Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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Honduras

From: Exile

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How to Keep Firmly and Everlastingly in Mind That Doing Nothing Isn’t Neutral

From: Special Topics in Being a Human

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In Olden Times, When Wishing Still Helped

The Fairy Tale in France and Germany

From: Disfigured

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Chapter 3 explores fairy tales from France and Germany, exploring topics including the rise of modern fairy tales, disfigurement and disability in fairy tales, a history of the Grimm brothers, … 20 $2.00 Add
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Initiation

Part 1: Baby Stripper

From: This is My Real Name

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Chapter 3 follows Brunet as she becomes fully initiated into sex work and strip club culture. Topics discussed include selling sex, Lola, queer love, open relationships, straight women in clubs, … 19 $1.90 Add
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Introduction

From: Billion Dollar Start-Up

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Introduction ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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It Began With a Story

From: From Bombs to Books

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Describes the experience of teachers and a principal working with a seventeen-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo who would not follow instructions. Once his personal history … 7 $0.70 Add
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John Patterson

Eyewitness to History

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

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This chapter tells the story of John Patterson, a black loyalist who inadvertently became the subject of a bestselling book when he became involved in the capture of a fugitive. 12 $1.20 Add
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Learning to Swim, 1942–45 21

From: A Halifax Boyhood

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Recounts learning to swim 1942-45 ; 3 $0.30 Add
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Limit Situations

From: On Love and Tyranny

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In this chapter, the author delves further into Arendt’s infatuation with Heidegger. 6 $0.60 Add
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Looking for Love

From: Walking Away from Hate

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Love and Sex

From: The Teen Sex Trade

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A young black Nova Scotian describes her early teen years and the first sexual experiences she had as resulted from being in the foster care system. Clearly describes her experience of … 23 $2.30 Add
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McLachlin on the Supreme Court: 1989-2000

From: Beverley McLachlin

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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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Mythical Landscapes

From: At Home

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Chapter 3 is an interview with Amalie Atkins. This chapter focuses on how childhood landscapes can be a powerful trigger for creativity, even if one does not continue to reside there. 10 $1.00 Add
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Neighbourhoods in Revolt

From: How We Changed Toronto

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community reactions to development proposals in 1972 27 $2.70 Add