Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

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 A brief introduction to himself and six facts about him to keep in mind through the rest of the book ; 4 $0.40 Add
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From: The Seed

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 In this chapter, Kimball discusses her struggle with infertility and  existing narratives of infertile women. There is a discussion on the divide between male and female infertility and what … 10 $1.00 Add
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From: Curry

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 This chapter begins by discussing Ruthnum’s homeland of Mauritius while diving into the concept of curry as a cultural signifier for South Asian identities. This introduction is framed … 7 $0.70 Add
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Laying the Foundation for the Black Experience in Canada

From: Black Loyalists in New Brunswick

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 In the Introduction, Davidson outlines the arrival of the Black Loyalists in Canada and describes the experience they would have had upon arrival. 12 $1.20 Add
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From: No One to Tell

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 The introduction outlines the arc former RCMP officer Janet Merlo’s career, and her encounters with harassment, often sexual, from male officers. The introduction charts the path of Merlo … 8 $0.80 Add
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From: Out Loud

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 Introduction by Ramona Dearing 4 $0.40 Add
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From: Billion Dollar Start-Up

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From: Walking Away from Hate

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From: Man at the Airport

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From: Losing me, While Losing You

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 This chapter contextualizes the book by providing historical and demographic details about dementia. ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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That Which Should Never Have Happened

From: On Love and Tyranny

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 In the introduction, Heberlein exmines the links between Hannah Arendt’s love of the world and her explorations of evil. 4 $0.40 Add
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From: Special Topics in Being a Human

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What Are We Doing Here?

From: The Elective Mind

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 The introduction lays out the intent of the book, a long essay reflecting on the value of elective courses in university, specifically philosophy, as an opportunity for shared, social learning … 31 $3.10 Add
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From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

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 This chapter examines the author’s search for their roots in Scotland and how that search helped her connect with the First Nations struggle in North America. 7 $0.70 Add
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From: Asleep in the Deep

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 The introduction summarizes the events surrounding the German sinking of the Canadian Hospital Ship Llandovery Castle in World War I. Following the war, the actions of the U-boat commander and … 5 $0.50 Add
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From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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 In the introduction, the author reflects on the first volume in this series, and notes that her feminism is what inspired this work. 5 $0.50 Add