Women

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Personal Best

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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This interview features a woman who started sex work through camming, then moved on to stripping. She then began working in an adult massage parlour. She receives a lot of support from her … 8 $0.80 Add
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Saving a Grand Old Lady

Part II

From: Storming the Old Boys’ Citadel

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Part two 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 … ; 22 $2.20 Add
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Scoop

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

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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

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

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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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Six

From: Holden After & Before

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The Historical Impact of the McLachlin Court

From: Beverley McLachlin

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An assessment of the supreme court’s impact during the years of McLachlin’s leadership. Discusses some of the key decisions the supreme court made during these years. ; 35 $3.50 Add
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The Meaning of Community Arts

From: A Sense of Themselves

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This Gentle Art

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Six explores Louise’s growing interest in birds. The chapter discusses Louise’s first recordbook of bird watching, her relationship with Percy Traverner, the evolution of her … 25 $2.50 Add
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Unwed, Not Dead

From: The M Word

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Myrl Coulter reflects on her youth in 1967 Winnipeg, teen pregnancy, unmarried mothers, adoption, boarding homes for unwed mothers, music, the Canadian Criminal Code, and more. 17 $1.70 Add
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A Worthwhile Thing to Be Doing

From: A Sense of Themselves

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Answering the call: leading

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

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The authors discuss the reluctance of women to respond to leadership calls and opportunities. This chapter discusses the self-doubt that the authors have experienced and how they have worked to … ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Belonging

From: The Teen Sex Trade

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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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Holding My Institution to Account

From: Going Public

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Chapter 7

From: Northern Wildflower

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Conclusion

From: Captured Hearts

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The conclusion reflects on the lives these women made for themselves in their adopted home of New Brunswick. This chapter highlights the communities, work, and support these women created and … 5 $0.50 Add
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Like the White Wings of Angels

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Seven focuses on the connections Louise had been making during the Second World War while Len was away. The chapter explores Louise’s relationship with Murray and Doris Speirs, her … 23 $2.30 Add