Geography

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Title & Subtitle Abstract Contributors Pages Year Purchase
Black Geographies

Black Geographies

and the Politics of Place

Black Geographies and the Politics of Place is an interdisciplinary collection of essays in black geographic theory. Fourteen authors address specific geographic sites and develop their … 272 View
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Books, 1943–52 68

Books, 1943–52 68

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at the books he read as a boy 1943-52 ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Boom, Bust, and a Double-Sided Bohemian Renaissance

Boom, Bust, and a Double-Sided Bohemian Renaissance

From: Shift Change

This chapter surveys some of the attempts to develop and revitalize Hamilton’s downtown core. Although the initial efforts were unsuccessful, a few optimists valiantly plotted … 48 $4.80 Add
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Boys' Parliament, 1950–52 60

Boys’ Parliament, 1950–52 60

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at his involvement with the Maritime Provinces Tuxis and Older Boys’ Parliament 1950-52 ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Brampton, a.k.a. Browntown

Brampton, a.k.a. Browntown

From: Subdivided

The chapter explores the benefits of mixed communities and the pros/cons of ghettoism. 12 $1.20 Add
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Broadening the Reform Agenda

Broadening the Reform Agenda

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Further reform plans are outlined. Saving heritage buildings, transit etc 20 $2.00 Add
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Canada's Colony

Canada’s Colony

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Three of this title, entitled "Emperor of the North" discuss Hodgson’s growing power and influence in the communities of the Northwest Territories. Topics … 13 $1.30 Add
Casa Loma

Casa Loma

Canada'’s Fairy-Tale Castle and Its Owner, Sir Henry Pellatt

In this fifth edition, with new photography showing Casa Loma in its newly restored state, Bill Freeman takes readers on a tour of every significant room in this dramatic hillside castle, … 96 View
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Cast of Characters

Cast of Characters

From: How We Changed Toronto

Short biographies about the people consistently mentioned throughout the book. 7 $0.70 Add
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Centennial Celebrations

Centennial Celebrations

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Three of this title, entitled "Emperor of the North" discuss Hodgson’s growing power and influence in the communities of the Northwest Territories. Topics … 7 $0.70 Add
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Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part One of this title entitled "A Leader in the Making" discuss Stuart Hodgson’s political background. The section discusses his appointment as Commissioner of the … 7 $0.70 Add
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Changes on Land During the PETM
NEW!

Changes on Land During the PETM

From: Runaway Climate

Changes on Land During the PETM: The land sediment record (global locations with Paleocene-Eocene transition sedimentary rocks, types of rocks) and climate changes on land, … 20 $2.00 Add
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Changing Toronto’s Mind about Diversity

Changing Toronto’s Mind about Diversity

From: How We Changed Toronto

1978-1980. As mayor, I was able to use my larger podium to speak up, bring attention to and encourage public discussion of important issues. This chapter recounts a number of such instances. … 23 $2.30 Add
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Altona Forest

Altona Forest

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Altona Forest, an ecologically-rich natural area in the Petticoat Creek watershed on the border of Pickering and Toronto. He uses Altona to reflect upon … 5 $0.50 Add
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Terraview Park and Willowfield Gardens Park

Terraview Park and Willowfield Gardens Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Terraview and Willowfield Gardens Parks, located near the artificial headwaters of Taylor-Massey Creek, and focal point for Toronto’s fledgling … 6 $0.60 Add
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Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve

Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve and Milne Hollow, located in Toronto’s Don River watershed. He celebrates the historic contributions made by … 7 $0.70 Add