Hi Jura Books friends,

There's an easy way to make your friends and families happy, and at the
same time support alternative politics instead of the usual capitalist
rubbish: buy your end of year gifts at Jura! Wouldn't your cousin/friend/lover/workmate like one of these...

>>SLINGSHOT ORGANISERS in stock now.
These 2009 diaries for radicals are a work of art. Every page is
different, with inspiring quotes and daily events from the history of
people's struggle. They also contain short articles on hope,
revolution, radical sexuality, critical mass, a menstrual calendar and
more. They are printed on recycled paper and come in two sizes -
compact ($9) and large ($16). Come in and get one soon while you can
still choose from dozens of colours!
>>We have hundreds of newly published radical books like Imminent Rebellion (an anarchist journal from Aotearoa), Free Comrades (Anarchism and homosexuality in the USA, 1895-1917), Everywhere All the Time (a new reader on historical and contemporary alternatives to traditional schooling), The State (Anarchist and Marxist perspectives), and Beyond Resistance: Everything! (a new interview with the Zapatistas).
>>Dozens of beautiful, colour political posters by Justseeds, Breakdown Press, Street Art Workers, and others.
>> Patches, stickers, and t-shirts produced by local activist organisations.

When should you come in and do your gift shopping? This weekend, since there are two exciting events on!

>>5pm Sat, 13th December: Film screening of Land and Freedom.
This brilliant 1995 film is directed by Ken Loach and written by Jim
Allen. The movie depicts the powerful events of the Spanish Civil War
(1936-1939) - one of the defining moments of modern history. Anarchist,
socialist and fascist armies clashed in a political and bloody war for
control of Spain. The anarchist revolution that accompanied the
fighting was one of the most profound social transformations ever
witnessed, with whole villages and cities collectivised. The film
follows the story of an unemployed worker and member of the Communist
Party of Great Britain, who decides to travel to Spain to fight the
fascists. This prize winning movie is inspired by George Orwell's
novel, Homage to Catalonia. The screening is presented by Sydney Anarcho Com!
munist Trajectory.
>>2pm, Sun 14th December: Jura's 31st birthday party. Come and celebrate 31 years of Jura with us. Talking and music. Bring a plate or a donation.

---Fundraising update---

With your help, we have raised $2,500
towards paying the Jura mortgage. Yay! But we need to keep going to get
to $30,000. If you haven't done so yet, please donate now to help us
pay off the mortgage and make Jura sustainable.
>>Transfer money into our bank account using your own internet banking:
Account Name: Jura Books
Bank: Commonwealth Bank Leichhardt
BSB: 062 193
Account number: 1020 4881
(Please send us an email to let us know, after you've made the donation)
>> Come in to Jura to donate in person
>> Post a cheque or money order made out to Jura Books
>> Use Paypal (jura@jura.org.au);

We are also considering running a raffle, but we don't have any good prizes. Could you donate a prize?
A piece of art? A surfboard you're not using? A collection of DVDs?
Teach someone how to play a musical instrument? A political action? Let
us know...

Thanks for your support and your help,

The Jura Collective.

440 Parramatta Rd, Petersham
9550 9931
http://www..jura.org.au

Organic Food Co-op

Order your box by Thursday, collect on Friday or Saturday
http://www.jura.org.au/foodcoop

Opening times:
Wednesday 2-7pm
Thursday 2-7pm
Friday 2-7pm
Saturday 12-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm

NOTE: Opening hours will vary between 24th December and 1st January. Please call (9550 9931) to check we are open before you come in.

Hi Jura Books friends and supporters,

There are four great events coming up that we'd love to see you at...

1) Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers
Film Screening organised by SACT, this Sat 15th Nov, 5pm, Jura Books. Entry by donation.

This film is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed and Uncovered) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale uncovers the connections between private corporations making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them to do so.

