Politics
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From  Penultimate PerspectivesFrom: "At the Barricades" |
Reflection on philosophies and past activities and the role played by the defence of democracy, and some advice for successors. | Alan Borovoy | 13 | 2014 | $1.30 Add |
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From  Porcelain LegsFrom: The Whole Animal |
129 | Corinna Chong | 18 | 2023 | $1.80 Add |
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From PrefaceFrom: "At the Barricades" |
Professor Borovoy describes how the memoir came to be written. | Alan Borovoy | 5 | 2014 | $0.50 Add |
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From  PrefaceFrom: Exile |
Belen Fernandez | 3 | 2020 | $0.30 Add | |
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From  NEW! PrologueFrom: Alexa! |
A brief look at Alexa’s entry into the political fray and the women who inspired, supported, and pushed her to make such a difficult decision. Also a glimpse of the relationship and history … | Stephen Kimber | 6 | 2021 | $0.60 Add |
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From  Prologue |
In this chapter, Jerome examines Albert Einstein’s relationship with Israel and Zionism. | Fred Jerome | 4 | 2024 | $0.40 Add |
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From  Public personae: living in the public eyePART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE From: Nerve |
This chapter discusses being a female leader in the public eye. The authors talk about their experience with building a public persona, communicating, and dealing with public scrutiny. | Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper | 19 | 2021 | $1.90 Add |
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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 NEW! 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 |
 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 |
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From  NEW! Taking the Leap: 2016From: From Layton to Singh |
Chapter 5 focuses on the NDP’s recovery plan after the upset of the 2015 election. The chapter covers topics including Mulcair’s defence in the leadership review, Alberta NDP’s … | Matt Fodor | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
