Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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The Tears of Heaven

The Tears of Heaven

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She learns of her father and sibling’s death and receives a letter from her father, which arrived months after their deaths. 5 $0.50 Add
The Teen Sex Trade

The Teen Sex Trade

My Story

Jade Brooks grew up like any other kid — she played with friends, lovingly teased and was teased by her siblings, and excelled at school. It wasn’t until she was removed from her … 200 View
The Things I Came Here With
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The Things I Came Here With

A Memoir

“Does it hurt?” When you’re a tattoo artist, that’s the most universal question. For Chris MacDonald, the answer is simple: hurts less than a broken heart. Those words are … 264 View
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The Third Wave
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The Third Wave

It’s a Tsunami

From: Shadows and Light

Chapter Five examines the crushing reality of the third wave with more aggressive Covid-19 variants. Topics discussed include anti-vaccination protests, climbing hospitalizations in Alberta … 29 $2.90 Add
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The Tiger

The Tiger

From: Three Funerals for my Father

The ghost of the author’s father shares memories and wisdom. He recounts the family’s move to Quảng Đức and the aftermath, including his experiences in prison and release. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Titans at the Admiralty

The Titans at the Admiralty

From: Churchill and Fisher

Historian Barry Gough examines the return of Jack Fisher to the Admiralty and his work with Winston Churchill to further the war effort during 1914-1915. He focuses on Coronel and the Falklands, … 57 $5.70 Add
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The Titans Exit the Admiralty

The Titans Exit the Admiralty

From: Churchill and Fisher

Historian Barry Gough examines the year 1915 focusing on Winston Churchill’s and Jack Fisher’s disagreements coming to a breaking point that see Fisher resign from the Admiralty and … 45 $4.50 Add
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The Top of the World

The Top of the World

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Two of this title entitled "Reaching All Northerners" discusses Stuard Hodgson’s first months in the Northwest Territories. Topics discussed include his grand … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Tour des Canadiens
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The Tour des Canadiens

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter recounts Scoppa’s arrest and the circumstances surrounding it. ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Tragedy of the Commons Revisted

The Tragedy of the Commons Revisted

From: Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good

Exploring the dissolution of communal farms in Scotland and the pitfalls of rigid British feudal farmlands. 8 $0.80 Add
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The Transition from Civilian to Military Nursing

The Transition from Civilian to Military Nursing

From: Asleep in the Deep

Having passed a personality test with the emphasis focused on suitability, character, and willingness to conform to the rules, Anna Stamers enrolled in the Saint John School of Nursing and … 14 $1.40 Add
The Trauma Beat
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The Trauma Beat

A Case for Re-Thinking the Business of Bad News

A groundbreaking and thorough examination of the trauma caused by the media covering crimes, both to victims and journalists, from a respected journalist and victim advocate In The Trauma Beat, … 332 View
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The True North Strong and Free

The True North Strong and Free

From: Imagined Truths

The author talks about emigrating to Canada. 35 $3.50 Add
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The Truth About Loggers
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The Truth About Loggers

From: Up the Coast

Chapter Eight focuses on the truth about loggers, entertainment at logging camps, calls in and out of the camps, sport at the camps, animals visitors, the star loggers Erik and Olaf Nyström, life … 25 $2.50 Add
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The Two Lives of Doctor O
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The Two Lives of Doctor O

TRAILBLAZERS AND CHANGEMAKERS

From: Indigenous Toronto

This chapter explores the story of Oronhyatekha, born on August 10, 1841, who became one of the most influential Indigenous people in nineteenth-century Canada. 8 $0.80 Add