Annotated Peace Resource List

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Stewart begins with information about early African explorers of North America, and includes important facts new to many of us who have not been required to study this part of our nations history. The book is organized into six sections: Great Migrations; Civil Rights and Politics; Science, Inventions and Medicine; Sports; Military; Culture and Religion, with entries of several paragraphs each. More than 200 photos.

Set in the time of the Civil War.

The Lion & Lamb Project's mission is to stop the marketing of violence to children.

A history of pacifism and those protesting war in the US, from colonial days until anti-nuclear protests in the early '80s.

"Remarque managed to describe the experience of the common soldier truthfully and convincingly and to give voice to the mood of his generation--its disillusionment and longing for peace. His legacy is less in technical craftsmanship than in the significance of the message."

A group of young WW1 German recruits pass from idealism to disillusionment with the war.

Index to the master catalog, links to view items for all ages.

(Available from the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center: 630-627-0507. www.LMPeaceCenter.org, Admin@LMPeaceCenter) Conscientious Objectors from the Persian Gulf War and previous wars share their stories.

A treasury of quotes on the past, present, and future of the color line in America. "The well-articulated thoughts of many people on race relations in the U.S."

Teens learn specific techniques for handling their anger. Program illustrates typical situations that trigger anger, helps teens learn to identify their anger style, and offers practical strategies for controlling their behavior when angry.
www.sunburst.com

Tells the unusual life story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, who was born an African Egbado princess, captured by rival Dohamans and taken to Dahomey to be murdered in a ritual sacrifice, rescued and adopted by a British naval captain, taken to England and presented to Queen Victoria, and raised under the Queen's protection in England and Sierra Leone. Includes many excerpts from Sarah's letters and the Queen's diaries, as well as historic illustrations. Relevant information about 19th century West Africa and Britain (e.g., the Dahomey empire, the slave trade and British actions to end it, Christian missions in Africa, Sierra Leone, the British class system, women's place in society, etc.) is well presented. Much about the lives of ordinary 19th century West Africans and Europeans can be learned here. (from Amazon review by Ed. Gibbon)

Narrator tells how his family was sent to an internment camp for Japanese Americans during World War II and how baseball was used as a diversion from the horrible situation in which the camp's inhabitants lived.

"Enough." What a concept. This four-week guide helps to explore this question in thought and experience. Includes daily reflections, discussion questions and acitivities. Good for small groups. (MCC, Herald Press)

Six segments look at the effects prejudice, racism, and white privilege have on jobs, education, the justice system, and the church.

A history of African-Americans in the US as told through letters, speeches, articles, eyewitness accounts, etc. 1619-

One man's experience in the south in 1959 after coloring his Skin from pinkish gray to very dark brown.

Provides insight into a little publicized aspect of the Gulf War -- its opposition. Interviews four men and two women who attempted to become conscientious objectors during the Gulf War. They joined the military for various reasons: to get a job or money for college, to fulfill a sense of duty, to "be all they can be." Their stories illuminate the transformations they underwent, from raw teenage recruits to responsible adults, willing to take a moral stand despite the personal consequences. Their resistance was met with threats ranging from dishonorable discharge to the death penalty. Raises critical questions for those considering enlistment, for service people contemplating conscientious objection and for anyone concerned with issues of militarism in a democratic society. For youth.

A Vietnamese family decides to flee for their lives.