Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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From Elected to Appointed Office

From Elected to Appointed Office

From: The Golden Age of Liberalism

1982-1999. Examines the creation of the new Constitution act of 1982 and LeBlanc’s hand in it, his cabinet position shifts to public works, his work in the senate, his appointment to the … 51 $5.10 Add
From Layton to Singh
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From Layton to Singh

The 20-year conflict behind the NDP’s deal with the Trudeau Liberals

An incisive analysis of the federal NDP since 2000, examining the ongoing, unresolved tension between the party’s idealistic grassroots base and centrist bureaucracy at its core. On the … 208 View
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From LCC to McGill

From LCC to McGill

From: A Lucky Life

Completing High School at Lower Canada College, an all boys school at the time, and going on to study at McGill 4 $0.40 Add
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From Mayor Crombie to Mayor Sewell

From Mayor Crombie to Mayor Sewell

From: How We Changed Toronto

1978. At this time, Mayor Crombie was angling for the Conservative Party nomination in a downtown riding, and he made it clear he intended to leave city hall for Parliament Hill as soon as a … 23 $2.30 Add
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From Memramcook to Rideau Hall

From Memramcook to Rideau Hall

From: The Golden Age of Liberalism

Outlines Romeo LeBlanc’s selection to the position of Governor General, the mixed opinions of the media to the nomination, a background history of the Acadians and how this history relates … 20 $2.00 Add
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From Premodern Past to Digital Present

From Premodern Past to Digital Present

From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

The disappearance of commons across the globe pushes the author to act on her expriences in Scotland, throwing her support behind the Idle No More movement. 9 $0.90 Add
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From Rebel to Revolutionary

From Rebel to Revolutionary

From: Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

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From Russia to Montreal

From Russia to Montreal

From: A Lucky Life

Particularly looking at his Grandparents and how they came to Montreal from Russia 24 $2.40 Add
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From St. Helens Avenue to Dewson Street

From St. Helens Avenue to Dewson Street

From: Any Other Way

Makeda Silvera recalls how she found community and acceptance on Dewson Street. 3 $0.30 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