Apartheid Gold and Reparations: Institution : GlobalExchange : US$100.00

(For schools - libraries - campus groups - organizations - etc)

Hand-Knit Baby Blocks : GlobalExchange : US$20.00

The Spiral Foundation is dedicated to improving the educational and training skills of young people in Vietnam and Nepal. A conscious effort is made to maintain local cultures and traditions while assisting people in the development of their handicraft skills. This classic set of three wool baby blocks was hand-knit by women from the remote mountain villages of Tipling and Sherthung in Nepal. All net proceeds support their livelihood - provide primary health care - and sustain adult literacy classes through Himalayan HealthCare. This project addresses a consciousness toward world ecology by assisting a developing country in supporting its local handicraft - through the use of recycled materials. If you're looking for the perfect baby gift that will carry memories for years to come - look no further than these baby safe blocks??just like Grandma used to make! Multi-colored. (One Large: 4; Two Small: 2 each)

Incense Batik Gift Set : GlobalExchange : US$18.00

With respect to artisan?s local life-style - traditions and environment - Zen Zen works with communities in Bali - Indonesia educating local villagers in conservation - sustainable development and organic farming. This economical gift set includes three bundles of 100% natural incense - each wrapped in vibrant traditional batik cloth and tied together with ribbon. Two bundles are filled with moonflower and sandlewood scented stick-shaped incense - and the third bundle contains temple-spice scented cone shaped incense. This gift set also includes a coconut wood incense holder - and all items come in a colorfully designed recycled box. A great value for the penny-wise Fair Trade shopper.

Tree-free Wirebound Sketchpad : GlobalExchange : US$12.50

This tree-free unlined journal is wirebound horizontally. Perfect for sketching! (128 blank pages - 9'' x 6'')

Black Pearl Droplet Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$59.00

Handcrafted Borobodur Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$34.00

This simple handsome chain bracelet makes a wonderful gift for a man or a woman. The Balinese artisans refer to this style of chain as ''Borobodur - '' after the magnificent Buddhist temple in Java. Featuring a clasp with a hand-formed sterling silver hook - it is comfortable to wear and catches the light as it moves. This bracelet is a style that can be worn by a man or woman. Measures 7 3/4''. Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special.

Don't Worry Dolls : GlobalExchange : US$14.00

Made by mostly women who live in a Shantytown in Brazil - Don't Worry Dolls embody the Brazilian spirit of hope and represent the racial and cultural diversity of the country. Made of cotton stuffed with natural wool - each doll is unique and has its own personality. A percentage of the proceeds from doll sales is contributed to organizations working for environmental and social change. About 7''; choose white with yellow hair - dark brown with dark brown hair - and light brown with black hair.

Sterling Silver & Paua Shell Butterfly Pin : GlobalExchange : US$59.00

In the traditional silversmithing village of Celuk - on the island of Bali - jewelry is exquisitely handcrafted - using unique and painstakingly detailed techniques - which are passed down through families for generations. Paradiso has worked closely for two decades with small families in this village. As each piece is entirely hand-fabricated - no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art. Handcrafted in sterling silver - this exquisite butterfly brooch is inlaid with lustrous paua shell - with deep swirls of blue and green. Each glistening wing is framed with tiny individual beads of sterling. Traditional techniques of repousse - wirework and granulation all contribute to a stunning piece. The final touches are two eyes - carefully hand-formed in 22 karat gold - and a locking safety clasp. (2'' x 1.5'') Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special.

Ceramic Cat Mug : GlobalExchange : US$8.00

Hampstead Chai: Loose Leaf Chai : GlobalExchange : US$8.99

(pouch - 4.38 oz loose leaf)

Chocolate Lover's Gift Basket : GlobalExchange : US$50.00

Fair Trade chocolates to satisfy the most discriminating taste. Natural Hand-woven Kaisa Grass Basket from Bangladesh filled with: Three Art Bar Chocolate Bars Choice of two Divine Chocolate BarsTwo Equal Exchange Chocolate Bars Equal Exchange Fair Trade Organic Hot Cocoa Mix Dark Chocolate covered Java Drops from Dean's Beans Dagoba Choco Drops

The Clinton Vision - Chomsky : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Noam Chomsky Bill Clinton assumed the Presidency of the United States heralded as a New Democrat. He would do things differently. He wouldn't kowtow to powerful lobbies. He would break the bureaucratic gridlock. After a year in office - a Clinton vision has taken shape. Its lenses and frames suggest that it's business as usual in Washington. President Clinton has fervently embraced and promoted programs and policies such as NAFTA and GATT that will exacerbate social and economic polarization in the US and abroad. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1993) Noam Chomsky is one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era. A renowned professor at MIT for more than four decades - he has been honored with numerous awards and degrees. He was one of the first to speak out against the Vietnam War and is known the world over for his trenchant critiques of U.S. foreign policy and the media. For many he is a symbol of resistance to tyranny and the depredations of private and state power. Few people are more astute in decoding the realities of globalization. He was named in by Utne Reader as one of the top 100 visionaries in the world. Utne says - ''Chomsky knows who's powerful - who's abusing their power - and what they and we should do about it. Over the years he's managed to provoke left and right through his relentless critiques of US foreign policy and culture.'' The New Statesman calls him - ''the conscience of the American people.'' Rolling Stone magazine says - ''Chomsky has been unrelenting in his attacks on the American hierarchy ... he is up there with Thoreau and Emerson in the literature of rebellion.'' A recent survey ranked Professor Chomsky as the most cited living author. He is in such demand as a public speaker that he is booked years in advance - and everywhere he goes he draws overflow audiences. He is the author of scores of books - including Class Warfare - Powers and Prospects - The Common Good - The New Military Humanism and Propaganda and the Public Mind. He is the subject of an award-winning documentary film entitled Manufacturing Consent.

Dean's Beans Coffee: Colombian : GlobalExchange : US$32.50

(five pounds)

US Human Rights Policy: Rhetoric and Practice - Chomsky : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Noam Chomsky December 10 - 1998 marked the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is the seminal human rights document. The US stresses human rights in its foreign policy; however - its application is selective. Abuses in - say - Saudi Arabia - are ignored - while those in Cuba are the focus of much attention. In October 1997 - Amnesty International issued a report charging the US criminal justice system with a persistent and widespread pattern of human rights violations. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1998) Noam Chomsky is one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era. A renowned professor at MIT for more than four decades - he has been honored with numerous awards and degrees. He was one of the first to speak out against the Vietnam War and is known the world over for his trenchant critiques of U.S. foreign policy and the media. For many he is a symbol of resistance to tyranny and the depredations of private and state power. Few people are more astute in decoding the realities of globalization. He was named in by Utne Reader as one of the top 100 visionaries in the world. Utne says - ''Chomsky knows who's powerful - who's abusing their power - and what they and we should do about it. Over the years he's managed to provoke left and right through his relentless critiques of US foreign policy and culture.'' The New Statesman calls him - ''the conscience of the American people.'' Rolling Stone magazine says - ''Chomsky has been unrelenting in his attacks on the American hierarchy ... he is up there with Thoreau and Emerson in the literature of rebellion.'' A recent survey ranked Professor Chomsky as the most cited living author. He is in such demand as a public speaker that he is booked years in advance - and everywhere he goes he draws overflow audiences. He is the author of scores of books - including Class Warfare - Powers and Prospects - The Common Good - The New Military Humanism and Propaganda and the Public Mind. He is the subject of an award-winning documentary film entitled Manufacturing Consenti.

Biopiracy: Plundering Nature & Knowledge - Shiva : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Vandana Shiva Vandana Shiva of India is one of the Third World's most eloquent voices on the environment - women's rights and sustainable development. She directs the Research Foundation for Science - Technology and Ecology in New Delhi. In this program - she describes the impact that giant agribusiness is having on global food production and the effects intellectual property rights and patents are having on traditional communities. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1997) Vandana Shiva of India is an internationally-renowned activist. She is the director of the Research Foundation for Science - Technology and Ecology in New Delhi. She is has pioneered research on biodiversity and indigenous ethnoscience. Dr Shiva is the recipient of the Right Livelihood Award - also known as the alternative Nobel Prize. She is the author of Biopiracy - Stolen Harvest and Water Wars.

Divine Chocolate Bars: Case of Divine Dark Chocolate Bars : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

(case of 10)

Choice Teas: Decaffeinated Mango Ceylon Tea : GlobalExchange : US$3.99

Fair Trade Organic Mango Ceylon Tea takes advantage of a natural - carbon-dioxide decaffeination process as applied to the smooth teas of Ceylon. Highlights of Mango are added - and the flavor is further enriched with the mellow undertones of organic Sumatra vanilla. A delightful tea to serve on ice.

Doing Democracy: The MAP Model for Organizing Social Movements : GlobalExchange : US$16.95

by Bill Moyer with JoAnn McAllister - Mary Lou Finley and Steven Soifer contributions by Nancy Gregory and Juliette Beck Citizen activism has achieved many positive results. But the road to success for social movements is often complex - usually lasting many years - with few guides for evaluating the precise stage of a movement's evolution to determine the best way forward. One week the news will be alive with stories of thousands of people in the streets; the next week - the thousands are gone. But has the movement withered and died ? or has it just changed shape? Through understanding and analyzing social movements - Doing Democracy shows that the apparent ups and downs of a movement generally follow a pattern - which can be used to plan and carry out social action that is even more effective. Beginning with an overview of social movement theory and the MAP (Movement Action Plan) model - Doing Democracy outlines the eight typical stages of social movements - the four roles of activists - and case studies from the civil rights - anti-nuclear energy - Central America - gay/lesbian - women's health (breast cancer) - and globalization movements. Doing Democracy will appeal to social movement activists and organizations working on all issues - as well as to academics in a variety of disciplines ranging from political science - sociology - and peace studies - through women studies and the various courses in social work schools. Accessibly written - it will also be of interest to all those interested in better understanding the social movements they hear about in the daily media. (227 pages - 2001) Bill Moyer has spent more than 40 years as a full-time theorist - writer - organizer - consultant - educator and participant in social movements focused on a wide-variety of issues on three continents. The originator of the MAP Model - Moyer has given training courses and workshops to over 20 - 000 people. JoAnn McAllister is a social action researcher and consultant to community-based organizations - who has been active in social movements for 25 years. Mary Lou Finley is a sociologist at Antioch University in Seattle - and a long-time activist. Steven Soifer has been involved in local - national and international social movements and teaches at the University of Maryland - Baltimore. Nancy Gregory is a former student of Steven Soifer. This is a revised vesion of a paper she wrote while a student in Soifer's Social Work and Social Action Class. Juliette Beck is the coordinator of the Global Democracy Project for Global Exchange where she focuses especially on the international movement against corporate globalization of the political economic system.

Episode 2: Energy : GlobalExchange : US$25.00

A special series from The World Summit on Sustainable Development - featuring: Ben Cashdan (Down to Earth Presenter) Bobby Peek (Groundwork - South Africa) Jaqueline Aloisi De Larderel (Assistant Executive Director - United Nations Environment Programme - Paris) Steve Lennon (MD for Resources & Energy - Eskom - South Africa) Steven Sawyer (Climate Change Campaign - Green Peace International) The sun is the source of energy for every living cell. Beneath the ground - its energy is stored in vast reserves of coal - oil and gas. These fossil fuels were the driving forces of the industrial revolution. But as we race to extract and burn - it is increasingly accepted that greenhouse gases are causing irreversible damage to our planet. Global warming has the potential to render whole countries uninhabitable as glaciers melt and oceans rise. It is those who are energy-poor who are most at risk from this environmental damage. Two billion people live without a connection to the grid. Often they live in polluted areas using unsafe and unclean energy. In an era of Enron & Worldcom can we leave business to police itself? How much extravagant consumption can the planet sustain? Finally - how far have we come since Rio de Janeiro ?? were our commitments to protect the planet no more than hot air? (VHS - 50 miutes - 2002)

Opal Drop Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$43.00

In the traditional silversmithing village of Celuk - on the island of Bali - jewelry is exquisitely handcrafted - using unique and painstakingly detailed techniques - which are passed down through families for generations. Paradiso has worked closely for two decades with small families in this village. As each piece is entirely hand-fabricated - no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art. These stunning sterling silver opal drop earrings beautifully showcase the technique of ?granulation? for which the artisans of Bali are most revered. Each of the tiny silver balls surrounding the opal gemstone is individually crafted and affixed. The delicate placement of even one tiny ball would be a tremendous challenge to even the most highly skilled western metal smith! Each earring hangs from a hand-formed locking sterling wire - with a circle of granulation framing a dazzling opal gemstone. Opal is the birthstone for OctoberChoose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special!

