Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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Ella on the Radio, and the Lomond Venture

From: No Place For A Woman

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The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. 4 $0.40 Add
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Epilogue

From: Billion Dollar Start-Up

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Epilogue ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Fighting for Survival: the 2019 Federal Election

From: From Layton to Singh

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Chapter 7 examines the NDP under Jasmeet Singh’s leadership and party platform moving towards the 2019 Federal Election. The chapter covers topics including Singh’s first … 25 $2.50 Add
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Foreground:

The Long Goodbye

From: Pilgrim Souls

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An Introduction to the second part of the book, briefly discusses Mary Geist and Heather Menzies as caregivers. The importance of love in caregiving 8 $0.80 Add
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From Backbencher to Minister

From: The Golden Age of Liberalism

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1971-1974. His return to New Brunswick to teach which quickly morphed into the decision to run in the constiuency of Westmorland-Kent for the Liberal Party and his life as an MP 28 $2.80 Add
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From the Inside

One Prisoner's Perspective

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

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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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heimwee/homesick

From: Alfabet/Alphabet

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The author and her partner deal with a Neo Nazi during a trip to the Netherlands 6 $0.60 Add
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Householding

Part Six

From: Earthkeeping

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Part Six contains the sections: This Old House: Honeymoon & After, Getting to Know You, Old House, Window Talk, Gone to a Better Place: A Wood Stove Memoir, Winter Woodchuck Woes, Fire from … 45 $4.50 Add
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How Jackie Shane Helped ‘Satisfy My Soul’

From: Any Other Way

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Elaine Gaber-Katz recalls the electrifying experience of seeing Jackie Shane perform. 2 $0.20 Add
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How to Apologize (Properly, Not Like a Republican Congressman)

From: Special Topics in Being a Human

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I Taught My Kids to Talk

From: The M Word

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Nancy Jo Cullen reflects on life as a single parent, doing the ‘right’ thing, teaching your children, how your children see you, adolescence, and more. 9 $0.90 Add
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James’s Attitude Makes the Difference

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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June Horsman recounts the story of James. The story discusses his experiences with special education, his working years, and his desire to upgrade his education later in life. 4 $0.40 Add
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Kline Heights, 1946–50 41

From: A Halifax Boyhood

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Examines when he lived in an area known as Kline Heights 1946-50 ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Life and Death on a Hospital Ship

The Risks and the Rules

From: Asleep in the Deep

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In late March 1918, Anna Samers was transferred to the hospital ship Llandovery Castle which traveled between England and Halifax. This last assignment brought her to the attention of the world. … 30 $3.00 Add