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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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Switching Gears

Switching Gears

From: Hope Is a Woman's Name

In this chapter, Alh’jooj discusses her experiences as she navigates between her a-Sana Bedouin heritage and her identity as a feminist activist at Ben Gurion University. 4 $0.40 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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Taking Pride in Your Donkey

Taking Pride in Your Donkey

From: Hope Is a Woman's Name

In this chapter, Alh’jooj describes her experiences teaching in the unrecognized village of Um Mitnan near Dimona in the 1990s. 10 $1.00 Add
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Taking Revenge While Keeping Your Hands Clean

Taking Revenge While Keeping Your Hands Clean

From: Hope Is a Woman's Name

In this chapter, Alh’jooj describes her experiences as a ten- year-old sheepherder in a rural Arab village,and how a man assaulted her while chasing a runaway cow. 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 Battle for Toronto Centre

The Battle for Toronto Centre

From: Chrystia

In this chapter, Tsalikis covers Chrystia Freeland’s move from journalism into federal politics. 13 $1.30 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 Bicycle

The Bicycle

From: Hope Is a Woman's Name

In this chapter, Alh’jooj describes her experienes secretly riding a bicycle in defiance of her tribe’s rigid norms. 10 $1.00 Add