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A Lifelong Loyalty

A Lifelong Loyalty

From: On Love and Tyranny

This chapter describes Arendt’s activities in France before the outbreak of war with Germany. In France, she lived an active social and political life before the German invasion. 6 $0.60 Add
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A Lonely Campaign against Sprawl

A Lonely Campaign against Sprawl

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. I saw my role as tackling controversial issues and providing leadership for change, even if common wisdom tended in a different direction, and that was probably most evident in the work I … 17 $1.70 Add
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A New Beginning

A New Beginning

From: On Love and Tyranny

This chapter details Arendt’s journey to Portugal, and her subsequent sea voyage to America. 6 $0.60 Add
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A Reform City Council

A Reform City Council

From: How We Changed Toronto

the 1972 election brought new blood to the city council and Sewell discusses how Larger decision-making bodies often hamper debate, but our council was of a manageable size. The openness and the … 26 $2.60 Add
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A Special Kind of Evil

A Special Kind of Evil

From: On Love and Tyranny

This chapter concerns Arendt’s flight from Germany, and her arrival in Paris in 1933. It also details some of the history of anti-Semitism in Europe. 5 $0.50 Add
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Acting Creatively to Solve Problems

Acting Creatively to Solve Problems

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Finding creative ways to assist communities and groups was a large part of the way I saw being a successful mayor. The challenge was to search for positive outcomes using the obvious … 26 $2.60 Add
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Afterword

Afterword

From: How We Changed Toronto

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Afterword
NEW!

Afterword

From: Still Hopeful

In the Afterword Barlow reflects on the process of making this book. The chapter discusses topics including reflections on the exploitation of natural resources for profit, violence and … 3 $0.30 Add
Alexa!
NEW!

Alexa!

Changing the Face of Canadian Politics

Alexa McDonough’s impact on Canadian politics cannot be measured solely by election victories or seat tallies. As the first female leader of a mainstream Canadian political party, she … 288 View
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<i>Amor Mundi</i>

Amor Mundi

Love of the World

From: On Love and Tyranny

This chapter probes Arendt’s love of the world, a process of understanding and reconciliation. 4 $0.40 Add
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An Unexpected Path to Political Life

An Unexpected Path to Political Life

From: The Golden Age of Liberalism

1966-1971. Outlines LeBlanc’s time at the Prime Minister’s Press Secretary, ends with the October crisis and LeBlanc’s decision to return to New Brunswick 42 $4.20 Add
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Answering the call: leading

Answering the call: leading

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors discuss the reluctance of women to respond to leadership calls and opportunities. This chapter discusses the self-doubt that the authors have experienced and how they have worked to … ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Appendix

Appendix

From: "At the Barricades"

Professor Borovoy’s letter to the President of the University of Toronto explaining that accepting an honourary doctorate could not involve his crossing of picket lines. 4 $0.40 Add
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Assessing talent: it’s all about people

Assessing talent: it’s all about people

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

This chapter discusses how leaders can successfully recruit new talent and how to lead an organization in a way that will find and retain people who add value and work well within the team. The … ; 19 $1.90 Add