Elephant Baby Bib : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

Fighting for the Soul of Brazil : GlobalExchange : US$15.95

Edited by Kevin Danaher & Michael Shellenberger Brazil captures in one nation the whole spectrum of critical problems facing the post-cold war world. Terrible extremes of rich and poor - epidemic violence - racial groups and nationalities in conflict - unchecked growth threatening the environment ? this is Brazil today. From the shantytowns to the auto plants to the Amazon rainforest - free marketers and corrupt officials square off against the millions of homeless - landless - jobless - and powerless. Fighting for the Soul of Brazil is a timely collection of more than forty essays on South America's largest country. Eyewitness reports - interviews - and political and economic analyses examine the 1994 elections - the impeachment of President Collor (Theotonio dos Santos) - the subculture of abandoned street kids - and much more. This useful - accessible book makes clear how Brazil holds lessons for the world in the new century. (272 pages - 1995) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Brazil Campaign

Gift Basket for Mom : GlobalExchange : US$50.00

Our special basket for Mom is a wonderful way to show your appreciation for her! Natural Hand-woven Kaisa Grass Basket from Bangladesh filled with: Egyptian Jewelry Box Your choice of a Silver Dragonfly or Gecko Brooch Artbar Chocolate Bar (Your choice of flavor) Embroidered Applique Heart from the Hmong Hilltribe in Vietnam Native Scents Eye Pillow Silk Jewelry Bag from Nepal

The Future of Progressive Politics - Gitlin : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Todd Gitlin Opinion polls and surveys indicate broad discontent with the two existing political parties. Voter participation continues to nosedive. The 1996 election had the lowest turnout since 1924. Is there an opening for a new progressive-based politics? Todd Gitlin thinks so. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1997) Todd Gitlin is a prominent political and social critic. He teaches journalism and sociology at NYU. Among his many books are The Sixties - Inside Prime Time and Twilight of Common Dreams.

Bon Voyage Gift Basket : GlobalExchange : US$59.00

Say Bon Voyage! in style with this practical collection of travel gifts. A natural hand-woven kaisa grass basket from Bangladesh is filled with: A Hemp Passport Bag Nepali Handmade Lokta Paper Pocket Journal Travel Sewing Kit from Nepal Mini Silk Photo Frame from Cambodia Yachana Jungle Chocolate from the Amazon

Jungle Fun Gift Basket : GlobalExchange : US$48.00

Go ape and quit monkeying around. This basket is unique - tasty - and helps to support rainforests AND future populations of gorillas. What more could you ask for?A natural hand-woven kaisa grass basket from Bangladesh is filled with: Gorilla Fund Coffee Soft Plush Monkey Toy from Cambodia Yachana Jungle Chocolate Handpainted Mug from Thailand Animal Teaspoon from Kenya

Genetically Modified Food - Barlow & Ling : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Maude Barlow & Chee Yoke Ling The promise of green revolutions and record harvests is the justification for genetically modifying crops. A few giant global corporations dominate agriculture. They represent - according to Vandana Shiva - the noted Indian environmentalist - the latest form of imperialism. Agribusiness contends it just wants to feed hungry people. What's on the plate of genetically engineered food? Wholesome - nutritious edibles - or a recipe for more profits? (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2000) Maude Barlow is one of Canada's leading activists on trade issues. She was a leader in the successful struggle to stop the Multilateral Agreement on Investment and the WTO Seattle meeting. She is Director of the Ottawa-based Council of Canadians. Chee Yoke Ling is a lawyer with the Third World Network in Malaysia. She is an expert in international law and is involved in efforts to prevent transnational corporations from patenting seeds.

Globalization: The New Face of Capitalism - Chomsky : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Noam Chomsky Globalization is hailed by the pundits as an irresistible natural force. It's like gravity - they say. Just accept it and go on with your life. A contrary view says this international economic order is nothing more than old wine in a new bottle. Powerful transnational institutions like the World Trade Organization - the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are the main instruments and implementors of globalization. Nations and communities trying to maintain sovereignty - protect human rights and preserve the environment are under attack as they confront the latest version of capitalism. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1999) Noam Chomsky is one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era. A renowned professor at MIT for more than four decades - he has been honored with numerous awards and degrees. He was one of the first to speak out against the Vietnam War and is known the world over for his trenchant critiques of US foreign policy and the media. For many he is a symbol of resistance to tyranny and the depredations of private and state power. Few people are more astute in decoding the realities of globalization. He was named in by Utne Reader as one of the top 100 visionaries in the world. Utne says - ''Chomsky knows who's powerful - who's abusing their power - and what they and we should do about it. Over the years he's managed to provoke left and right through his relentless critiques of US foreign policy and culture.'' The New Statesman calls him - ''the conscience of the American people.'' Rolling Stone magazine says - ''Chomsky has been unrelenting in his attacks on the American hierarchy ... he is up there with Thoreau and Emerson in the literature of rebellion.'' A recent survey ranked Professor Chomsky as the most cited living author. He is in such demand as a public speaker that he is booked years in advance - and everywhere he goes he draws overflow audiences. He is the author of scores of books - including Class Warfare - Powers and Prospects - The Common Good - The New Military Humanism and Propaganda and the Public Mind. He is the subject of an award-winning documentary film entitled Manufacturing Consent.

Chili Lover's Gift Pack : GlobalExchange : US$17.00

Got a chili lover in your life? Why not surprise them with this tasty combination; Firehouse Chili Mix - Kagiwiosa Manomin Organic Co-op Wild Rice and a hand-painted Ceramic Bowl from Thailand.

The Greening of Cuba : GlobalExchange : US$30.00

The Greening of Cuba profiles Cuban farmers and scientists working to reinvent a sustainable agriculture - based on ecological principles and local knowledge rather than imported agricultural inputs. In their quest for self sufficiency - Cubans combine time-tested traditional methods with cutting edge bio-technology. When trade relations with the socialist bloc collapsed in 1990 - Cuba lost 80 percent of its pesticide and fertilizer imports and half its petroleum--the mainstays of its highly industrialized agriculture. Challenged with growing food for 11 million in the face of the continuing US embargo - Cuba embarked on the largest conversion to organic farming ever attempted. Told in the voices of the women and men--the campesino - researchers - and organic gardeners--who are leading the organic agriculture movement - The Greening of Cuba reminds us that developed and developing nations alike can choose a healthier environment and still feed their people. (VHS - Spanish with English Subtitles - 38 minutes - 1996) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Cuba Campaign.

Deadly Embrace: Nicaragua - the World Bank and the IMF: Deadly Embrace Educational Guide : GlobalExchange : US$6.00

(52 pages)

Garnet Heart Locket : GlobalExchange : US$29.00

Hemp Shopping Bag : GlobalExchange : US$38.00

HempMania was formed in order to promote hemp through high quality hemp accessories - which are made in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business that pays special attention to quality. Hemp is an environment-friendly plant that can help reduce reliance on forestry - conventionally grown cotton and petrochemicals which weak havoc on our environment and are dangerous to human and animal health. Paper or plastic? The answer is neither - with HempMania's Shopping Bag! This 100% hemp bag works for all your shopping needs - and an inside zipper compartment provides a place for keys and other small items. This roomy bag has sturdy straps and is reinforced with extra lining to provide extra strength during shopping trips. With the HempMania Shopping Bag - if you can fit it you can carry it! (14 x 17 x 7)

Human Rights in Brazil ? 2001 : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Edited and Translated by Maria Luisa Mendonça and Evanize Sydow This new report is a result of the joint efforts of the Social Network for Justice and Human Rights - Global Exchange - and various civil society organizations. It addresses human rights issues in a broad sense - considering civil and political - as well as economic - social - and cultural rights. Divided into five parts - this report examines the international mechanisms for the protection of human rights; addresses human rights in both the rural and urban areas of Brazil; considers racial and gender discrimination; and analyzes economic - social - and cultural rights. More than a mere compilation of violations committed in Brazil during the course of the year - this report seeks to contextualize the current human rights situation in the country by analyzing its background - as well as the structures that produce rights abuses. (A joint publication of Global Exchange and Social Network for Justice and Human Rights - December 2001 - 216 pages). For more information - visit Global Exchange's Brazil Campaign. Table of Contents I. The Past is Still Present Torture in the Armed Forces Army Espionage and Cases of Political Murders The Hidden Trenches of Perus II. Urban Violence and Justice The Massacre of Carandiru The Massacre of São Bernardo do Campo Military Police Promote Cruelty on Paulista Avenue III. Rural Violence: Land Struggles and Slave Labor Brazil's Cases of Slave Labor Tripled in 2001 Emigration in Piauí: Enticement into Slavery Slave Labor and Governmental Inaction Violence in the South and Southeast of Pará State The Massacre of Eldoradro dos Carajás Impunity in the case of Margarida Alves Lights out on Human Rights More Stumbling Blocks in the Path of Indigenous Peoples Drought-Stricken Brazil IV. Social - Economic - and Cultural Rights Afro-Brazilian Organizations in Durban The Alcântara Areonautical Base Threatens Ethnic Territory Racial Inequalities in Brazil Employment and Income: Women's Right to Equality in Brazil Women's Police Stations in Brazil Children in Danger Child Labor in Brazil: Dilemnas and Challenges Treatment Houses in São Paulo V. The Era of Rights in Times of Terror Perspectives for Global Justice State Terrorism and the Globalized Doctrines of National Security Globalization and Human Rights

Episode 1: Food: Episode 1: Food : GlobalExchange : US$100.00

(Institutional use with public performance rights)

Garnet-Opal Earrings (pictured on right) : GlobalExchange : US$34.00

Eco-friendly Jewelry Bags : GlobalExchange : US$2.95

Native Leaf Jewelry Bags are a terrific way to give a gift in a gift. These handcrafted bags are made in the Philippines - and the dyes used for these and other Native Leaf products are certified non-toxic and low impact. Colors vary. If you would like us to place a piece/pieces of jewelry that you purchase from our site into a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag - simply list the items(s) to be included in the bag in the Customer Comment field when you check out.

Large Mexican Bird Nicho : GlobalExchange : US$29.00

End the Embargo on Cuba (Coffees): Light Roast : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

(12oz)

4'' Longevity Bowl with Box : GlobalExchange : US$54.00

This bowl is hand-tuned and sings in a clear voice. The box is hand-made with sustainably harvested Himalayan ''lokta'' paper. Each handmade lokta box comes complete with a bowl - wooden ringer - pad and instructional insert. This exclusive singing bowl box is attractively packaged as a gift to go! (4''sq. x 2''h) Since the time of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni (560 - 489 B.C.E.) the harmonics of singing bowls have been used for meditation and ceremonial purposes. Singing Bowls are struck or rubbed around the rim with a playing mallet to produce a blend of harmonic resonances and vibrations. ''Shou'' is the ancient symbol for longevity. It is commonly used in classical Chinese and Tibetan art. THI produces elegant hand-made paper products for Tibet Collection using the inner bark of the Daphne Cannabina bush - locally known as lokta. Lokta is found at altitudes above 6 - 500 ft. in almost all the Nepalese Himalayan region. It has a unique characteristic of regenerating itself every 4-5 years after the bark has been peeled and cut away for making paper. Natural and chemical dyes - as well as other organic materials - are used in assorted combinations to create a vibrant range of colors and textures. Lokta is harvested for the suppliers in sustainably managed forest areas - thus preserving the fragile forest ecology of Nepal while providing gainful employment to local mountain people.

Native Leaf Gift Bags: Medium Gift Bags : GlobalExchange : US$5.95

Choose the Medium Gift Bags to hold::Chocolate BarsJava DropsQ Leaf teaHampstead TeaCode Pink Tea

Divine Chocolate Bars: Case of Divine Milk Chocolate Bars : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

(case of 10)

Large Mexican Arched-Lid Chest : GlobalExchange : US$36.00

(7.5'' x 4.5'' x 3.5'')

Sterling Silver & Pearl Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$59.00

In the traditional silversmithing village of Celuk - on the island of Bali - jewelry is exquisitely handcrafted - using unique and painstakingly detailed techniques - which are passed down through families for generations. Paradiso has worked closely for two decades with small families in this village. As each piece is entirely hand-fabricated - no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art. This stunning sterling silver and pearl necklace is a perfect example of the technique called granulation for which the artisans of Bali are perhaps most revered. Each of the lustrous gray freshwater pearls is framed by tiny silver balls - which are individually crafted and affixed. The delicate placement of even one tiny ball would be a tremendous challenge to even the most highly skilled western metal smith! This exquisite necklace dangles elegantly just below neckline - and the sterling silver chain has an s-clasp for easy closure. Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special!

Corporate Accounting vs Corporate Accountability - Danaher : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Kevin Danaher Mega-corporations now dominate the international economy. This development - under the rubric of globalization - is heralded by the White House - Wall Street - and the media. They say it's a good thing. Villagers in poor Third World countries get the opportunity to earn and improve their lives. Critics contend that not only are those villagers exploited but that corporations weaken democracy - undermine workers and unions and threaten the environment. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1999) Kevin Danaher is co-founder of Global Exchange - the San Francisco-based non-profit organization that led the campaign that exposed Nike's use of sweatshop labor and promotes grassroots - citizen-oriented efforts in international trade. He is the author of Corporations Are Gonna Get Your Mama - 50 Years Is Enough - Globalize This! - and Democratizing the Global Economy.