NEW YORK TIMES: 'a horrifying catalogue of greed, corruption and incompetence'
HUFFINGTON POST:'Greenwald, the master of the issue-doc, has delivered a film that connects on both an emotional and an intellectual level. And, most importantly, it does so by letting the facts - and the victims of the war's privatization - speak for themselves.' Arianna Huffington

2) Walk Against Warming
Take action this Sat, 15th Nov, 11am, Martin Place.
Join thousands in a walk for renewable energy and a safe climate future. With vital decisions being made this year, it is crucial to fight now for urgent action and justice for those affected by climate change. Look for members of the Jura and Mutiny Collectives handing out a free anarchist paper on climate change.
http://www.walkagainstwarming.org

3) Paolo Finzi talks on Anarchism in Italy
International guest speaker, Sat 22nd Nov, 6pm, Jura Books. Entry by donation.

Paolo Finzi has been a member of the editorial staff of the anarchist monthly magazine "A" since its foundation in 1971. He has written two books about the Italian anarchist militants Errico Malatesta and Alfonso Failla. Recently he produced a DVD and CD about the Italian anarchist folksinger Fabrizio De André. His last production was a double DVD (with booklet) about the Nazi extermination of the Gypsies.

In his talk at Jura Books he'll speak about the situation and perspectives of the Italian anarchist movement and will discuss with the audience the international situation and the role of anarchists. On demand, he may speak also about the history of Gypsies, their persecution along the centuries (expecialy during the Nazi regime) and the behaviour of Italian government against them today.

4) 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' and 'Lock Out The Landlords'.
Double Trouble Book Launch with author Iain McIntyre, Sat 29th Nov, 6pm, Jura Books. Entry by donation.

Iain McIntyre is the author of two excellent new publications from Homebrew Books. He will launch both books with a brief talk and a screening of archival footage from the AIDEX '91 anti-arms fair protests and 'Evictions', a film by Richard Lowenstein about anti-eviction struggles during the Great Depression. Discussion will follow.

Always Look On The Bright Side Of LIfe: The AIDEX '91 Story (144 pp):

In November 1991 over 1000 protesters blockaded the National Exhibition Centre in Canberra for 12 days with the aim of shutting down the Australia International Defence Exhibition. AIDEX ’91 saw the most police violence and highest number of arrests in the ACT since the Vietnam era. Although the exhibition was eventually able to go ahead the blockade caused enough disruption to ensure that no one would dare hold another arms fair on this scale in Australia again. The success of the protest came at a cost however with hundreds of demonstrators injured and their actions vilified in the mainstream media.

Alongside a detailed account of the protest itself the book traces the background of the blockade amidst the growth of opposition to the Australian arms industry during the 1980s. Using the words of the protesters themselves the book also explores the lessons of AIDEX ’91, the effect of the protest on a generation of Australian activists and the way in which similar strategies were used to stop the 2008 Asia Pacific Defence and Security Exhibition from occurring. The book features many photos from both the AIDEX ’89 and ’91 protests.

Lock Out The Landlords: Eviction Resistance, 1929-36 (44pp):

The economic depression of the 1930s saw thousands of Australians thrown out of their homes and into the streets. These actions however did not go unopposed. Across Australia pickets, occupations and protests were organised to disrupt and prevent evictions and auctions. Where these failed some took matters into their own hands wrecking the properties of landlords and real estate agents in revenge. This pamphlet chronicles just some of the many struggles that took place. It includes a chronology of actions as well as photos and quotes from those involved providing a fascinating insight into the events of the time. Originally released in 1997 this second edition adds photos and more detailed listings.

Both publications are available from Jura Books.

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Fundraising update

A huge thankyou to everyone who has already donated to our fundraising drive! So far we have raised $1,500. This is a great start, but we need to keep going if we are going to make it to our $30,000 target. Please donate now to help us pay off the mortgage and make Jura sustainable.
>>Transfer money into our bank account using your own internet banking:
Account Name: Jura Books
Bank: Commonwealth Bank Leichhardt
BSB: 062 193
Account number: 1020 4881
(Please send us an email to let us know, after you've made the donation)
>> Come in to Jura to donate in person
>> Post a cheque or money order made out to Jura Books
>> Use Paypal (jura@jura.org.au);

Thanks for your support and your help,

The Jura Collective.

440 Parramatta Rd, Petersham
9550 9931
http://www.jura.org.au

Organic Food Co-op
Order your box by Wednesday, collect on Friday or Saturday
http://www.jura.org.au/foodcoop

New Opening times:
Wednesday 2-7pm
Thursday 2-7pm
Friday 2-7pm
Saturday 12-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm