Counterpoint Current Events


	War Nerd GARY BRECHER Data entry clerk by day, war nerd by night, Gary Brecher provides a completely unvarnished perspective on warfare in this collection of opinionated, enraging, enlightening, and entertaining gonzo essays. “He . . . makes the better–known war commentator–humorists P. J. O’Rourke and Fred Reed sound like editorials in the Christian Science Monitor.” —Steve Sailer SOFT SKULL PRESS \| 978-0-97966-368-0 \| Trade Paper \| $15.95

	Vanishing America In Pursuit of Our Elusive Landscapes JAMES CONAWAY A mixture of travelogue and personal narrative, James Conaway’s smart, informative essays offer insightful depictions of his journeys between Washington, D.C. and Big Sur, California. Conaway tries to understand what has become of the places, people, and traditions that were once so precious but have now been irreparably changed, and he urges us to consider the value of preservation in our growth-driven society. COUNTERPOINT \| 978-1-58243-442-1 \| Trade Paper \| $15.95

	Rebels Wit Attitude Subversive Rock Humorists IAIN ELLIS Discussing the work of iconic figures as diverse as Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, The Talking Heads, and Missy Elliot, music writer Iain Ellis throws a spotlight on the history of humor in rock music, and its use as a weapon of anti-establishment rebellion. Rebels Wit Attitude is an entertaining look at some of the greatest rebels in American rock culture and a fascinating history of humor and dissent. SOFT SKULL PRESS \| 978-1-59376-206-3 \| Trade Paper \| $15.95

	Reproduce & Revolt JOSH MACPHEE AND FAVIANNA RODRIGUEZ Reproduce and Revolt collects the work of dozens of important political artists. Both a striking collection of images and a graphic toolbox for political activists, this book contains over four hundred illustrations and graphics covering issues such as war, the environment, immigration, the media, feminism, queer liberalism, anti-authoritarianism, and police brutality. SOFT SKULL PRESS \| 978-0-97966-361-1 \| Trade Paper \| $19.95

	Be a Father to Your Child Family, Love, and Manhood as told from the Hearts of Black Men EDITED BY APRIL R. SILVER How do young black fathers relate to their children, as well as to their own fathers? Be a Father to Your Child fleshes out historical, sociological, and cultural contexts, examining the impact of welfare, child support, criminal justice, and employment policies on young men of color. In addition to this analytical material, the book includes poems and lyrics, short stories, and interviews. SOFT SKULL PRESS \| 978-1-59376-192-9 \| Trade Paper \| $17.95

	Defeat Why America and Britain Lost Iraq JONATHAN STEELE Guardian senior foreign correspondent Jonathan Steele provides a stark explanation for the Coalition’s political defeat in Iraq, describing the failures of political intelligence that allowed the experiences of the Iraqi people to be ignored by Western policymakers. Blending vivid reportage, informed analysis, and sweeping historical narrative, Defeat is the definitive anatomy of this horrendous catastrophe. COUNTERPOINT \| 978-1-58243-403-2 \| Cloth \| $26.00

	Servants of War Private Military Corporations and the Profit of Conflict ROLF UESSELER TRANSLATED BY JEFFERSON CHASE Private military firms are making a killing. And in this far-reaching exposé, Rolf Uesseler details their shadowy global network. In clear and accessible language, he explains how these legally impermeable mercenary firms profit from conflict, and what happens when concern for justice and security is overshadowed by the desire for financial gain. SOFT SKULL PRESS \| 978-1-59376-202-5 \| Trade Paper \| $15.95

	No More Prisons On Urban Life, Homeschooling, Hip-Hop Leadership, the Cool Rich Kids Movement, Hitchhiking as Community Organizing, and Why Philanthropy Is the Greatest Art Form of the 21st-Century! WILLIAM UPSKI WIMSATT In this newly repackaged follow-up to his bestseller Bomb the Suburbs, William Upski Wimsatt expands his focus from culture into politics. He covers a truly remarkable array of topics and perspectives, all while recounting his own evolution from idealistic urban wanderer to community organizer, from graffiti writer to renowned essayist. SOFT SKULL PRESS \| 978-1-59376-205-6 \| Trade Paper \| $13.95

	Speaking Treason Fluently Anti-Racist Reflections from an Angry White Male TIM WISE In this superbly crafted collection of his best work, Tim Wise, America’s leading white anti-racist activist, covers all the hottest racial topics of the past decade, from Hurricane Katrina to the political rise of Barack Obama. Tim Wise once again challenges readers to ask, “Where is the outrage?” SOFT SKULL PRESS \| 978-1-59376-207-0 \| Trade Paper \| $16.95

	Dam Nation Dispatches from the Water Underground EDITED BY CLEO WOELFLE-ERSKINE, JULY OSKAR COLE, AND LAURA ALLEN ILLUSTRATED BY ANNIE DANGER Not only a “how to” but also a “why to,” Dam Nation is timely and pressing because “[t]he politics of water—as this brilliant anthology makes clear—are the politics of human survival. Read this, and believe me, you’ll never flush with the same equanimity again.” —Mike Davis, author of City of Quartz SOFT SKULL PRESS \| 978-1-932360-80-6 \| Trade Paper Original \| $19.95