The Orchestration of News - Solomon : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Norman Solomon Surveys and polls indicate that few institutions are as distrusted and disliked as the media. Many people - without knowing the details - sense that what they see - hear and read is orchestrated. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1997) Norman Solomon is a leading media critic. His Media Beat column is nationally syndicated - and his articles appear in major newspapers and magazines. He is the author of The Power of Babble - False Hope: The Politics of Illusion in the Clinton Era and Wizards of Media Oz - co-authored with Jeff Cohen.

Peace Doves Triple Hook : GlobalExchange : US$19.00

When mounted on the wall - these serene iron peace doves offer three perches for hats - aprons - kitchen towels - or other articles you'd like to keep handy. 9'' x 5 1/2''.

Dean's Beans Coffee: Peruvian (French Roast Decaf) : GlobalExchange : US$37.50

(five pounds)

A Progressive Vision for Social Change - Ehrenreich : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Barbara Ehrenreich Political and economic trends point increasingly to the growth not of democracy but plutocracy - a system by and for the rich. The upper crust benefits at the expense of the many. And it's not about Democrats or Republicans. They both know and play the game. Most people are aware of what's going on. A recent CNN/USA Today poll indicates that 63% of eligible voters want an alternative to the two parties. In this witty speech - Barbara Ehrenreich presents a vision on how to change things. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1995) Barbara Ehrenreich is a media critic - activist - lecturer and writer. Her articles and essays appear in The Nation and Z. She is the author of several books - including The Worst Years of Our Lives - Fear of Falling - Irreverent Notes from a Decade of Greed - Blood Rites and Nickel & Dimed.

Declare Independence from Oil T-Shirt : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

Declare Independence from Oil T-Shirts are an attractive - sweatshop-free way to show your support for this important issue - along with the Jumpstart Ford Campaign - Rainforest Action and Global Exchange. Check out Global Exchange interns sporting the brand new tees - and pictured on the right shows the back of the t-shirt.

Bamboo Serving Tray Set : GlobalExchange : US$42.00

Set of four red matte bamboo serving trays. Three smaller trays fit neatly inside large one for easy storage. Brought to you through Global Exchange trading partner Craftlink. Country of Origin: Vietnam Dimensions (of largest tray): 8'' 13.5'' 1.5''

Rooster Double Hooks : GlobalExchange : US$14.00

This rooster hook is perfect for yee ol homefront. Hand made of iron by artisans associated with Maharani - an organization that runs various charities in India. Use hole to mount on the wall.

San Lucas Bags From Guatemala : GlobalExchange : US$14.00

The San Lucas bags from Maya Traditions are lovely and convenient. Offered in a variety of striking earth colors - these bags have two zip compartments and a long (24'' high) shoulder strap. They are woven by a group of weavers in Santiago Atitlan. Maya Traditions has been working with women?s weaving cooperatives and family businesses in Guatemala since 1988. Maya Traditions has also developed several projects with the women - which have done much to improve their quality of life. The projects include health care for the women - including medicinal herbs - and education for their children. (6'' x 7.5'')

World Bank/IMF T-Shirt : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

These shirts were popular during the protests in Washington DC on April 16 - 2000. Here's your chance to get a jump on this year's protests with this classic t-shirt designed by Eric Drooker for the Direct Action Network. The front of the shirt is shown in photo; the t-shirt reads ''Globalize - Liberation - Not Corporate Power - Break the Bank! and Defund the Fund!'' in large dark green block letters. In smaller - black text it states ''Mobilization for Global Justice April 16 - 2000 Washington - D.C.'' Get these collectors item t-shirts while they're still here...there are only a few left and then they're gone forever.! Find out more about Global Exchange's World Bank/IMF campaign!

Wooden Animal Toys from Sri Lanka: Turtle Puzzle : GlobalExchange : US$16.00

Each turtle toy is hand-painted with lead-free - non-toxic paint. For kids age three and up - simply solve this jigsaw puzzle to make your 3-D toy. Decorated in colorfully rich yellow - blue and green - this special turtle is a puzzle and a toy - all in one! (4'' tall)

Large Snack Lover's Gift Basket : GlobalExchange : US$69.00

Natural Hand-woven Kaisa Grass Basket from Bangladesh filled with: One Handwoven & Embroidered Colorful Backstrap End Table Mat from Guatemala 12oz bag of Equal Exchange Coffee (Your choice of flavor) One Artbar Chocolate Bar (Your choice of flavor) One Dagoba Chocolate Bar Dark Chocolate Covered Java Drops from Dean's Beans One box of Maple Valley Organic Maple Candy Tibetan Barbeque Marinade One Gift Box of Chocolate Covered Brazil Nuts Dagoba ChocoDrops Honduran Organic Cashews - 8oz bag Bowl pictured not included

Amethyst Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$56.00

Sterling Silver Starfish Pin : GlobalExchange : US$25.00

In the traditional silversmithing village of Celuk - on the island of Bali - jewelry is exquisitely handcrafted - using unique and painstakingly detailed techniques - which are passed down through families for generations. Paradiso has worked closely for two decades with small families in this village. As each piece is entirely hand-fabricated - no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art. Each sterling silver starfish pin is handcrafted and decorated with an intricate pattern of carefully formed and hammered silver balls of varying sizes - including a large ball set delightfully in the center. Artisans have managed to capture the essence and texture of starfish with the unique design and wonderful detailing. A locking sterling silver safety clasp assures that this special starfish will remain a treasured part of your jewelry collection! (1.50'' x 1.25'') Check out the matching Starfish Earrings - and choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special.

Jumbo Sushi Plate : GlobalExchange : US$19.00

This 10'' square Jumbo Sushi Plate direct from Vietnam is a terrific way to present sushi or other tasty delights. Some of the world's finest bamboo comes from Vietnam. This sushi plate comes from the Central coast where Nguyen Thu Hien and her family have been making various bamboo items for many years. In addition to selling vegetables and grains from their land - sales from this piece provide an alternative source of income for this small village. Bowl with chopsticks pictured sold separately.

Tea Infuser Mug : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

With this mug - you have everything you need to make great tea all in one set. Simply add loose tea and water - then watch it steep! Brought to you through Global Exchange trading partner Craftlink. Each set includes three pieces; teacup - tea strainer that fits inside the cup - and lid to keep your tea warm while it steeps. Country of Origin: Vietnam Size: Makes one cup

This is What Democracy Looks Like : GlobalExchange : US$25.00

This Is What Democracy Looks Like weaves together gripping video with narration by Susan Sarandon and music by Rage Against the Machine to tell the real story of what happened in the streets of Seattle during the 1999 WTO protests. With more cameras on the street than any other media organization - the Independent Media Center (IMC) coordinated hundreds of media activists and collected more than 300 hours of video footage during the protests. This footage from more than 100 videographers is a gripping document cutting through the confusion and tear gas to paint an intimate - passionate portrait of a week that changed the world. This was the first documentary to capture the raw energy of the WTO protests - while clarifying their global and historic significance. (VHS - Produced by: Seattle Independent Media Center and Big Noise Films - 72 minutes - September 2000.) For more information - visit Global Exchange's WTO Campaign.

Trade Secrets: The Hidden Costs of the FTAA: Trade Secrets Discussion Guide: Understanding the FTAA : GlobalExchange : US$3.00

A 32 page discussion guide that accompanies the film Trade Secrets.

US Policy in Latin America - Birns : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Larry Birns Henry Stimson once referred to Latin America as our little region over here which has never bothered anybody. He wasn't kidding. The influence of the United States in Latin America is overwhelming - much more so than in the rest of the world. Obvious consequences flow from that. Under the umbrella of the Monroe Doctrine - the US has invaded Mexico - Grenada - Panama and the Dominican Republic. It supported coups in Guatemala - Chile and Brazil. It has financed wars and sabotage in Nicaragua and Cuba. From the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego - the colossus of the North dominates the South. Latin America's function is to provide raw materials - cheap labor and markets. Independent development is not tolerated. The recently-concluded NAFTA and GATT will accelerate the region's deteriorating conditions. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1993) Larry Birns is the Director of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs in Washington - DC. He is the editor of that organization's bi-weekly publication - The Washington Report on the Hemisphere. He is a frequent guest on national and international news programs. His articles regularly appear in leading newspapers - journals and magazines.

Beaded Waist Jewel : GlobalExchange : US$21.00

Amber colored glass beads in a lariat-shaped design; perfect for wearing as trendy belt or have a bit of fun with it as a necklace. Wear it long - short - choker style or dangling low. Country of Origin: Guatemala Dimensions: 5ft.

Wooden Fish Instrument & Paint Set : GlobalExchange : US$19.00

Zebra Baby Bib : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

The Global Activist's Manual: Local Ways to Change the World : GlobalExchange : US$15.95

Edited by Mike Prokosch and Laura Raymond Introduction by Naomi Klein The Global Activist's Manual is a guide to transforming the corporate globalization movement. Three dozen authors look beyond the spectacular shutdowns and protests to introduce the reader to farmers in Iowa - industrial workers in Tennessee - and anti-sweatshop activists in Maine who are connecting global injustices to the issues in their own front yards. The authors range from movement ''stars'' to the unsung heroes who are challenging the world's largest corporations. This is a refreshing antidote to naysayers in the mainstream media who say there is no alternative to the current system. Activists will find practical organizing ideas supplemented by a how-to section on effective media work - fundraising - and organizing. Students and teachers can use these case studies as material for classroom analysis. Case studies describe how global and local activists have joined forces and ''localized globalization'' while working for labor rights - immigrant rights - and the environment. The book ends with a ''Movement Yellow Pages'' linking the many causes in the globalization movement. (324 pages - 2002) Mike Prokosch is the Global Coordinator for United for a Fair Economy and creator of UFE's Globalization for Beginners workshop - which he has led for thousands of people all over the US. Laura Raymond works on prison reform in northern California. Got the globalization blues? Read this savvy guide to global activism and read it today. It could change your life and - believe it or not - help you make history. ? Charles Derber - author of Corporation Nation

Hand-painted Letters of the Alphabet : GlobalExchange : US$4.95

Beautifully hand painted in El Salvador with wonderful detail - each wooden letter is a one-of-a-kind creation. Made by members of Cooperativa La Palma - a group of handicraft artisans from La Palma and San Ignacio - El Salvador - these letters are a thoughtful gift idea for new babies - children's Birthdays - and adults who need some color in their life! Approximately 2 3/4'' height. Price is per letter. Please indicate which specific letter/s you would like in the customer comments field when checking out

Flying Pig Angel : GlobalExchange : US$9.95

This flying pig angel is a wonderful symbol of achieving the impossible. Each wooden pig is hand-painted - so no two are alike - and a metal hallo sits between the ears and in front of the detailed wings. A string is attached for easy hanging. This flying pig would work well as a holiday ornament but choose throughout the year as a gift that spreads magic! 3 1/4'' length. Brought to you through a group that supports a school program in India for destitute children (S.S. Mandal) and the Spay and Neuter program (Ahimsa of Texas) - so a portion of the proceeds go towards these charities.

Flying Pig Ornament : GlobalExchange : US$9.95

When Pigs Fly! Original looking handcarved wooden pig with metal wings. Topped with a beaded loop ready to hang. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 3.5''l 2.5''w

Olivewood Mortar & Pestle : GlobalExchange : US$39.00

Handcarved from wild olivewood by a loose collective of woodcarvers in and around Nairobi - Kenya. Each piece is carved from one chunk of wild olivewood - which is a rich - warm wood native to Eritrea - Ethiopia - Kenya - Mozambique - South Africa - Swaziland - Tanzania - Uganda and Zimbabwe. It is heavy and dense - making it durable and long lasting. The best way to keep wild olivewood pieces looking beautiful for years is to apply a light coat of olive or mineral oil on occasion. These pieces should always be handwashed and never exposed to extreme heat. Country of Origin: Kenya Dimensions: Mortar: 5.75'' dia. Pestle: 7.75''l

Woof Dog Stocking : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

The World Bank & IMF: 50 Years is Enough - Kennedy : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Danny Kennedy The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund together have more power to influence development in the Third World than do any other institutions on the planet. For the last fifty years - tens of billions of dollars have been loaned to the poorest nations with the ostensible purpose of improving their quality of life. The net result - in most cases - has been disastrous. World Bank and IMF practices often usurp local development priorities. Staggering levels of debt burden countries already poor. The gulf between the privileged few and those clinging to survival has widened. World Bank projects and IMF-imposed structural adjustment programs displace millions of people and devastate the environment. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1994) Danny Kennedy became an environmental activist in his native Australia at the age of twelve when he participated in a movement that stopped the construction of a large dam. He is a founder of Project Underground - the Berkeley-based organization that works with indigenous communities threatened by the mining and oil industries. He is a producer for Australian Public Radio and a member of the Action for Solidarity and Equality in Environment and Development.

