War

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1956 in the Republic of Hungary since 1989

From: The 1956 Hungarian Revolution

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Riots and demonstrations took place in Hungary during the autumn of 2006. Flags with a hole in the middle flew in front of international audiences in September. Some felt that the protesters had … 24 $3.12 Add
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Chapters 36-40

From: My Road from Damascus

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Includes the chapters "First-Class Prisoners", "Silva’s Son Became a River Gift", "Just Write It Again", "Hunger Strike after Ihsan’s Death", … 37 $3.70 Add
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Life and Death on a Hospital Ship

The Risks and the Rules

From: Asleep in the Deep

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In late March 1918, Anna Samers was transferred to the hospital ship Llandovery Castle which traveled between England and Halifax. This last assignment brought her to the attention of the world. … 30 $3.00 Add
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The Dutiful Son

From: Imagined Truths

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The author further details his relationship with his mother. 25 $2.50 Add
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The Rooster

From: Three Funerals for my Father

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This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She speaks about her mother and their relationship. 3 $0.30 Add
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To Slocan instead of Greenwood

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

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He is sent to work at slocan instead of joining his family at Greenwood and ensuing arguments with the Security Commission about broken promises ; 6 $0.60 Add
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“Like a dream”: The Story of Armand Landry

Chapter Eight

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

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Chapter Eight focuses on the story of Armand Landry, from Saint-François-de-Madawaska, New Brunswick, his time with the Royal 22nd Regiment or “Van Doos,” his constant companions … 17 $1.70 Add
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Canada and Hungarian Refugees: The Historical Context

From: The 1956 Hungarian Revolution

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Fifty years after the event, the Canadian program of refugee intake following the abortive Hungarian uprising of 1956 is recalled as a pivotal moment in Canadian immigration history. And it was … 18 $2.34 Add
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Chapters 41-45

From: My Road from Damascus

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Includes the chapters "The House High on a Hill", "Damascus Spring and Khadija’s Death", "Minibus Visions on the Road to and from the House", "The Syrian … 44 $4.40 Add
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Honouring and Remembering

From: Asleep in the Deep

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The sinking of the hospital ship Llandovery Castle captured the popular imagination for its wanton cruelty, drama, and the number of non-combatant deaths. Anna Stamers’ memorial service in … 21 $2.10 Add
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The Land of Opportunity

From: Imagined Truths

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The author continues to detail his life in America and discusses racism and imperialism in the U.S.. 25 $2.50 Add
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The Oil Lamp

From: Three Funerals for my Father

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This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He and his wife discuss the future and critique the communist government. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Titans at the Admiralty

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough examines the return of Jack Fisher to the Admiralty and his work with Winston Churchill to further the war effort during 1914-1915. He focuses on Coronel and the Falklands, … 57 $5.70 Add
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Three Simple Wishes

From: From Bombs to Books

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Discusses a recent history of a family from the Eritrea province of Ethiopia and the violence they experienced prior to being approved to come to Canada as refugees. 12 $1.20 Add
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To jail in Vancouver

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

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talks about being send to Jail after the association with the Security committee in Slocan ; 7 $0.70 Add
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What Is It with the Media!

From: Man at the Airport

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In this chapter, Al Kontar discusses the media’s reaction to his social media campaign, and how the Western and Arab media organizations differed in their coverage. 13 $1.30 Add