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A Limitless Capacity to Rebound
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A Limitless Capacity to Rebound

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Twelve explores the hardships faced by Louise in her later life and how these affected both her work and her own strength. The chapter discusses the decline in the bird populations … 22 $2.20 Add
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A Literary Breakthrough: Glad Day's Origins

A Literary Breakthrough: Glad Day’s Origins

From: Any Other Way

Jerald Moldenhauer recalls his involvement in the gay rights movement in Toronto in the 1970’s 4 $0.40 Add
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A 'Magnificent Dome'

A ‘Magnificent Dome’

The Great University Avenue Synagogue

From: The Ward

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A Married Man

A Married Man

From: A Communist for the RCMP

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A Merchant’s Needs

A Merchant’s Needs

From: Merchant Princes

1819-1867.Traces the impact of William James (WJ) Stairs and examines his interest in politics, the expansion of the family firm, his dealings with the Confederacy during the US Civil War, … 35 $3.50 Add
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A Miniature House of Commons

A Miniature House of Commons

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 … 13 $1.30 Add
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“A mistake”
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“A mistake”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines December 2 to 4, 1980, offering a revealing window into the internal struggle within Pierre Trudeau’s cabinet over whether to advance the constitutional … 3 $0.30 Add
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A Mixed Blessing

A Mixed Blessing

The Pacifist Sects of Upper Canada and Exemption from Militia Duty, 1793–1867

From: Worth Fighting For

This chapter provides an overview of colonial militia laws regarding accommodation for those settlers of Upper Canada who were Quaker, Mennonite, or Tunker. By charting the methods by which the … 15 $1.50 Add
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A model society (1976–1980)
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A model society (1976–1980)

From: Dream Interrupted

In this chapter, Pelletier traces how René Lévesque’s Parti Québécois (1976–1980) envisioned an inclusive "model society" in Quebec, rooted in the … 13 $1.30 Add
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A Modern City Emerges (1945-1960)

A Modern City Emerges (1945-1960)

From: The History of Montréal

The postwar period was a boom time for Montreal in terms of the city’s population, economy, and size. The period was spent making up for lost time, after the hardships of depression and … 15 $1.50 Add
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A New Beginning, 1953–63

A New Beginning, 1953–63

From: Lawyers, Families, and Businesses

Discusses the years 1953-63 in which the firm expanded. 22 $2.20 Add
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A New Constitution in the Offing

A New Constitution in the Offing

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter looks at the aftermath of the Act of Union. Topics include the controversy of deciding Canada’s capital, the formulation of even more distinct English and French Canadian … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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A New Direction, 1906–18

A New Direction, 1906–18

From: Lawyers, Families, and Businesses

Explains the new direction that the firm began to take in the years 1906-18 in which David Fasken gained power and prominence. Other changes that occurred during this time frame are also discussed. 36 $3.60 Add
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A New People is Born

A New People is Born

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter explores the emergence of a new culture and identity in what is now Canada/Quebec. It touches on relations between Canada and Europe, and the process of Canadians becoming distinct … ; 8 $0.80 Add
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A New Political Movement

A New Political Movement

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

The formation of a new political party in 1932 tentatively called the Commonwealth Party, outlines who was involved in this very short meeting. Analyzes the birth of the CCF, the Regina Manifesto 34 $3.40 Add