Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing
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From  The Historical Impact of the McLachlin CourtFrom: Beverley McLachlin |
An assessment of the supreme court’s impact during the years of McLachlin’s leadership. Discusses some of the key decisions the supreme court made during these years. | Ian Greene; Peter McCormick | 35 | 2019 | $3.50 Add |
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From  NEW! The Home Team Wears WhiteFrom: On Account of Darkness |
This chapter explores systemic racism in sports in Chatham, Ontario. | Ian Kennedy | 11 | 2022 | $1.10 Add |
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From  The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 as Narrated by Shoah Survivors |
For some the feeling of being liberated after the war has been overshadowed by the history of the next forty years, while for others the experience of liberation overshadowed the events of the … | Júlia Vajda | 25 | 2010 | $3.25 Add |
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From  The Land of Mimosas |
The family takes trips to Saignon, setting up to escape Vietnam. Both the author’s and her father’s perspectives are included. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 5 | 2021 | $0.50 Add |
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From  The Little Dumb FoundlingHans Christian Andersen's Ugly Little Duckings From: Disfigured |
Chapter 5 focuses on the work of Hans Christian Andersen, exploring topics including “The Little Mermaid”, Andersen’s own disability, Andersen’s book "The … | Amanda Leduc | 26 | 2020 | $2.60 Add |
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From  The Man’s ManFrom: Imagined Truths |
The author further explores his relationship with his grandfather and family history. | Richard Lemm | 16 | 2021 | $1.60 Add |
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From  The Meaning of Community ArtsFrom: A Sense of Themselves |
- | Carol E. Harris | 34 | 1998 | $3.40 Add |
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From  The Most Glittering PostFrom: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough examines Winston Churchill’s early career (1909-1912) as well as his personal life during this period. He focuses on his work at the Home Office, his relationship with … | Barry Gough | 26 | 2017 | $2.60 Add |
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From  NEW! The Next Steps to TakeFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Five Barlow examines alternative approaches to the current framing of global commerce and business, which is dominated by the narratives of neoliberalism and corporate interests. She … | Maude Barlow | 54 | 2022 | $5.40 Add |
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From  NEW! This Gentle ArtFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Six explores Louise’s growing interest in birds. The chapter discusses Louise’s first recordbook of bird watching, her relationship with Percy Traverner, the evolution of her … | Merilyn Simonds | 25 | 2022 | $2.50 Add |
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From  Through Allan’s Eyes |
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. | Evelyn Butcher | 4 | 2009 | $0.40 Add |
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From  To Descoigne road camp |
He is moved to Descoigne Road Camp, talks about the country surrounding it | Leatrice M. Willson Chan; Takeo Ujo Nakano | 6 | 2012 | $0.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Two Writers Named KostashchukPart One From: Ghosts in a Photograph |
Chapter Two is about a writer named Vasyl (Andriovych) Kostashchuk, a writer and relative who remained in Galicia. Discussing his books Volodar dum selians’kykh (Ruler of Peasant Dreams) and Tam, … | Myrna Kostash | 17 | 2022 | $1.70 Add |
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From  Unwed, Not DeadFrom: The M Word |
Myrl Coulter reflects on her youth in 1967 Winnipeg, teen pregnancy, unmarried mothers, adoption, boarding homes for unwed mothers, music, the Canadian Criminal Code, and more. | Myrl Coulter | 17 | 2014 | $1.70 Add |
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From  White Plague, Red Victims1932-1954 |
The third chapter of George Manuel’s biography begins with his diagnosis of tuberculosis and his stay at the Coqualeetza Preventoria for treatment. It also explores the impact of the … | Doreen Manuel; Peter McFarlane | 12 | 2020 | $1.20 Add |
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From  Work, Travel, StudyFrom: Pilgrim Souls |
deals with our careers, travel and the lifelong learning in which we engaged, eachin our own way. | Jim Lotz | 38 | 2013 | $3.80 Add |
