| I am super excited about certain additions to the store for the NEW YEAR 2012!!! Now, on our website we are offering a few new e-books! In this article I will review some of our currently available e-books in no particular order. IVY: Homeless in San Francisco 
Blending a spoonful of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist with a dash of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City and a few pinches of The Adventures of Lassie, Ivy's tale will appeal to readers of all ages, far and near. Drew says: A moving story about a fascinating young girl, Ivy, and her father, Poppy and their adventures as being homeless in San Francisco. The story is exciting, realistic, emotional, and the theme and moral come through clearly in perhaps the most well written children’s story I have ever read. Reach And Teach Says: One of our earliest projects was rescuing curriculum about homeless children from a dusty old closet at a non-profit organization. Ever since then we've continued to hunt for and develop resources for education about homelessness. Well, when we discovered that one of the authors in our publishing cooperative had written a book about a homeless girl in San Francisco, we had to meet her. And, then we learned that the book had gone out of print and that we could pick it up. Summer Brenner, the author, has done a complete rewrite and the amazing Brian Bowes has put together awesome illustrations and now the book is here at Reach and Teach. About the Book: In this empathetic tale of hope, understanding, and the importance of family, readers face the difficult issue of poverty and the many hardships of being homeless through an inspiring young heroine named Ivy. Ivy is the story of a young girl who finds herself homeless on the streets of San Francisco when she and her father, Poppy, are evicted from his artist loft. Struggling to survive day to day, Ivy and Poppy befriend a dog who takes them to the ramshackle home of quirky siblings Eugenia and Oscar Orr, marking the start of some amazing adventures. Blending a spoonful of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist with a dash of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City and a few pinches of the Adventures of Lassie, Ivy's tale will appeal to young readers as well as give adults material to discuss with children. Praise: “Lolitas, Oliver Twists and Huckleberry Finns live on, and now, Ivy’s tale of hope lives right alongside them.” —Robin Clewly, San Francisco Chronicle “A quirky, clever story about a young girl’s journey through the streets and homeless shelters of San Francisco… Ivy is fictional, but her circumstances are honest reflections of life for the many homeless children.” —San Jose Mercury News "All the parts fit in so well that I almost forgot that I was reading a book. It was as if I was watching a movie and could hear their thoughts… I think this book is great for all ages. Ivy is both fun and moving." —Anna Moss, age 12 Boston, MA "Ivy was one of the best books I have ever read. I liked it because it taught an important lesson of faith and trust." —Rachel Hodge, age 13. Savannah, GA About Summer Brenner: Summer Brenner was raised in Georgia and migrated west, first to New Mexico and eventually to northern California where she has been a long-time resident. She has published books of both poetry and fiction, for adults and children, and given scores of readings in the United States, France, and Japan. In addition to Ivy, her nine books include: Richmond Tales, I-5, and The Soft Room. About Brian Bowes: Brian Bowes is an illustrator–designer living and working in San Francisco. Brian is developing a working style in watercolor and is inspired by a range of artists, from Wyeth to Asian ink paintings. Alternately this is mixed with his long love for Science Fiction, Fantasy, and a healthy fascination with shiny old-time machinery. Product Details:
Author: Summer Brenner
Illustrator: Brian Bowes
Publisher: PM Press / Reach And Teach
ISBN: 978-1-60486-317-8
Published June 2011
Format: e-Book (Kindle and Nook)
Page count: 180 Pages
Subjects: Fiction, Social Science (Ages 10 and up) get more information and order the e-book here! Vegetarian Myth e-book by Lierre Keith
Lierre Keith shakes things up by examining the entire business of food and the impact our eating decisions have on people, the planet, and ourselves. Drew says: Author Lierre Keith was a vegan for almost twenty years. After much reflection, she saw the negative health impacts of such a imbalance in diet and other problems with her vegan approach, she decided to write a fascinating book about her change back to an omnivore diet. I have always felt guilty and ashamed for my animal protein rich diet. This book speaks of the need for balance in diet and perspective on food and sustainability. Accurately dissecting many aspects of the sustainable food movement as well as carefully critiquing both vegetarian as well as vegan world views, this book is a must read for anyone interested in sustainable eating for a sustainable earth. Craig and Derrick of Reach And Teach say: We are pleased to offer this downloadable e-Book, in PDF format, to our customers. We are able to offer this book due to our partnership with PM Press, through whom we publish titles like Girls Are Not Chicks. This is a very interesting book to read which will make you think about what you eat, where it comes from, what it is doing to people and the planet, and to throw a little good old self-interest in there, what your choices do to you. If you'd like to purchase the print version of the book, please click here and purchase it directly from PM Press. You can also find it at your friendly neighborhood independent bookstore (and if that store doesn't have it, ask why not!). About the Book: We’ve been told that a vegetarian diet can feed the hungry, honor the animals, and save the planet. Lierre Keith believed in that plant-based diet and spent twenty years as a vegan. But in The Vegetarian Myth, she argues that we’ve been led astray--not by our longings for a just and sustainable world, but by our ignorance.
