WALKING THE HUDSON BATT-TO-BEAR, by Cy A Adler. Entertaining, informative guide to a new 56-mile path from the Battery to Bear Mountain. The first and best guide to this Hudson shore path. 152 pp, indexed, illustrated, maps. Introduction by Pete Seeger. $12.95.

“...a book about one rich and varied hike...Adler is scrupulously attentive to practicalities...proves infectious...inspiring.”                                 -Karen Cook, The Village Voice

“...a useful and inspiring companion for many walkers. As Pete Seeger says in the introduction, “the average walker can reach Bear Mountain in two to four days.”

                                                              -Anne Sidamon-Eristoff,

                                                               Chair, American Museum of Natural History

“Cy is the acknowledged expert of what’s on the ground...he has shown the rest of us the way.”
                                                              -Dave Lutz, Neighborhood Open Space Coalition

“From one nature enthusiast to another, it is a wonderful book...”
                                                              -Henry Stern, ex NYC Parks Commissioner

WHOLLY MOTHER JONES, by Peter Agnos. Dramatizes the life of the fabulous hell-raiser and union organizer, Ireland’s greatest gift to the American labor movement. Inspiring play with over 15 songs; performed at TNC and Brecht Center in New York City. Markets includes union members, activists, Irish Americans, and music lovers. $12.95 qpb

“A marvelous production...I was captivated by the personal narrative of Mary Jones.”
                                                         -Warren Wyss, UFT Players

”Wonderful, inspiring, entertaining and educational”

                                                        - Audience Comments

“The Audience was spellbound and often wiped away a tear or two...I highly recommend it...The inspiration will energize you.”            - Eileen Shaeffler, Chicago labor leader

WHOLLY MOTHER JONES CD, One Hour play with music, 13 great songs, professionally performed. $15

Ecological Fantasies, Death From Falling Watermelons, by Cy A Adler. A defense of science and the environment that went into four printings plus a Japanese translation. Ecological Fantasies puts some ecological myths into proper perspective, points out who is polluting what, and shows that any popular environmental fears are open to question. Adopted at several colleges. Indexed. 350 pages, indexed. $25- hard copy, $12.95qpb

"...long overdue... should be read and taught..."        - Dr. Abel Wolman, J. of Amer. Waterworks

"...effectively pricks some overblow enviro-balloons." - Library Journal

"...humorous but serious look at persistent environmental myths."
                                                                                -Environmental Science and Technology

The Queer Dutchman, by Peter Agnos. Historical story about a deeply religious, married sailor accused of “unnatural” acts. He is cast away on deserted Ascension Island in 1725. Astonishing story of his adventures in Cape Town, Batavia and his fight for survival. 2nd printing. Several producers have inquired about film rights. 144 pp, indexed, illustrated. $12.95 qpb

"...important and fascinating"                    -Bishop Paul Moore, at St. John the Divine, NYC

"Would make a great movie..."                  -Tony Fantozzi, William Morris Agency

"...an impact not unlike Robinson Crusoe,"  -Christopher Street

 

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