Our Books

• How to Work for Peace
• Guidebook to Philosophy: Complete with Maps
• Best Investment: Land in a Loving Community
• From Conflict to Consensus: Reasoning Skills for Handling Conflict
• Key to High Scores on Standardized Tests

How to Work for Peace

David W. Felder, Wellington Press (first published by the University Press of Florida)

Of special interest to educators, this 224 page 6 x 9 hardback includes chapters on "Peace Studies and Research Centers" and "Lessons in Conflict Resolution and Game Theory." Although this book meets the high standards of a major University Press, it is an enjoyable book with cartoons and discussion questions that accompany each chapter. It has been used successfully in as a text in classes in Peace Studies.

How to Work for Peace is a model text in analysing the problem of violence. It starts in a section on "Thinking About Peace" with an examination of the problem. After defining peace as "the non-violent resolution of conflict between nations and political groups," the author examines historic examples of institutions that were developed as alternatives to violence, including the U. S. Constitution and the European Community.

How to Work for Peace includes sections on Thinking About Peace, Outlawing War, Providing Security, Sister City Programs, Educating for Peace, and Thinking Globally, Acting Locally. It is an attractive book with a full color cover (ISBN 0-8130-1071-3 $19.95) Originally published by the University Press of Florida, it is now available from Wellington Press.

"Every citizen, scholar, and student from high school on up can benefit from this book, which should be in every library."

"The clarity, logic, and practicality of Felder's book are unmatched by any other literature in the field today."

This classic book on the community route to living better on less will show you how hundreds of people are able to own fine homes without mortgages. The methods consist of re-arranging the assets you already have -- taking the money that is going to your landlord or to the bank and using it to buy building materials. There are some sacrifices. It's not for everyone. This book will help you decide whether this option is good for you. As great as the economic benefits are the spiritual benefits of living in an ecological community with friends is greater.

One chapter poses the question of whether you should try to do it alone or with a community. Another chapter outlines the options you have in building a home. In another chapter I tell you just enough about growing vegetables and raising livestock so you can decide if that is for you.

A 6 x 9 full cover paperback, 164 pages, $14.95

From Conflict to Consensus: Reasoning Skills for Handling Conflict

by David W. Felder

An easy to follow text in reasoning skills that centers on the problem of people disagreeing and trying to find ways to reach consensus. The first chapter covers how to tell what type of disagreement people have, and the remaining chapters center on each different type of disagreement: attitude, verbal, factual, conflicts of interest, and moral. This text is appropriate for a class in critical reasoning, logic, or peace studies for Grades 11 through College. It is in a workbook format with frequent exercises. Tests and software are available to instructors who use this book. 174 page, 8.5 by 11 paperback, $19.95.

For a sample chapter of this book check on the words logic tutorial.

Guidebook to Philosophy: Complete with Maps

The guidebook presents maps that show how alternative philosophies relate to each other. The listing of views on issues such as morality and social justice is followed by definitions of viewpoints and simulation games that test comprehension. For example: One person imagines that he or she is either an amoralist, a moral nihilist, or a moral relativist. This person has stolen stereos from other students. By asking questions, students have to guess at the position the thief holds. Then students try citing moral theories in the attempt to convince the "thief" that there are right and wrong actions.

The Philosophy Guidebook can be used with another text or anthology, used alone, or with a web application (Peacegames.com) Currently, a 55 page, 8.5 x 11 attractive paperback, $10.

Key to High Scores on Standardized Tests

by David W. Felder

This book is based on the way that standardized tests are compiled. Those who write the test use pools of questions, with each pool based on a principle of logic. Key to High Scores starts with the simplest principles and works up to the most complex. In each section a sample question is presented, followed by instruction in how to answer questions of its type. Then other examples that are based on the same principle of logic are presented. Those using this text will find it an enjoyable challenge as they improve their test scores.

For a sample chapter of this book click on the word tutorial.

