace; education; research; analysis; conflict resolution. Description: The Albert Einstein Institution supports and conducts research, policy studies, and education concerning the nature and potential of nonviolent sanctions in comparison to violent ones, for solving the problems of aggression, dictatorship, genocides, and oppression. Other Resources: Books, monographs, conference reports, and a quarterly newsletter, NONVIOLENT SANCTIONS and a publications list. Contacts(s): Roger Powers (Special Projects Coordinator), Jane Gharibian (Administrative Coordinator), (617)876-0311. Fax: (617)876-0837. Established: 1983. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
50 Church St.
Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: (617)876-0311
Affiliate: Albert Einstein Institution. Issues: peace; nonviolence. Description: The Institution disseminates research on the history, characteristics, and potential application of nonviolent sanctions through books, monographs, conference reports, and a newsletter. Contacts(s): Roger Powers (Publications Coordinator) Fax: (617)876-0837. Established: 1983. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 220
Elgin, PA 16413 Phone: (814)664-8504
Issues: environment; education. Description: Started in '67 to publish college lab manuals; and has now expanded to publish all types of works, with a concentration on nature books. Established: 1967. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
33 W. Lancaster Ave. #201
Ardmore, PA 19003 Phone: (215)642-8347
Issues: justice; media; minorities; press; film. Description: Listing of books, newspapers, magazines, television programs and videos pertaining to Afro-Americans. Published Date: 6/05. Price: $25.95. Fax: (215)642-8347. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 59
East Chatham, NY 12060-0059 Phone: (518)392-6900
Affiliate: Alliance for Parental Involvement in Education, Inc. Issues: education; family; childhood. Description: Books and resources to empower parents with respect to the education of their children. Books on public, private homeschooling, special education, educational enrichment, etc. Other Resources: Newsletter, Referral Service, Workshops, Conferences. Contacts(s): Seth Rockmuller (President), Katharine Houk (Executive Director) Page#: 8. Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Cooperative Children's Books Center
Box 5288
Madison, WI 53705-0288
Affiliate: Cooperative Children's Books Center. Issues: education; media; press. Description: Nearly 140 alternative presses currently active in children's book publishing, and their distributors; coverage includes Canada. Contacts(s): Kathleen Horning (Editor) Page#: c75. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
145 SE 25th Rd. #1102
Miami, FL 33129 Phone: (305)856-5645
Issues: education. Description: Publishes non-fiction books of contemporary interest. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Stackpole Books
Cameron & Keller Sts.
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Description: See SOFT PATHS under Directories. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, #535
Washington, DC 20036-5504 Phone: (202)429-8873
Issues: energy; environment; economics; efficiency; air pollution; conservation; research. Description: An organization dedicated to advancing energy-conserving technologies and policies. Conducts research, analysis, advocacy and information dissemination. Projects include: energy efficiency and the environment; utilities; transportation; buildings; appliances, light and equipment; conservation research and development; energy efficiency in developing countries. Other Resources: Publications catalogue available. Publishes and distributes books, reports and conference proceedings. CONSUMER GUIDE TO HOME ENERGY SAVINGS. Contacts(s): Liz Burke (Chairman), Glee Murray Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 4713
Carmel, CA 93921-4713
Issues: spiritual; justice; media; gay; press; transformation. Description: A catalog featuring new age, gay and small press books. Contacts(s): Book Buyer Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
Box 485
Healdsburg, CA 95448-0485 Phone: (800)445-8642
Affiliate: Animal Town Company. Issues: education; environment; wildlife/endangered species; childhood. Description: A mail order company offering cooperative games, books, and playthings for children that emphasize the environment. "We strive to educate others to being environmentally responsible and stress family togetherness through our products." Contacts(s): Ken Kolsbun, Jann Kolsbun Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1976. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Association for Mediation in Education (NAME)
205 Hampshire, #UMass
Amherst, MA 01003 Phone: (413)545-2462
Affiliate: National Association for Mediation in Education (NAME). Issues: peace; education; conflict resolution; students. Description: This booklet lists articles, bibliographies, books, audio-visual materials & curricula manuals on conflict resolution materials for use in grades K-12. Subscriptions: Free with membership to NAME. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Issues: environment. Description: The most complete catalog of books on the environment. Over 180 hard-to-find books from organizations across the country. Also, vital reference books that deal with a wide range of ecology issues. Contacts(s): Charles C. Savitt (President) Publisher: Island Press. Price: $2/refundable. Frequency: Annual. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5 Joy St.
Boston, MA 02108-1490 Phone: (617)523-0636
Issues: environment; recreation. Description: Sponsors programs of recreational service and conservation in the northeastern states including trail and shelter maintenance, preservation, research, outdoor education, publication of guide books and maps, operation of 9 unit public hut systems, self service and full service camps, varied activities and educational programs for members and non-members. Other Resources: See APPALACHIA JOURNAL. Also publishes APPALACHIA BULLETIN and AMC guide books. Contacts(s): Earle Perkins (President), Andrew J. Falander (Executive Director) Established: 1876. Type: organization. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
Box 807
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: (304)535-6331
Issues: environment; conservation; forests; jobs; volunteers. Description: A private organization dedicated to the preservation and wise management of the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding lands. ATC conducts a variety of programs designed to protect, manage, and promote the Appalachian Trail and its associated lands through public acquisition. Projects involving protection, stewardship, and suppling information, provides year round work. Other Resources: Publishes the APPALACHIAN TRAILWAY NEWS magazine, guidebooks, and maps for the Trail, and other books for the different categories of Trail visitors. Contacts(s): David N. Startzell (Executive Director), Margaret C. Drummond (Chairperson) Dues: $18+/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; conference. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 29532
Los Angeles, CA 90029-0532 Phone: (213)462-6458
Issues: health; education; AIDS. Description: Distributes books by Dr. Alan Cantwell, theorist/researcher of the origins of the AIDS virus. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, ext. 113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; Asia; Pacific/Pacific Rim. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1986. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 573
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0573 Phone: (505)989-9804
Issues: spiritual; health; psychology; death/dying; transformation. Description: "...pioneers books that catalyze personal growth, balance and improve the quality of life. Titles include: COMING HOME - A Guide to Dying at Home with Dignity. UNINVITED GUESTS - A Documented History of UFO Sightings, ALIEN ENCOUNTERS & COVER-UPS, and titles by Rudhyar. Haich & Chia." Other Resources: Free catalog. Established: 1982. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
122333 Potomac St., NW
Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (800)345-6665
Issues: education; justice; peace; health; psychology. Description: Founded in 1990 to publish group-authored books on timely social issues. Goal is to encourage meaningful dialogue and to promote healthy, responsible behavior., (202)333-8190. Fax: (202)337-3809. Established: 1990. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 206
Goleta, CA 93116-0206 Phone: (805)968-1868
Issues: education; family; childhood. Description: Founder is author of the revolutionary books "The Aware Baby" and "Helping Young Children Flourish." The Institute sponsors lectures, workshops, classes, and consultations with Dr. Solter. Goals are to promote gentle and effective parenting for a peaceful world. Contacts(s): Aletha Solter (Founder) Established: 1990. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rt 3, Box 20B
Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone: (800)638-3030
Issues: energy; justice; environment; health. Description: Reference and professional books on energy, social and behavioral sciences, criminal law and justice, psychology, housing and real estate, health policy, and administration business, finance and economics. Other Resources: Free book catalog. Published ENERGY: THE NEXT 20 YEARS by Hans H. Landsberg; and, PEACE RESOURCE BOOK (1988). Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8300 Kern Cyn. Rd. #60
Bakersfield, CA 93306 Phone: (805)393-4566
Issues: spiritual; feminism; education; sexism. Description: Publishes educational and spiritual books which present non-sexist thinking. This view envisions a world where no person is allowed to subjugate another. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
25 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108-2892
Issues: feminism; justice; spiritual; education; environment; global understanding; minorities. Description: General nonfiction: women's studies; liberal religion; Asian, African-American, Jewish, and Native American studies; gay and lesbian issues; philosophy; and current affairs. Series include: Black Women Writers and Asian Voices (fiction series); Night Lights (multi-cultural children's books); Concord Library (environmental series); Men and Masculinity Series (nonfiction) and the Barnard New Women Poets Prize Winner Series. Other Resources: Published GLOBAL ECOLOGY HANDBOOK. Contacts(s): Lauren Bryant (Senior Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Drawer 2860
Santa Fe, NM 87504-2860 Phone: (505)983-9868
Issues: spiritual; health; environment; transformation; Native American. Description: Publisher of 60+ nonfiction New Age "books to celebrate and heal the earth...that will help transform our culture philosophically, environmentally, and spiritually." Topics: ecology, Native American spirituality and personal planetary healing. Other Resources: Free catalog. SACRED PLACES by J. Swan; ISLANDS OUT OF TIME by William I. Thompson; VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE by Dr. R. Gerber; CRYING FOR A DREAM by R. Erdoes. PROFILES IN WISDOM: NATIVE ELDERS SPEAK ABOUT THE EARTH by S. McFaddene. Contacts(s): Barbara Clow (Editor) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne/Writer.
Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY 12498
Issues: education; politics; media; computer networking. Description: A publisher and distributor which deals books concerned with politics, computers and scholarly topics. Contacts(s): K. Peters (Book Buyer) Type: publisher. Source: John Kremer.
Box 404954
Brooklyn, NY 11240-4954 Phone: (718)499-3822
Issues: arts; energy; education; science. Description: Founded by a biologist and writer to publish books on science and art for the layperson. A fundamental aim of the press is to promote wider appreciation and understanding of art and science as basic human activities. Established: 1989. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 68
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834-0068 Phone: (915)477-2236
Issues: environment; conservation. Description: Goals: To facilitate the growth of appreciation for the scenic, scientific and historical value of Big Bend through research, books, maps, and illustrative material, and sponsoring seminars. Dues: $25/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Upper Access Books
Box 457
Hinesburg, VT 05461-0457 Phone: (800)356-9315
Issues: media; arts; literature; press. Description: "This is our third catalogue, and like the others, it doesn't include a single best-seller from a big publisher. We select only small-press books. The principal criterion is quality, not popularity. We're gratified by the enthusiastic response we've received from you, and from other discriminating readers throughout the US, Canada and around the world. You've proven that there is a substantial market for books outside the lowest denominator of mass appeal. Thanks!" Other Resources: An extraordinary selection of nonfiction books, many of which are hard to find in bookstores. 350 titles, including many for children. Contacts(s): Lisa & Steve Carlson, Gay Muller Published Date: 1991. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1202 N.W. 17th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209-2405
Issues: environment; bioregional. Description: Books on subjects related to the Pacific Coast and the Northwest. Contacts(s): J.F. Roberts (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Box 550
Kimberton, PA 19442-0550 Phone: (215)935-7797
Issues: agriculture; organic. Description: An organization that promotes using natural fertilizers and pesticides in growing crops and gardens. Other Resources: See periodicals for BIODYNAMICS. See directories for FARMS OF TOMORROW. Free brochure on community supported farms (CSA's) plus a national list of operating CSAs, to find one near you. Publishes many helpful books. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 550
Kimberton, PA 19442-0550 Phone: (215)935-7797
Affiliate: Bio-Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association, Inc. Issues: agriculture; organic. Description: A corporation whose task is to advance the practices and principles of Biodynamic (B-D) agriculture. The association publishes this magazine as well as books, offers a biodynamic advisory service, supports training programs, sponsors conferences and lectures, funds research projects, and supplies biodynamic preparations. Contacts(s): Roderick Shouldice (Administrative Director), Joel Morrow (Editor), (413)528-2944. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1.5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Allen Publishing
33 W. Lancaster Ave. #201
Ardmore, PA 19003 Phone: (215)642-8347
Issues: justice; media; arts; film; press; minorities. Description: Listing of books, newspapers, magazines, television programs and videos pertaining to Afro-Americans. Published Date: 6/05. Price: $25.95. Fax: (215)642-8347. Type: reference; directory. Source: SPC.
