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Powerful Ideas, Practical Actions         June 2010  “At last, a book by one of our most brilliant economic thinkers that outlines the real causes of—and solutions to—the current economic crisis.” —John Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man :: EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE OFFER :: (22% OFF) A Declaration of Independence from Wall Street Dear Reader, David Korten hit a chord with Agenda for a New Economy and its call for abolishing Wall Street. In his new revised and greatly expanded edition, David fleshes out his vision for a replacement—a decentralized economy based on resilient communities, local businesses, and ecological systems. Global greed is out. Local sharing is in. The Wall Street system failed us; this book is a great guide as we build the alternatives. We want to give you the chance to see this new edition first. Below you’ll find three ways to get it ahead of its release, and at a special YES! price, 22% off. Want a taste of what’s inside? Check out this excerpt where David shows us 5 Ways to Know if You’re Making a Difference. Wishing you all the best, Sarah van Gelder Executive Editor, YES! Magazine P.S. When you buy Agenda for a New Economy through the YES! store, you support our work. Thanks! 3 Ways to Get the Book SIGNED COPY FREE WHEN YOU BECOME A DEDICATED FRIEND FREE WITH A MULTI-YEAR YES! SUBSCRIPTION OR JUST BUY THE BOOK (22% OFF)   Praise for Agenda for a New Economy…   “Korten turns conventional economic thinking upside down and inside out. This book reveals what is really going on in the U.S. and global economy—and what can and should be done about it.” —Van Jones, founder, Green for All and author of The Green Collar Economy “It’s time for a fundamentally new economic model—Agenda for a New Economy is a much needed roadmap for those ready to get started.” —Annie Leonard, author and creator of The Story of Stuff “In this new edition of his groundbreaking book, David Korten steps up with a new, practical, and energizing guide we all can use to transform today’s economic disaster into a living democracy.” —Frances Moore Lappé, author of Getting a Grip 2 and Diet for a Small Planet “David Korten has updated and strengthened an already timely and insightful book. No one has done a better job at bringing together the multiple crises in which we find ourselves today. His vision of the path forward is clear and compelling.” —James Gustave Speth, Dean, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies; former Administrator, UNDP   Did you miss…   Highlights from our last newsletter, featuring articles from the Water Solutions issue: :: How Can We Change Our Water Habits?      Dams and drills can’t create new water. Time to start working with nature. :: Food in Dry Times: Organic Farming is Still the Answer    Growing food in a future of droughts, floods, and storms? The answer lies in the dirt. :: Real People v. Corporate “People”: The Fight is On      The Supreme Court says corporations can spend as much as they want on political advertising. Millions disagree.   In Depth   PORTRAIT American Truth Tellers Artist Robert Shetterly recently completed this portrait of David Korten to add to his series, Americans Who Tell the Truth. A NEW ECONOMY These YES! articles point the way to the kind of economy that will truly serve people, their communities, and the planet. SPEECH Why We Must Declare Our Independence from Wall Street “We face an imperative to redefine our relationships with one another and with Mother Earth …” VIDEO David Korten’s work David talks about his work and mission in this YES! video. PHOTO ESSAY 10 Ways to a Human-Scale Economy Change is not only possible, but underway. See how to bring your economy home.   Spread the Word    :: SHARE WITH    YOUR NETWORKS Tell your friends about David Korten’s revised and expanded Agenda for a New Economy. YES! is published by the nonprofit Positive Futures Network   ::  www.yesmagazine.org 284 Madrona Way NE, Suite 116, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-2870, USA  ::  Phone: 206-842-0216

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