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Saving a Grand Old Lady

Saving a Grand Old Lady

Part III

From: Storming the Old Boys’ Citadel

Part three of Saving a Grand Old Lady focuses on the life of Louise Bethune (born Jennie Louise Blanchard), one of the “exceptional women” admitted into the architecture profession … ; 25 $2.50 Add
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Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye

From: No One to Tell

In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo describes the increasingly toxic work environment at the Nanaimo RCMP, and the author uncovers more aspects of a system that breeds it. It … 13 $1.30 Add
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School
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School

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

The chapter describes their father’s career in the northern school system, the paternalism of the school system, her fathers role in running the residential school, and the original … 8 $0.80 Add
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Schoolteacher

Schoolteacher

From: The Wheel of Things

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Scoop
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Scoop

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

This chapter focuses on the families first government house in the north, their neighbours,  the forced friendship with Carmel Johnson and Margie’s cruel gift of soap, the residential … 24 $2.40 Add
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Serendipity: happy surprise

Serendipity: happy surprise

PART 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. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Setting the Stage

Setting the Stage

An Introduction

From: A Sense of Themselves

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Seven
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Seven

From: Holden After & Before

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Seventeen
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Seventeen

From: Holden After & Before

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Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars

From: No One to Tell

In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo discusses her rationale for not wanting promotions within the RCMP, as well as her struggle to maintain balance in her life with children, aging … 9 $0.90 Add
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Dissident in Search of Consensus

Dissident in Search of Consensus

From: Beverley McLachlin

Addresses McLachlin’s role in transforming the way the Supreme Court approach to making decisions. Explains how, under McLachlin’s leadership, the Court became more consensual and … ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Six
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Six

From: Holden After & Before

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Sixteen
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Sixteen

From: Holden After & Before

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Slow Season

Slow Season

Part 5: Surfacing

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 15 concludes the book with Brunet’s return to Montreal, work at Sally’s Club and giving up stripping. 12 $1.20 Add
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Social Media
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Social Media

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Social Media Nash explores how social media has revolutionized political engagement in recent years. The chapter explores how social media can be used in campaigning, as effective Social Media … 10 $1.00 Add
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Soul
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Soul

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

This chapter remembers Margie’s relationship with Sylvan Johnson, her sickly neighbour, his attempt to save Margie’s soul, his death and funeral, his sister Carmel’s regret, and … 20 $2.00 Add