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Welcome to the Desktop Resources publications catalog. In addition to its other services, Desktop Resources publishes a small catalog of resources on peace, war, and alternatives to violence. We also publish other materials exclusively on-line. You can order both printed and online materials online or by sending e-mail to rasphila@givewings.com.
If you prefer not to order online, you can download an order form and send an order by surface mail. The order form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later.Internet Explorer Users: To download the files on this page, control-click on the file icon and choose "Download Link to Disk" from the popup menu. To view them on line, simply click on the file icon.
Our publications editor is Robert A. Seeley, author of The Handbook of Non-Violence (Lawrence Hill, 1986) and Choosing Peace: A Handbook on War, Peace, and Your Conscience (Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors, 1994).
The newest Desktop Resources leaflet, "Your Way to Peace" is now available. Designed for use in high schools and with youth groups, "Your Way to Peace" is an introduction to issues of war, peace, and conscience. It describes three approaches to war—"Peace through strength," the Just War theory, and pacifism—gives guidance on deciding one's stand on war, and leaves the final decision up to the reader. It includes a list of books for further study and groups for further information.
40¢; 10/$3.50; 100/$30.00
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"Peace Begins with Us" is an introduction to the idea of nonviolence. Written in clear, simple English, it features mini-profiles of world leaders who have succeeded using nonviolent means; brief descriptions of various alternatives to violence; and a list of groups to contact for further information. It is ideal for placement in school and library literature racks, for mailings, or for distribution to young people who are just beginning to learn about nonviolence.
40¢; 10/$3.50; 100/$30.00
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"Selective Service Registration: What You Need to Know" is an essential introduction to a subject that affects every 18-year-old man in the United States. In a clear, impartial style, it explains the law on registration, the consequences of non-registration, and options for people who object to war. If you are a man approaching 18 or know someone who is, you need this leaflet.
40¢; 10/3.50; 100/$30.00
Peace-Building Packets
To help build peaceful alternatives at this critical time, we have created two packets at special discounts. Please Note: The minimum order for packets is 10 copies. To get the special discount, you must order the packet. Orders for individual leaflets will be billed at the regular price.
- Thinking About War Packet: "Peace Begins With Us" and "Your Way to Peace." 10/$6.00; 100/$50.00—a savings of more than 10% over packets ordered separately.
- Counseling Packet: "Peace Begins With Us," "Your Way to Peace," and "Selective Service Registration." 10/$9.00; 100/$75.00. Save more than 10% over packets ordered separately.
Mark Twain's The War Prayer is a classic anti-war statement which has been in and out of print. Now you can download it in Adobe Acrobat format, suitable for distribution on disk or for printout, free of charge. We do ask that you visit the Desktop Resources Web page to find out about the services available from Desktop Resources—and that if you distribute this edition, you give credit to Desktop Resources.
This edition requires Acrobat Reader 3.0 or better for Macintosh or Windows.
"The Heart's Unreason" is a collection of poems that reflect on subjects like history, the sadness of transitions in our lives, the secret life of cats, and everyday miracles. Although written during the Vietnam era, it is not about Vietnam, but about more universal themes. It is available at no charge. This edition requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later.