Peacebooks

Wellington Press distributes the following books:

Planethood

Ken Keyes and Benjamin B. Ferencz, Planethood, Loveline Books, 1991. $6.

"The human race faces extinction. There's the fast way with nuclear war, or the slow weay by environmental ruin of our planet. PLANETHOOD IS UNIQUE. It explains how both problems can be solved by a single, practical solution. Planethood tells how to replace the law of force wiht the force of law, create prosperity, rescue our environment–and give ourselves and our children a great future."

LAW: Let's Abolish War

Thomas Hudgens, LAW: Let's Abolish War, self published by Thomas Hudgens, $6.

Boardgames

The board games are still being prepared for marketing. They are not ready yet.

WIN/WIN is an enjoyable board game and also a serious research tool. Based on the Prisoner's Dilemma model used by many peace researchers, WIN/WIN can be used to examine how alternative approaches to conflict increase or decrease cooperation.

WIN/WIN forces players to choose between being aggressive and being cooperative. When any player lands on special squares they must choose whether to buy a bomb or not buy a bomb, to pollute or not polute, to contribute to the commons or be a freeloader, and whether to bulley others or live in peace. Each player has cards with these choices and must make decisions without knowing whether the other players are choosing to be cooperative or aggressive. Players cover the card that incidates their decision and then everyone shows their choice at the same time.

WIN/WIN comes with an 8 1/2 by 14" board, 8 player pieces and choice cards for each player, dice, missiles, and resource cards. Each game has instructions, a booklet on the logic of the choices, A Research Guide that suggests topics that can be researched such as "How can cooperation be increased?, and a booklet that tells the results of past research.

Each complete game is only $19.95.

To order send a fax to (850) 893-2920, write to:
Wellington Press, P.O. Box 13939, Tallahassee, FL 32317-3939, or call toll free 877-390-4425.

Role Play Peacegames

Reviews

Review in The Fourth R (National Association for Mediation in Education)

"As part of a larger curriculum, these games are a great resource for the teaching of mediation skills."

"Anyone who has been well trained to be a mediator is familiar with the use of conflict role-plays to practice and develop skills needed in mediation. Dr. Felder has written and compiled role-plays by topic, and is marketing them as games. Each "game pack" has five "games" on that pack's topic, plus some brief introductory material. Everything in each pack is printed on 8.5 by 11 inch sheets, each folded in half to produce a four page booklet. Each game consists of at least three such booklets. One is a statement of agreed facts about the conflict situation, and each of the other two booklets states the viewpoints and interests of one of the parties. Some conflicts have three or four parties. For the "Teenage Conflicts," "Family Conflicts," "Environmental Conflicts," and in some of the games in the three international conflict packs there is an additional booklet on "What Actually Happened."

"One good idea included in the design of these materials is stating multiple interests of each party, with differing degrees of importance specified for each."

(Review written by Alan Markwood)

Also in the Fourth R

"Learn and have fun. Each game has a fact sheet with historical background, and sheets for each party to the conflict telling their interests.

The first of two introductory booklets in each pack gives a one page introductory statement about mediation games, and then lists six brief directions of a few words each. The second booklet has one page on "Mediation Procedure" and one on "Skills for Mediators."

Review in The Book Reader

This innovative series helps ordinary people mediate big problems. Or small ones. And have fun doing it. Felder gives good commentary and nomenclature in each game. Players grasp the power of alternatives such as competition, compromise and collaboration. And kids (at whatever age) get a feel for the fairness in ground rules and the long term value of agreement.

Remarks by a store owner

We have found that parents, history teachers, and people in the military have all purchased the Mediation Games. The most common statement we hear about the Mediation Games is that they are good for group efforts, and are not the usual type of game one finds at Quarterstaff. Definite thumbs up as an educational aid!"
(Statement by Chris Meyer, Manager
Quarterstaff Games in Burlington, Vermont.)

