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Thomas Peters
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Thomas Peters

A Passion for Justice

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

This chapter begins the story of Thomas Peters, a black loyalist who, upon arriving in New Brunswick worked tirelessly to advocate for the rights of other black loyalists in the colony. 7 $0.70 Add
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Thomas Peters
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Thomas Peters

A New Promised Land

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

This chapter continues the story of Thomas Peters, as he travelled to London to petition the British Government directly on the behalf of his fellow loyalists. 8 $0.80 Add
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Those Who Left and Those Who Stayed

Those Who Left and Those Who Stayed

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

This chapter details the author’s experiences growing up as a gay man in Eqypt, and his work with refugees and migrants who have been affected by HIV. 12 $1.20 Add
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Three

From: The Seed

This chapter begins with the historical beginnings of the reproductive rights movement and how these ideas have changed over time. Kimball discusses reproductive rights and feminism in relation … 26 $2.60 Add
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Three
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Three

From: Holden After & Before

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Three Funerals for my Father

Three Funerals for my Father

Love, Loss and Escape from Vietnam

What would you risk to save your children? Jolie Hoang grew up as one of ten children, part of a loving, prosperous Vietnamese family. All that changed when the communists took over in 1975; the … 232 View
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Three Lessons in Politics

Three Lessons in Politics

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Three lessons Sewell learned through mistakes and issues that occurred in his early political life 25 $2.50 Add
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Three Simple Wishes

Three Simple Wishes

From: From Bombs to Books

Discusses a recent history of a family from the Eritrea province of Ethiopia and the violence they experienced prior to being approved to come to Canada as refugees. 12 $1.20 Add
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Through Allan’s Eyes

Through Allan’s Eyes

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Evelyn Butcher recounts the story of Allan. The story discuss his time as an athlete, experience in the special Olympics, special needs classes and programs in schools, and wanting to go to college. 4 $0.40 Add
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Throwing Money at Disease

Throwing Money at Disease

From: A Lucky Life

Talks about issues involved with believing that if you give enough funding a cure will happen and discusses the face that medical professionals will not run out of "new" conditions to … 7 $0.70 Add
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Tight Organization and Dedicated Volunteers
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Tight Organization and Dedicated Volunteers

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Tight Organization and Dedicated Volunteers Nash examines the direct involvement with democracy that running as a progressive candidate can give you. The chapter discusses canvassing, … 5 $0.50 Add
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tijd/time
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tijd/time

From: Alfabet/Alphabet

On photography, and the progress of time. 7 $0.70 Add
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To Boston University

To Boston University

From: No Place For A Woman

The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. 3 $0.30 Add
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To Catch the Shadows

To Catch the Shadows

The History Plays of Tatamagouche

From: A Sense of Themselves

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To Descoigne road camp

To Descoigne road camp

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

He is moved to Descoigne Road Camp, talks about the country surrounding it ; 6 $0.60 Add
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To jail in Vancouver

To jail in Vancouver

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

talks about being send to Jail after the association with the Security committee in Slocan ; 7 $0.70 Add