The World in Your Kitchen : GlobalExchange : US$17.00

Delicious Vegetarian recipes from Africa - Asia and Latin America for Western kitchens with facts on countries and foods. Packed with exciting food ideas - colour photos and fascinating facts.

Cluster Beaded Bracelets : GlobalExchange : US$12.00

Sure to draw attention - this multi-colored beaded bracelet will add flair to any outfit. Wear it yourself or give the gift of penache to a friend or family member! Each bracelet is 'bound' with a few strands of small beads to hold it together. The bracelets stretch just enough to fit all wrists. There are three different color themes to choose from ? red/orange - blue/green - pink/purple - or get one for each season. These glass bead bracelets were handmade in India at a fair trade cooperative.

Striped Beaded Bracelets : GlobalExchange : US$12.00

The lightest-weight beads make up the cool striped patterns in this set. Color choices include pink/purple - blue/teal - and orange/red so you can add a little spice to any outfit! Bracelets stretch to fit most wrists. Handmade in India at a fair trade cooperative. Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special.

Wrap Skirt from India : GlobalExchange : US$29.00

One-size-fits-most wrap skirt from India features elaborate designs in a comfortable shape and style. Cut from the borders of vintage saris - hand selected and stitched in Rajasthan - India. Colors and designs vary slightly. Each skirt is one-of-a-kind. Country of Origin: India Size: One Size Fits Most

The WTO: Five Years of Reasons to Resist Corporate Globalization : GlobalExchange : US$5.95

By Lori Wallach - Michelle Sforza Introduction by Ralph Nader Why is a global movement growing against the WTO? When you cut through the corporate propaganda about the benefits of globalization and really look at the 5-year track record of the WTO what you'll find is a slow motion coup d'etat - a low intensity war waged to redefine free society-democracy and its non-commercial health - safety and other protections-as subordinate to the dictates of big business. In the US - if we do not make the connection between our local problems and the corporate drive for economic and political control - then others will be blamed for these unavoidable and increasing problems. It's the immigrants! It's the welfare system! It's greedy farmers or workers! It's the regulatory agencies! Allowing such camouflage of the real causes of our problems means massive diversion of our focus - dividing people against each other to the further benefit of mega-corporations. Thus - what we face now is a race against time: How can citizens most effectively mobilize a reversal of the expanding corporatized globalization agenda while we defend our democratic spaces - instincts and institutions from further assault? Step one: read this pamphlet and pass it on. -Ralph Nader (80 pages - 1999) For more information - visit Global Exchange's WTO campaign.

Yellow Silk Wallet : GlobalExchange : US$30.00

Zapatista : GlobalExchange : US$25.00

A Big Noise Film Narraration by: Edward James Olmos - Daryl Hannah - Geronimo Pratt - Mumia Abu-Jamal January 1 - 1994: The day the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect. A few minutes after midnight in Southeastern Mexico - several thousand indigenous soldiers take over half the state of Chiapas - declaring a war against global corporate power and for humanity. They call themselves the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN). Zapatista is a definitive look at the rebellion in Chiapas. It is the story of a Mayan peasant uprising - armed with sticks and their word against a first world military. It is the story of a global movement that has fought 175 - 000 federal troops to a standstill and transformed Mexican and international political culture forever. Interviews with: Subcomandante Marcos - Noam Chomsky - Tacho - Ana Maria - Medea Benjamin - and many more. Music by Rage Against the Machine - Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Ozomatli - DJ Vadam - The Herbaliser - and Silvio Rodriguez. (VHS - 54 minutes - 1998.)

Afghanistan - bin Laden - and the Taliban - Zehra : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Nasim Zehra In 1979 - the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. The United States in its goal to oust them cut faustian bargains with individuals and groups that are now implicated in terrorist attacks. The CIA organized - equipped - and financed the Afghan resistance - the Mujhadeen. They were lauded as Freedom Fighters by President Reagan. Among them was a Saudi recruit - Osama bin Laden. The nearly decade-long operation was the biggest in CIA history. The agency poured in billions. And they got the payoff they wanted but with unforeseen consequences. After the Soviets were driven out - a civil war ensued. The Taliban emerged as the dominant force and seized power. Today - they face the wrath of the US for harboring bin Laden and his organization. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2001) Nasim Zehra is one of Pakistan's leading journalists and political commentors. A sydnicated columnist - based in Islamabad - she covers Middle East and South Asian issues. She has traveled to Afghanistan and has met with the Taliban leadership.

Twin Dolls from Zimbabwe : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

For every doll purchased from our website - Global Exchange will donate its twin doll to a needy child in Zimbabwe. Dolls are made by members of the Batsiranai Craft Project - a cooperative of mothers with disabled children living in Dzivarasekwa township in Zimbabwe. Each doll has a tag with the name of the doll and dollmaker! Their faces are hand-embroidered - and dolls are dressed in traditonal African clothing - some with embroidered pockets. Each doll is one-of-a-kind; hairstyle - fabric colors and designs vary. Country of Origin: Zimbabwe Dimensions: 6''h

Artists in a Time of War - Zinn : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Howard Zinn The role of artists - writers - poets - actors - and musicians have an enormous impact on society. Because of the special place they occupy in people's hearts and minds their influence is central. Artists shine light into the dark crevices of the human psyche. They question - nudge and agitate. Bonnie Raitt - Michael Franti - Arthur Miller - Alice Walker - Rage Against the Machine - Bob Dylan - Arundhati Roy - Susan Sarandon all push and expand the parameters of permissible thought. In times of crisis and war - great artists provide comfort - hope - inspiration and understanding. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2001) Howard Zinn - professor emeritus of history at Boston University - is perhaps this country's premier radical historian. His masterpiece - A People's History of the United States - continues to sell in huge numbers. Among the many honors he has received are the Eugene Debs Award and the Upton Sinclair Award. His play Marx in Soho is being widely performed. He is also the author of Failure to Quit and The Future of History.

Guatemalan Zip Organizers and Passport Bags : GlobalExchange : US$22.00

These Zip Organizers and Passport Bags are an exclusive which combine indigenous designs with contemporary style. They are specially made with the backstrap weaving technique and accommodate the most discriminating traveler on the go. They are woven by Maya Traditions - a weavers' cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for 28 indigenous women in the Nahuala region of Guatemala. Styles 1 - 2 - 4 - & 5 open vertically - have three zippered pockets - four credit card slots - a pen/pencil holder and a shoulder strap (6? x 7? when closed - 6? x 16? when open). Styles 3 & 6 open horizontlally - have two zippered pockets and one unzippered pocket - six credit card slots - a pen/pencil holder - and a shoulder strap (6? x 7? when closed - 12? x 7? when open).

The Case Against War With Iraq - Zunes : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Stephen Zunes Addressing troops at Ft. Hood - Texas - President Bush warned - The Iraqi regime is a grave threat to the United States. The drums of war are beating loudly for an attack on Iraq. The reserves have been called up. Carrier battle groups are in place. The US is anticipating an 18-month occupation that will involve a heavy American military presence and a quick takeover of Iraqi oil fields. Beyond the rhetoric and gunship diplomacy - Bush has not made the case that a major invasion of Iraq is necessary. Historian and longtime peace activist Howard Zinn says - A war against Iraq has no logical connection to the tragic events of 9/11. We have a right to wonder if the motive for war is not stopping terrorism but expanding US power and controlling Mideast oil. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2002) Stephen Zunes is a specialist on the Middle East. His articles appear in leading journals and magazines. He teaches at the University of San Francisco and is director of its Peace & Justice Studies Program. He also chairs the Middle East Task Force for the interfaith Fellowship of Reconciliation.

Arched Swirl Candleholder Duo : GlobalExchange : US$22.00

Dimensions: Small: 1.5''x2.75 x 2.5'' Large: 2.25''x5''x2.25''

Boxed Swirl Candleholder Duo : GlobalExchange : US$22.00

Dimensions: Small: 1''x4 x 2.5'' Large: 2.25''x6.75''x2.25''

Bodhi Leaf Candleholder Trio : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

Dimensions: Small: 4'' Medium: 5'' Large: 6''

Sampler of Divine Chocolate Bars : GlobalExchange : US$12.00

(3.5oz/100g each)

50 Years is Enough - Danaher : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Kevin Danaher Kevin Danaher is co-founder of Global Exchange - the San Francisco-based non-profit organization that led the campaign that exposed Nike's use of sweatshop labor and promotes grassroots - citizen-oriented efforts in international trade. He is the author of Corporations Are Gonna Get Your Mama - 50 Years Is Enough - Globalize This! - and Democratizing the Global Economy. (audio cassette - 60 minutes)

50 Years Is Enough: The Case Against the World Bank and IMF : GlobalExchange : US$16.00

The Case Against the World Bank and IMF Edited by Kevin Danaher Thirty-six chapters cover all the bases: global context - country case studies - women - the environment - tribal peoples - internal scandals and alternatives. Includes resource section - guide to organizations - index. (210 pages - 1994) Kevin Danaher travels the world speaking to community groups about the effects of corporate globalization and how to get involved in the grassroots movement challenging corporate rule. If you interested in having Dr. Danaher speak in your community or would like to know his speaking schedule - please contact our Speaker's Bureau. For more information - visit Global Exchange's IMF/World Bank campaign.

Noam Chomsky: 9-11 : GlobalExchange : US$8.95

In 9-11 Noam Chomsky examines the root causes of the September 11th catastrophe - the historical precedents for it - and the possible outcomes as the world moves forward into the post-September 11 reality. For Chomsky - the atrocities of 9-11 ''are something quite new in world affairs - '' marking the first time since 1812 that the US mainland was attacked (an important distinction from Pearl Harbor - which was US territory - but effectively a colony). As Chomsky writes - ''in the past half century particularly - [the US] resorted to force throughout much of the world? For the first time - the guns have been directed the other way. That is a dramatic change.'' Chomsky believes that the attacks have been harmful in ways that extend far beyond the initial death toll and ongoing national emergency. For example - he believes they represent ''a devastating blow'' to Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. Most importantly and provocatively - Chomsky argues that in the world after 9-11 - it is no longer possible to hold our enemies to one standard - ourselves to another. Chomsky argues for an international rule of law; existing bodies such as the UN and World Court must be given credence and then relied upon. ''React with extreme violence - '' he writes - ''and expect to escalate the cycle of violence - leading to still further atrocities such as the one that is inciting the call for revenge.'' But if the goal is to reduce the probability of further atrocities - then rather follow lawful procedure - presenting the evidence and letting independent world bodies direct the appropriate response. As for why the attack happened - Chomsky writes that ''this question is rarely raised in a serious way.'' And he adds - ''To refuse to face this question is to choose to increase significantly the probability of further crimes of this kind.'' In 9-11 - Noam Chomsky's comments on the September 11th attacks - the new war on terrorism - Osama bin Laden - US involvement with Afghanistan - media control - and the long-term implications of America's military attacks abroad. Informed by his deep understanding of the gravity of these issues and the global stakes - 9-11 demonstrates Chomsky's impeccable knowledge of US foreign policy in the Middle East and South Asia - and sheds light on the rapidly shifting balance of world power. Speaking out against escalating violence - Chomsky critically examines the United States' own foreign policy record and considers what international institutions might be employed against underground networks and national states accused of terrorism. Noam Chomsky is a world renowned political activist - writer - and professor of linguistics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology - where he has taught since 1955. Chomsky has written and lectured widely on linguistics - philosophy - and politics. Among his works are: Powers and Prospects; World Orders - Old and New; Deterring Democracy; Manufacturing Consent (with ES Herman); Year 501: The Conquest Continues; Profit Over People; The New Military Humanism; Rogue States; and A New Generation Draws the Line. Chomsky's efforts for greater democracy are celebrated by peace and social justice movements worldwide. Simultaneous publication in Australia - Brazil - France - Germany - Greece - Holland - India - Italy - Japan - Korea - Norway - Portugal - Russia - Sweden - South Africa - Spain - Taiwan - and Turkey. (125 pages - November 2001) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Afghanistan Campaign.

Iraq: Refuting the Bush Allegations - AbuKhalil : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

As'ad AbuKhalil Since his axis of evil speech - Bush has had Iraq in his gunsights. It now seems that war is inevitable. The drumbeats are almost deafening. The most powerful nation in history will lead the charge against a country of 22 million people. Iraq - ancient Mesopotamia - one of the cradles of civilization - the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates is about to undergo a devastating assault. Using the tragedy of September 11 - Bush has been advocating an invasion of Iraq. Time is running out - the leader of the Free World warns. What are the bases of the Bush case for attacking Iraq? Is he really concerned about the credibility of the United Nations or the human rights situation in Iraq? Millions of people around the world have been demonstrating against war. They question US assertions and motives. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2003) As'ad AbuKhalil - a native of Lebanon - is a leading expert on the Middle East. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the prestigious American University of Beirut - and his Ph.D. from Georgetown University. He teaches at California State University at Stanislaus. He is the author of Bin Laden - Islam & America's New War on Terrorism. His forthcoming book will focus on the US/Saudi Arabia connection.