1713 E. Broadway, #306
Tempe, AZ 85282-1611 Phone: (602)982-9003
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: Specializes in reference and home education books. "The home schooling population in the US is exploding. We have a strong market for anything that can be targeted to this group. Other books concern current social issues." Contacts(s): Cheryl Gorder (Publisher) Established: 1985. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1775 Linden Ave.
Boulder, CO 80304 Phone: (303)442-0796
Issues: health; preventive medicine; herbs. Description: Publishes books on alternative health modalities with and emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine. Fax: (303)449-7805. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 701
Providence, RI 02901-0701
Issues: health; spiritual; preventive medicine; transformation. Description: A catalog of books dealing with new age, holistic health and metaphysical issues. Contacts(s): Book Buyer Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
11288 Ventura Blvd., #818
Studio City, CA 91604-3149
Issues: media; arts; music. Description: # 8 description: A different slant on the typical neuromix of brain toys, smart drugs and technophilia. Personal stories of government stupidity. How PIHKAL was edited. Interviews with Lewis Shiner and Nina Graboi. Brain-Wave Training, Texas style. Reviews of muzak, zines, books and comix. Page#: 60. Price: $3.95/ea. Subscriptions: $14/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
Box 531
Madison Sq. Station
New York, NY 10159 Phone: (212)685-1325
Issues: health; psychology. Description: Goals of the press are to increase public awareness on mental impairment issues and lend a helping hand to those who need it. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 99
Summertown, TN 38483-0099 Phone: (615)964-3571
Issues: health; justice; environment; agriculture; vegetarian; gardening; Native Americans. Description: Community-owned company specializing in books on vegetarian cooking, alternative health, Native Americans, ecology, and gardening. Contacts(s): Bob Holzapfel Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
The Institute for Social Inventions
20 Heber Rd.
London, -NW2 6AA ENGLAND Phone: 011 44 81208-2853
Affiliate: Institute for Social Inventions. Issues: future; ideation; invention. Description: Over 500 of the best and most imaginative (mainly non-technological) ideas and projects for tackling social problems are described by social inventors from around the world. Covers the theory and history of social innovations, and how best to promote them. It makes vital reading for professional or students or concerned citizens wanting new and unusual perspectives (some inspired and futuristic, some more immediately feasible) in any of this volume's many broad subject areas. Other Resources: 1000 pound prize for best idea. Publishes SOCIAL INVENTIONS JOURNAL. Contacts(s): Nicholas Albery (Editor), Valerie Yule (Assistant) Publisher: Virgin Books. Price: $33/ea. Frequency: Annual. Fax: 011 4481 452 6434. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
322B Wanaque Ave.
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
231 Broad St.
Nevada City, CA 95959-2501
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
National Coalition Against Censorship
275 7th Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10001-7104 Phone: (212)807-6222
Affiliate: National Coalition Against Censorship. Issues: media; justice; censorship. Description: List of about 25 attorneys who have participated in school district book censorship litigation. Main content is narrative reporting of litigation surrounding attempts at censorship of published works, with recent decisions indexed by state and banned books indexed by author. Contacts(s): Leanne Katz (Executive Director) Price: $5/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
2402 University Ave. W 50
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1701 Phone: (800)397-2613
Issues: justice; feminism; spiritual; transformation. Description: Represents 180+ independent small press publishers in all areas of the progressive movement. Catalog available with quarterly updates as well as BOOKSLINGER BIBLIOPHILE. A distibutor dealing in small press books on sociology, womens' and new age issues specializing in the library and bookstore markets. Contacts(s): Rod & Hanje Richards (Directors), (612)649-0271. Type: publisher; distributor. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Intermediate Technology Development Group of North America
6 Valley Trail
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520-2214
Affiliate: Intermediate Technology Development Group of North America. Issues: environment; economics; justice; politics. Description: Publishes a wide variety of topics from economics to the environment. Other Resources: Published AFTER THE CRASH, by Guy Dauncey, and TOES Books. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2845
San Bernardino, CA 92406-2845
Issues: arts; justice; demographics; politics; literature; culture. Description: "We publish and distribute scholarly books in the Humanities and Social Sciences for the library and academic markets. All of our books are published in open-ended, monographic series, including: THE MILFORD SERIES: POPULAR WRITERS OF TODAY; Stokvis Studies in HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGY AND THOUGHT; I.O. Evans Studies in the PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICISM OF LITERATURE; Clipper Studies in the American Theater; Borgo BioViews; Bibliographies of Modern Authors; etc." Contacts(s): Robert Reginald Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
17 Station St., Box 843
Brookline Village, MA 02147-0843
Issues: feminism; education. Description: Novels, biographies, and autobiographies. Especially books by or on women. Also considers queries on history, computers, business, performance arts, and translations. Contacts(s): Adolph Caso (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
1451 Dundee Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120-1674 Phone: (312)742-5100
Affiliate: Church of the Brethren. Issues: spiritual; faith. Description: Publishes many books dealing with critical ethical and social issues. Contacts(s): Jeanne Donovan (Assistant Book Editor) Established: 1897. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5768
Bellingham, WA 98227-5768 Phone: (206)734-1601
Issues: education. Description: Books for parents, teachers, and children which encourage creative, independent thinking. Suitable for ages 2 to 12. Other Resources: Free brochure, wholesale and retail. Contacts(s): Mary Ann Kohl Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2233 Wisconson Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (202)333-4904
Issues: media; press; film. Description: Publish reference books for the media and about the media. TALK SHOW SELECTS and POWER MEDIA SELECTS are directories of the influential in the media. Fax: (202)342-5411. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 749
Trenton, NJ 08607 Phone: (908)549-0631
Issues: peace; justice; politics; activism; conflict resolution. Description: Publishes books on war, peace and non-violence. The guiding principle is knowledge in the interest of action and change. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 539
Dubuque, IA 52004-0539
Issues: education; spiritual; childhood; faith. Description: Has published COOPERATIVE LEARNING, COOPERATIVE LIVES: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities for Building a Peaceful World and distributes curriculum guides on global education and American social issues published by the Center for Learning. Also offers an extensive catalog of books on Catholic religious education, including works on peace education from a religious perspective. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Holistic Education.
Survival News Service
Box 41834
Los Angeles, CA 90041-0834 Phone: (213)255-9502
Affiliate: Survival News Service. Issues: urban; education; agriculture; environment; economics; energy; spiritual; recycling; cooperatives; conservation; appropriate technology. Description: "Focus: To educate city dwellers in realistic, practical ways to 'survive' (re, earthquake preparation, arrest crime, economic survival, city gardens, compost pits, alternative energy, wild foods, etc.)." Co-ops, credit unions, recycling, etc. Strong spiritual focus. Ways to walk lightly on the Earth and lower our impact on an individual level. Other Resources: Lectures, wild food outings, survival outings, classes. A small line of top quality products and books also available. Contacts(s): Christopher Nyerges, Vernon Devans Publisher: Survival News Service. Page#: 12. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $8.50/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5100
Santa Cruz, CA 95063-5100 Phone: (408)458-3365
Issues: agriculture; economics; community investment; food distribution. Description: "Promoting food self-sufficiency through establishing community food tree nurseries for public distribution to yards and public lands." Looks to publish books that will sell in natural food and independent book stores that promotes a lifestyle that has less negative impact on the environment. Contacts(s): C.L. Olson Established: 1975. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
California Institute of Public Affairs (CIPA)
Box 189040
Sacramento, CA 95818-9040 Phone: (916)442-2472
Affiliate: California Institute of Public Affairs (CIPA)/Claremont Colleges. Issues: environment; conservation. Description: This is an independent statewide organization working for a better understanding of the character, problems, and future awareness of the world as interdependent through focusing on sustainable development and natural resource protection in California. This is their book and report list. Contacts(s): Thaddeus C. Trzyna (Editor) Price: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1969. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Creative Resource Guild
Box 3397
Santa Monica, CA 90408-3397 Phone: (310)390-1470
Affiliate: Creative Resource Guild. Issues: media; arts; peace; environment; theater; broadcasting; film. Description: Art, Entertainment & Media for a Better World. Our purpose is to improve the world and the quality of life by promoting the creating of more socially conscious, spiritual, and humanitarian productions in the mass media and the world arena (TV, film, radio, recordings, books, publications, theater, concerts, public media events). Other Resources: Many of the descriptions found in Macrocosm were reprinted with permission from the Executive Director of Creative Resources Guild. Many thanks for their contributions and good work! Contacts(s): John Tibayan (Executive Director), Sandra Reid (Public Relations) Published Date: 6/91. Page#: 40. Price: $7.50/ea. Bulk Prices: $6.50ea/24. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 1M. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1716 SW Williston Rd.
Gainesville, FL 32608-4049 Phone: (904)335-2200
Issues: education; media; justice; environment; press. Description: Critical Research Institute for Social and Environmental Sciences displays books and journals to librarians at ALA conferences with their Alternative Book Exhibit. "Marketing alternative publications that don't paper over the problems", it is entirely supported by publisher fees. Other Resources: Publishes a descriptive catalog. (Planned, 1992) It will be publishing a library book-selection tool reviewing titles overlooked or misrepresented by CHOICE, LIBRARY JOURNAL, etc. To be supported by subscriptions. Contacts(s): Charles Willett (President), Lisa Barr (Secretary) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1991. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 189040
Sacramento, CA 95818-9040
Description: See WORLD DIRECTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS; INTERNATIONAL PEACE DIRECTORY; CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTORY; CALIFORNIA TOXICS DIRECTORY; and, CIPA: COMPLETE LIST OF BOOKS AND REPORTS IN PRINT under publishers. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
241 First Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1639
Issues: environment; education; science/technology; youth; childhood education. Description: Complete manuscripts for ages 7 to 12: biography, science, nature, history, photo essays; historical fiction for ages 6 to 10. Contacts(s): Rebecca Poole (Editor) Page#: 10-15. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
1901 Hannah Branch Rd.
Burnsville, NC 28714-7582 Phone: (702)675-4925
Issues: health; family; death/dying; seniors. Description: "We publish books on death and dying education, aging, and grieving." Established: 1962. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
