Canadian History

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Modern Mannish Maidens

From: Immodest and Sensational

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1890-1920. Looks at the media take on women playing sports in the 1890s. Looks at the development of more prevalent women athletes and women’s team sports in Canadian including tennis, … 14 $1.40 Add
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Neoliberalism and Decentralized Activism

From: Take Back the Fight

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The second chapter, Neoliberalism and Decentralized Activism, provides background on neoliberal economic policy and considers the role of it in the destruction of social movements via the ways it … 20 $2.00 Add
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No Place Like Home

From: At Home

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Chapter 2 features interviews with Simon Frank, Nicole Fournier, and Susan Feindel. The chapter focuses on artists who live in and create art out of their childhood surroundings. 21 $2.10 Add
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No Place Like Home

From: The Ward

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On the Road and in the Streets

From: Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

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PART 1 – Mill Life

From: Through the Mill

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This chapter explores the reality of those who worked in the mills. It covers child labour, the hours for workers, wages, workplace safety, and the issue of abusive foremen for female workers. 32 $3.20 Add
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Part I: Discovery

From: Cobalt

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Part I contains Chapter 1: Origin Stories, Chapter 2: The El Dorado of the North, Chapter 3: Cobalt as Imagined by Wall Street, and Chapter 4: Follow the Money. 39 $3.90 Add
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Part Three

From: The Mantle of Struggle

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Part three describes Douglas’ life after his return to Dominica in 1976 and leading up to the general election in 2000. It explores his contributions to Domica’s political … 76 $7.60 Add
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival in Toronto

From: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and the Year Canada Was Cool

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This chapter investigates the rest of the summer of 1967 following the Montreal Bed-in. It discusses John and Yoko’s travels throughout Canada, the notable Canadians who they met and the … 46 $4.60 Add
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Slavery and Freedom in a British Colony

PART ONE: THE ATTIC

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

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Chapter Two covers the history of enslavement in pre-confederation Canada, through the French, British and Portuguese presence in the areas that would become Canada. Topics discusses the lives of … 18 $1.80 Add
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Social Work Pioneers

From: Africentric Social Work

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This chapter explores the experiences of fifteen pioneering African Canadian social workers, though interviews, memoirs, and personal papers. ; ; 29 $2.90 Add
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Technical Prowess

From: Charging Ahead

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This chapter explores Hydro-Quebec’s impressive technical systems. It discusses the laboratory in Varennes (part of the campus of the Hydro-Quebec’s research institute – … ; 18 $1.80 Add
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The Arrival of Aaron Hart: A Dynasty Is Born

From: The First Jews in North America

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This chapter discusses Aaron Hart’s settlement in Trois-Rivières and some historical and economic context in North American during the 18th century. 22 $2.20 Add
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The Colonials to the Fore — 1755

From: The Fall of New France

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Looks at the beginnings of the conflict, the underlying tensions between England and France, the population disparity between english colonials and French Canada. Specifically looks at training … 17 $1.70 Add
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The Dilemma

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

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Félix Séguin continues to recount his relationship with Scoppa, giving insights into Scoppa’s character. ; 11 $1.10 Add