Addicted to War: Why the US Can?t Kick Militarism : GlobalExchange : US$8.00

Why the US Can?t Kick Militarism Updated Edition - 2003 Written and Illustrated by Joel Andreas Addicted to War takes on the most active - powerful and destructive military in the world. Hard-hitting - carefully documented - and heavily illustrated - it reveals why the United States has been involved in more wars in recent years than any other country. Read Addicted to War to find out who benefits from these military adventures - who pays--and who dies. (book - 69 pages - 2002) ''A witty and devastating portrait of US military policy.''--Howard Zinn - ''Political comics at its best. Bitterly amusing - lively and richly informative. For people of all ages who want to understand the link between US militarism - foreign policy - and corporate greed at home and abroad.''--Michael Parenti ''Addicted to War is must reading for all Americans who are concerned with understanding the true nature of US foreign policy and how it affects us here at home.''--Martin Sheen For more information - visit Global Exchange's Afghanistan - Colombia - Iraq - and Palestine Campaigns.

South African Candles : GlobalExchange : US$16.95

These fine candles are hand crafted by a women?s organization in South Africa. The purchase of these candles helps to support and empower the indigenous people of Africa by creating jobs - training - and steady income to the artists. The colorful designs and warm glow of these candles are a welcomed addition to any home! Each pair of candles is a unique - one-of-a-kind combination of black - red - and honey colors. Each set includes two candles lovingly bound with rafia ribbon; kinara candleholder sold separately.

African Girl Doll from Uganda : GlobalExchange : US$24.00

A group of women from the National Association of Women's Organizations in Uganda produce these African Girl Dolls. NAWOU is a non-governmental organization representing over 1000 women's groups in Uganda. NAWOU aims to bring women together to deal with common issues and concerns - and help women achieve their goals by making resources available and responding to requests for technical assistance. This loveable 100% cotton African Girl Doll is wearing a removable - hand-stitched batik dress with separate undergarment - and tiny gold-colored earrings. Her eyes - nose - mouth and eyebrows are hand-stitched - and her hair consists of intricately woven black yarn. (11'' x 7'')

After 9/11: Solutions for a Saner World : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

Solutions for a Saner World Published by AlterNet Edited by Don Hazen - Tate Hausman - Tamara Strauss - Michelle Chihara Contributors: Tamim Ansary - Michael Bader - Jeff Chang - Michelle Chihara - Marc Cooper - David Corn - Barbara Ehrenreich - Riane Eisler - Richard Falk - Laura Flanders - Jack Glaser - T. Eve Greenaway - Don Hazen - Nat Hentoff - Mark Hertsgaard - Jim Hightower - Lee Hubbard - Arianna Huffington - Earl Ofari Hutchinson - Marjorie Kelly - Etgar Keret - Barbara Kingsolver Michael T. Klare - Naomi Klein - Helen Knode - Daoud Kuttab - Barbara Lee Sharon Lerner - Tai Moses - Bill Moyers - Geov Parrish - Robert Reich - Tom Robbins - Joel Rogers - Ruth Rosen - Arundhati Roy - Azam Saeed Edward Said - Danny Schechter - Vice Admiral Jack Shanahan - Tamara Straus - John Tirman - Katrina vanden Heuvel - Stephen Zunes - and many - many more... After months of relentless news about terrorism - anthrax - war and the hunt for Osama bin Laden - our national conversation has taken a dramatic shift. Reflection has superceded our initial grief and anger - as we try to understand how the nightmare of 9/11 will affect us - our loved ones and our country in the long term. To capture the cutting edge of that conversation - AlterNet has released After 9/11: Solutions for a Saner World. The well-rounded collection of 42 articles untangles the knot of our new post-9/11 landscape - tackling every subject from civil liberties to Islamic fundamentalism to economics to sex. ''After 9/11 answers the once-unanswerable questions and envisions a once-unimaginable future - '' says AlterNet's executive editor Don Hazen. ''Its essays provide the context people need to understand how the terrorist attacks have changed their individual lives and what every one of us can do to prevent future attacks.'' Some of the essays are controversial - like Tamim Ansary's ''The Taliban -- An Afghan American Speaks - '' which sparked a national debate culminating in the New York Times Magazine. Others are inspirational - like Bill Moyer's patriotic call to re-mobilize America's citizenry. Eleven of the essays were written exclusively for the book - to update the national consciousness since the first few months after the attacks. The others were carefully selected from the thousands of articles featured on AlterNet in the months after the terrorist attacks. (book - 2001 - 187 pages) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Afghanistan Campaign.

Scrubby Soap Gift Set : GlobalExchange : US$27.00

Handcrafted by women from the remote mountain villages of Tipling and Sherthung in Nepal - this squeaky clean trio will have you singing in the shower! All net proceeds support their livelihood - provide primary health care - and sustain adult literacy classes through Himalayan HealthCare. This project through the SPIRAL FOUNDATION addresses a consciousness toward world ecology by assisting a developing country in supporting its local handicraft - through the use of recycled materials. Each set comes with a cloth-handled back scrubber and scrub glove (use as you would a washcloth) - both made from the sustainably harvested aloe plant. The accompanying bar of soap contains sandalwood oil - believed to relieve and sooth dry - irritated skin. An environmentally friendly gift sure to make scrubbing fun for just about anyone!

Alpaca Wool Chullo : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

15 length (not including ties)

Alpaca Wool Gloves : GlobalExchange : US$16.00

Alpaca Wool Scarf : GlobalExchange : US$26.00

68 x 8 (may vary slightly)

Alpaca Wool Set: Gloves - Chullo - and Scarf : GlobalExchange : US$52.00

An American Addiction: Drugs - Guerillas - Counterinsurgency - US Intervention In Colombia - Chomsky : GlobalExchange : US$13.98

Noam Chomsky Colombia has been the leading recipient of US arms and training in the Western Hemisphere through the 1990s. It has also had the worst human rights record by far in the Western Hemisphere during these years. That correlation is one of the best correlations in contemporary history.... It's a very important correlation that should be known and understood by the people who are paying for it. That?s us. And it will get worse. [Noam Chomsky - from the CD] Clinton's last act as President was to authorize $1.7 billion in military aid to Colombia. Bush has already added almost another billion dollars. In a clear - concise - and sometimes bitterly funny lecture - Noam Chomsky shows us who is getting the money - who is producing and exporting the drugs - and what the war on the ground is really about. ''There's an official story having to do with the so-called Drug War. That's not taken seriously by any competent analyst....The Drug Enforcement Agency issued a major report about a year ago in which they pointed out that at every level of the Colombian government there?s direct and extensive involvement in narcotrafficking. That includes the military. That includes the paramilitaries. In fact - the paramilitaries have announced publicly that 70% of their funding comes from narcotrafficking. That's where the antidrug money is going.'' ''If you make it impossible for peasants to survive - and when they produce the only thing they can produce to feed their children - and then you go after them with biological and chemical weapons and gunships - they?re going to do deeper into the Amazon - cross the border in Ecuador and grow more drugs. The narcotraffickers and the military will gain. That's more or less the same people. The small number of landowners who have taken over most of the wealth of the country are going to gain.....That?s the result of the Colombia plan.'' (52 minute CD) (Same speech as the audio tape An American Addiction: Drugs - Guerillas - Counterinsurgency - US Intervention In Colombia). (audio CD - 60 minutes - 2000)

Amber Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$25.00

(middle bracelet in small picture)

Amber Roll On Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$18.00

(middle color in small picture)

Light Amber Drop Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$54.00

(middle)

Amethyst Dragonfly Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$23.00

Amethyst Post Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$14.00

(lower left)

Raspberry Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$25.00

(top bracelet in small picture)

Raspberry Drop Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$54.00

(upper)

Raspberry Lariat : GlobalExchange : US$32.00

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Dean's Beans Coffee: Rattlesnake Brew : GlobalExchange : US$6.75

(one pound) A hearty - yet compassionate cup - combining Peruvian (sweetness) - Guatemalan (smoky) with Costa Rican French Roast (for a little bite!)

Dean's Beans Coffee: Rattlesnake Brew : GlobalExchange : US$32.50

(five pounds)

The Recovery of the Commons - Shiva : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Vandana Shiva It is almost a given that the industrialized countries - the North - are the epitome of progress and wisdom. The South - the Third World - is a place of backwardness and ignorance - but it does have lots of resources. The North wants to use those resources to continue to enrich itself. Today parts of the South are redefining and challenging conventional notions of growth and development. There is resistance to the destructive effects of transnational corporations and global capitalism and a new awareness of the value of indigenous knowledge and centuries-old diverse agriculture. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1994) Vandana Shiva of India is an internationally-renowned activist. She is the director of the Research Foundation for Science - Technology and Ecology in New Delhi. She is has pioneered research on biodiversity and indigenous ethnoscience. Dr Shiva is the recipient of the Right Livelihood Award - also known as the alternative Nobel Prize. She is the author of Biopiracy - Stolen Harvest and Water Wars.

Sterling Silver Scroll Barrette: Rectangular Sterling Scroll Barrette : GlobalExchange : US$29.00

As each Paradiso piece is entirely hand-fabricated - no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art. This sterling silver barrette features delicately braided wire surrounding an intricate pattern of elaborate scroll shaped designs. This elegant scroll barrette closes with a large - sturdy clasp that will securely hold your hair in place. (3?'' long)

Recycled Tote Bag : GlobalExchange : US$46.00

The ultimate in versatility and durability - this bag makes a statement on the street! You will never meet anyone else with the exact same one. It is made from recycled feed bags - making it long-lasting - and has a cotton lining - making it safe for anything you may decide to carry in it. It has nylon-reinforced handles for comfort and a zip top for safety. It also features three additional interior pockets - one with a zipper - into which you may slip those small things for optimum organization. Measures approximately 17? wide at the top and 14? at the bottom by 15.5? high. Colors vary. Brought to you through a fair trade business committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans.

Recycled Can Wallet : GlobalExchange : US$20.00

Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Choose from two popular Thai drink cans: Mirinda or Green Tea. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 4.25'' x 3.5''

Red Choker Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$24.00

Red and silver combination of glass beads adorns vibrant red choker. An easy way to brighten up an outfit. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 16''

Thai Chopstick Set in Silk Box: Ruby Red Chopstick Set : GlobalExchange : US$29.00

Fuschia Cosmetic Bag Set : GlobalExchange : US$39.00

Soft Crimson Handbag : GlobalExchange : US$29.95

Red Howler Monkey : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

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Red Notecard & Journal Set : GlobalExchange : US$16.95

Red Star Tealight Candleholder : GlobalExchange : US$8.00

Choice Chai: Regular : GlobalExchange : US$6.99

Renewable Energy - Nader : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Ralph Nader Renewable energy may be the key to a sustainable planetary future - yet it is barely a topic for public discussion. Fuel economy and energy efficiency are distant memories. With low gas prices - few are thinking about alternatives to fossil fuels. Ford's new entrant into the booming sport utility vehicle market is the Excursion. It is 19 feet long and gets 10 miles per gallon. The quest for short-term profit comes at the expense of long-term harm to the environment. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1998) Ralph Nader has spent a lifetime fighting on behalf of ordinary people - and few Americans have the respect and prestige that he commands. Life magazine ranks him as one of the country's most influential Americans of the twentieth century. Founder of Public Citizen - he is a long-time advocate for consumer safety and workers' rights. He rose to fame in the 1960s when he took on General Motors and its unsafe Corvair car. His 1965 book Unsafe At Any Speed not only created a sensation but was instrumental in the enactment of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. He helped create the Environmental Protection Agency. He has exposed the misdeeds of the corporate sector as well as of the political system. He is perhaps best known for Nader's Raiders and for sparking debate on issues ranging from the Corvair to the Dalkon Shield. In recent years he has led the struggles around NAFTA - the WTO and corporate welfare. In 1996 he was the Green Party presidential candidate - and in 2000 he is their candidate again.

Report from Northern Ireland - Danaher : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Kevin Danaher Kevin Danaher is co-founder and public education director of Global Exchange - the San Francisco-based non-profit organization that led the campaign that exposed Nike's use of sweatshop labor and promotes grassroots - citizen-oriented efforts in international trade. He is the author of Corporations Are Gonna Get Your Mama - 50 Years Is Enough - Globalize This! - and Democratizing the Global Economy. (audio cassette - 60 minutes)

Rethinking Development - Norberg-Hodge : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Helena Norberg-Hodge Development is generally regarded as a good thing. It is often equated with progress. The prevailing pattern of development is the model to be emulated. The global economy is propelled by a relentless drive toward more exploitation of resources - more technological innovation - more markets and more profits. Consumerism is the dominant mindset. Development is its mantra. The world as refracted through this ideological prism is a kind of pie. There are questions of tactics as to how to cut it up. The First World - with the largest knives and a voracious appetite - cuts itself the most generous pieces. Everyone else scrambles for the crumbs. Helena Norberg-Hodge has examined and critiqued conventional notions of development. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1992) Helena Norberg-Hodge - a linguist by training and a native of Sweden - was educated in Europe and the United States. She is a leading critic of conventional notions of growth and development. In 1975 - she went to Ladakh - in the northwestern Himalayas in India. Three years later she founded the Ladakh Project - with the goal of providing Ladakhis with the means to make more informed choices about their own future. Her work has received wide support and recognition. She is the author of Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh. Founder and Director of the International Society for Ecology and Culture - she received the Right Livelihood Award - also known as the alternative Nobel Prize.