Read on, on this website Tunnel People Ebook by Teun Voeten 
By the end of the millennium, thousands of homeless people roamed the streets of Manhattan. A small group of them went underground. Invisible to society, they managed to start a new life in the tunnel systems of the city. Drew Says: As I was a sociology major with a emphasis on urban studies particularly on homelessness, I will always have a part of my heart in this subculture, nay, these communities of people. Voeten's book was particularly acutely moving to me I was reminded of the common humanity as well as the daily nearly dire suffering of the homeless. While the book focused on New York Tunnels, the homeless communities across the urban United States live in similar if not parallel situations. The personalities in this book are memorable, and the writing style is accessible and runs the gamete of human emotion. Read more on this website. About Face: Military Resisters Turn against War EBOOK 
How does a young person who volunteers to serve in the U.S. military become a war-resister who risks ostracism, humiliation, and prison rather than fight? Although it is not well publicized, the long tradition of refusing to fight in unjust wars continues today within the American military. Drew Says: I remember nine years ago, when I was on a panel on conscientious objection to the military. My response "I will never volunteer for the draft, or enlist in any military training school. But I would rather die a thousand times then have some one die in my place." This book makes me think twice about that answer by reminding me of certain things that the military lacks. In this book: "Soldiers tell of the military abuse, racism, sexual harassment, assault, rape, and inadequate mental or physical healthcare that are endemic to the U.S. military." (page 3) After confronting the ideas in this book I am changing to a conscientious objector. I think this book is perfect for anyone considering military activity, or anyone interested in learning what its really like to be in the United States military today. for more infor or to purchase this book, click here!! Capital and its discontents: Conversations with Radical Thinkers in a time of tumult: EBOOK by Sasha Lilley 
Capitalism is stumbling, empire is faltering, and the planet is thawing. Yet many people are still grasping to understand these multiple crises and to find a way forward to a just future. Into the breach come the essential insights of Capital and Its Discontents, which cut through the gristle to get to the heart of the matter about the nature of capitalism and imperialism, capitalism’s vulnerabilities at this conjuncture—and what can we do to hasten its demise. Drew says: What an eclectic collection of intelligent, thoughtful, progressive people all in timely book discussing the problems and brainstorming how to improve our political economic structure! These interviews are timely and thought provoking, trying to bring forth public abundance rather than exclusive private wealth. for more book information click here! Blood on the Tracks: The Life and Times of S. Brian Willson EBOOK by S. Brian Wilson  "We are not worth more, they are not worth less." This is the mantra of S. Brian Willson and the theme that runs throughout his compelling psycho-historical memoir. Willson's story begins in small-town, rural America, where he grew up as a "Commie-hating, baseball-loving Baptist," moves through life-changing experiences in Viet Nam, Nicaragua and elsewhere, and culminates with his commitment to a localized, sustainable lifestyle.
Drew Says: Stories of true and authentic personal transformations are often quite moving. The life story of S. Brian Willson is no exception. In fact this autobiography stands out in its awareness of Willson's complexities and in the details of his drastic change. As the intro by Daniel Ellsberg explains if only we could all have that crucial shift from self-centeredness to an orientation towards all of humanity, or at least those in our neighborhoods or cities, then there what a undoubtedly wonderful world this would be! Read more on this website | 
