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Pay it Forward - Book Program
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Purchase a book for someone who can’t afford to buy a copy right now - Like buying a cup of coffee for someone at the coffee shop.
When this product is bought, we add to the available Pay it Forward stock - which means that we set aside a copy of the book to be redeemed by someone else at a later date. The program also covers the cost to ship the book to the future owner (in the USA - International shipping is an added expense)
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To redeem a free book from this program:
Then use code FORWARD2 at the checkout screen - the code will only be active when there are available copies. It will cover the cost of the book.
To cover the cost of shipping the book within the United States, use code FORWARDSHIP at the checkout screen.
Books
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Mercury Stardust’s #1 New York Times Bestselling book Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair signed by Mercury herself!
Don’t panic—Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma’am is here to help!
For too many people, the simple act of contacting a plumber or repair person can feel like a game of chance. As a transwoman and a professional maintenance technician, Mercury Stardust has discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. If you've ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.
Renting a home can be a complex process—from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay.
You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands—and it’s not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home—from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink and safely hang things on your walls to patching small and medium drywall holes.
Safe and Sound includes:
* Guidance for over 50 simple home maintenance projects, such as replacing your showerhead and troubleshooting a faulty garbage disposal.
* Chapters covering basic and handy repairs for your plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and safety needs.
* Advice tailored to renters to minimize permanent changes.
* Helpful illustrations and QR code links to videos to help you on your journey.
Remember—a little bit of knowledge can go a long way toward making you feel more safe and in control of your own life.
Hardcover
Published by DK
Aug 22, 2023 | 224 Pages | 7-11/16 x 9-3/16 | ISBN 9780744079074
Abolish Rent takes aim at one of the foremost engines of inequality and injustice.
Rent drives millions into debt, despair, and onto the streets. The social cost of rent is too damn high. Written for anyone fed up with the permanent housing crisis, complicit politicians, and real estate greed, Abolish Rent dissects our housing system from the perspective of those it immiserates. Through unsparing analysis and striking stories of resistance, it shows us how tenants can, through organizing and collective action, harness our power and win the housing we deserve.
From two co-founders of the largest tenants union in the country, this deeply reported account of the resurgent tenant movement centers poor and working-class people who are fighting back, staying put, and remaking the city in the process. Authors Tracy Rosenthal and Leonardo Vilchis take us to trilingual strategy meetings, raucous marches against gentrification, and daring eviction defenses where immigrants put their lives on the line. These are the seeds of the revolutionary movement we need to make our housing, our cities, and the world our home.
About the Authors
Tracy Rosenthal is a co-founder of the L.A. Tenants Union whose writing has been published in The New Republic, The Nation, LA Times, and other outlets. Rosenthalis now on rent strike in New York City.
Leonardo Vilchis has been organizing tenants in Boyle Heights for more than thirtyyears. Trained in liberation theology, he co-founded Union de Vecinos in 1996 andthe L.A. Tenants Union in 2015. He lives in Los Angeles.
ISBN 9798888902752
Paperback 224 pages
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Published: October 4, 2024
Subjects: Social Science
Activism & Social Justice
Sociology - Urban
Poverty & Homelessness
Stickers
Printed and cut right here at Stardust Studios in Madison, WI these collectible hero stickers will add a little sparkle to your day every time you see them. Printed on vinyl sticker paper with a holographic laminate.
These stickers are water-resistant and sturdy!
“Smashing” Illustration by Nipinet 4”x2.5”
Printed and cut right here at Stardust Studios in Madison, WI these collectible hero stickers will add a little sparkle to your day every time you see them. Printed on vinyl sticker paper with a holographic laminate.
These stickers are water-resistant and sturdy!
“Nostalgic” Illustration by Onah of Bone Girl Arts 3.5”x2.75”
Printed and cut right here at Stardust Studios in Madison, WI these collectible stickers will add a little sparkle to your day every time you see them. Printed on vinyl sticker paper with a holographic laminate.
These stickers are water-resistant and sturdy!
“Housing” - 2.5” x 2.5”
Printed and cut right here at Stardust Studios in Madison, WI these collectible stickers will add a little sparkle to your day every time you see them. Printed on vinyl sticker paper with a holographic laminate.
These stickers are water-resistant and sturdy!
“Starling” Illustration by Ari (ZZ) Gochberg, 3.5” x 3”
Printed and cut right here at Stardust Studios in Madison, WI these collectible stickers will add a little sparkle to your day every time you see them. Printed on vinyl sticker paper with a holographic laminate.
These stickers are water-resistant and sturdy!
“Growing” - 3” x 1.5”
Printed and cut right here at Stardust Studios in Madison, WI these collectible stickers will add a little sparkle to your day every time you see them. Printed on vinyl sticker paper with a holographic laminate.
These stickers are water-resistant and sturdy!
“Basil’s Book Bugs” Illustration by Bone Girl Arts, 3” x 3”
Other Items
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18" x 24" glossy print poster with Mercury's signature quote, "You're Worth the Time it Takes to Learn a New Skill"
Perfect for classrooms, workrooms, or anywhere in your house where you could use a little reminder that practice makes progress and you're not wasting your time!
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