Business History
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From  NEW! Introduction |
This chapter outlines how the structures of capitalism and colonialism together shaped the emergence of Canada as a nation in the twentieth century. | Bryan D. Palmer | 35 | 2025 | $3.50 Add |
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From  Licence To Be RadicalFrom: BlackBerry Town |
Examines the process Mike Lazaridis went through while choosing which university he would attend. Explains the history of the University of Waterloo, its technological facilities at the time and … | Chuck Howitt | 17 | 2019 | $1.70 Add |
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From  NEW! Lift-Off!From: The Shopify Story |
This chapter discusses how Lütke and Lake sought to fill the gap in the e-commerce market by licensing their software, leading to the creation of the Shopify platform. | Larry MacDonald | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Listing on the Stock MarketFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter discusses Shopify’s success following the implementation of their retail operating system. | Larry MacDonald | 10 | 2024 | $1.00 Add |
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From  NEW! Looking Forward with DataFrom: Shifting the Balance |
Readings in part 3 of this text explore how data-driven organizations share core values and how businesses can build connections with their data. This chapter explores the predictive value of … | Mark Schrutt | 6 | 2021 | $0.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Machines, People, Places and a World TransformedFrom: Car Nation Canada |
In this introductory chapter, Anastakis offers an overview of the history of autos, auto manufaturing and car culture in Canada. | Dimitry Anastakis | 6 | 2026 | $0.60 Add |
 Merchant PrincesHalifax's First Family of Finance, Ships and Steel |
This book tells the story of an extraordinary family of merchants and entrepreneurs. It begins in 1810, when William Stairs opened a small general store on the Halifax waterfront. Over the next … | 376 | View | ||
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From Muzzling the MediaFrom: BlackBerry Town |
Howitt explains RIM’s rocky relationship with the media. Howitt draws from his experience as a reporter at the Waterloo Region Record and from the anecdotes of fellow reporter Matt Walcoff. | Chuck Howitt | 36 | 2019 | $3.60 Add |
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From National Policy ToryFrom: Merchant Princes |
1848-1887 . Examines the life of John Fitzwilliam Stairs and his entry into politics as a Tory and how he was involved in the creation of national policy. Looks at sugar refining and steel making … | James D. Frost | 34 | 2003 | $3.40 Add |
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From  NEW! Neoliberal Backlash and Capitalist Crime in the 1980s |
This chapter describes notable developments among Canadian corporations in the 1980s, including some notable failures and scandals. | Bryan D. Palmer | 8 | 2026 | $0.80 Add |
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From  Part IProspectors and Promoters From: Ring of Fire |
In Part I the author recounts the formation of rock deposits in the James Bay Lowlands, and recounts a history of initial mining activity in the area. This section includes: Introduction – … | Virginia Haffernan | 69 | 2023 | $6.90 Add |
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From NEW! Prelude to the LaunchFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter introduces Fiona McKean and family friend Scott Lake, discussing the events that led Lake and Lütke to form the company Snowdevil, launching the two into the world of e-commerce. | Larry MacDonald | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From Promoter and PoliticianFrom: Merchant Princes |
1887-1897 . John F Stairs story continues into his his work as a promoter of the company, his foray back to politics, and some financial innovation | James D. Frost | 41 | 2003 | $4.10 Add |
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From NEW! Rebooting the EngineFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter discusses the recent changes made to Shopify’s workforce, product developments, and other future opportunities contributing to the company’s growth and success. | Larry MacDonald | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
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From NEW! Related Sites and Museums. Further Reading, and Visual CreditsFrom: Car Nation Canada |
A list of related websites and museums dealing with the auto industry, further reading, and visual credits. | Dimitry Anastakis | 9 | 2026 | $0.90 Add |
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From NEW! Retail Operating System IIFrom: The Shopify Story |
This chapter further discusses the success of Shopify’s retail operating system, highlighting their growing online e-commerce presence. | Larry MacDonald | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
