Politics
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From ![]() At University in the 1950sFrom: "At the Barricades" |
Intellectual and philosophical development spanning undergraduate and law school years. | Alan Borovoy | 22 | 2014 | $2.20 Add |
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From ![]() Balance: Is there such a thing?PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE From: Nerve |
The authors reflect on how they maintain balance in their life as successful women. They provide reflections on their experience with managing work, life, health, relationships and the challenges … | Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper | 9 | 2021 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Balance of Power: the NDP in Minority Parliament 2019–2021From: From Layton to Singh |
Chapter 8 examines the NDP’s role during Trudeau’s minority government between 2019 and 2021. The chapter covers topics including the Wet’suwet’en resistance to the … | Matt Fodor | 19 | 2022 | $1.90 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! BeforeFrom: Alexa! |
Delving into Alexa’s past by looking at the history of her parents. From the tumultuous relationship of her maternal grandparents to her paternal grandfather’s involvement in the … | Stephen Kimber | 24 | 2021 | $2.40 Add |
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From ![]() BeginningsFrom: Exile |
Belen Fernandez | 22 | 2020 | $2.20 Add | |
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From ![]() NEW! Belly of the BeastFrom: Alexa! |
Chronicles her time at the head of Nova Scotia’s NDP, and as the province’s only NDP MLA. Explores her work and legislative battles, her passion, charisma, and magnetism, as well as … | Stephen Kimber | 58 | 2021 | $5.80 Add |
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From ![]() Best-before datePART 3: LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF From: Nerve |
The authors discuss the ending of a leadership position. They provide insight on their own experiences with selecting a successor, remaining focused through transitions, and how women can leave a … | Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper | 10 | 2021 | $1.00 Add |
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From ![]() Born or bred to lead?PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD From: Nerve |
The authors discuss how their childhoods influenced their journey to becoming leaders. They encourage readers to consider their own upbringing and the experiences that may have prepared them for … | Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper | 15 | 2021 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Breakthrough: the 2011 Federal ElectionFrom: From Layton to Singh |
Chapter 2 focuses on the period of momentum experienced by the Federal and Provincial NDP between the 2008 and 2011 Federal Elections. The chapter covers topics including the 2008 financial … | Matt Fodor | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
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From ![]() Broadening the Reform AgendaFrom: How We Changed Toronto |
1970s. Further reform plans are outlined. Saving heritage buildings, transit etc | John Sewell | 20 | 2015 | $2.00 Add |
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From ![]() Building relationships: better the second time aroundPART 3 LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF From: Nerve |
This chapter reflects on the authors experiences building new friendships and relationships and how to reprioritize old relationships after a leadership role ends. | Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper | 13 | 2021 | $1.30 Add |
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From ![]() Butter BunsFrom: The Whole Animal |
129 | Corinna Chong | 16 | 2023 | $1.60 Add |
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From ![]() Camp GursFrom: On Love and Tyranny |
This chapter details Arendt’s internment in a French "enemy alien" camp. When France fell, Arendt left the camp on foot. | Ann Heberlein | 8 | 2021 | $0.80 Add |
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From ![]() Cast of CharactersFrom: How We Changed Toronto |
Short biographies about the people consistently mentioned throughout the book. | John Sewell | 7 | 2015 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Challenging Corporate RuleFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Three Barlow discusses the importance of challenging authority– all authority. The chapter discusses topics including institutional power, networks and political structures, … | Maude Barlow | 50 | 2022 | $5.00 Add |
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From ![]() Changing Toronto’s Mind about DiversityFrom: How We Changed Toronto |
1978-1980. As mayor, I was able to use my larger podium to speak up, bring attention to and encourage public discussion of important issues. This chapter recounts a number of such instances. … | John Sewell | 23 | 2015 | $2.30 Add |












