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Balance: Is there such a thing?

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 … ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Balance of Power: the NDP in Minority Parliament 2019–2021
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Balance of Power: the NDP in Minority Parliament 2019–2021

From: 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 … 19 $1.90 Add
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Before

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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 … 24 $2.40 Add
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Beginnings

From: Exile

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Belly of the Beast

From: 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 … 58 $5.80 Add
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PART 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 … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Born or bred to lead?

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 … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Breakthrough: the 2011 Federal Election
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Breakthrough: the 2011 Federal Election

From: 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 … 18 $1.80 Add
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Broadening the Reform Agenda

Broadening the Reform Agenda

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Further reform plans are outlined. Saving heritage buildings, transit etc 20 $2.00 Add
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Building relationships: better the second time around

Building relationships: better the second time around

PART 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. ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Butter Buns

From: The Whole Animal

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Camp Gurs

Camp Gurs

From: 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. 8 $0.80 Add
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Cast of Characters

Cast of Characters

From: How We Changed Toronto

Short biographies about the people consistently mentioned throughout the book. 7 $0.70 Add
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Challenging Corporate Rule
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Challenging Corporate Rule

From: 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, … 50 $5.00 Add
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Changing Toronto’s Mind about Diversity

Changing Toronto’s Mind about Diversity

From: 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. … 23 $2.30 Add