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They Found Love in War

From: Captured Hearts

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 The introduction expands on the phenomenon of Canadian War Brides, provides an overview of the term "war brides" in Canada and its history, offers statistics on the phenomenon, and … 16 $1.60 Add
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From: Storming the Old Boys’ Citadel

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 The introduction provides a brief history of architecture in the United States and Canada, the evolution of the laws, regulations, and standards that shaped modern architecture. It then provides … ; 22 $2.20 Add
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From: On Account of Darkness

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 Introduction to the book. The author calls himself a collector, a researcher, and a preservationist of many untold stories in sport, and thanks those who trusted him with their stories. 7 $0.70 Add
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From: Still Hopeful

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 In the Introduction, author and activist Maude Barlow reflects on her 40-year career in social justice and what motivates her to continue the fight: hope. Barlow explains the motivation behind … 4 $0.40 Add
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Setting Out

From: At Home

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From: Imagined Truths

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From: Disfigured

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 The introduction explores the author’s personal experiences with disability and how her love of nature made her turn to examine how disability is represented in fairy tales. 7 $0.70 Add
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From: Qummut Qukiria!

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 An introduction from the collections three editors. ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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From: From Layton to Singh

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From: Shadows and Light

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 In the Introduction, the author Heather Patterson MD reflects on her career as a physician, her family life, her passion for photography, burnout, the original origins for this book, and how the … 18 $1.80 Add
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From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

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 The Introduction highlights the role of Acadians in every theatre of the Second World War and states the book’s objective of bringing their stories to a wider audience. 3 $0.30 Add
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From: Nerve

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 The authors introduce the experiences of female leaders in Canada and the United States. They also summarize their careers in senior leadership positions and Canadian post-secondary institutions. ; 4 $0.40 Add
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From: Wanda’s War

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 In the Introduction, author Marsha Faubert, reflects on meeting her husband George, his family, and her mother in law Wanda (Gizmunt) Surdykowski, a Polish immigrant. The chapter explores … 15 $1.50 Add
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From: Gang Life

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 describes how he came about to writing this book and his history of interest in gangs. Analyzes the different types of gangs. Describes legal obligations of his interviews. Explains some … 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction and Housekeeping

From: The Trauma Beat

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 In the introduction, journalist and former crime reporter Tamara Cherry describes how her life has been impacted by a career that revolves around traumatic events. Cherry discusses her decision … 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction: Nature under Glass?

From: Earthkeeping

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 The Introduction reflects on nature from a child’s perspective and the lessons to be learned. 3 $0.30 Add