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From: What We Talk About When We Talk About War

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 The author introduces the book’s subject, discussing war, militarism, masculinity, nationalism, and Canadian perceptions/depictions of war in literature, media, and popular culture. 35 $3.50 Add
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The Wall Disease

From: Walls

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 The author introduces the book and the history and concept of wall-building, and how this practice has served humanity and served to cement discord and divisions. 7 $0.70 Add
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From: Dream States

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 The introduction looks towards the future of the post-pandemic city. 13 $1.30 Add
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Drawing a Line in the Tar Sands

From: A Line in the Tar Sands

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 In the Introduction the editors explain the premise of the book, which serves as a tool for use in classrooms, a guide for activist strategy, and a way to share the historic and present struggle … ; ; ; 20 $2.00 Add
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From: Cities Matter

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From: Qummut Qukiria!

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 An introduction from the collections three editors. ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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From: Postcards from Congo

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 The Introduction provides an overview of the 150 year history of the modern state of the Democratic Republic of Congo, maps, and etymology. 3 $0.30 Add
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From: What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings

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 In the Introduction Karon Liu describes his goal to map the dumplings of Toronto, highlighting culinary diversity in the multiethnic make up of the city, migration, tradition, Covid-19 and  … 6 $0.60 Add
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From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

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 The Introduction highlights the role of Acadians in every theatre of the Second World War and states the book’s objective of bringing their stories to a wider audience. 3 $0.30 Add
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From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

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 The Introduction discusses the role Canada played in the events south of their border, the intriguing four-way relationship between Canada, the United States, Britain, and the Confederacy that … 5 $0.50 Add
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The Resilience of Jewish Culture Through History

From: Righting Canada's Wrongs: Anti-Semitism and the MS St. Louis

 This section provides a brief overview of the topics covered in the book as well as a discussion of Jewish culture. it illustrates this with firsthand accounts, photographs, and documents. 3 $0.30 Add
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From: Decolonize Museums

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 In the Introduction, Shimrit Lee explores how the increasing number of protest movements against imperialism, racism, and colonialism have brought the ‘neutrality’ of museums into … 17 $1.70 Add
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From: Killing the Wittigo

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 In the introduction to her book, Suzanne Methot speaks directly to the reader, explaining why she wrote the book, and what she hopes people will gain from reading it. 8 $0.80 Add
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From: White Riot

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 In this chapter, Tsang describes the 360 Riot Walk, and labels his book as a continuation of the project. Tsang introduces the contents of his book and the essays by contributing authors. 6 $0.60 Add
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From: Wanda’s War

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 In the Introduction, author Marsha Faubert, reflects on meeting her husband George, his family, and her mother in law Wanda (Gizmunt) Surdykowski, a Polish immigrant. The chapter explores … 15 $1.50 Add
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From: Searching for Serafim

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 Ruby Smith Díaz shares her experience searching for images of Black Canadians throughout history and why she chose to research the life of Serafim "Joe" Fortes. 6 $0.60 Add