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Speaking Out

Speaking Out

From: No One to Tell

In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo describes her permanent medical discharge from the RCMP, which involved being told that her entire history of harassment claims were … 15 $1.50 Add
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Standing Tall

Standing Tall

From: No One to Tell

In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo recounts her experiences in basic training for the RCMP in Regina. She discusses the both the physical and mental aspects of RCMP training as well … 8 $0.80 Add
Storming the Old Boys’ Citadel

Storming the Old Boys’ Citadel

Two Pioneer Women Architects of Nineteenth Century North America

“Women” and “architecture” were once mutually exclusive terms. In an 1891 address, Louise Blanchard Bethune declared, “it is hardly safe to assert” that a … ; 234 View
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Summer Camp
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Summer Camp

From: Up the Coast

Chapter Six contrasts life in North Vancouver and Oxford Bay, logging life and realities, evidence of previous loggers in the areas, Smokey the dog discovering a human skull, American tourists on … 30 $3.00 Add
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Sun Spot
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Sun Spot

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

The chapter explores Margie’s memories of new mukluks, the 1956 Meteor station wagon, and a child’s fear of the unknown. 13 $1.30 Add
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Super-aging: the joys of old age

Super-aging: the joys of old age

PART 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. ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Taking a Joke

Taking a Joke

From: No One to Tell

In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo discusses some challenging situations related to death in her work and in her personal life. A discussion of workplace activities which blur the … 13 $1.30 Add
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Taking Care of Yourself
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Taking Care of Yourself

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Taking Care of Yourself Nash stresses the importance of work life balance in the life of a politician. In this chapter Nash explores the realities of day-to-day political life, ways to help … 6 $0.60 Add
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Tarbet

Tarbet

A School and its Community at Mid-Century

From: A Sense of Themselves

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Ten
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Ten

From: Holden After & Before

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Terrors and triumphs

Terrors and triumphs

From: The Wheel of Things

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That’s the Navy for You
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That’s the Navy for You

From: Up the Coast

Chapter Four focuses on the author’s mother Joan O’Connell’s time working during the Second World War, working in the boeing aircraft plant, disposable income, dancing, her special … 8 $0.80 Add
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The Best Interests of the Child

The Best Interests of the Child

From: The M Word

Fiona Tinwei Lam reflects on her life as a single mother in their thirties, the struggles of unwed and young mothers, single motherhood, and more. 14 $1.40 Add
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The Best Strip Club in Canada

The Best Strip Club in Canada

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 11 explores Brunet’s time at the club Moonlighter & Sirens in Niagara. Topics discussed include legality of stripping and protections for strippers, perfect clients, confidence, hotel … 31 $3.10 Add
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The Day After
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The Day After

Part 6. The Election

From: Women Winning Office

In The Day After Nash discusses what happens after the election, which can sometimes be as gruelling as the campaign itself. The chapter discusses what happens after with the media, the signs, … 5 $0.50 Add
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The Devil Gets into Me

The Devil Gets into Me

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

This interview profiles a woman who engaged in street-based sex work for about 7 years. She felt that drug use was the main reason women engaged in that kind of sex work. 4 $0.40 Add