Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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The Collective House on Dewson Street

The Collective House on Dewson Street

From: Any Other Way

Debbie Douglas tells how a house on Dawson Street became the epicentre for groups of queer black women for decades. 2 $0.20 Add
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From the Hunger

From the Hunger

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Angela Ranson recounts the story of Roger. The chapter discusses his early childhood, struggles with school, his mother, foster care, his foster mother Jean, cadets, the death of his father, and … 8 $0.80 Add
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From the Inside

From the Inside

One Prisoner's Perspective

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

This chapter examines the author’s experiences with AIDS and HIV as an inmate in the Florida Department of Corrections. 9 $0.90 Add
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From White Paper to Red Paper

From White Paper to Red Paper

1969-1970

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

Chapter eight of George Manuel’s biography deals with the Chrétien White Paper in the period of 1969 to 1970 that aims to end the special status of Indians in Canada. Manuel and his … ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Fundraising
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Fundraising

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Fundraising Nash discusses the costs of running for office at all levels of office. The chapter explores topics including donation rules and rebates, personal financial accountability, live … 7 $0.70 Add
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Future Leaders of the North

Future Leaders of the North

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Four of this title, entitled "Turf Wars" discuss the challenges and conflicts faced by communities in the Northwest Territories during Stuart Hodgson’s career. … 5 $0.50 Add
Gang Life

Gang Life

10 of the toughest tell their stories

For the first time, here’s a no-holds-barred inside account of life for criminal gang members in cities and towns across Canada. Mark Totten has slowly gained the confidence of gang members … 216 View
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Gardening, Agroecology and Forming Relationships with the Land

Gardening, Agroecology and Forming Relationships with the Land

From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

Alliances are being formed, facilitating scale-up. New food assembly and distribution hubs are being created for farmers producing on a larger scale but still using more responsible … 10 $1.00 Add
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gastarbeider/guest labourer
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gastarbeider/guest labourer

From: Alfabet/Alphabet

The author confronts conflicting feelings about the aesthetics of the Dutch language. 6 $0.60 Add
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International Ms Leather 2000 Comes to Toronto

International Ms Leather 2000 Comes to Toronto

From: Any Other Way

Hilary Cook and Karleen Pendleton Jiménez recall the agony and ecstacy of attenting an S&M party. ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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A Literary Breakthrough: Glad Day's Origins

A Literary Breakthrough: Glad Day’s Origins

From: Any Other Way

Jerald Moldenhauer recalls his involvement in the gay rights movement in Toronto in the 1970’s 4 $0.40 Add
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A Bastion of Straight Male Privilege: OCA in the 1970's

A Bastion of Straight Male Privilege: OCA in the 1970’s

From: Any Other Way

Richard Fung describes the experience of being a gay student at the Ontario College of Arts in the 1970s. 3 $0.30 Add
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Getting Down to Work

Getting Down to Work

From: How We Changed Toronto

Deals with his first years in office – 1969 – 1972 30 $3.00 Add
Ghosts in a Photograph
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Ghosts in a Photograph

In Ghosts in a Photograph, award-winning nonfiction writer Myrna Kostash delves into the lives of her grandparents, all of whom moved from Galicia, now present-day Ukraine, to Alberta at the turn … 304 View