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Saving a Grand Old Lady

Part I

From: Storming the Old Boys’ Citadel

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Part one 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 … ; 30 $3.00 Add
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That’s the Navy for You

From: Up the Coast

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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 Marco Polo

From: The Wheel of Things

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To the Centre Chair – McLachlin and the Chief Justice

From: Beverley McLachlin

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An overview of how and why Beverley McLachlin was named Canada’s first female chief justice. Explains the significance of the decision and provides an analysis of the responsiblities of the … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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When Change is Your Only Option

Part 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower

From: Women Winning Office

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In When Change is Your Only Option Nash provides a brief history of her own life and how she first became involved in activism and labour politics. Nash describes her time working with the … 8 $0.80 Add
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A very active and energetic man

From: The Wheel of Things

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Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or Both

Part 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower

From: Women Winning Office

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In Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or Both Nash discusses the need for progressive politicians in office to bring in social, economic, environmental, and political justice into … 9 $0.90 Add
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Belly Up

From: Up the Coast

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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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Chapter 5

From Law Professor to Litigant

From: Going Public

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Chapter 6

From: Northern Wildflower

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Chapter Five

The Darker Side

From: Captured Hearts

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Chapter Five explores the darker side of the war bride experience, as many of these women and their children experienced less than ideal lives after their arrival in New Brunswick. Focusing on … 14 $1.40 Add
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Giving Too Much Away

From: No One to Tell

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In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo discusses instances of positive policing during her career and provides examples of officers who made an effort to live up to the … 10 $1.00 Add
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Love Jail

Part 2: Statues of Lions

From: This is My Real Name

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Chapter 5 follows Brunet’s time back at the Royal. Topics discussed include her relationship with Luke, her relationship with Jace turning violent, masculinity, mental health, and addiction. 12 $1.20 Add
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Money and Power

From: The Teen Sex Trade

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A vivid account of a young black couple’s relationship including incidents of abuse, sexual experiences, their relationship with family, and that the relationship was non-exclusive on his part. 14 $1.40 Add
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New Beginnings

From: Alexa!

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Focusing more on her personal life, this chapter chronicles Alexa’s divorce, the loss of her father to Alzheimer’s, and the twilight years of her time as the leader of the NDP. 31 $3.10 Add
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Part Three: Section I

My Breast and Yours, and the Inequalities of Power

From: The Point is To Change the World

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This reading consists of the following essays: The War on Cancer as Seen by an Embattled Survivor [2017/2018] – Sister Survivor: For Audre Lorde [1992] ; 15 $1.50 Add