Rethinking Globalization: Teaching for Justice in an Unjust World : GlobalExchange : US$18.95

Edited by Bill Bigelow and Bob Peterson Globalization. The word speaks to our growing interconnectedness: North American teenagers wearing sneakers made in China - South Americans watching US television - the internet flashing messages across continents. But this is only a partial view of the global village. We are all connected - but in very unequal ways - in ways that pose dire threats to the health of the planet. Those sneakers are made by poor women in sweatshops. Child labor is on the rise. The unabated production of greenhouse gases is causing global warming - which threatens virtually all life on earth. Many governments spend more on interest payments to global bankers than on health and education of their people. Rethinking Globalization alerts readers to the challenges we face - and also spotlights the enormous courage and creativity of groups and individuals working to set things right. Through numerous role plays - interviews - poems - stories - background readings - cartoons - and hands-on teaching activities - Rethinking Globalization offers a memorable introduction to the forces that are shaping the future of our world. (Rethinking Schools Press - 394 pages - 2002) Rethinking Globalization is a breathtakingly rich collection of essays - photos - cartoons - poems - providing an extraordinary one-volume education on wealth - poverty - corporate power - and popular resistance in the contemporary world. The book is both a delight to read and a treasury of ideas and information. I can think of no other book that teaches so much - so engagingly. I will keep it very handy. -- Howard Zinn - author of A People's History of the United States For more information - visit Global Exchange's Economic Rights campaigns.

Retro Design Apron : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

Spice up your cooking with this retro apron that combines a throw-back style with eyepopping modern colors. Don?t miss out on another dinner party conversation as you cook for your guests ? bring the party into the kitchen instead with this apron - which is sure to serve as a conversation piece! Made from 100% cotton - it is durable and machine washable. Brought to you through a fair trade business committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans.

Retro Handbag with Coin Purse : GlobalExchange : US$29.00

Fashionable functional handbag from India with matching coin purse; three colors for you to choose from. Sorry - burgundy sold out.

Revoking Corporate Charters- Grossman : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Richard Grossman Over the last hundred years corporations have accrued enormous legal standing. They have even more rights than citizens. A corporation is licensed to do business. These licenses are called charters. In theory - when a corporation violates its charter - it can be revoked. That used to happen - but not any more. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1997) Richard Grossman is a top expert on law and corporations. He directs the Program on Corporations - Law & Democracy and is author of Taking Care of Business.

Cuban Revolution Reader : GlobalExchange : US$19.95

A Documentary History of 40 Years of Revolution Edited by Julio García Luis The Cuban Revolution was one of the defining moments of the 20th century - reaching far beyond the shores of the tiny Caribbean island. This new Reader documents the past four decades of Cuban history and its tumultuous revolution. It presents a comprehensive overview of key events in Cuba - the revolution?s impact in Latin America - Central America and Africa - and relations with the United States. Introductory notes by the editor present the background and context of each document - article and speech included in this Reader - which is introduced with a reflective essay: ?Cuba: Remnant of the Cold War or Herald of the Third Millennium?? This Reader includes documents and commentaries on events from the early years of the revolution such as the land reform - the literacy campaign - the Bay of Pigs and the Missile Crisis and the declaration of socialism as well as Fidel Castro?s various speeches at the United Nations - Cuba?s involvement in Africa - the Pope?s visit to the island in 1998 - Cuba?s relations with the Soviet Union and the 1990s economic crisis following the collapse of the socialist bloc. Many of these materials are published in English for the first time - making this Reader an outstanding resource for both scholars and general readers. (300 pages - 2001) Julio García Luis is one of Cuba?s most prominent writers and historians. Formerly president of the Cuban Journalists Union - he is currently Dean of the School of Social Communications at the University of Havana. For more information - visit Global Exchange's Cuba Campaign.

The Right of Return - Chomsky : GlobalExchange : US$20.00

Noam Chomsky Recorded at the Right of Return conference at Boston University in April 2000. Noam Chomsky - Ilan Pappe and Robert Fisk take on different aspects of the explosive issue of the Palestinians' quest to return to their homes. Chomsky has long been involved in the Israeli-Palestinian question. Pappe is one of Israel's leading radical voices and part of the New Historian's movement - which is decoding many of the Zionist myths. Fisk - the Beirut-based correspondent for The Independent - is noted for his candor and straight-ahead writing style. (two audio cassettes - 120 minutes - 2000) Noam Chomsky is one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era. A renowned professor at MIT for more than four decades - he has been honored with numerous awards and degrees. He was one of the first to speak out against the Vietnam War and is known the world over for his trenchant critiques of U.S. foreign policy and the media. For many he is a symbol of resistance to tyranny and the depredations of private and state power. Few people are more astute in decoding the realities of globalization. He was named in by Utne Reader as one of the top 100 visionaries in the world. Utne says - ''Chomsky knows who's powerful - who's abusing their power - and what they and we should do about it. Over the years he's managed to provoke left and right through his relentless critiques of US foreign policy and culture.'' The New Statesman calls him - ''the conscience of the American people.'' Rolling Stone magazine says - ''Chomsky has been unrelenting in his attacks on the American hierarchy ... he is up there with Thoreau and Emerson in the literature of rebellion.'' A recent survey ranked Professor Chomsky as the most cited living author. He is in such demand as a public speaker that he is booked years in advance - and everywhere he goes he draws overflow audiences. He is the author of scores of books - including Class Warfare - Powers and Prospects - The Common Good - The New Military Humanism and Propaganda and the Public Mind. He is the subject of an award-winning documentary film entitled Manufacturing Consent.

Target Iraq - Ritter : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Scott Ritter The US is holding military aid hostage - and for ransom they want immunity in the International Criminal Court. This deal - proctered by Bush - would halt military aid to countries unless they agree not to use the Court to try Americans for war crimes. The International Criminal Court - known as the ICC - was created to try individuals accused of war crimes - genocide - and crimes against humanity in order to bring criminals to justice and deter future atrocities. Bush's unprecedented unsigning of the ICC treaty keeps the US Government on track with its policy of so-called full-spectrum dominance. - officially defined as the ability of US forces operating alone or with allies - to defeat any adversary and control any situation across the range of military operations. There is no better example of unilateral US policies that lead to ever more animosity than our current trajectory in Iraq. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2002) Scott Ritter was a Marine intelligence officer during the Gulf War. He then became a weapons inspector for the UN from 1991 to 1998 - at which point he resigned in protest because of its lack of effectiveness. He declared: the illusion of arms control is more dangerous than no arms control at all. He produced the documentary In Shifting Sands which detailed the weapons inspection program during his 7 year tenure. Ritter is the author of Endgame: Solving the Iraqi Problem Once and For All.

Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower : GlobalExchange : US$18.95

With a special post 9-11 update: What has the US done to provoke such hatred? by William Blum From the Update to this new edition: ...on September 11 - 2001 - four planes were hijacked and terrorists proceeded to carry out the most devastating attack on American soil in the history of the United States. The physical destruction and personal suffering caused by the attacks has been immense. In addition to punishing the perpetrators who are still alive - we must not allow the event to pass without deriving important lessons from it. Clearly - the most important lesson to be learned is the answer to the question Why? There is a chapter in this book entitled: Why Do Terrorists Keep Picking on the United States? - which argues that - terrorists - whatever else they might be - might also be rational human beings; which is to say that in their own minds they have a rational justification for their actions. Most terrorists are people deeply concerned by what they see as social - political - or religious injustice and hypocrisy - and the immediate grounds for their terrorism is often retaliation for an action of the United States... This is followed by a lengthy list of such US actions in the Middle East - which took many lives - from the bombing of Lebanon and Libya to the sinking of an Iranian ship; from the shooting down of an Iranian passenger plane and the massive bombing of the Iraqi people to the bombing of Sudan and Afghanistan and the habitual support of Israel despite the devastation and routine torture it commits against the Palestinian people... It was perhaps hoping for too much that after the attack American leaders - the media - or the public would look into the terrorism question from this angle with any kind of seriousness. Instead - as usual - the terrorists were depicted as little more than evil monsters - or insane - or motivated by religious fanaticism at best; with little or no hint that they were retaliating for things done to them... A few years ago - journalist Alan Nairn wrote that with the end of the Cold War - the United States wields powers that no nation should have. It can go anywhere and kill anyone. Only the American public can hold Washington back. Only if the American people stand between the bombers and the bombed. If there's to be any hope of the American public ever performing this role - their consciences and intellects will have to be awakened. To this end - this book has gathered in one place the many deeds of American foreign policy of the past half century which increasingly have earned the US government the enmity of people in every corner of the world. - William Blum - September 19 - 2001 Whatever we think we know about US foreign policy - Rogue State makes it clear that we don't know nearly enough. This book's grisly content may seem to require a strong stomach - but reading its words is nothing compared to what has been done -- and keeps being done -- with our tax dollars and in our names. Whether we read Rogue State as a historical narrative or use it as a reference book - William Blum has put together a horrifying and infuriating piece of work. The footnoted information between these covers is enough to make any awake reader want to scream with rage. This is a truly subversive book because it demolishes the foundations of basic illusions about the United States of America as a world power. --Norman Solomon - author and winner of the George Orwell Award For more information - visit Global Exchange's Afghanistan - Colombia - Iraq - and Palestine Campaigns. Table of Contents Update Introduction Ours and Theirs: Washington's Love/Hate Relationship With Terrorists and Human Rights Violators 1. Why Do Terrorists Keep Picking on the United States? 2. America's Gift to the World -- the Afghan Terrorist Alumni 3. Assassinations 4. Excerpts from US Army and CIA Training Manuals 5. Torture 6. The Unsavories 7. Training New Unsavories 8. War Criminals: Theirs and Ours 9. Haven for Terrorists 10. Supporting Pol Pot United States Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction 11. Bombings 12. Depleted Uranium 13. Cluster Bombs 14. Chemical and Biological Weapons Abroad 15. Chemical and Biological Weapons at Home 16. Encouraging the use of CBW by Other Nations A Rogue State versus the World 17. A Concise History of US Global Interventions - 1945-Present 18. Perverting Elections 19. Trojan Horse: The National Endowment for Democracy 20. The US versus the World at the United Nations 21. Eavesdropping on the Planet 22. Kidnapping and Looting 23. How the CIA sent Nelson Mandela to Prison for 28 Years 24. The CIA and Drugs: Just say Why Not? 25. Being the World's Only Superpower Means Never Having to Say You Are Sorry 26. The US Invades - Bombs and Kills for It ... But do Americans Really Believe in Free Enterprise? 27. A Day in the Life of a Free Country ... or ... How Does the United States Get Away With It? (308 pages - 2000) William Blum left the State Department in 1967 - abandoning his aspiration of becoming a Foreign Service Officer - because of his opposition to what the United States was doing in Vietnam. He then became one of the founders and editors of the Washington Free Press - the first underground newspaper in the capital. In 1969 - he wrote and published an expose of the CIA in which was revealed the names and addresses of more than 200 employees of the Agency. Mr. Blum has been a freelance journalist in the United States - Europe and South America. His stay in Chile in 1972-73 - writing about the Allende government's socialist experiment - and then its tragic overthrow in a CIA-designed coup - instilled in him a personal involvement and an even more heightened interest in what his government was doing in various corners of the world. In the mid-1970s - he worked in London with former CIA officer Philip Agee and his associates on their project of exposing CIA personnel and their misdeeds. In 1999 - he was one of the recipients of Project Censored's awards for exemplary journalism for writing one of the top ten censored stories of 1998 - an article on how - in the 1980s - the United States gave Iraq the material to develop a chemical and biological warfare capability. William Blum is also the author of Killing Hope: US Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II.

Glass Bead Roll On Bracelets from Nepal : GlobalExchange : US$18.00

One of the best sellers from our Global Exchange Store in San Francisco - this bracelet is a must-have for any wardrobe! Here the glass beadwork is designed into a simple band. An everyday piece - this bracelet (7 diam.) rolls on and off any wrist. For ten years - Aid Through Trade has worked with overseas artisans in the design and import of high quality fashion accessories while upholding the standards of Fair Trade and socially responsible conduct. Aid Through Trade began designing jewelry for a skilled-but-poor group of women artisans in Nepal. Members of the group stitch - loom - and braid beads with astonishing skill - producing exquisite - beautifully handcrafted jewelry. Choose from two color collections; Light Amber or Lavender. Select a necklace to match from the Aid Through Trade collection!