346 Seven Mile Ridge Rd.
Burnsville, NC 28714-7720 Phone: (704)675-5918
Issues: media; press. Description: Book production for people wishing to self-publish a book. One percent of profits donated to the charity of the client's choice. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2001 S St. NW, #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: Established to reduce deaths from defective automobiles, badly constructed highways and defective mobile homes. Also, educates and advises consumers and attorneys on warranty rights and other legal rights. See IMPACT and LEMON TIMES under periodicals; and, CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY PUBLICATIONS LIST. See, also, under directories, THE LEMON BOOK. Other Resources: See THE LEMON BOOK. Publications brochure lists Books, Periodicals, Reports & Information, Auto Defect Packets, Fuel Economy Publications, Consumer Action Guides and Arbitration Manuals available from CAS Publications Dept. Over 100 items available. Contacts(s): Debra Barclay (Communications Director) Established: 1970. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Auto Safety
2001 S St. NW. #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Affiliate: Center for Auto Safety. Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: See THE LEMON BOOK. CAS Publications Brochure lists Books, Periodicals, Reports & Information, Auto Defect Packets, Fuel Economy Publications, Consumer Action Guides and Arbitration Manuals. 100+ items available. Other Resources: The publications brochure from the Center for Auto Safety is free with a self-addressed, stamped envelope sent to CAS Publications Dept. Please include SASE with each request. Contacts(s): Debra Barclay (Communications Director) Established: 1970. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Issues: politics; health; education; economics; environment; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection; preventive; science; government accountability. Description: Provides the public with reliable, up-to-date information about the effects of science/technology on society, chief focus on food/health; developing a national health policy which features health promotion and disease prevention; investigates, monitors and exposes industry and government's failure to implement a sound nutrition/health policy for US. The nation's leading consumer group, best known for work on food labeling, additives, deceptive advertising, organic agriculture and watchdogging. Other Resources: NUTRITION ACTION NEWSLETTER, books, posters, computer software, videos, and slide charts. See, also, Americans for Safe Food. Contacts(s): Richard Layman (Marketing Division) Fax: (202)265-4954. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3700 13th St. NE
Washington, DC 20017-2592 Phone: (202)635-2757
Issues: peace; justice; Third World; spiritual; foreign policy; global understanding; hunger; development; intervention; faith. Description: An independent, interdisciplinary team engaged in social analysis, theological reflection, policy advocacy and public education on issues of peace and justice. rooted in a faith commitment and guided by a global vision, current programs focus on international development, peace initiatives, economic alternatives, women in society and church, the cultural crisis, and social theology. Engages in an extensive program of workshops and writing to help North Americans understand the global scene. Other Resources: Publishes RESOURCE CATALOG; Newsletter, CENTER FOCUS; and Books, TORCH IN THE NIGHT and CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING: OUR BEST KEPT SECRET (Orbis Books). See, also, Coalition for Peace in the Horn of Africa. Contacts(s): Peter J. Henriot (Executive Director), James Hug Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 113, Box 130
Post Mills, VT 05058 Phone: (802)333-9073
Issues: environment; politics; education, energy, organic. Description: Independent publisher concentrating on books that contribute to sustainable living, e.g. environment and nature. Contacts(s): Ian Baldwin, Jr. (Editor-in-Chief), Jim Schley (Managing Editor) Fax: (802)333-9092. Established: 1984. Member of: Co-op America, New England Socially Responsible Businesses. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
4532 Cherryvale Ave.
Soquel, CA 95073-9748 Phone: (415)321-2449
Issues: environment; energy; arts; wind; efficiency. Description: "We are now publishing material from the writing public at large, and authors are invited to submit manuscripts in fields of art, architecture, energy and the environment, and science. Most recent books are THE WIND POWER BOOK, THE ECOLOGY OF FREEDOM, and THE DAY AFTER MIDNIGHT." Contacts(s): Michael Riordan Established: 1976. Type: publisher. Source: ok.
4814 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60632-4116
Issues: education; heallth; justice; psychology; consumer protection. Description: A distributor dealing in reference, humanitites, psychology, law, and consumer issues books specializing in the college and special library markets. Contacts(s): Mark Habral (Book Buyer) Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
814 N. Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610-3109
Issues: environment; education; travel; youth. Description: Nonfiction: project books for young people ages 10 to 18, anthropology, travel, nature, and regional topics. Published VOLUNTEER VACATIONS, a guide. Contacts(s): Linda Matthews (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
719 N. 4th Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (800)221-8056
Issues: family; arts; literature; children. Description: Represent over 100 small publishers, specilaizing in books and music for children, family and family support professionals., (313)668-8056. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Avon Books
105 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-7418 Phone: (800)238-0658
Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: Chapter title "Where to Get Help," which lists American Cancer Society offices, National Cancer Institute research study groups, cancer treatment centers, and other organizations and associations of assistance to cancer patients and their families in the US, Canada, and Europe. Research and treatment programs may also include some indication of the emphasis. Contacts(s): Marion Morra, Eve Potts Publisher: Avon Books. Published Date: 1987. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (212)532-2172. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-9707
Affiliate: US Public Interest Research Group. Issues: energy; economics; anti-nuclear; solar. Description: A research and advocacy organization working on a range of energy policy issues with an emphasis on solar energy development and opposition to nuclear power. Over the years it has issued over 200 books and shorter reports. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1973. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
261 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94133-4586
Issues: arts; media; literature. Description: "City Lights bookstore is a great deal more than a place to purchase books. It's a cultural crossroads where several generations of writers, activists, and visionaries have gathered to trade ideas and gain inspiration. It is a great deal more than a place to read poems. Its pages feature the likes of Noam Chomsky, Alexander Cockburn, Susan Griffin, and the late Edward Abbey. The poetry, fiction, and criticism publishes focuses of our social and political landscape." Contacts(s): Lawrence Ferlinghetti Subscriptions: $9.95/yr. Frequency: Irregular. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
Fourth Freedom Forum
803 N. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526-2632
Affiliate: Fourth Freedom Forum. Issues: peace; media; film. Description: A book written by Brembeck that is also in video version. "An international businessman who is convinced that the security of nations is far more attainable through trade agreements that the arms race. His premise is a compelling one--this is more just a McDonald's in Moscow. Brembeck proposes a plan to eliminate all weapons of mass destruction, and redefine the balance of power in economic rather than military terms." -- Big Books from Small Presses. Contacts(s): Marc A. Hardy (Executive Director), Howard S. Brembeck (President) Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
324 4th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5821 Phone: (202)547-0104
Issues: environment; global warming; air pollution; networking. Description: Creates an interchange among climate researchers and analysts, policymakers and planners, opinion makers and the public, through conferences and symposia, video and audio tapes, books and papers. A worldwide bridge between scientists, government, and private decision makers on greenhouse warming and stratospheric ozone depletion. Other Resources: CLIMATE ALERT newsletter. Contacts(s): Stephen Leatherman (Chairman), John C. Topping, Jr. (President) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7563 Lake City Way
Seattle, WA 98115-4218
Issues: arts; literature; graphics. Description: "This scrappy monthly guide covers the best and the worst in contemporary and classic comics: comic books, strips, cartoons, 'graphic novels', and more. Recent interviews include Ralph Steadman, Jules Feiffer, and Lynda Barry." Contacts(s): Gary Groth Price: $3.50/ea. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 10M. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Utne.
1347 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-1885
Issues: justice; politics; peace. Description: A catalog of books about social, alternative and political issues. Contacts(s): Joe Lewis Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
c/o East Wind Community
Tecumseh, MO 65760-9755 Phone: (417)679-4682
Affiliate: Sandhill Farm. Issues: education; feminism; environment; economics; peace; community investment; intentional communities; cooperatives; rural communities. Description: A mail-order bookstore specializing in books on intentional community, co-ops, and other aspects of joyous alternative lifestyles and politics (e.g. feminism, ecology). "We are cooperatively run by Sandhill Farm, a small rural intentional community in northeastern Missouri. We enjoy the quality of staying small and try to answer each order quickly and personally." Other Resources: Free 10-page catalog available upon request. Contacts(s): Rebecca S. Krantz, Laird Schaub Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 243
Yellow Springs, OH 45387-0243 Phone: (513)767-2161
Issues: economics; community investment; intentional communities. Description: Dedicated to promoting the small community (intentional and otherwise) as a basic institution for economic, social, and spiritual development. Other Resources: Books, workshops, consultation. Free booklist. Publishes bimonthly newsletter, holds annual conference, and maintains a catalog of mail-order literature. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1940. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2415 Annapolis Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55441-3632
Issues: health; family; psychology; substance abuse. Description: Adult nonfiction; young adult nonfiction: books on recovery from addictive/compulsive behavior; emotional health; growth in personal, couple, and family relationships. Contacts(s): Margaret Marsh (Manager) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
306 Coleridge Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602-3112 Phone: (814)946-9291
Issues: environment; spiritual; peace; politics; ideation transformation; recycling. Description: An educational center that sees itself as a catalyst in the present transition from the modern worldview to what could be called the ecological worldview, a transformation in which the earth is reenchanted and sacralized. Our newsletter is about individuals and groups who are imagining this new worldview. We also offer a lending library of books and periodicals that pertain to these concerns and a clearinghouse for ideas on the waste and toxics crisis. Contacts(s): Charles Leiden (President) Publisher: Compost Patch, Inc. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'clieden'. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
306 Coleridge Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602-3112 Phone: (814)946-9291
Issues: environment; spiritual; peace; politics; ideation transformation; recycling. Description: An educational entity that strives to share ideas about innovative and imaginative individuals, groups, and communities that are moving beyond our industrial, mechanized, and patriarchal paradigms that are consuming and exploiting the planet. Focus is on the resource (waste) issue. "We are a clearinghouse to these types of issues. A newsletter tells of these positive ideas and how people can help. We also offer a lending library and information packets. Write for a sample newsletter." Other Resources: Newsletter, COMPOST PATCH IDEAS. "We provide education about composting, recycling, and other ecological matters. We also sell books and other publications and materials related to our concerns." Contacts(s): Charles Leiden (Director) Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'cleiden'. Established: 1985. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Peace University
Box 20728
Portland, OR 97220-0728 Phone: (503)741-1794
Issues: peace; media; education; environment; activism; broadcasting; forests; BBS. Description: This BBS offers information on World Peace Universities Peace Studies Graduate Degree program, 2. Off campus workshops, courses and conferences, 3. Guided core peace study internships for credit, 4. Rain forest preservation through ownership projects, 5. Radio for Peace International providing global shortwave peace intercommunication 6. Integrated Ecology books and articles, 7. Internationally located branch campuses. The BBS is located on ECONET. (Conference Worldpeaceu) Other Resources: Department of Integrated Ecology. Contacts(s): Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor), Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D (Department Chair), (206)378-6313. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Subscriptions: $11 w/postage. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 500. Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Established: 1985. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1250 24th St. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20037-1132 Phone: (202)293-4800
Affiliate: World Wildlife Fund (US). Issues: environment; Third World; health; conservation; land use; hazardous waste; research; development. Description: A research and public education organization promoting wise use of the Earth's resources. Conducts research and/or provides technical assistance in land use, toxic substances, risk assessment, water resources, environmental dispute resolution, environmental issues in developing countries, and reports periodically on environmental conditions and trends. Other Resources: Publishes CONSERVATION FOUNDATION LETTER; RESOLVE; Successful Communities (a field program); Books, Films, Reports, and Conferences. Publications Catalog available. CONTROLLING NONPOINT-SOURCE WATER POLLUTION (directories). See World Wildlife Fund. Contacts(s): Kathryn S. Fuller (President), Douglas Wheeler (Executive Vice-President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1948. Type: organization; foundation. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
577 College Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306-1490
Issues: education; labor; health; psychology; jobs. Description: A publisher and distributor that sells books concerned with careers and education. Contacts(s): Wholesaler Manager Type: publisher. Source: John Kremer.
70 12th Street
Box 3123, Rincon Annex
San Francisco, CA 94103-1242
Issues: feminism; energy; education. Description: A publisher and distributor that deals in reference, women's issues, humanities, and technology books. Contacts(s): Anna Couey Type: publisher. Source: John Kremer.
