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Dashed Hopes: the 2021 Federal Election

From: From Layton to Singh

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Chapter 9 focuses on the NDP’s underperformance in the 2021 Federal Election. The chapter covers topics including the Liberals’ 2021 budget and the creation of a national childcare … 18 $1.80 Add
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Down the Garden Path: Chretien/Andras Consultations

1968-1969

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

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Chapter seven of George Manuel’s biography covers 1968 and 1969, during which time he met and became involved with Marlene August. He was also offered a job working for Harold Cardinal in … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Early Years in Practice

From: A Lucky Life

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Outlines the early years of his practice in Montreal 4 $0.40 Add
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Ennobling Influence

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Ten explores Louise’s experiences with the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) starting in 1947 and the connections it opened up for her. 23 $2.30 Add
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Feminist Therapy with Women in Prison

Working Under the Hegemony of Correctionalism

From: An Ideal Prison?

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Footprints in the Sand? Or Handprints in Cement?

From: Beverley McLachlin

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Provides a review of McLachlin’s lasting legacy and the continuing influence her work has had on Canadian society. ; 11 $1.10 Add
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From Elected to Appointed Office

From: The Golden Age of Liberalism

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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
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Grade School

From: South End Boy

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1930s and 1940s Halifax. Elementary school 11 $1.10 Add
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Grit and grace: making things happen

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

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This chapter discusses the combination of grit, results of what we do and grace, how we achieve these results . The authors reflect on their experience with grit and grace as female leaders. ; 22 $2.20 Add
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Hammerskins

From: Walking Away from Hate

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Heroes

From: Man at the Airport

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This chapter covers the author’s attempts to seek refuge in Canada. 11 $1.10 Add
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House

From: My Mother, My Translator

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Discusses Singh’s mother’s family home, its importance to her, its loss, and her return. 13 $1.30 Add
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How to Be Reasonably Graceful When a Relationship Has Ended, Even If You Feel Wretched

From: Special Topics in Being a Human

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Into the Courtroom

From: Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

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juli/July

From: Alfabet/Alphabet

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The author recalls a trip to England, and her father’s struggle with depression. 6 $0.60 Add
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Kiss and Tell (2013): Church Street Mural Project

From: Any Other Way

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Artist Natalie Wood describes the process that went into creating her mural "Kiss and Tell" 1 $0.10 Add