What was the historical context for WWII’ Was it a just war, or a fable rooted in propaganda’ Accepted history says WWII was an inevitable war forced upon a peaceful people, because of a surprise attack by a sneaky enemy. But then, as now, war is a carefully-constructed package sold as a life-and-death battle against pure evil. The author argues that the Great War was really about power, money, and imperialism. Myths explored include: * The allies fought to liberate the death camps * The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise * Hiroshima and Nagasaki were necessary * WWII was fought to end fascism * Only the Axis nations committed war crimes

There is No Good War: The Myths of World War II

History

Z., Mickey

Military

Drench Kiss Media Corp

No Innocent Bystanders is a manifesto in fractals. Transcending labels and political parties, it gets to the heart of our planet's rapid decline using a blend of facts, humor, vignettes, and relevant quotes and lists. On the liner notes for The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan album, it's stated that the song "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" was written during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. "A desperate kind of song," Dylan called it. "Every line in it is actually the start of a whole song," he explained. "But when I wrote it, I thought I wouldn't have enough time alive to write all those songs so I put all I could into this one." No Innocent Bystanders has been created in that spirit.

No Innocent Bystanders: Riding Shotgun In The Land Of Denial

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

CWG Press

Occupy this Book is a Q & A guide to becoming an activist by a leader in the Occupy movement in New York City. Full of insights into what it takes to be an activist, accompanied by quirky 'toons by Richard Cole, Mickey Z. advocates saving our world from the tyranny of global environmental disaster, animal abuses, war profiteering and the abuses of government against its citizens. Occupy this Book is a daily reminder of how to stay in the movement and to stay in top shape as an activist.

Occupy This Book: Mickey Z. on Activism

Politics & Government

Sullivan Street Press

The Seven Deadly Spins: Exposing the Lies Behind War Propaganda

<p>Micky Z offers a look at 7 deadly spins: Spin #1: The Sleeping Giant: The U.S. minds its own business, but the sleeping giant is eventually provoked. Spin #2: Good Wars: Once forced into war, the U.S. only does so in the name of Democracy and justice. Spin #3: U.S. vs. Them: Terrorists, evildoers and more—the U.S. has faced off against the worst humanity has to offer. Spin #4: Support the Troops: No matter what we think, we all unite behind our troops once the fighting starts. Spin #5: The Devil Made U.S. Do It: During war, even the U.S. has to play a little rough. Spin #6: Surgical Strikes: Those billion-dollar weapons can differentiate between the guilty and the innocent. Spin #7: Only Losers Commit War Crimes: Enemies of the U.S. must be brought to justice.</p>

Humor & Entertainment

Common Courage Press

U.S. propaganda during war time breaks down into these 7 deadly spins, argues Mickey Z: Spin #1: The Sleeping Giant: The U.S. minds its own business but the sleeping giant is endlessly awakened or has its patience tested by surprise events and unprovoked hostilities. Spin #2: Good Wars: Once forced into war, the U.S. only does so in the name of democracy, freedom, and justice. Spin #3: U.S. vs. Them; Godless communists, subhuman (and superhuman) Japanese, gooks, chinks, butchers, terrorists, evildoers, and the next Hitler—the U.S. has faced off against the worst humanity has to offer. ; Spin #4: Support the Troops: No matter what we think or how we feel, we all unite behind our troops once the fighting starts.

Radicals, feminists, environmentalists. Activists for animal rights, human rights, civil rights. There are plenty of rebels and dissidents putting their asses on the line. Conversely, there's never been a shortage of reactionaries seeking to repress such vision and passion. Learning how to fight and/or defend yourself is not the same as promoting belligerent, anti-social behavior. While talk of non-violence is understandable and the struggle for peace has never been more essential, let's face it: The odds are that sooner or later you're going to end up in a confrontation that may escalate into physical violence. So, why not be prepared? Self-Defense for Radicals will get you off and running in the right direction. From eye gouges to groin punches—you'll find a powerful collection of tactics with which we can fight back. Interspersed with words of wisdom and guidance from Emma Goldman, Bruce Lee, Angela Davis, and even Patrick Swayze, this pocket-sized pamphlet will inspire readers to not only speak truth to power but also deliver a sharp elbow to power's jutting jaw.

Self-Defense for Radicals: A to Z Guide for Subversive Struggle (PM Pamphlet)

Self-Help

PM Press

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There is No Good War: The Myths of World War II

No Innocent Bystanders: Riding Shotgun In The Land Of Denial

Occupy This Book: Mickey Z. on Activism

The Seven Deadly Spins: Exposing the Lies Behind War Propaganda

The Seven Deadly Spins: Exposing the Lies Behind War Propaganda

Self-Defense for Radicals: A to Z Guide for Subversive Struggle (PM Pamphlet)