Reference & Research Services
511 Lincoln St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3621 Phone: (408)426-4479
Issues: media; education; politics; press. Description: A bibliography of periodicals, books, pamphlets, activist organizations and government publications concerned with a wide variety of pertinent and progressive contemporary social issues. Each bibliography contains approximately 500 entries with complete citations. Contacts(s): Joan Nordquist (Editor) Publisher: Reference & Research Services. Page#: 55. Price: $15/ea. Bulk Prices: 20% off/24. Subscriptions: $45/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1982. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
ABC-CLIO
130 Cremona Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93117 Phone: (805)968-1911
Issues: environment; demographics; education; energy. Description: Each reference book gives an excellent overview of each issue..tells you where to find out more... and how to get actively involved. Books will include the following: Adult Literacy/Illiteracy in the US; Environmental Hazards; Human Rights; American Homelessness; Nuclear Energy Policy; World Hunger; Space Exploration; Abortion; Public Schooling in America. Most have yet to be published yet. If you promise to buy the whole series of 11, it will cost you $405, prices subject to change. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. Price: $45/ea. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5288
Madison, WI 53705-0288
Description: See ALTERNATIVE PRESS PUBLISHERS OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS: A DIRECTORY. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
110 Sunshine Blvd.
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Phone: (407)798-3550
Issues: health; psychology. Description: Began as a self-publisher. First book, BEGINNING AGAIN has been reprinted 3 times. Other books include 2 limited editions. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 2071
Silver Spring, MD 20915 Phone: (301)649-5123
Issues: justice; arts; education; minorities. Description: Founded with private funds to publish books relating to the African-American experience, in the national and worlld context. Specialty is political non-fiction. Emphasis on constructive and instructive material. Established: 1982. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
1841 Broadway
New York, NY 10023-7603
Description: See INTERRACIAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN BULLETIN (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
870 Greenbrier Circle, #402
Chesapeake, VA 23320 Phone: (804)523-9335
Issues: environment; oceans; polar. Description: "environmental problems stem from widespread ignorance about how the living systems of Earth work...and how they do not." The Society emphasizes education through research, lectures, videos, books and other publications. Currently working on an Antartican international natural reserve. Other Resources: Publishes THE DOLPHIN LOG and THE CALYPSO LOG magazines, bimonthly and monthly newsletter, CALYPSO DISPATCH. Contacts(s): Jean-Michel Cousteau, C.L.S. Merriam (Research/Communications) Fax: (804)627-7547. Dues: $20, $28 family. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1048
Freedom, CA 95019-1048 Phone: (800)777-1048
Issues: feminism; health; spiritual; justice. Description: Publisher of books on health, New Age, feminist, women's and men's studies, gay & lesbian, health (alternative solutions), new age spirituality, and cookbooks with a nutritional leaning. Other Resources: Partners receive newsletters and participate in special events and workshops. See ABC's for 21st Century project and EDUCATOR'S GUIDE: AN AGENDA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Contacts(s): Denis Hayes (Marketing Director), John Gill (Editor/Owner), (800)777-1048. Price: Catalog free. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 6M. Fax: (408)722-2749. Established: 1971. Member of: Co-op America. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Conservatory for Nature Culture
RFD 2 Box 330
Brooks, ME 04921-9609 Phone: (207)722-3112
Affiliate: Conservatory for Nature Culture. Issues: environment; demographics; agriculture; health; bioregional; hunger; poverty; food distribution; nutrition. Description: Forum on regional and inter-regional issues that touch on the politics of environment and food. Priorities given to hopeful solutions rather than doom and gloom outlook. Poetry, short stories as well as timeless "news" articles welcome. Stirring up old (through quotes and historical references), adding new (with current articles and observations), exploring regional self-reliance, bioregional philosophy and common sense. Emphasis on links between economic situations and global food politics. Other Resources: "Food For All" provides workshops and counseling in food and nutrition, natural and bioregional eating and philosophies of consumption. "We cater large gatherings and help facilitate sharing of food between growers and the needy." Contacts(s): Diana Prizio, Kip Penny (Editors) Publisher: Little Letterpress/Robin Hood Books. Page#: 32-48. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 1M. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1620 Lake Dr., Apt. 144
Haslett, MI 48840-8416
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
Box 3680
Clearlake, CA 95422-3680
Issues: arts; education; literature; literacy. Description: Publisher of progressive books and magazines. Publishes THE LAUGHING MAN; The Alternative to Scientific Materialism and RELIGIOUS PROVINCIALISM, a magazine, deals with issues of spirituality, sexuality, and health. Contacts(s): Carolyn Lee (Editor) Established: 1972. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14618 Tyler Foote Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959 Phone: (916)292-3482
Issues: education; spiritual; environment; childhood; transformation. Description: Publishes books "helping people experience a sense of unity and harmony with all life...a deeper sensitivity and appreciation for the natural world." Titles: SHARING NATURE WITH CHILDREN, LISTENING TO NATURE, and SHARING THE JOY OF NATURE-- all by Joseph Cornell, and CREATIVE NATURE VISUALIZATIONS by Garth Gilchrist. Type: publisher. Source: Holistic Education.
4645 Columbus Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55407-3527
Issues: arts; peace; justice; media; culture. Description: International mail art archive including artists' books, artists' stamps, xerography, collage, exhibit documentation, stickers, buttons, audio tapes, zines, radical pamphlets and periodicals, postcards, rubber stamps, etc. Other Resources: Information services about mail art and social justice issues. Contacts(s): Chris Dodge (Archivist/mail artist), Jan DeSirey Established: 1988. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1046 Princeton Drive
Box 550
Marina del Rey, CA 90292-5523 Phone: (301)870-7478
Issues: health; spiritual. Description: A publisher and distributor of books concerned with alternative issues, new age, and health specializing in bookstores, churches, and other retail outlets. Contacts(s): Hedda G. Lark (Book Buyer), Gary R. Peattie Fax: (301)821-6290. Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
c/o Khalsa (Global Vision)
2999 Waverly St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306-2441 Phone: (212)260-2022
Issues: politics; economics; health; urban; activism; crime. Description: Action institute focusing on four areas: economic democracy, political democracy, health, safety regulation and crime. Other Resources: Publishes books, reports, studies and articles. See IDEA INDEX: FRESH IDEAS FOR DEMOCRATIC IDEALS (directories). Contacts(s): Mark Green, David Corn Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 021535
Juneau, AK 99802-1535 Phone: (907)586-6014
Issues: justice; peace; Third World; refugees; minorities; Native Americans; indigenous peoples. Description: This press produces reference and scholarly books. Books range from a study of Alaska place names to resources for Hispanics but are centered most broadly on ethnic and minority populations and refugees. Other Resources: See HISPANIC RESOURCE DIRECTORY; and, REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT RESOURCE DIRECTORY under reference section. Contacts(s): Alan Edward Schorr (Editorial Director/Publisher) Fax: (907)463-6780. Established: 1986. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Baker & Taylor
652 E. Main Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-3345
Issues: education. Description: A periodical that publishes reviews about scholarly and professional books that Baker & Taylor distributes. Contacts(s): Bernie Miller (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: John Kremer.
Open Horizons Publishing Company
Box 1102
Fairfield, IA 52556 Phone: (800)669-0773
Issues: media; press. Description: Lists 500 printers who specialize in printing books. Provides detailed listings on printers (quantities, sizes, binding, & prices). As well as advice on how ro select a printer & glossary of printing terms. "Helpful reference tool". Contacts(s): John Kremer (Author) Publisher: Open Horizons Publishing Company. Page#: 256p. Price: $9.95 P/B. Established: 1991. Type: publisher; directory. Source: SPC.
Center for Health Administration Studies
5627 S. Drexel
Chicago, IL 60637-1417 Phone: (312)752-3562
Affiliate: Center for Health Administration Studies. Issues: health; public health. Description: This newsletter "generally accepts only contributions of articles and books related to research on the doctor-patient relationship, health care and medicine, medical ethics, and medical sociology. We publish hundreds of short reviews/abstracts." The Center has been around since 1955. Contacts(s): J. Hughes Publisher: University of Chicago. Page#: 20. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 200. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
72 Philip St.
Albany, NY 12202-1729 Phone: (518)465-0241
Contacts(s): Mary M. Leue Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
Box 772K
Turners Falls, MA 01376-0772 Phone: (413)863-0224
Issues: health; education; herbs. Description: Herbs, Books, etc. Free catalog. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
PO Box 699
Mount Morris, IL 61054-0699 Phone: (203)854-5559
Issues: environment. Description: Covers topical environmental issues in lively 4-color magazine format. A serious, independent, magazine for the concerned general public, the growing thousands of grassroots activists and veteran environmentalists. Regular features include: Key issues and campaigns; industry and consumer products trends; interviews with leading advocates and thinkers; reviews of books, films, videos; and ecological principals to live by. Contacts(s): Doug Moss (Editor/Publisher), Deborah & Douglas Moss (Associate Publisher/Editor), (800)825-0061. Publisher: Earth Action Network, Inc. Page#: c72. Price: $3.50/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Office Address: 28 Knight St., Norwalk, CT 06851. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
RD3, Box 76
Great Barrington, MA 01230-9007 Phone: (413)528-1737
Issues: economics; community investment; bioregional. Description: Dedicated to the promotion and furtherance of a holistic and humanistic philosophy of economics put forward by the late Dr. E.F. Schumacher, author of SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL. Other Resources: Lectures and books, publishes magazine through Rodale Press, RESURGENCE. Contacts(s): Robert Swann Subscriptions: Membership. Established: 1980. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2121 Bonar St., #E
Berkeley, CA 94702-1800 Phone: (510)841-5866
Issues: environment; economics. Description: Publisher of Environmental Books. List includes the #1 best-selling 50 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE EARTH, 50 SIMPLE THINGS KIDS CAN DO TO SAVE THE EARTH, THE RECYCLERS' HANDBOOK, and much more. Type: publisher. Source: Eco-Expo.
78 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011-8003
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
Environmental Community of Democratic Socialists of America
1608 N. Milwaukee, 4th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60647-5456 Phone: (312)752-3562
Affiliate: Environmental Community of Democratic Socialists of America. Issues: politics; environment; socialism. Description: "We review books and magazines for analysis and review from an ecosocialist perspective on topics such as ecology, toxics, transportation, electoral politics, socialism, military policy, worker safety, Canada and Mexico, Third World development. We publish short reviews." Contacts(s): J. Hughes (Editor) Page#: 16. Price: $1/sample. Subscriptions: $8/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: Bitnet. E-Mail: 'dsa@sam.spc.uchicago.edu'. Established: 1987. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1656
Sebastopol, CA 95473-1656 Phone: (707)829-7957
Issues: environment; economics; education; recycling; green consumer. Description: "Products for a safer, cleaner world": Recycled paper goods, water and air purification systems, biodegradable household cleaners, energy-efficient lighting, recycling systems, non-toxic paints and building supplies, safe pet and garden product books and much more. Other Resources: Environmental consulting and counselling. Catalog available. Contacts(s): Cliff Schumaker (Owner), Steve Lett (Research/Development Director), (707)829-3506. Published Date: 10/90. Frequency: 3-4/yr. Fax: (707)829-7312. Other:(800)274-7040. Established: 1990. Contact: Margot Olmstead (Marketing Director) Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1800 S. Robertson Blvd., #161
Los Angeles, CA 90035-4352 Phone: (310)398-2843
Issues: peace; environment; media; education; activism; broadcasting; press; networking. Description: The foundation fosters world peace and environmental consciousness through our newsletter, radio broadcasts, grassroots networking, publishing books and articles, and producing consciousness-raising events. "We are members of all the major environmental and peace organizations, and teach workshops on how each person counts." Contacts(s): Barry Klein (Director), Jill Gwin, (310)398-5732. Type: organization; center. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
10 Bayberry Lane
Box 421
Randolph, MA 02368-5102
Issues: education. Description: A publisher and distributor dealing in educational and reference books for the college and library markets. Contacts(s): Bob Pastman (Manager) Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
Box 3021
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138-3021
Issues: education schools Description: Accepts books as donations for schools. Contacts(s): Book Acquisions Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
Point Foundation
27 Gate Five Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965
Issues: environment; education; economics; green consumer. Description: Only available on CD-ROM. More than 2500 entries on a wide variety of subjects, from sea kayaking to digital electronics. Extensively illustrated with over 2000 digitized images. Includes excerpts from some 400 entries from books on tape to birdcalls. Retails for $149.95. HyperCard is included free with order. Macintosh users only. Information: (415) 492-3200. Technical Support: (415) 492-3500. Publisher: Broderbund Software. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 777
Hillside, NJ 07205-0777
Issues: education; science; youth; childhood. Description: Nonfiction books for young people. Areas of emphasis are children's and young adult books for ages 10-16 in areas of science, social studies, and biography. Other specialties for young people are reference books for all ages and easy reading books for teenagers. Contacts(s): R.M. Enslow, Jr. (Editor/Publisher) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Box 334
Hiram, OH 44234 Phone: (216)527-5207
Issues: environment.; education. Description: Committed to producing relevant and informative how-to books for consumers on environmental problems and humanity's need to improve our relationship with the natural world. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Environmental Law Institute
1616 P St. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20036-1493 Phone: (202)328-5150
Affiliate: Environmental Law Institute. Issues: environment; law. Other Resources: Publishes ENVIRONMENTAL LAW REPORTER, NATIONAL WETLANDS NEWSLETTER, and a definitive reference titled LAW OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and many other reports and books. Contacts(s): J. William Futrell (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Law Institute
1616 P St. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20036-1493 Phone: (202)328-5150
Affiliate: Environmental Law Institute. Issues: environment; law. Description: Reports on new legislation, proposed and enacted, that effects the environment today. It also reports on the improvement of institutional ability to implement existing law. Other Resources: Publishes THE ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM, NATIONAL WETLANDS NEWSLETTER, and a definitive reference titled LAW OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and many other books and reports. Contacts(s): J. William Futrell (President), Barry Breen (Editor), (202)328-5002. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Greenwood Press, Inc.
