Distro Top Ten — March 2010
Hey folks. There are several new and exciting titles that have poured into our warehouse in the past couple of weeks, so I’ll go ahead and cut to the chase:
What Kind of Liberation? Women and the Occupation of Iraq
Nicola Pratt & Nadje Al-Ali
Here we have a succinct study on the shifting roles of Iraqi women, from all sectors of society, living under the current U.S. military occupation in Iraq. This book further discredits the Dubbya administration’s initial proclamations of seeking freedom for the women of Iraq through military force and argues that the situation for these women has actually worsened due to U.S. interference.
Procesos revolucionarios en América Latina
Alberto Prieto
Adding to our growing Spanish-language section, this book comprehensively highlights various struggles, rebellions, revolutions, and insurrections that have taken place throughout the centuries in Latin America, from Túpac Amaru to Jose Martí, from Simon Bolívar to Augusto Sandino, and many many more.
La revolución negra: La rebelión de los esclavos en Haití, 1791–1804
Maria Isable Grau
More new books in Spanish! This book is part of Ocean Press’ History from Below series and looks at the history of the armed Haitian struggle against French colonization led by L’Overture—a rebellion inspired in part, ironically, by the French Revolution.
The War Before: The True Life Story of Becoming A Black Panther, Keeping the Faith in Prison & Fighting for Those Left Behind
Safiya Bukhari
I am very excited about this book. It is full of mixed-documents that piece together the life of a woman who opted out of the false comforts of Black middle class assimilationism and instead decided to dedicate her life, full force, to bringing about freedom for her community by any means necessary.
Meditations on Frantz Fanon’s Wrethched of the Earth: New Afrikan Revolutionary Writings
James Yaki Sayles
If this title sounds familiar to you, it is because this new book from Kersplebedeb is the expanded version of a two-part pamphlet of the same name that was initially released in 2006. Here, Sayles completes his musings on Wretched of the Earth, critiquing common misinterpretations of the text historically, while applying Fanon’s philosophy to the Black community in the United States.
Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food
Alicia C. Simpson
Not only do you get 150 recipes for face stuffing considerations, but Simpson also lays out reasons as to why it’s easier, cheaper, healthier, and more delicious to be vegan. I would imagine this book makes a great gift, but I wouldn’t really know since I’m keeping it for myself.
How to Make and Use Compost: The Ultimate Guide
Nicky Scott
No matter what your living situation, you can start composting your way to a healthier, more earth-friendly diet today—with the help of this book, of course. Includes a section on compost troubleshooting!
The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science
Julie Des Jardins
Just in time for Women’s Herstory Month, this book from the good folks at Feminist Press CUNY sheds light on the seldom-heard stories of some of the women who influenced the way scientific research is conducted.
Red Alert! Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge
Daniel R. Wildcat
This small book makes a big impact! Here, Wildcat uses traditional Indigenous knowledge, drawing upon ancient Native American wisdom and nature-centered beliefs, to advocate a modern strategy to combat global warming.
Black Music
Amiri Baraka
Originally published in 1967, this book is comprised of interviews, reviews, essays, liner notes, etc. and features some of the most gifted jazz musicians of the time, including Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and more.