Rubberwood Tealight Holder : GlobalExchange : US$17.95

This rectangular Rubberwood Tealight Candleholder holds three standard tealights. Hand-crafted in Thailand - this piece is a bi-product of the rubber industry. Once the rubber tree is unable to produce latex - it is cut down to make room for new growth. An inexpensive gift that will create a Zen-like atmosphere in any home or office. Three tealights are included. (7 x 2 x 2)

Blue Shug Rug : GlobalExchange : US$24.95

Green Shug Rug : GlobalExchange : US$24.95

We Need to Go to School: Voices of the Rugmark Children : GlobalExchange : US$15.95

compiled by Tanya Roberts-Davis In their own words and drawings - Nepalese children talk about their early years in poverty-stricken villages - their work as virtual slaves in carpet factories in Kathmandu - and how they felt when they were given a chance to attend school and pursue their dreams for the future. These children vividly remember the day their lives changed for the better ? the day a Rugmark inspector came into the factory and asked them whether they wanted to go to school. The children describe their fear of the unknown - the loneliness of being taken to a school where they knew no one - and finally the joy of having what North American children take for granted: sufficient food - clean water - the opportunity to learn - the time to play - and the chance to fulfill dreams for the future. (48 pages - 2001 - B&W photos and illustrations throughout - Maps) In 1999 - 16-year-old Tanya Roberts-Davis traveled to Nepal - where she lived with former child carpet weavers. During that time - she collected the children's poems - drawings and stories - which she has assembled in this book. Tanya has been a children's advocate since she started raising money for Oxfam in primary school. ''This is one of the most moving and gripping books on child labor that it's been my privilege to read. The beautiful web of stories and poetry reveals - with unexpected emotive power - both the tales of horror and the abiding hope of the Rugmark children. The simplicity of expression takes one's breath away - the love for education is extraordinarily powerful - the illustrations are evocative - and the introductory narrative puts it all in context. It is said that the book is for children nine to fourteen: don't believe it. This is a book for everyone.'' -- Stephen Lewis (former Deputy Director of UNICEF) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Fair Trade Campaigns.

Pink Shug Rug : GlobalExchange : US$24.95

Vetiver Sachet Gift Set : GlobalExchange : US$10.50

With respect to artisan?s local life-style - traditions and environment - Zen Zen works with communities in Bali - Indonesia educating local villagers in conservation - sustainable development and organic farming. Scent your drawers with the soothing and romantic scent of vetiver - hand made in Bali - Indonesia. Spice up your own drawers and share with others. This colorful set of three sachets in traditional fabrics is ribbon-tied together and they're an inexpensive gift that makes scents!

Obeechi Extra Large Wood Salad Dish : GlobalExchange : US$36.00

Sage Smudge Set of Four : GlobalExchange : US$7.50

This pack of desert sage contains 4 individual baby smudges - burn them to produce smoke that will purify your body - home - office - or spiritual space. This smudge bundle is 100% natural aromatic botanicals and was gathered in an ecologically sound and respectful way. The plants are not harmed and nothing is wasted. These bundles are made as tools for empowerment. Enjoy! (Each bundle measures 3.5?.) More about smudges: Smudge bundles are all-natural ceremonial incense traditionally burned in Native American rituals such as sweat lodges. Increasingly - doctors - therapists - and body workers are discovering the beneficial aspects of these herbs. Smudge bundles are one of the means by which people around the globe are reconnecting with the power of Mother Nature. The use of plant and resin smoke possibly evolved out of the primordial campfires from distant caves. The ceremony of cleansing people - places - and objects through smoke is continued today. Not only good for keeping pesky flying insects away - certain plant smokes (smudges) could preserve food and hides. Some smudges could also impart protection from unseen spirits and thoughts. To apply the protective cleansing power of a smudge - a leaf or resin was heated to make smoke that was brushed over the person or object often with a feather fan. Some plant smokes had specific healing properties while others had more generic powers. The smudge smoke is made either by spreading dry herbs on hot coals or hot rocks or igniting dry hers in a clay bowl or shell.

Origins of Terrorism - Said : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Edward Said Columbia University Professor Edward Said talks with Alternative Radio's David Barsamian about the roots of terrorism to help give some understanding to the September 11th events. He integrates culture and politics in a unique way. He compares the US to Captain Ahab and bin Laden to Moby Dick. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2001) Edward Said - Columbia University professor - was born in Jerusalem - Palestine in 1935 and attended schools there and in Cairo. He received his BA from Princeton and his MA and PhD from Harvard. He is University Professor at Columbia. As one of the few advocates for Palestinian rights in the US - he has been the target of death threats and vandalism. In 1993 - he declined a White House invitation to attend the signing of the Oslo Accords. He criticized the agreement as an instrument of Palestinian surrender. An internationally renowned writer and scholar and one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era - he practically invented the field of post-colonial studies. The New York Times calls him one of the most influential literary and cultural critics in the world. Among his many books - which have been translated into a number of languages - are the now-classic Orientalism and Culture and Imperialism - central texts in colleges and universities all over the world - The Politics of Dispossession - The Question of Palestine - The End of the Peace Process and Reflections on Exile. His memoir - Out of Place - won the New Yorker Book of the Year Award.

Olivewood Salad Serving ''Hands'' : GlobalExchange : US$22.00

Handcarved from wild olivewood by a loose collective of woodcarvers in and around Nairobi - Kenya. Each piece is carved from one chunk of wild olivewood - which is a rich - warm wood native to Eritrea - Ethiopia - Kenya - Mozambique - South Africa - Swaziland - Tanzania - Uganda and Zimbabwe. It is heavy and dense - making it durable and long lasting. The best way to keep wild olivewood pieces looking beautiful for years is to apply a light coat of olive or mineral oil on occasion. These pieces should always be handwashed and never exposed to extreme heat. Country of Origin: Kenya Dimensions: 7.5'' x 3''

Salad Servers : GlobalExchange : US$12.00

Sleek design - contemporary look. Each set comes with a spoon and fork design. Brought to you through Global Exchange trading partner Craftlink. (Salad Bowl Sold Separately).Country of Origin: Vietnam. Dimensions: 11.5''

Kenyan Salt & Pepper Bowl : GlobalExchange : US$17.00

This unique salt & pepper dispenser was created by Kenyan artisans using dyed indigenous cow bone. The bones are washed and dried - then cut into appropriate sizes and shapes. Molten wax is applied to the bone in various designs - and once the wax hardens - each piece is dipped in dye. The wax is removed to reveal the designs created in the un-dyed white portions of the bone. A special addition to any tabletop - each bowl comes with a delightfully petite spoon and has separated chambers to hold both salt and pepper - or other seasonings of your choice. Country of Origin: Kenya Dimensions: Bowl: 2''h x 2.25''w; Spoon: 2''l

Dagoba Chocolate Bars: Sampler : GlobalExchange : US$12.00

Four Bars (2oz each)

Guatemalan Tote Bag : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

The San Juan tote bag is a gorgeous accessory to carry around all of your essentials (and groceries!). The bag is produced through Maya Traditions by cooperative back strap weavers from San Juan La Laguna on Lake Atitl??n in Guatemala. The work of these women represents a revival of the exquisitely beautiful and time-consuming tradition of ikat dying - an ancient labor-intensive technique of hand tying and dying threads in elaborate patterns. The San Juan tote not only is colorful and creative - but sturdy and practical. Features include internal lining and large zip compartment. With every purchase of the San Juan tote - you receive a matching coin purse! (12 x 15 x 4.5)

Accessory Bag Set : GlobalExchange : US$21.00

Striped with bright - stand-out colors have made these silk cosmetic bags a popular duo. Each set includes a small bag and a large bag. 100% silk - lined - with a ribbon-pull on the zip closure. Two colors to choose from. Country of Origin: India Dimension: Small: 5.5''h 7''w Large: 6''h 8.25''w

Scarves from Guatemala : GlobalExchange : US$36.00

Backstrap weaving is an ancient and highly-skilled technology that is passed on from mother to daughter. Every inch of fabric takes approximately one hour to hand weave! Maya Traditions is a weavers' cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for three hundred indigenous women. These scarves are made in the mountains of Sololá - Guatemala. (8.5'' x 64'')

Hand Made 6'' Scissors : GlobalExchange : US$14.00

Finally - you've found the last pair of scissors you'll ever have to buy. And they're Fair Trade! These highly functional scissors work very well and are comfortable to use with strong blades and large finger rings. They were made in India by a family that has been making scissors for generations. The blades are hand-forged carbonized steel - and the handles are cast brass. Each pair is signed by the maker. The The ''Eliptical'' Box pictured is sold separately.

Sea Green Silk Wallet : GlobalExchange : US$30.00

September 11 and the US War: Beyond the Curtain of Smoke : GlobalExchange : US$11.95

Edited by Roger Burbach and Ben Clarke. Authors: Tariq Ali - David Bacon - Paul Bass - Frances M. Beal - Walden Bello - Wendell Berry - Roger Burbach - Linda Burnham - Michel Chossudovsky - Ben Clarke - Jeff Cohen - Robert Fisk - Eduardo Galeano - Baltasar Garzon - Susan George - Zoltan Grossman - Conn Hallinan - Marc W. Herold - Barbara Kingsolver - Michael Klare - Barbara Lee - Martin A. Lee - Aurora Levins Morales - Manning Marable - Asra Q. Nomani - Michael Parenti - Margot Pepper - David Potorti - Ted Rall - Michael Ratner - RAWA - Arundhati Roy - Norman Solomon - Starhawk - John Tirman - Dimitris Yannopoulos - Howard Zinn - Stephen Zunes This collection of essays by over thirty authors (including activists - journalists - historians - and political theorists) provides the essential background and analysis needed to understand the origins of September 11 and the US government's response. Editors Roger Burbach and Ben Clarke combed through hundreds of articles and essays to select this powerful collection - which will provide the reader with an intellectual basis for a vigorous - passionate - and creative resistance to the policies and practices being undertaken in the name of the ''war on terrorism.'' (174 pages - 2002) For more information - visit Global Exchange's Afghanistan Campaign.

Om Teapot and Two Teacups : GlobalExchange : US$70.00

Harmony & Peace Stones : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

Add a little bit of the Far East to your life. The four stones in this set were hand-carved from soapstone at Fair Trade cooperatives in India. Includes one of each stone; Peace - Harmony - Widsom - and Love - all ready for giving in a handy organza pouch. Stones make great paperweights - or carry for good luck.

Dhukuti Placemat & Napkin Sets from Nepal: Setting for Six : GlobalExchange : US$39.00

Hand-stitched Quilts: Hand-stitched Quilt from India : GlobalExchange : US$119.00

Dimensions: 60'' x 90''. Standard Queen size makes this a perfect bedspread for everyday use.

Travel Sewing Kit from Nepal : GlobalExchange : US$14.00

This handy Fair Trade sewing kit - the first of its kind - was handcrafted by women from the remote mountain villages of Tipling and Sherthung in Nepal. All net proceeds support their livelihood - provide primary health care - and sustain adult literacy classes through Himalayan HealthCare. This project addresses a consciousness toward world ecology by assisting a developing country in supporting its local handicraft - through the use of recycled materials. The Spiral Foundation is dedicated to improving the educational and training skills of young people in Vietnam and Nepal. A conscious effort is made to maintain local cultures and traditions while assisting people in the development of their handicraft skills. Each sewing kit contains 10 different colored threads - safety pins - extra buttons - sewing needles and threader - in addition to a tweezer - recycled sewing notepad & pencil - and a tape measure. All this - and you get a handmade case as well! The case is made from handspun black sheep's wool - that zips securely closed for easy transport. While the wool is hand-spun in nearby villages - the kits are assembled in Katmandu. An economical and practical gift that you won't find anywhere else! (3'' x 5'' when zipped)

Jenin Jenin : GlobalExchange : US$29.99

'Where is God - ' an elderly man desperately wonders when surveying the debris in the Palestinian refugee camp Jenin. The film - directed and co-produced by Palestinian actor and director Mohammed Bakri - includes testimony from Jenin residents after the Israeli army's Defensive Wall operation - during which the city and camp were the scenes of fierce fighting. The operation ended with Jenin flattened and scores of Palestinians dead. Palestinians as well as numerous human rights groups accused Israel of committing war crimes in the April 2002 attack on the refugee camp. ''Jenin Jenin'' shows the extent to which the prolonged oppression and terror has affected the state of mind of the Palestinian inhabitants of Jenin. Bitterness and grief are the prevailing feelings among the majority of the population. Many have lost loved ones or are still searching for victims and furniture among the debris. A little girl - who does not seem to be much older than twelve - tells her story but knows no fear. The ongoing violence in her day-to-day life only nourishes her feelings of hatred and the urge to take revenge. She tells what she would do to Prime Minister Sharon if he visited the camp and she shouts that the Palestinians will never give up the struggle. They will keep on producing children - who can continue the fight against injustice. The sad question forces itself on the spectator. What will become of a country - a people when its children are confronted with war and violence from a very early age? Banned in Israel - ''Jenin Jenin'' is dedicated to Iyad Samudi - the producer of the film - who returned home to Yamun after the shooting of the film was completed. On June 23 - as Israeli forces besieged Yamun - Samudi was shot and killed as he was leaving a military-closed area with three friends.