88 Post Rd. W
Westport, CT 06880-4208
Issues: justice; civil liberties. Description: List of publishers of about 700 books, articles, government publications, and ERIC documents following the efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment between 1975 and 1985, as well as organizations on record as supporting or opposing the ERA. Contacts(s): Renee Feinberg Publisher: Greenwood Press. Published Date: 11/86. Price: $29.95/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
460 Park Ave. S
New York, NY 10016-7315 Phone: (212)683-2244
Issues: economics; health; arts; science. Description: Reference and trade books on nature, business, science, health, language, history, the performing arts, etc. Contacts(s): Gerard Helferich (Associate Publisher) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
National Council on Family Relations
3989 Central Ave. NE, #550
Minneapolis, MN 55421-3972
Affiliate: National Council on Family Relations. Issues: family; health; psychology; counseling. Description: "Human Resource Bank," a directory of psychologists, sociologists, researchers, family life educators, marriage and family therapists, and other professionals who can be contacted by the general public. Database consists mainly of citations of over 1,000 journal articles, abstracts, books, audiovisual materials, programs, services, and other resources available to researchers and professionals involved in family studies and related fields. Other Resources: BRS Information Technologies, DIALOG Information Services, Executive Telecom System, Inc., Bureau of National Affairs Human Resource Information Network. Contacts(s): Rocky M. Ralebipi (Director) Published Date: 1979. Frequency: 12/yr. updates. Fax: (612)781-9348. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 882554
San Francisco, CA 94188-2554 Phone: (415)626-1556
Issues: feminism; education. Description: A trade magazine for feminist bookstores and Women-in-Print movement. Features more than 100 pages of articles on the practical and political aspects of feminist bookselling and over 250 reviews and announcement of new books. Contacts(s): Carol Seajay (Publisher) Page#: 100+. Price: $6/ea. Subscriptions: $60/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 600. Fax: (415)626-8970. Established: 1976. Additional Address: 456 - 14th Street #6, San Francisco, CA 94103-2306. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1230 Ave. of the Americas
New York City, NY 14850
Issues: feminism; justice; gay/lesbian. Description: Feminist and lesbian fiction and nonfiction. Contacts(s): Nancy K. Bereano (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Box 9222
Santa Fe, NM 87504 Phone: (505)988-4838
Issues: justice; politics; civil liberties; civil rights. Description: Publishes books that deal with social and philosophical problems and books that encourage reform., (800)326-4836. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Bantam Books
666 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10103-0001 Phone: (212)765-6500
Issues: health; nutrition; preventive medicine; consumer protection. Description: "Dramatic New Evidence That Food Is Your Best Medicine, featuring a pharmacopoeia of more than fifty foods." Extols the therapeutic value of various foods. A landmark in preventative health. Publisher: Bantam Books. Published Date: 1988. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, ext. 113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1987. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 548
New York, NY 10014-0548 Phone: (212)463-0316
Issues: politics; arts; literature. Description: A small press specializing in avant-garde literature and progressive politics. Publishes about 10 books a year. Unusual and thought-provoking books in all areas of concern. Other Resources: Free catalog, wholesale and retail. Contacts(s): John Oakes, (212)206-8965. Frequency: 4/yr. Other:(800)835-2246(ext. 123). Office Address: 39 W. 14th St. #503, New York, NY 10011. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1522 Electric Ave.
Venice, CA 90291-3736
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
43480 Cedar Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544-4027 Phone: (714)927-7678
Issues: peace; spiritual; activism; interfaith; volunteers. Description: An group of volunteers dedicated to carrying on the message of Peace Pilgrim, a woman who dedicated her life to simplicity and carrying the message of peace by foot from 1953-81. "Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, hatred with love." Without money or organizational backing she reached thousands on dusty roads, in great churches, on TV and radio, and colleges. She spoke and wrote mainly about inner peace. Other Resources: Offers books, FRIENDS OF PEACE PILGRIM newsletter, posters, cassette tapes, and much more. Ocean Tree Books, a publisher. Contacts(s): Ann Rush (President), John Rush (Secretary-Treasurer) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Peace Council Bookstore
924 Burnett Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13203-3206
Issues: justice; peace; politics. Description: Catalog on books concerned with justice, alternative politics, and peace. Contacts(s): Carol Baum (Manager) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
350 Indiana St., #510
Golden, CO 80401-5097 Phone: (303)277-1623
Issues: environment; economics; politics; travel. Description: Publishes books on nature and the environment, gardening, travel, self-help, history, business and politics. Mostly sells to bookstores. "We are focusing on nature narratives, American history, current issues, the environment, and self help." Other office locations in Concord, Massachusetts and Arlington, Virginia. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
World Future Society
7910 Woodmont Ave. #450
Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: (301)656-8274
Affiliate: World Future Society. Issues: environment; future. Description: Abstracts and critical comments on recent books, reports, and articles (selected from newspapers, magazines, and journals) on world futures, international economics, defense and disarmament, energy, environment, and resources, food and agriculture, society and government, the US economy, work, cities/housing/transportation, crime and justice, health, families and education, communications, science and technology, and methods to shape the future. Other Resources: FUTURE SURVEY is published by the World Future Society (4916 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814) which also publishes a bimonthly magazine, THE FUTURIST, and a quarterly journal, FUTURES RESEARCH QUARTERLY + catalog to "The Futurist Bookstore." Contacts(s): Michael Marien (Editor), Edward Cornish (Publisher), (301)656-8274. Page#: 16; c200/annual. Price: $6.50/survey; $25/annual. Subscriptions: $66/yr. Frequency: 12/yr.+ annual. Dues: $30/yr. (including subscription to FUTURIST). Established: 1979. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 Shattuck Ave., #15
Berkeley, CA 94709-1444 Phone: (510)548-4172
Issues: environment; feminism; spiritual; music; literature; transformation. Description: "Spirituality, ecology & multicultural arts for people with a global conscience. Books on eco-feminism & healing rituals, environmental resources & ecology for children, women's spirituality & the men's movement. Listen to the sound of the Earth speaking from Gregorian chanting to the drumming of Olatunji & Mickey Hart. Travel the world with handcrafted drums, masks, clothing & jewelry." Other Resources: Store and color catalog ($2) with books on ecological living, mediation music, goddess figurines, jewelry, "for renewing our connection to the Earth." Frequency: 2/yr. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne/Co-op America.
2901 Panorama Drive
North Vancouver, BC-V7G 2A4 CANADA Phone: (604)929-8706
Issues: arts; feminism; film; dance. Description: Formed to publish books by women artists. Together woth quality reproductions of visual works, these books unique insight into the creative process. Established: 1987. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Council on Economic Priorities
30 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (212)420-1133
Affiliate: Council on Economic Priorities. Issues: environment; economics; peace; politics; alternative markets; green consumer. Description: From the publishers of Shopping For A Better World, a catalog of socially-responsible gift ideas, mostly consumer-oriented books. Contacts(s): Alice Tepper Marlin (President), Myra Alperson (Director for Social Responsibility), (800)U-CAN-HELP. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
JRS Publishing
931 Village Blvd., Dept. 907-259
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-1939
Issues: economics. Description: "More than 15,000 different items--books, posters, pamphlets, periodicals, videos, and more--are available for purchase, for rent, or for free from the federal government. Approximately 3,000 new items are available each year. There are 200+ free catalogs available--pertaining to a distinct subject category." This booklet helps you locate these items and includes Health Tips, Fascinating Facts, and much more. Numerous numbers (many toll-free) of various federal agencies are listed. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 35. Price: $3.50/ea. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
475 Riverside Dr., #1848
New York, NY 10115-0456 Phone: (212)870-3290
Issues: education; peace; spiritual; justice; environment; Third World; global understanding; conflict resolution; networking; research; interfaith; travel. Description: An educational organization which facilitates the efforts of concerned people of diverse cultures, talents, and experience, in contributing to a more humane and just world order. Has a network of associates in some 70 countries who collaborate in research, writing, and education programs related to this goal. Our goal is to catalyze a transnational, multi-issue movement for world order based on values of peace, social justice, ecological balance, and participation in decision making. Other Resources: See THE WHOLE EARTH PAPERS; and BREAKTHROUGH magazine. Filmstrips, audio and video tapes, consulting, speakers, educational programs, monograph and books. See Center for World Order Alternatives and GLOBAL EDUCATION RESOURCE GUIDE and BOOK CATALOG. Contacts(s): Gerald & Patricia Mische (Co-Directors), Eric Alexander Boehme (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Global Education Associates
475 Riverside Dr., #456
New York, NY 10115-0456 Phone: (212)870-3290
Affiliate: Global Education Associates. Issues: education; global understanding; press; film. Description: Extensive, fully annotated listing of books, audiovisual materials, teaching aids and other action resources on global issues, organized by subject, with recommended grade levels. Background reading for educators, global concerns and tools for the classroom. Contacts(s): Sandra Graff, (212)870-3291. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Sierra Club Books
730 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109-7813 Phone: (415)776-2211
Affiliate: Sierra Club. Issues: environment; global warming. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3330
San Rafael, CA 94912-3330
Contacts(s): Joel Friedlander Fax: (914)962-1580. Type: publisher. Source: Napra.
2323 Delgany St.
Denver, CO 80216-5129
Issues: media; arts; press; literature. Description: Book wholesaler specialing in small press and general interest books. Contacts(s): John Cunningham (Head Buyer) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
1936 E. Belmont Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85284-1720 Phone: (602)491-1177
Issues: education. Description: "Our primary market is libraries. We are publishers of reference books, guides, directories, handbooks, and computer software. Our most recent publication is a microcomputer indexing program and manual." Contacts(s): Ellen Conley Established: 1982. Type: publisher. Source: ok.
