Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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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

tijd/time

From: Alfabet/Alphabet

On photography, and the progress of time. 7 $0.70 Add
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“To believe in something”
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“To believe in something”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines late May 1978, when Jim Coutts, a senior minister in the Trudeau government, navigated a cabinet torn between constitutional reform and economic priorities (as … 5 $0.50 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
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To Make a Whore Of

To Make a Whore Of

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

In this chapter, the author describes her mother’s ailing health and eventual death from AIDS. 18 $1.80 Add
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To New York with Lee Wulff

To New York with Lee Wulff

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. 2 $0.20 Add
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To Say Good-Bye

To Say Good-Bye

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

This essay details the author’s HIV diagnosis in the late 1990s, and how he feels discomfited by the Bay Area because of his history there. 10 $1.00 Add
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To Slocan instead of Greenwood

To Slocan instead of Greenwood

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

He is sent to work at slocan instead of joining his family at Greenwood and ensuing arguments with the Security Commission about broken promises ; 6 $0.60 Add
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McLachlin on the Supreme Court: 1989-2000

McLachlin on the Supreme Court: 1989-2000

From: Beverley McLachlin

Describes McLachlin’s career as an associate justice on the Supreme Court between 1989 and 2000. Analyses the key decisions, issues and debates that surrounded the court at that time. ; 32 $3.20 Add
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To the Shieling

To the Shieling

From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

The author researches her heritage, leading to understanding as she treads the paths of her ancestors. 6 $0.60 Add
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To Vancouver and on to Yellowhead road camp

To Vancouver and on to Yellowhead road camp

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

The trip from Vancouver to the work camp ; 7 $0.70 Add
To Wawa with Love

To Wawa with Love

When Tom Douglas’s father returned home after the Second World War, he was forced to move his family from Sault Ste. Marie north to Wawa, where he was the timekeeper at the Helen Mine. … 160 View
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Today We're Northerners

Today We’re Northerners

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part One of this title entitled "A Leader in the Making" discuss Stuart Hodgson’s political background. The section discusses his appointment as Commissioner of the … 15 $1.50 Add