Shattering Stereotypes: Media Images of Arabs - Shaheen : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Jack Shaheen Popular depictions of Arabs range from a menacing Saddam Hussein to camel caravans and oil-rich sheikhs to the movie Aladdin. The World Trade Center bombing fills the news. Arab terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism - we are informed - threaten Western civilization. There is a decisive connection between media representations and public attitudes. Repetitive distortions defame an entire group. History is replete with examples of the dangers of prejudice. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1993) Jack Shaheen is an internationally recognized specialist on stereotypical portraits of Arabs in the media. He teaches mass communications at Southern Illinois University. Professor Shaheen is the author of The TV Arab - The Comic Book Arab and The Hollywood Arab.

Showdown in Seattle: Five Days that shook the WTO : GlobalExchange : US$25.00

Showdown in Seattle is a five part television series featuring an on-the-ground - non-corporate perspective and in-depth analysis on world trade issues - popular resistance - and the police repression that you won't find anywhere else. Each half hour show is made up of segments shot and edited on location in downtown Seattle by an unprecedented collaboration of video producers from around the U.S. working under the umbrella of the Independent Media Center. The five programs in this series were produced on location in Seattle and satellite-cast across the country on each day of the WTO ministerial. (VHS - 137 minutes - 2000.) For more information - visit Global Exchange's WTO Campaign. For information on institutional rates - please contact Earth Films directly.

What They Want Is My Silence - Said : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Edward Said Said talks about the Al-Aqsa intifada - the biased US media coverage and how the Holocaust is used as a weapon to intimidate critics of Israeli occupation and annexation policies. He describes the ongoing campaign to prevent him from publicly addressing Middle East issues and the scandalous behavior of the Freud Society of Vienna - which canceled an invitation for him to speak. What they want is my silence - he says - and as long as I'm alive - it's not going to happen. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 2001) Edward Said - Columbia University professor - was born in Jerusalem - Palestine in 1935 and attended schools there and in Cairo. He received his BA from Princeton and his MA and PhD from Harvard. He is University Professor at Columbia. As one of the few advocates for Palestinian rights in the US - he has been the target of death threats and vandalism. In 1993 - he declined a White House invitation to attend the signing of the Oslo Accords. He criticized the agreement as an instrument of Palestinian surrender. An internationally renowned writer and scholar and one of the foremost intellectual figures of this era - he practically invented the field of post-colonial studies. The New York Times calls him one of the most influential literary and cultural critics in the world. Among his many books - which have been translated into a number of languages - are the now-classic Orientalism and Culture and Imperialism - central texts in colleges and universities all over the world - The Politics of Dispossession - The Question of Palestine - The End of the Peace Process and Reflections on Exile. His memoir - Out of Place - won the New Yorker Book of the Year Award.

Handcrafted Silver Heart Drop Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$19.00

Made in the Balinese village of Singapadu - these hand-crafted sterling silver heart-shaped earrings are entirely hand-fabricated - so no two pairs are alike. Each piece of jewelry begins with tiny silver pellets. Small balls are soldered onto the surface of the piece with perfect control of the torch - a technique held in awe by metal smiths worldwide. Hangs from hand-formed sterling silver French wires. Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special.

Silk Striped Cosmetic Bag Trio : GlobalExchange : US$29.00

Bright - stand-out colors have made these silk cosmetic bags a very popular set. Includes 3 popular sizes: 8.75'' x 6'' - 7'' x 5.5'' and 4'' x 3''. Each bag is 100% silk - lined - and has a ribbon-pull on the zip closure. Handmade at a fair trade cooperative in Southern India and brought to you through Worldfinds - a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation.

Silk Crocheted Rungi Chungi Scarf : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

This vibrant silk crocheted scarf was handmade in the Himalayan region of Nepal and brought to you by Cheppu Himal. When you purchase Cheppu Himal products - you are helping to support not only fair trade - but also contributing to a school in Nepal. When the Cheppu workshop first began production - only 50 students attended the Children's Model School in Kathmandu. Now - over 200 students of all ages from grades Kg to 12 are in attendance. A portion of the proceeds from the business helps fund the school and provides scholarships. Scarf pictured reflects the actual color combination of each scarf - though slight variations may occur since each one is one-of-a-kind; approximately 80''L.

Thai Silk Scarves : GlobalExchange : US$36.00

Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Three color choices: Red - Blue or Green. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 69'' x 13''

Karen Tribe Flower Bangle Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$69.00

Limited Supply! Stunning Karen Tribe Silver Bangle Necklace molds to your neck - and flower is exquisitely crafted with fine attention to detail. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Check out the matching earrings and bracelet as well.Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: Bangle Necklace: 5''dia. Flower: 1.5''dia.

Karen Tribe Silver Flower Bracelet : GlobalExchange : US$49.00

Karen Tribe Silver all the way! Six small flowers and one large centered flower adorn this exquisitely crafted silver bracelet - with fine attention to detail. C-clamp closure. Check out the matching necklace and earrings as well.Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 6.5''

Karen Tribe Silver Swirl Choker : GlobalExchange : US$42.00

Karen Tribe silver necklace with multiple swirl designs - often seen in hilltribe crafts of Northern Thailand and nearby countries. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Check out the matching earrings as well. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 16''

Karen Tribe Silver Swirl Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$16.50

Karen Tribe silver earrings with a swirl design - often seen in hilltribe crafts of Northern Thailand and nearby countries. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Check out the matching necklace as well. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 2.5'' dia.

Karen Tribe Silver Swirl Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$24.00

Karen Tribe silver necklace with a swirl design - often seen in hilltribe crafts of Northern Thailand and nearby countries. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Check out the matching earrings as well. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 16''

Tibetan Singing Bowl- Natural : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

Tibetan Singing Bowl - Red Box : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

Wooden Animal Toys from Sri Lanka: Wooden Frog Puzzle : GlobalExchange : US$19.00

For kids age three and up - simply solve this jigsaw puzzle to make your 3-D toy. Each frog toy is hand-painted with lead-free - non-toxic paint and comes with an educational frog booklet so kids can learn while they play. Beautifully painted green with spots of yellow - this frisky froggy is a puzzle and a toy - all in one! (4'' tall)

Wooden Animal Toys from Sri Lanka: Ladybug Puzzle : GlobalExchange : US$19.00

This ladybug toy is hand-painted with lead-free - non-toxic paint and comes with an educational ladybug booklet so kids can learn while they play. Beautifully decorated with spots of black and red - this leggy ladybug is a puzzle and a toy - all in one! (4'' tall)

Ecotoy Animals from Sri Lanka : GlobalExchange : US$12.00

This joyful series of stuffed animals was created by designer Barbara Sansoni to celebrate the birth of her granddaughter Isabella. Fabrics are handwoven and dyed in Sri Lanka using environmentally safe pigments. Each animal is approximately 3 x 10. Choose from 11 different creatures: Elephant - Crocodile - Horse - Camel - Giraffe - Rhinoceros - Platypus - Turtle - Frog - Penguin. To purchase the large mice pictured on right - please visit our Ecotoy Mice page.

Bamboo Slate Handbags : GlobalExchange : US$14.00

Bamboo slates in natural colors; wooden handle and cotton lined with a unique loop and bead closure. Choose from three colors: Wine - Orange - Lime. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 8''w 6''h

Hemp Sling Bag : GlobalExchange : US$48.00

This HempMania Sling Pack is a hip - convenient design that will appeal to men and women with fashion sense and a passion for hemp. Hemp fiber is one of the strongest - most insulating and absorbent of all naturally occurring fibers. Made in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business - this stylish and functional hemp pack is perfect for cruising on your bicycle - or cross campus. Features one main adjustable strap with a convenient pocket - the perfect size for a cell phone. There are two zippered compartments - one with multiple inside pockets and key holder clip. Not large enough to carry a huge load of books - but a great size for your day-to-day necessities. Available in natural and black; 15''.

Aguacatan Bag from Guatemala: Small Aguacatan Bag : GlobalExchange : US$21.00

(7 x 8)

Native Leaf Gift Bags: Native Leaf Small Gift Bags : GlobalExchange : US$3.95

Choose the Small Gift Bags to hold: Choice Organic Teas Bee Real Honey Khatsa Sauces

Small Soapstone Heart Boxes : GlobalExchange : US$11.00

Small Maya Dolls : GlobalExchange : US$20.00

Beaded Mirror in Organza Pouch : GlobalExchange : US$12.00

Made in India - these colorful mirrors reflect decorative beading and boast a convenient portable size. Stash your mirror in the organza drawstring mesh bag that's included with each mirror.

Small Guatemalan Rack : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

Tree-free Wirebound Pocket Journal : GlobalExchange : US$8.50

This tree-free wirebound lined pocket journal is the perfect size for on the go. (96 lined pages - 5 1/2'' x 3 1/2'')

Small Mexican Bird Nicho : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

Karen Tribe Silver Flower Earrings : GlobalExchange : US$16.50

Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Check out the matching necklace and bracelet as well. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 16''

Karen Tribe Small Silver Flower Necklace : GlobalExchange : US$24.00

Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Check out the matching earrings and bracelet as well. Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 16''

Medium Snack Lover's Gift Basket : GlobalExchange : US$49.00

Natural Hand-woven Kaisa Grass Basket from Bangladesh filled with: Equal Exchange Coffee - 12oz bag (Your choice of flavor) Honduran Organic Cashews - 1/2 pound bag Tibetan Hot Sauce One Artbar Chocolate Bar (Your choice of flavor) Dark Chocolate Covered Java Drops from Dean's Beans One box of Maple Valley Organic Maple Candy One Gift Box of Chocolate Covered Brazil Nuts Bowl pictured not included

Knitted Snake Toy : GlobalExchange : US$15.00

This snake was made near Lake Titicaca in the mountains of Peru. There is a long tradition of knitting in this mountain region where in some villages - women AND men knit. Made from multi-colored yarn and filled with 100% cotton. 36'' long.

Enterprising Kitchen Gift Soap : GlobalExchange : US$7.00

Each bar of soap is individually packaged and arrives in a convenient wood soap holder. These cold process bars are made from a blend of natural oils - including olive - palm - coconut - and soybean oils; moisturizing shea butter; and wheat germ oil - known for its soothing and antioxidant properties. Each bar is infused with essential oils for a perfect sensory experience. Gentle to the skin - wonderfully fragrant and scents vary. This bath soap is brought to you by The Enterprising Kitchen - a social enterprise - enables women to maximize their individual potential.

Soapstone Candleholder Set : GlobalExchange : US$28.00

These beautifully crafted candleholders were fashioned from soapstone into a twisted pattern and feature white hand-carved etchings. Kenyan soapstone is found only in the Tabaka Hills of Western Kenya. Craftspeople produce each piece without the help of any mechanical devices. The excavation of raw quarry stone - the carving work and polishing are all done manually - since there is no electric power supply in or near the villages. Holds traditional size tapered candles. 7'' height.

Social Justice - Racism and the Empowerment Movement - LaDuke : GlobalExchange : US$10.00

Winona LaDuke (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1993)

Solola Stars Tablerunner : GlobalExchange : US$48.00

Backstrap handwoven by a weaving group in the Solola region of the Central Highlands of Guatemala. Machine washable. Line Drying will preserve the richness of the colors. Country of Origin: Guatemala Dimensions:67''l 13.25''w

Soapstone Vase from Kenya : GlobalExchange : US$32.00

Dimensions: 5 1/2'' height x 4'' base x 3'' rim diameter The soapstone (or kisii) used to create this product is found only in the Tabaka Hills of Western Kenya - a few kilometres southwest of Kisii town. A soft and easily worked stone - it comes in a variety of colors ranging from cream and lavender to black. From the quarries in Tabaka - the large blocks of stone are broken into smaller pieces using large knives (pangas) - before being carried off to the workshops - which can be several kilometres away. Craftsmen then cut out the rough shape of the carving with a knife - before carving out the detail using a small knife called a kisu. Following this - the carvings are polished with wet sand and cleaned with a small brush. Soapstone is technically a talc; the various colorations and striations running through it are formed by the leaching of different minerals through the stone as it sits underground (particularly iron). Craftspeople produce each piece without the help of any mechanical devices. There is no electric power supply in or near the villages - and the excavation of raw quarry stone - the carving work and polishing are all done manually.

Soy Cubano : GlobalExchange : US$25.00

This persuasive half-hour film focuses on the need to exempt food & medicine from the US embargo of Cuba. Narrated by Alice Walker - this documentary features interviews with Cuban doctors - farmers and parents on the food and medicine crisis in Cuba. Ideal for education and organizing. (VHS - 37 miuntes - 1994.) More information on the Soy Cubano Company. For more information - visit Global Exchange's Cuba Campaign.

Always Near - Always Far: The Armed Forces in México: Siempre Cerca - Siempre Lejos: Las Fuerzas Armadas en México : GlobalExchange : US$24.95