History, Social Studies, Civics

Role-plays make history come alive.

American History (25/45)
Revolutionary War (60)
U. S. Constitutional Convention (61)
The Civil War (62)
Reconstruction (63)
The United States in Vietnam (64)

World History (26/46)
Thirty Years War (Peace of Westphalia) (75)
Wars of Frederick II (Seven Years War) (76)
Napoleonic Wars (Treaty of Vienna) (77)
First World War (Treaty of Versailles) (78)
Reforming the UN (Convention of 1999) (79)

Conflict in the Balkans (17/37)
Bosnia & Herzegovina (85)
Conflict over Macedonia (86)
The First World War (87)
Ethnic Cleansing (88)
Conflict over Kosovo (89)

The Middle East Peace Talks (10/20)
Syria & Israel (50)
Regional Issues (51)
Lebanon & Israel (52)
Egypt & Israel (53)
Palestinians-Jordan & Israel (54)

For History, Social Studies, Civics

These Games Explain News Events

World Conflicts (11/31)
Saddam Vs. Uncle Sam (55)
The Vietnam War (56)
S. D. I. Negotiations (57)
The Test Ban Treaty (58)
Seabed Arms Control (59)

Courtroom Conflicts (19/39)
Criminal Court Plea Bargain (95)
Small Claims Court (96)
Civil Court (97)
Divorce Court (98)
Family Court (99)

Police & Community (20/40)
The Curfew (100)
Civilian Review Board (101)
Removing the Homeless (102)
The Choke Holds Scandal (103)
Race Riot after a Verdict (104)

Environmental Conflicts (14/34)
Selenium Contamination (70)
Reviving the Everglades (71)
The Greenway River Cleanup (72)
Southern Prospect Development (73)
Conservation and Indian Rights (74)

Home Economics, Social Workers

Marital Conflicts (21/41)
Deciding Whether to Get Married (118)
Arguing About Relocation (119)
Raising Biracial Children (120)
Deciding Where to Retire (121)
Money Problems (122)

Divorce Conflicts (18/38)
Woody, Mia, and Soon-Yi (90)
Arguing over money (91)
Untangling the family finances (92)
They work at the same place. (93)
She wants share of law practice. (94)

Ethics and Relationships (24/44)
Breaking Up (84)
Love Triangle (85)
Being Equal Partners (86)
Unmarried and Pregnant (87)
Deciding whether to get married (88)

Institutional Settings (13/33)
Rehabilitation Center (65)
High Mist Training Center (66)
Extended Care Center (67)
Rehabilitation Hospital (68)
Spinal Center (69)

Elementary School, Guidance, Life

Students enjoy doing these role-plays.

Kids' Conflicts (15/35) G4-8
Tracy Accuses Travis of Lying (123)
Pushing the Little Kids Around (124)
Fighting over Modeling Clay (125)
Getting Into Trouble (126)
Catch with a Hat (127)

Teenage Conflicts (16/36) G7-12
Gang Fighting (80)
Love Triagle (81)
Blended Family Conflicts (82)
Sexual Harassment (83)
Breaking Up (84)

Family Conflicts (12/32) G7-C
Caught with Stolen Goods. (111)
Arguing over Mary's Grades. (112)
Visiting Divorced Dad. (113)
Helping Out by Baby-sitting. (114)
Tolerating Mom's Boyfriend. (115)

Multicultural & Racial (22/42) G7-C
National Summit on Racial Justice (106)
Hiring More Black Professors (107)
Racial Tension in High School (108)
Multicultural Curriculum (109)
A Visit by Farrakhan (110)

We want to hear from you
We pay experts to help us write new games.
If interested, please contact Dr. Felder at (850) 878-6500. Your suggestions for new games or for improvements are welcomed.

On the Internet, Peacegames@aol.com

Wellington Press prints on recyled paper and is listed in the National Green Pages as a Socially & Environmentally Responsible Company.