Politics
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From  ReconciliationFrom: On Love and Tyranny |
This chapter examines Arendt’s near-death experience in a car accident in 1962, and the death of her husband in 1970. | Ann Heberlein | 9 | 2021 | $0.90 Add |
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From  Replanning the DowntownFrom: How We Changed Toronto |
1970s. Downtown development and the central area plan | John Sewell | 25 | 2015 | $2.50 Add |
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From  Restoring Confidence and Vindication (December 1885–February 1887) |
In this chapter, Dutil examines Sir John A. Macdonald’s campaign, from December 1885 to February 1887, to rebuild public trust after the North-West Rebellion. | Patrice Dutil | 24 | 2024 | $2.40 Add |
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From  Rock Takes a TurnFrom: The Two Michaels |
In this chapter, Blanchfield and Osler Hampson examine Allan Rock’s role in the 2018 Canada-China hostage crisis. | Fen Osler Hampson; Mike Blanchfield | 13 | 2021 | $1.30 Add |
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From  NEW! Rumble in GotlieblandFrom: Bit Player on Big Stages |
In this chapter, Turene discusses his turbulent years within Canada’s Department of External Affairs under Under Secretary Allan Gotlieb. | Roger Turene | 9 | 2025 | $0.90 Add |
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From  Running From HoundsFrom: Alexa! |
The budding of Alexa’s political career, the chapter explores her flirtation with the Liberal Party and her commitment to civic service and progress in Halifax, all while dancing ever … | Stephen Kimber | 38 | 2021 | $3.80 Add |
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From  Serendipity: happy surprisePART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD From: Nerve |
The authors talk about the serendipity of impactful relationships and moments. They remember their mentors, sponsors and the lessons they have learned throughout their life and career. | Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper | 14 | 2021 | $1.40 Add |
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From  SiberpooFrom: The Whole Animal |
129 | Corinna Chong | 10 | 2023 | $1.00 Add |
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From NEW! Sink or Swim in ParisFrom: Bit Player on Big Stages |
In this chapter, Turene recounts his first posting in Paris in 1969, at Canada’s UNESCO delegation. | Roger Turene | 13 | 2025 | $1.30 Add |
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From  NEW! Sir John J.C. Abbott, Sir John S. D. Thompson, Sir Mackenzie Bowell, and Sir Charles TupperFrom: The Prime Ministers |
In this chapter, Stewart examines the four Conservative prime ministers that governed Canada between 1891 and 1896: Abbott, Thompson, Bowell, and Tupper. | J.D.M. Stewart | 6 | 2025 | $0.60 Add |
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From NEW! Sir Robert BordenFrom: The Prime Ministers |
In this chapter, Stewart examines Sir Robert Borden’s tenure as Canada’s eighth prime minister from 1911 to 1920, a period dominated by the First World War. | J.D.M. Stewart | 16 | 2025 | $1.60 Add |
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From NEW! Sir Wilfrid LaurierFrom: The Prime Ministers |
In this chapter, Stewart examines the tenure of Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841–1919), who served as Canada’s seventh prime minister from 1896 to 1911, leading the Liberal Party through a … | J.D.M. Stewart | 24 | 2025 | $2.40 Add |
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From NEW! Stephen HarperFrom: The Prime Ministers |
In this chapter, Stewart examines Stephen Harper, Canada’s twenty-second prime minister, whose tenure from 2006 to 2015 shaped Conservative governance. | J.D.M. Stewart | 19 | 2025 | $1.90 Add |
 NEW! Still HopefulLessons from a Lifetime of Activism |
“Canada’s best-known voice of dissent.” — CBC In this timely book, Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that … | Maude Barlow | 240 | 2022 | View |
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From  Struggle Over the State 1945-1948 |
In this chapter, Jerome explores Albert Einstein’s opposition to a Jewish state during the years of 1945 to 1948. | Fred Jerome | 35 | 2024 | $3.50 Add |
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From Super-aging: the joys of old agePART 3 LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF From: Nerve |
This chapter reflects on the authors retirements, and how they have aged as women. Their reflections include finding joy in life, their spirituality, and health. | Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper | 18 | 2021 | $1.80 Add |
