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Introduction: Nature under Glass?
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Introduction: Nature under Glass?

From: Earthkeeping

The Introduction reflects on nature from a child’s perspective and the lessons to be learned. 3 $0.30 Add
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Introduction: Some Parts Went Missing

Introduction: Some Parts Went Missing

From: But We Built Roads for Them

In this introduction, Filippi examines Italian colonialism and why the period from 1882 to 1960 remains largely absent from Italy’s collective memory. 7 $0.70 Add
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Introduction: The Cradle
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Introduction: The Cradle

From: Cobalt

The Introduction provides a brief history of Cobalt, Ontario and its legacy on the Canadian mining industry worldwide. 8 $0.80 Add
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Introduction: the Martian Singularity
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Introduction: the Martian Singularity

From: Dinner on Mars

The Introduction reflects on the origins of this book as a thought experiment of what life would look like on Mars. Discussing topics including the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, revolutionary … ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction: The Object is the Subject

Introduction: The Object is the Subject

From: The Ward Uncovered

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Introduction: The Times That Try Our Souls — and Provide Some Hope
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Introduction: The Times That Try Our Souls — and Provide Some Hope

From: Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World

In this introduction, Bob Rae examines the rupture in the Canada–United States relationship after the tariffs and multilateral withdrawals of early 2025. Rae interrogates Indigenous … 30 $3.00 Add
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Introduction to the Second Edition

Introduction to the Second Edition

From: Winnipeg 1919

Norman Penner discusses the impact that the first edition of Winnipeg 1919 had upon its publication in 1973 and the role that the Winnipeg strike has had in shaping the Canadian labour movement … 5 $0.50 Add
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Introduction to the Third Edition

Introduction to the Third Edition

From: Winnipeg 1919

Christo Aivalis provides a summary of the role Winnipeg 1919 has played since the publication of its first edition in 1973, as well how the events of the strike shaped to Canadian labour movement … 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction: Why Are We Together?

Introduction: Why Are We Together?

From: The City of Words

In this chapter, Manguel examines how storytelling shapes political and social identity, making reference to Alfred Döblin, Plato, and Cassandra the Seer. 27 $2.70 Add
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iNuit Blanche: Reflections on the First All-Night Festival of Inuit Art, Reformace, Food, and Film
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iNuit Blanche: Reflections on the First All-Night Festival of Inuit Art, Reformace, Food, and Film

Circumpolar Resurgence: Section 4

From: Qummut Qukiria!

This chapter offers a reflection on the first all-night festival of Inuit art and performance, food and film. ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Inuit in the City: Being an Artist
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Inuit in the City: Being an Artist

Community and Sovereighty: Section 3

From: Qummut Qukiria!

This chapter is a transcript from interviews with Ruben Koomangapik and Koomuatuk Curley, conducted by Adam Alorut. Discussing art and social justice, culture, the art making process, being away … 8 $0.80 Add
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Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Part 1

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

In this chapter, Zebedee examines the James Bay hydro-electric project, the lack of consultation with the Cree of James Bay during planning of this project, the foundation of Indigenous … 44 $4.40 Add
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Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Part 2

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

This reading examines the Quebec government’s agreement to provide essential services to Nunavik in exchange for what Zebedee calls "the essence of Inuit identity." It also … 40 $4.00 Add
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Inuit Tales and Lexicon, Arctic Ice and Climate, 1887-1894: Assessing Culture, Language, and Nature / Lasting Contributions by Franz Boas: Knowledge, Science, and Universality of Equality

Inuit Tales and Lexicon, Arctic Ice and Climate, 1887-1894: Assessing Culture, Language, and Nature / Lasting Contributions by Franz Boas: Knowledge, Science, and Universality of Equality

Chapters 11 and 12

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

Chapter 11 details how Boas continued the study Inuit language, tales, and beliefs and continued to publish studies and give lectures. Chapter 12 looks at the character of Franz Boas and his … 17 $1.70 Add
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Invasion? What Invasion?

Invasion? What Invasion?

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 1, Philpot challenges the notion that the Rwandan Patriotic Front under its leadership of the current Rwandan President Paul Kagame– who, along with many fellow officers was … 22 $2.20 Add
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Inventing the Myth that Our Schools Are Failing (1980-2000)
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Inventing the Myth that Our Schools Are Failing (1980-2000)

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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