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Being the Best You
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Being the Best You

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Being the Best You Nash provides her own advice to any candidate running for elected office, which is to be true to yourself but be the best you possible. She does this by exploring topics … 7 $0.70 Add
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Alexa!
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Belly of the Beast

From: Alexa!

Chronicles her time at the head of Nova Scotia’s NDP, and as the province’s only NDP MLA. Explores her work and legislative battles, her passion, charisma, and magnetism, as well as … 58 $5.80 Add
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Belly Up
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Belly Up

From: Up the Coast

Chapter Five focuses on the creation of the Willcock & Wankel Logging company, the timber industry and licences, “timber cruising,” uncle Harold and Ron, their life in Church House, their … 30 $3.00 Add
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Belonging

Belonging

From: The Teen Sex Trade

A black woman from Nova Scotia recounts how her relationship with her boyfriend when she was 16 became an obsession leading her mother to kick her out of the house. 15 $1.50 Add
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Best-before date

Best-before date

PART 3: LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF

From: Nerve

The authors discuss the ending of a leadership position. They provide insight on their own experiences with selecting a successor, remaining focused through transitions, and how women can leave a … ; 10 $1.00 Add
Beverley McLachlin

Beverley McLachlin

The Legacy of a Supreme Court Chief Justice

As a judge, Beverley McLachlin has had an unequalled impact on Canadian life. She stands out for her unique ability to stand up for the values and beliefs that reflect the best of Canada and … 232 View
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Born or bred to lead?

Born or bred to lead?

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors discuss how their childhoods influenced their journey to becoming leaders. They encourage readers to consider their own upbringing and the experiences that may have prepared them for … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Building Momentum
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Building Momentum

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Building Momentum Nash explores ways to build and maintain momentum during an election. The chapter explores topics such as maximizing momentum, learning indicators, use of endorsements, help … 4 $0.40 Add
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Building relationships: better the second time around

Building relationships: better the second time around

PART 3 LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF

From: Nerve

This chapter reflects on the authors experiences building new friendships and relationships and how to reprioritize old relationships after a leadership role ends. ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Building Your Team
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Building Your Team

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Building Your Team Nash explains how to build a campaign team. The chapter discusses politics as a team sport, forming your inner circle, diversity in your team, payment, and the key team … 10 $1.00 Add
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Burnout

Burnout

Part 5: Surfacing

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 13 follows Brunet’s move to Montreal and time at Paradis. Topics discussed include night shift versus day shifts, aging as a stripper, bachelor parties, getting suspended, race and … 16 $1.60 Add
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Calling It Quits
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Calling It Quits

From: Up the Coast

Chapter Ten focuses on the twilight years of the logging camp, struggles with machinery, injuries on the job, the death of an employee at her fathers camp, her parents first international holiday … 28 $2.80 Add
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Canvassing
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Canvassing

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Canvassing Nash discusses canvassing. The chapter discusses what canvassing can be, who is is for, canvassing strategy, and even provides her own 12 tips for canvassing. 12 $1.20 Add
Captured Hearts

Captured Hearts

New Brunswick's War Brides

Imagine you’re a young woman caught up in the ugly reality of war. You meet and fall in love with a young soldier from a foreign country. You marry and your world is upended: when the war … 148 View
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Changing Worlds

Changing Worlds

From: No One to Tell

The final chapter, Changing Worlds, the author describes finalizing her divorce and her engagement with two class-action lawsuits against the RCMP for sexual harassment. 9 $0.90 Add
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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

From: Northern Wildflower

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