250 W. 57th St., #1203
New York, NY 10107-0001 Phone: (212)246-1313
Issues: media; arts; politics; culture; literature. Description: "Granta is a mass marketed paperback magazine co-published with Penguin Books, devoted to contemporary literature and political discussion." Contacts(s): Bill Bufford (Editor) Publisher: Grant Publications, Ltd. Page#: 256. Price: $9.95/ea. Subscriptions: $32/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 100M. Established: 1979. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Fantagraphics Books
7563 Lake City Way
Seattle, WA 98115-4218
Issues: arts; graphics. Description: "From the publisher of Love and Rockets and Neat Stuff comes this magazine, an anthology of challenging new comics. The international cast of cartoonists is headlined by RAW alumnus Jacques Tardi with a powerful private-eye serial set in '50s Paris. Plus undergrounder Jack Jackson, Disney animator Ward Kimball, Belgian great Franquin, and many more. Contacts(s): Gary Groth Subscriptions: $16/year. Frequency: Bimonthly. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
5750 Glacier Highway, #A3
Juneau, AK 99801-9593 Phone: (907)780-4442
Issues: labor; economics; homeworkers; alternative markets. Description: Provides market for cottage industries, artists, and musicians throughout Alaska: jewelry, t-shirts, food, children's books, videos, cassette tapes. Retail only. Other Resources: Catalog, $1. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Planet Drum Books
Box 31251
San Francisco, CA 94131-0251 Phone: (415)285-6556
Affiliate: Planet Drum Foundation. Issues: urban; environment; bioregional; volunteers. Description: A "how-to" manual for individuals and organizations interested in a sustainable future. Premise: that urban areas can exist harmoniously with natural systems. Includes: practical and visionary applications that are applicable to any community. Also includes a partial listing of volunteer activities with ideas on how to start working towards a "green" future, and a planet wide list of green city contacts. Contacts(s): Peter Berg, Beryl Magilavy, Seth Zuckerman (Authors) Publisher: Planet Drum/Wingbow Press. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 90. Price: $9/ea. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 327
El Verano, CA 95433-0327 Phone: (707)935-7257
Affiliate: Green Earth Foundation. Issues: environment; spiritual; education; transformation. Description: A newsletter reporting on research, education, and dissemination of information that fosters and contributes to the healing and harmonizing of the relationships between humanity and nature. Also has interesting books on the New Age. Organizations and periodicals are also listed. Contacts(s): Ralph Metzner (Editor), Martha Katt (Production) Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $25/yr.; $15/low income. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: Peacenet/Econet. E-Mail: 'rmetzner'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5627 S. Drexel
Chicago, IL 60637-1417 Phone: (312)752-3562
Issues: politics; arts; activism; analysis; culture. Description: "We are an independent progressive newspaper, printed as part of the Friday issue of the University of Chicago newspaper, THE MAROON. We generally accept the copy only from University community writers, but would be interested in printing progressive cartoon strips from contributors. We would like to receive books and magazines for review on all aspects of arts, culture and politics: we are very broad. We also publish reviews." Contacts(s): J. Hughes (Editor) Publisher: Chicago Maroon. Page#: 4. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $30/yr. Frequency: Weekly. Circulation: 35M. Established: 1982. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2456 Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614-2415
Contacts(s): Lew Rosenbaum Type: publisher. Source: Who.
Sierra Club Books
730 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109-7813 Phone: (415)776-2211
Affiliate: Sierra Club. Issues: peace; environment. Contacts(s): Carl Anthony Publisher: Sierra Club Books. Published Date: 1990. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Lawrence Hill Books (formerly Lawrence Hill & Co)
611 Broadway, #530
New York, NY 10012 Phone: (718)857-1015
Issues: peace; nonviolence. Description: (Out of print.) Contacts(s): Robert A. Seeley (Editor) Publisher: Chicago Review Press. Published Date: 1986. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 42948
Tucson, AZ 85733-2948 Phone: (602)326-9595
Issues: education; health; media; psychology; youth; childhood. Description: Adult nonfiction focusing on social issues and personal growth; very little adult fiction. Children's picture books; stories for middle readers; nonfiction (Natural History Series). "Books of Integrity for Children and Adults." Contacts(s): Zdenek Gerych (Editor-in-chief), Jeffrey H. Lockridge (Children's Books Editor) Fax: (602)326-8684. Other:(800)759-9945. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
201 E. 50th 6th Floor
New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212)572-6120
Contacts(s): Peter Guzzardi Fax: (212)254-7531. Type: publisher. Source: Napra.
101 W. 31 St. W
New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212)563-4240
Issues: feminism; health. Description: Publisher of WOMEN AND HEALTH (a periodical) and a series of books on women's health. Titles include HEALTH CARE OF THE FEMALE ADOLESCENT; HEALTH NEEDS OF WOMEN AS THEY AGE; EMBRYOS; ETHICS AND WOMENS RIGHTS; among others. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3201 S.W. 15th St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8157
Issues: health; psychology; substance abuse; self-help. Description: Books on self-help recovery for adults and juveniles. Contacts(s): Marie Stilkind (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
125 Spring St.
Lexington, MA 02173-7898
Issues: education. Description: Textbooks for schools and colleges. Professional books (Lexington Books Div.). Software and related educational material. Contacts(s): Vince Duggan Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
4410 Hickey
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 Phone: (512)852-8834
Issues: education; energy; science. Description: Objective to encourage independent & original thought on scientific subjects, writen for the layperson. Believed to be the only small press publisher in this field. All books are a minimum of 50,000 words text. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 11830
Eugene, OR 97440-4030 Phone: (800)247-7421
Issues: health; death/dying. Description: The Society seeks to raise public, medical, and legal consciousness about euthanasia. There has recently been some murky personal business in connection with the founder, his ex-wife, and her parents. Controversy surrounds his books. Many feel that his reading material should not be so easily accessible without proper guidance. Some AIDS victims and others, though, might find the information useful during those final moments. Other Resources: Publishes HEMLOCK QUARTERLY, a guidebook, LET ME DIE BEFORE I WAKE; and, ASSISTED SUICIDE: THE COMPASSIONATE CRIME. Contacts(s): Derek Humphry Price: Free sample. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Botanical Council
Box 201660
Austin, TX 78720-1660 Phone: (512)331-8868
Affiliate: American Botanical Council & Herb Research Foundation. Issues: health; green consumer; herbs; preventive medicine. Description: This newsletter covers most aspects of herbs and medicinal plants: research reviews, extensive in-depth monographs on single herbs, media coverage, legal and regulatory news, conference reports, books, calendar, networking, much more. No commercial advertising. Beautiful full color artwork. Collector quality! Other Resources: Reprints of "Classic" Botanical Articles from scientific journals. 8-page Booklets on individual herbs (most popular). Contacts(s): Mark Blumenthal (Executive Director/Editor), Margaret Wright (Circulation Manager) Publisher: American Botanical Council. Page#: 56. Price: $5.95/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 6.5M. Fax: (512)331-1924. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 458
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804-0458 Phone: (201)479-6679
Issues: health; herbs; preventive medicine; green consumer. Description: Organic and wild herbal extracts, Chinese herbs, books about herbal medicine. Other Resources: Catalog, $1. Retail and wholesale. Contacts(s): Betzy Bancroft, (201)545-1979. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 123
539 Cassa Rd.
Glendo, WY 82213 Phone: (307)735-4370
Issues: arts; poetry. Description: Books on Wyoming & Western Americana with titles of non-fiction poetry. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Fireside Books; Simon and Schuster, Inc.
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020-1513 Phone: (800)223-2336
Issues: economics; media; press. Description: Publications and suppliers of records, audio- and videocassettes, and other mail order items selected by the editor for their off-the-wall or parodic qualities. Contacts(s): Ivan Stang (Author) Publisher: Fireside Books; Simon and Schuster, Inc. Published Date: 5/88. Page#: 330. Price: $9.95/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
39 Pearl St.
Brandon, VT 05733-1007 Phone: (802)247-8312
Issues: education; childhood. Description: The premier journal of leading-edge approaches in education. Covers innovative methods, cultural and social issues, education for peace and justice, global and environmental education, learning styles, rites of passage, and much more. Insightful essays and book reviews. The magazine that offers a unified vision of the future of education to today's teachers and parents. Highly acclaimed by readers and critics alike. Other Resources: Publishes books on holistic education. Contacts(s): Charles Jakiela (Publisher) Publisher: Holistic Education Press. Page#: 64. Price: $7/ea. Subscriptions: $26/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Established: 1988. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Quality Books
918 Sherwood Dr.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044-2204
Issues: health; spiritual; environment; media; transformation; preventive medicine; press. Description: Publishers, organizations, retailers, and practitioners of holistic products and services. 10,000+ holistic health and related listings from the US and Canada with 180 subjects index. Contacts(s): Susan James Publisher: Quality Books. Published Date: 1988. Page#: 265. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 2496
Durango, CO 81302-2496
Issues: education; Third World; peace; feminism; spiritual. Description: A book publisher who publishes progressive academic books on topics such as nuclear weapons control, Third World politics, aspects of feminism, and Buddhism. For a catalog of our books please send $1.00 for postage and handling. Contacts(s): Wyatt Benner (Book Editor) Fax: (603)522-6305. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2269 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140-1226 Phone: (617)864-3100
Issues: education; childhood. Description: Books and materials for children and adults learning outside of school. Other Resources: Bimonthly magazine - GROWING WITHOUT SCHOOLING. Free catalog for self-addressed envelope with stamp enough for two ounce-mail. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 1083
Tonasket, WA 98855-1083 Phone: (509)486-1351
Issues: education; alternative; childhood. Description: A magazine for homeschooling parents. Articles on all aspects of homeschooling, several regular columnists, major book exerpts, interview with homeschooling personalities, new, information, resources, reviews, and much more. An invaluable homeschooling resource! Other Resources: Publishes directory, catalog, and books, including books from other publishers. Contacts(s): Mark Hegener (Publisher), Helen Hegener (Managing Editor) Publisher: Home Education Press. Page#: 56. Price: $4.50/ea. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 5.2M. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1083
Tonasket, WA 98855-1083 Phone: (509)486-1351
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: Publishes books on home schooling and alternative education, including ALTERNATIVE IN EDUCATION, THE HOME SCHOOL READER, ThHE HOME SCHOOL PRIMER. Also publishes HOME EDUCATION magazine. Other Resources: Free catalog of home schooling books--60 titles. Publishes GUIDE TO RESOURCES IN HOLISTIC EDUCATION, an extensive and excellent directory of alternative educators, periodicals, organizations, books and publishers for the educator and parent. Contacts(s): Mark Hegener, Helen Hegener Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Homeopathic Educational Services
2124 Kittredge St.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1436 Phone: (510)649-0294
Affiliate: Homeopathic Educational Services. Issues: health; education; preventive medicine; herbs; green consumer. Description: The most comprehensive catalog of homeopathic information available. Books, tapes, and medicines. "Homeopathy cures a larger percentage of cases than any other method of treatment." - Gandhi. Fax: (510)649-1955. Other:Orders (800)359-9051. Office Address: 2036 Blake St., Berkeley, CA Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 85
Rainbow Lake, NY 12976-0085
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: Offers a catalog listing games, books, puzzles, recordings, and other learning materials that encourage self-esteem, imagination, global and ecological awareness, and fun. Also, books on home schooling and sensitive child rearing. Type: business; catalog. Source: Holistic Education.
Human Ecology Action League
Box 66637
Amf Ohare, IL 60666-0637 Phone: (312)665-6575
Affiliate: Human Ecology Action League. Issues: health; environment; nutrition; hazardous waste; preventive medicine. Description: This newsletter provides information and current news on food allergies, chemical sensitivities, ecological illness, and related subjects in these regularly featured departments: consumer file; pesticide update; books and reviews; trading post; letters; and news. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
20 Sunnyside Ave., #A-156
Mill Valley, CA 94941-1928 Phone: (800)733-2357
Affiliate: San Francisco Medical Research Foundation. Issues: politics; health; environment; peace; energy; economics; alternative party; anti-nuclear; test ban; economic conversion; bioregional. Description: This party is "a synthesis of the Republican, Democratic, and Green parties... an educational process designed to activate higher consciousness and align humanity with a comprehensive program which creates Health and Freedom for All. Through the law of synergy and direct political action, we are confident we will realize this majestic and inspired vision." Advocates a decentralized energy policy, supports Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, economic conversion, tax reform and improved health care. Other Resources: Offers a program, books, video, and catalog. Plans to convert Alcatraz into The Global Peace Center, and create a Global Family Television Network. Contacts(s): Raphael Ornstein, M.D. (SFMRF Director), James Marti (Project Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692 ext.113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World; justice; media; press; film. Description: 120 sources for books, periodicals, pamphlets, audiovisuals, and other educational resources on human rights in the Third World. Alphabetical with institution name, address, phone, description, activities, resources, and titles, prices and frequencies. For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton (Directors), Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1989. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Fax: (510)835-3017. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Labels: yes - inquire. Established: 1984. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1482 Mescaslin St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309-2265 Phone: (800)874-8844
Issues: health; education; psychology; transformation; self-help. Description: "...provides to the reader books of value that inspire one to new awareness in self-worth and wellness. It's New Age imprint presents innovative topics on personal growth, wellness, modern Taoism, as well as children's books. Our books involve the reader in a quest for new realities. Works of high literary merit. Health psychology, sociology, education, business, New Age, general self-help, teacher's resources, and educational guides." Other Resources: Send for free catalog. Contacts(s): Robert Grayson Hall (Executive Editor), Gary B. Wilson (President), (404)874-2176. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
1648 Grand Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55105-1896
Issues: justice; arts; media. Description: No.20: Lengthy, detailed reviews of books of interest to Midwestern SNAGs. Lotsa poetry books, teenage mothers, PC kid books, why meat is evil, urban America as the third world, communities and chimpanzees. Contacts(s): Bart Schneider (Editor) Page#: 72. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
744 Pier Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405-4548 Phone: (800)234-6485
Issues: health; nutrition; death/dying; AIDS; psychology; self-help. Description: "A pioneer in areas of Self-Help, Psychology, Grief Recovery, Death/Dying, Spiritual Psychology, and AIDS Education/Awareness. Hospices, doctors, therapists, nurses, ministers and many other turn to us for books which inspire, uplift, and deepen their understanding of life and death." Other Resources: Catalog available., (310)450-6485. Fax: (310)314-8268. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
200 E. Wood St., #255
Palatine, IL 60067-5346
Issues: education; health. Description: Instructional Resource Catalog lists books and materials on cooperative learning, whole language, critical and creative thinking skills, and the STARS substance abuse program. Type: business; catalog. Source: Holistic Education.
Box 1094
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406-1094 Phone: (805)543-5911
Issues: health; education; psychology; self-help; youth; childhood. Description: "Practical, affordable self-help books on relationships, personal growth, families, communities, and health, by expert professionals in the human services. Conversational style, free of sexism, racism, ageism, and jargon. Since 1970, millions of satisfied readers have recommended 'books with impact' to friends in need." Other Resources: Free catalog. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
814 N. Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610-3109 Phone: (800)888-4741
Issues: education; politics; arts. Description: "Thirty of the most innovative and acclaimed small presses in the country are represented in its catalog. Here are hundreds of books on politics and current affairs, art, dance, theater, domestic and foreign travel, music, photography, myth, children's activity books, and much more." Other Resources: Catalog. Established: 1987. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
7538 Newberry Lane
Lanham, MD 20706-3769 Phone: (301)552-4465
Issues: Third World; justice; peace; foreign policy; Pacific/Pacific Rim. Description: Produces and markets internationally a range of periodicals and books on contemporary Indonesia, governments, academics, the mass media, and libraries. It is currently facilitating the establishment of a new independent organization which will conduct monitoring, resources, and advocacy on a broad range of dominant Indonesian issues, including politics, human rights, economics, the environment and social problems. Contacts(s): John MacDougall (Editor) Fax: (301)552-3251. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
One Park St.
Rochester, VT 05767 Phone: (802)767-3174
Issues: health; ethics; preventive health; transformation; psychology. Description: "For fifteen years, it has published quality books on alternative health and healing, bodywork, esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, Eastern and Western mystery traditions, and self-development. Here are more than 200 titles to help you achieve personal health and spiritual growth." Other Resources: Free illustrated catalog. Contacts(s): Ehud C. Sperling (President/Publisher), Leslie Kolket (Managing Editor) Established: 1975. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
45c Heritage Hills
Somers, NY 10589-1233 Phone: (914)276-2491
Contacts(s): Rachel Goodkind Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
Box 288
Warrenville, IL 60555-0288 Phone: (708)393-3096
Issues: education; environment; alternative; conservation; preservation; activism. Description: Hosts international and regional conferences, supports local branches, publishes books and program materials, conducts workshops and provides a seasonal members' journal, in order to develop and disseminate focused educational programs that will help build an understanding of, appreciation for and harmony with Earth and its life. Other Resources: Printed materials available., (509)395-2299. Dues: $20-100/yr. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
398 60th St.
Oakland, CA 94618-2626 Phone: (415)864-8555
Issues: demographics; agriculture; environment; Third World; hunger; development; food distribution; foreign policy; poverty. Description: Its three goals: (1) Free people from the myths that deny hope and block action against hunger, poverty, and other social problems. (2) Educate people about positive democratic developments in US and elsewhere. (3) Help people define core public values necessary to guide public change. Conducts research, analysis, education, provides leadership on international problems of hunger, and creates positive social development. Other Resources: FOOD FIRST BOOKS CATALOGUE OF RESOURCES (educational materials). See ALTERNATIVES TO THE PEACE CORPS (directories); Good Life Tours; Project Public Life; Food First and FOOD FIRST NEWS & FOOD FIRST DEVELOPMENT REPORTS; and FARMING ACTION ALERTS. Contacts(s): Waldemar F. Bello (Executive Director), Marilyn Borchadt Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
145 W. 4th St.
New York, NY 10012-1054 Phone: (212)254-1061
Issues: media; media watch. Description: Analyzes and counters myths, propaganda, biases, and disinformation in print and broadcast media. Other Resources: See also COVERTACTION INFORMATION BULLETIN and LIES OF OUR TIMES. Other, OUR RIGHT TO KNOW. Produces a publication list of books, monographs, journals, tapes, and more. Contacts(s): William H. Schaap (Director) Established: 1986. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 25697, Georgetown Station
Washington, DC 20007-8697 Phone: (202)342-3990
Issues: Third World; Mid-East. Description: An independent Arab research and publication center specializing in the history and development of the Palestinian problem, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and their peaceful resolution. IPS is not affiliated with any political organization or government. Other Resources: IPS publishes the JOURNAL OF PALESTINE STUDIES, various books, publications, and media list available. Contacts(s): Dr. Hisham Sharabi Fax: (202)342-3927. Dues: $24; $36/institution includes JOURNAL. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1963. Office Address: 3501 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
20 Heber Rd.
London, -NW2 6AA ENGLAND Phone: 011 44 81 208-2853
Issues: future; ideation; invention. Description: The institute encourages new and imaginative non-technical ideas and projects which improve the quality of life or help create more human-scale societies. $2,500 awarded each year to the best ideas from around the world. Promotes social inventions and social inventiveness in Great Britain and around the world. Publishes the ideas of its members in periodical journals and networks with other idea-soliciting organizations worldwide. Other Resources: Publishes THE BOOKS OF VISIONS: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SOCIAL INVNOVATIONS ($40), SOCIAL INVENTIONS JOURNAL ($40/year), ALTERNATIVE MOSCOW GUIDE ($10), and much more. Annual Social Inventions Competition. Contacts(s): Nicholas Albery (Chairman) Page#: 48. Circulation: 600. Fax: 011 4481 452 6434. Dues: $40/includes journal. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 4506
Albuquerque, NM 87196-4506 Phone: (505)842-8288
Issues: Third World; education; labor; development; hunger; foreign policy; global understanding. Description: A private organization which produces books, reports, and audiovisuals for use in colleges, churches, and activist organizations about US foreign relations with third world countries, particularly Central America and the Caribbean. The goal of the Resource Center is to use information as a catalyst for social change. This is done through the publication of books and reports, participation in seminars, and educational sessions. Other Resources: Publishes quarterly newsletter, RESOURCE CENTER BULLETIN. Free list of educational services. Seminars and educational briefing sessions, books, reports. Contacts(s): Deb Preusch (Director), Jodi Gibson (Administration Aide) Fax: (505)256-0071. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Labels: 3,500. Established: 1979. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7208 Cornelia Dr.
Edina, MN 55435-4160
Issues: education. Description: Publishes books, videos, films, and monographs on the cooperative learning methods developed by David and Roger Johnson at the Universtiy of Minnesota. Includes theory, research, and practical application of cooperative learning. Type: publisher. Source: Holistic Education.
Box 700
Yarmouth, ME 04096-0700 Phone: (207)846-5168
Issues: education; travel. Description: "...any book with an international or domestic intercultural, multicultural or cross-cultural focus, i.e., a focus on the cultural factors in personal, social, political or economic relations. ...Our books are published for educators in the intercultural field, business people who ar involved with international business, and anyone else who works in an international occupation or has had intercultural experience." Contacts(s): David S. Hoopes (Editor-in-chief), Margaret D. Pusch Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
475 Riverside Dr., #635
New York, NY 10115-0079 Phone: (212)870-2035
Issues: Third World; demographics; justice; spiritual; hunger; development; global understanding; interfaith. Description: Main thrust is in the area of development education. A domestic educational and awareness agency sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, Lutheran World Relief, Church World Services and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. While continuing work overseas, it promotes awareness of global hunger and poverty throughout our communities on issues related to hunger: global indifference, underdeveloped economies, aggravated debt, insulted environment, bad public policy & political unrest. Other Resources: Publishes newsletter. Projects: PSA Campaign; "Hunger Causes a World of Problems"; Collegiate Curriculum Development Program; guide books; publishes EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT, a report. Contacts(s): Robert J. Coll (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2021 K St. NW 800
Washington, DC 20006-1003 Phone: (202)872-1445
Issues: health; politics; justice; AIDS; research; law. Description: IHPP's State AIDS Policy Center tracks state AIDS legislation, regulations, and appropriations. It publishes newsletters, books, and other materials for state health officials and decision-makers. It tracks state spending on a number of AIDS issues, including testing, treatment, and prevention education. Contacts(s): Caitlin Ryan Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Greenwood Press, Inc.
88 Post Rd. W
Westport, CT 06880-4208
Issues: Third World; development; United Nations. Description: In each of 20 volumes in the series, lists of international periodicals. United Nations information sources, and research institutions working on the particular aspects of economic development covered by the volume. Contacts(s): Pradip K. Ghosh (Editor) Publisher: Greenwood Press, Inc. Published Date: 1984. Page#: 365-710. Price: $45-60.95/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 3030
Oakton, VA 22124-9030 Phone: (703)620-1972
Issues: education; labor; jobs; travel. Description: This newsletter reveals the latest developments in international employment. Scores of exciting current jobs offer comfortable overseas living for both the temporary traveler and the career-minded. Since 1980 the HOTLINE has covered thousands of jobs in over 100 countries. Readers also receive information on how to get into the world's most prestigious international organizations. Also provides international job hunting advice. Other Resources: "We carry specialty books on working overseas." Contacts(s): Will Cantrell (Editor) Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $36/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (703)620-1973. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Friends of the Trees
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees. Issues: agriculture; environment; forests. Description: The Green Front Report is one of the most comprehensive sourcebooks on sustainable agriculture and world reforestation. It is a sourcebook of solutions: noteworthy deeds, projects, events, organizations, movements, individuals, periodicals, books, and articles concerning Regreening the Earth. It reviews 500 organizations and 350 books and periodicals. Other Resources: ACTINIDIA ENTHUSIASTS NEWSLETTERS #1-5, 1986 FRIENDS OF THE TREES YEARBOOK. Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Published Date: 1991. Page#: 196. Price: $7/ea. Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Labels: 7. Established: 1988. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
239 W. 23rd St.
New York, NY 10011-2302 Phone: (212)366-9816
Issues: politics; media; education; labor. Description: "Books on world affairs, socialism, labor, culture, and philosophy are all reviewed in this selection. All books and pamphlets by this publisher promote basic social change. It is worth buying a book from their catalog just to be put on their book review mailing list." - C.Canan Other Resources: BOOK NEWSLETTER. Contacts(s): B. Smith Subscriptions: Free to customers. Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1970. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
1841 Broadway
New York, NY 10023-7603 Phone: (212)757-5339
Affiliate: Council on Interracial Books for Children. Issues: education; justice; arts; minorities; racism; culture. Description: "Book reviews, of course, are the main point here, but this review covers related areas as well. Movie stereotypes, teaching methods, and both suitable and negative selections from culture and education are described as well." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Bradford Chambers Price: $4/ea. Subscriptions: $16, $24 institution. Frequency: 8/yr. Established: 1967. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-1148 Phone: (202)232-7933
Issues: environment; conservation. Description: Serves the worldwide community of environmental professionals with state-of-the-art books on conservation and the environment. Other Resources: Publishes 30 titles per year, distributes books of other publishers. Publications list available. Publishes the yearly ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCEBOOK, a free catalog. See, also, Center for Resource Economics. Contacts(s): Charles Savitt (President/Publisher), Will Farnam (Marketing Director), (800)828-1302. Fax: (202)234-1328. Established: 1978. Additional Address: Box 7, Covelo, CA 95428 Contact: Elizabeth Mook Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 12447
San Francisco, CA 94112 Phone: (415)333-7641
Issues: feminsim; Third World; politics; spiritual; indigenous peoples; lesbian. Description: Goal to address controversial issues in history, politics, sociology, religion, & sexuality with fresh revolutionary perspectives. Published several books in women's & lesbian studies, & third world freedom movements. Established: 1982. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 45831
Seattle, WA 98145-0831 Phone: (206)322-6838
Issues: arts; environment; peace; health; culture. Description: "A magazine of amusing funnies on such subjects as TV, nuclear winter and AIDS give us a chance to laugh about the problems we work month in and month out to solve. It also is a comics review, with short descriptions and ordering information on socially concerned funnies." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Leonard Rifas Publisher: Fantagraphics Books. Price: $2.25/ea. Subscriptions: $9/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1988. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
Morris U. Schappes
22 E. 17th St., #601
New York, NY 10003-1919 Phone: (212)924-5740
Issues: spiritual; politics; feminism; labor; Third World; peace; faith; Mid-East. Description: "Articles of Jewish interest, progressive politics, Black-Jewish relations,... reviews of books, records, plays, films, events... lively style, hard facts, secular p.o.v., pro-Israel/non-Zionist." Covers issues pertinent also to feminism, civil rights, and labor history. Page#: 48. Price: $2/yr. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1946. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Impact Publications
10655 Big Oak Circle
Manassas, VA 22111-3040
Issues: labor; jobs. Description: A catalog of books and resources dealing with career opportunities for the '90s Contacts(s): Ron Krannich (President) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
180 S. Highland Ave.
Ossining, NY 10562 Phone: (914)941-1752
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; recycling; forests; conservation. Description: Manufactures products from recycled newspaper: notepads, blank books, gift and home products. Contacts(s): John Rossi Additional Address: 180 S. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1880 S. 57th Court
Boulder, CO 80301
Issues: environment; education; recreation; travel. Description: Nonfiction: environmental subjects, archaeology, geology, natural history, astronomy, travel guides, outdoor guidebooks, fly fishing, regional. Contacts(s): Rebecca Herr (Editor/Director) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
820 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605-2103
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: A publisher and distributor of books concerned with minority studies and general interest topics. Distribution includes: jobbers, mass markets, and newsstands. Contacts(s): Book Buyer Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
Association for Experiential Education
2885 Aurora Ave., #28
Boulder, CO 80303-2252 Phone: (303)440-8844
Affiliate: Association for Experiential Education. Issues: education. Description: A professional journal for people involved in the experiential education field. The journal contains articles, research papers, book reviews, and an idea notebook. Topics include: Community service, adventure programming, environmental education, ethics, leadership, cultural journalism, internships, the creative arts, multi-cultural education, living history, leadership development, management training, adult education, and experiential education in the schools. Other Resources: Publish a number of books and directories as well as a monthly jobs clearinghouse. The Association was founded in 1973. Contacts(s): Marla Riley (Office Manager), Dan Garvey (Executive Director) Page#: 65. Price: $8/ea. Subscriptions: $25/free for members. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 1.8M. Fax: (303)492-7090. Dues: $35-$50, $125 organization. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
301 Main Street, Suite 22-24
Orange, NJ 07050 Phone: (201)672-7701
Issues: education; justice; children; minorities. Description: Specializes in books & learning materials for children that focus on the African-American experience. Eight titles published, with over 300,000 copies in print., (800)762-7701. Fax: (201)677-7570. Established: 1988. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
7777 W. Morris St.
Indianapolis, IN 46231-1362 Phone: (317)244-8806
Issues: education; spiritual; health; transformation. Description: Catalog provides books and other resources for those seeking ways to understand and act creatively in our constantly changing times. Topics: understanding the times, relevant life-styles, creative transitions, healthy boundaries, financial independence, cultural patterns, healing experience, planetary peace, inventive learning, future consciousness, systems creativity, sacred life, and classic roadmaps. Other Resources: Adult non-fiction books which are listed in the GUIDEBOOK FOR THE 90'S with a triangle at the beginning of the description of the book. Contacts(s): Marcia Knight (Marketing), Margaret Lazear (Editor) Published Date: 4/91. Page#: 33. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $4/yr. Frequency: 2/yr. Circulation: 15M. Fax: (317)248-1503. Other:(800)999-8517. Labels: 75. Established: 1986. Contact: David Speicher (President) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
26801 Pine Ave.
Bonita Springs, FL 33923-5010 Phone: (813)992-6381
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: Customized home schooling curriculum programs. "Our kindergarten-12th grade programs with convenient write-in text books start at only $200 and contain: math, science, social studies, language arts, reading, grammar, spelling, and more." Your teacher's supplies will include: teacher's editions and/or answer keys, schedule, report card, certificate of promotion, crate & files for organizing programs, and more. Other Resources: Call or write for your free custom curriculum questionnaire and please specify grade level. Fax: (813)992-6473. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 60552
Pasadena, CA 91116-6552 Phone: (818)799-6193
Affiliate: Librarians for Nuclear Arms Control. Issues: peace; education; disarmament; anti-nuclear; test ban. Description: "Librarians can be militant too, when they have an issue they feel strongly about. The issue of nuclear survival is effectively covered in their professional newsletter with update on nuclear treaties, legislation, and ideas for personal action. As one would expect, there is an informative reading list of books, pamphlets, and suggested articles." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Victoria Musmann Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1984. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
10 E. 9th St.
Lawrence, KS 66044-2600
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
777 Florida St.
San Francisco, CA 94110-2025 Phone: (415)824-6636
Issues: education; media; press. Description: Catalog of books. Type: PBL. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1986. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Review Press
2300 Palmer Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Phone: (412)351-1477
Issues: arts; justice; minorities; literature. Description: Indepedent publishing house specializing in books on Latin-American subjects, most of them translations of Latin-American literary work. Fax: (412)351-6831. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 24068
Minneapolis, MN 55424-0068 Phone: (612)929-9534
Issues: health; spiritual; transformation. Description: A New Age bookstore newsletter which previews 50 of the latest New Age books and cassettes. It is published quarterly and purchased by bookstores throughout the country, which in turn, distribute them free to customers. Contacts(s): Sheila Grams (Writer/Publisher) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Box 6187
Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6187 Phone: (800)235-5767
Issues: education; environment. Description: Publishes innovative and creative books for children (6-16). Environmental books include EARTH BOOK FOR KIDS: Activities to Help Heal the Environment, MY EARTH BOOK: Puzzles, Projects, Facts & Fun, ANIMAL ECOGRAMS, GARBAGE GAMES, COMPREHENSION COLLECTION (endangered wildlife). Series books "Birds, MAMMALS, FISHES and REPTILES. Type: publisher. Source: Eco-Expo.
Box 270
Honaunau, HI 96726-0270
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: A catalog of books concerning home education. Contacts(s): Ann Pervinkler Type: publisher; catalog. Source: John Kremer.
Library of Congress, National Library Service
1291 Taylor St. NW
Washington, DC 20542-0001 Phone: (202)707-5100
Issues: health; disabled. Description: 55+ regional and 95 subregional libraries, and 8 machine-lending agencies in the US, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Guam that provide a free library service of braille and recorded books and magazines to visually and physically handicapped persons; other agencies distributing braille materials and talking book machines are also indicated. Publisher: Library of Congress. Page#: 75. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (202)707-0712. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Sheridan Square Press, Inc
145 W. 4th St.
New York, NY 10012-1054 Phone: (212)254-1061
Affiliate: Institute for Media Analysis, Inc. Issues: media; politics; media watch; government accountability. Description: A magazine of media criticism focusing on misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda in the major print and broadcast organizations. It covers subjects which are ignored as well as hypocrisies, misleading emphases, and hidden premises; the biases which systematically share reporting. Other Resources: Books, monographs, conferences, and publications list/catalog available. Contacts(s): Ellen Ray (Executive Director), William Schaap (Managing Editor) Publisher: Sheridan Square Press. Page#: 24+. Price: $3/ea. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 11/yr. Circulation: 10M. Fax: (212)254-9598. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'instmedia'. Other:MCI Mail = IMA. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Brooklyn College
English Dept.
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Issues: education; youth. Description: Articles offering criticism of children's and young adult books, for teachers, scholars, artists, and parents. Contacts(s): Geraldine DeLuca, Roni Natov (Editors) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
121 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013 Phone: (212)925-3001
Issues: education; literacy. Description: An effort to publish quality books for adults who are learning to read & write. Authors include famous writers & celebrities as well as adult new writers. Fax: (212)925-3209. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
3300 W. Willow Knolls Rd.
Peoria, IL 61614-1008
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
Box 1197
Port Townsend, WA 98368 Phone: (206)385-5087
Issues: media; arts; press; literature. Description: Banned Books! We offer hard-to-find books on the world's most unusual subjects: Fake ID, Disguise, Surveillance, Revenge, Avoiding Taxes, Privacy, Smuggling, Exotic weapons, Life Extension, Sex, Drugs, Intelligence increase, Anarchism, Locks & lock picking, and much more! "An astonishing line of books," says the Washington Post. Statisfaction Guaranteed! Catalog published once a year in January with 5 supplements throughout the year. Contacts(s): Jay Vee (Operations Manager), Audrey Vee (General Manager) Publisher: Loompanics Unlimited. Page#: 280. Price: $5/ea. Circulation: 25,000. Fax: (206)385-7785. Established: 1975. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm.