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Called a “fascinating exploration of economic civil disobedience” by Publishers Weekly, Lisa Dodson’s stunning book The Moral Underground features stories of middle-class managers and professionals who refuse to be complicit in an economy that puts a decent life beyond the reach of the working poor. Whether it’s a nurse choosing to treat an uninsured child, a supervisor padding a paycheck, or a restaurant manager sneaking food to a worker’s children, these unsung heroes reach across the economic fault line to restore a sense of justice to the working world. Learn More

"The Occupation Cookbook is a 'manual' that describes the organization of the student occupation of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb that took place in the spring of 2009 and lasted for 35 days. It was written for two reasons: to record what happened, and to present the particular organization of this action in such a way that it may be of use to other activists and members of various collectives if they decide to undertake a similar action." Learn More

American Voices, Some Famous, Some Little Known. Dramatic readings celebrating the enduring spirit of dissent. Learn More

Everything from Christian fundamentalist rapture predictions to environmentalist utopian visions is included in this unique collection of writings about the end of the world. Learn More

Combining science, history, and DIY pyrotechnics, this book for the workbench warrior explains humankind’s most useful and paradoxical tool: fire. William Gurstelle, author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics, presents 25 projects with instructions, diagrams, photos, and links to video demonstrations that enable people of all ages to explore and safely play with fire. Learn More

Throughout history, throughout most of the world, psychopaths have gotten a bad rap. Learn More

R. U. Sirius has won a devoted following for his brash, insightful writings and daring media pranks. Learn More

A sparkling anthology of revolt and resistance to orthodoxy and repression. Learn More

A wide variety of extremist groups - Islamic fundamentalists, neo-Nazis - share the oddly similar belief that a tiny shadowy elite rule the world from a secret room. Learn More