Perceval Press

Subject: Perceval Press Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:54 am

I found this at Perceval Press.

Free while supplies last!

TWILIGHT OF EMPIRE: RESPONSES TO OCCUPATION New 2nd Printing with a foreword by Howard Zinn

Contributors: Lynsey Addario, Fadhil al-Azzawi, Medea Benjamin, Tiosha Bojorquez Chapela, Kristina Borjesson, Anne E. Brodsky, Mike Davis, Jodie Evans, Tahmeena Faryal, Sandra Fu, Amy Goodman, Amir Hussain, Eman Ahmed Khammas, Naomi Klein, Mark LeVine, Yanar Mohammed, Viggo Mortensen, Christian Parenti, Jerry Quickley, Omid Safi, Lauren Sandler, Ambassador Joseph Wilson, Nadia Yassine, Howard Zinn Now that the Bush administration's occupation of Iraq has become more about enforcing the economic and political objectives of a corporate elite and less about disarming a dictator that used to be an American ally and had nothing to do with the tragedies of 9/11, a spirited and informed analysis of the conflagration -- and its various casualties -- is needed more than ever. Twilight of Empire fulfills that growing hunger for desperately needed on-the-ground truth and context far from the talking-head misinformation offered by conventional media outlets. Many of the contributors have seen the devastation of American imperialism in Iraq first-hand. Code Pink's Jodie Evans, who traveled to Baghdad directly before and after the war, explains the stratification between American economic interests and Iraqi helplessness that is the occupation's chief characteristic. Yanar Mohammed, Anne Brodsky and RAWA's Tahmeena Faryal chronicle the abuse of Muslim women by both American occupiers and the increasingly fundamentalist Middle East citizenry. Ambassador Joseph Wilson -- no stranger to the Bush administration's wrong-headed execution of the invasion, as well as the last American official to meet with Saddam Hussein -- condemns the secrecy, shortsightedness and subterfuge at the heart of the president's campaign for war in Iraq. Twilight of Empire also widens the scope of the occupation, connecting the dots and spotting the disturbing trends of economic opportunism at the heart of America's current foreign policy. Mark LeVine finds troubling similarities between the occupation of Iraq and Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, award-winning journalist Kristina Borjesson explains the invaluable hijacking of American mainstream media that made executing the war politically feasible, Naomi Klein breaks down the administration's alarming war profiteering through multinationals like Halliburton and Bechtel, and more. The book is filled with harrowing narratives from photographer Lynsey Addario. Twilight of Empire refuses to shy away from the disconcerting state of Baghdad's infrastructure, the architectural and cultural devastation of Iraqi cities, and the mounting dissatisfaction with an American provisional authority seemingly disinterested in the safety, health and well-being of the society which it aims to liberate and democratize. Twilight of Empire is ultimately an unflinching look at the corporate greed and manipulation at the bottom of what may be the most bungled foreign policy project in United States history. With the bodies piling up and no success in sight, Americans can no longer and sit idly by while their elected (and unelected) leaders gamble their future away. Twilight of Empire is a call for transparency and truth from an esteemed assemblage invested in putting the chaotic Iraqi puzzle together for those who are interested. This is the second printing which includes a new forward by Howard Zinn. ISBN 0-9763009-0-7, softcover, 9.5 x 6.5 inches, 130 pages $14.95 \| Free while supplies last

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That sounds like a very interesting book, Lil Star. bounce

Wow, I am blown away by Perceval Press adding a tribute to the Canadiens Hockey team. But I think that the 100 years is next year. Shocked

Oh well, I am sure all Habs fans are just warming up including Viggo. cheerleader

Go Habs Go! yay

Edited: Canadiens 1909-2009 but the buildup to the centenaire is now happening. Very Happy

Subject: Re: Perceval Press Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:44 pm

I see it as positive proof that he reads his own fan boards. wave

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Subject: Re: Perceval Press Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:39 pm

A Marcel Proust quote was posted on Perceval Press that when translated by Google sounds a bit weird. Shocked

Can anyone make anything out of this:

Subject: Re: Perceval Press Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:34 pm

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Let's see if I can help with the Proust quote:

Il y a des moments de la vie
ou une sorte de beauté naît
de la multiplicité des ennuis
qui nous assaillent.

I would translate this as follows:

There are moments in life
when a kind of beauty is birthed
from the multiplicity of woes (miseries)
that plagues us.

My translation is way too literal though because the French suggests that we come across (or find) moments -- not a matter of 'when' but more as 'where' -- see the use of 'ou' which is missing the accent on the 'u' by the way. That's why Google had difficulty with the translation I think.

So I think what Proust is saying is that it is up to us to try to find beauty out of continuous misery. Then again with Proust who knows for sure.

Subject: Re: Perceval Press Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:35 am

That's beautfully said Kal. I agree with you intupratation.

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Thank you, Lil Star although each time I read it I feel like I've missed it somehow. scratch

Subject: Re: Perceval Press Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:31 am

That is so beautiful, and so true. Thank you Kal for the translation.
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Subject: Re: Perceval Press Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:00 pm

I agree with you friends! It's a really good translation!

Thanks Kal! You are clever!

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You're very welcome, Vigs.

I like this quote. Sometimes, even in the darkest times of our lives, we can find something positive. This reminds me of the book The Road. There is a lot of darkness in this story but isn't it the true nature of human beings to strive to find the light (silver lining?). You know for such a fallible species we are truly remarkable or can be, I think. beating

Subject: Re: Perceval Press Fri May 02, 2008 6:26 pm

My francaise is limited but looks to be a good translation to me, Kaldhar. Is this man always so intellecutally inclined? study

I gotta know. What a Face

Ruth

Subject: Re: Perceval Press Fri May 02, 2008 7:28 pm

Oops, wrong topic
BRB pirat

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Subject: Re: Perceval Press Wed May 07, 2008 2:11 am

I am always pleased with the poems PP (Viggo) posts on his home page. This one had me go in search but could not find an english title but did find a description of it on a blog. Here is what is said of the poem:

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That looks like a decent translation to me, Aithne. Although I'd not heard of Benedetti before becoming a VM fan I appreciate the exposure and even though can't understand Spanish I know that making the effort to try to understand his poems have always been worthwhile.

More than appreciating the kinds of poetry Viggo posts at PP is knowing that he's taking the time to indulge in the finding and reading poetry. He's had a hectic last couple of years and with more to come. Glad he's sharing them with the world as well as some of the sentiments he may be feeling as the movie scenes are filming. That's only a guess of course. But it's nice to think this way. I love you