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Shanawdithit

From: The Beothuk

This chapter describes the life of the last known Beothuk individual, a woman named Shanawdithit. 6 $0.60 Add
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Textiles Go South

SECTION FOUR- Tenacity and modernity

From: A Distinct Alien Race

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This chapter explores the decline of the textile industry. By the mid-20th century the textile mills that attracted workers from Québec to the New England, and that once led the … 17 $1.70 Add
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The Đề Lô

From: Three Funerals for my Father

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This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She tells the story of her escape from Vietnam as a child. 11 $1.10 Add
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The Chrétien R egime, 1993–2003

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

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Discusses developments in federal-provincial relations including Jean Chretien’s measures focusing on Quebec separatism, 1993 to 2003. 27 $2.70 Add
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The First Peaceful Transition

2019–2021

From: Postcards from Congo

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The final chapter follows the Congo in recent years as it adjusts to new political realities and the evolving pandemics. 10 $1.00 Add
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The First Real Holy War

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

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In the conclusion, The First Real Holy War Gowans reflects on the long struggle for freedom and the future of colonized states across the world. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Future of Montreal and 2nd-rank Cities

Section 4: Cities as a Dynamic Economy

From: Cities Matter

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Chapter 15 reflects on the future of the city of Montreal, exploring topics including the history of Montreal, Jacobs’ opinion on Montreal, comparison to Boston, the challenges of being a … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Interrogation

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

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This chapter recounts the leadup to and aftermath of Scoppa’s arrest. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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The Knedelík, Warts and All

The Filling

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings

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Eric Geringas reflects on his relationship to Knedlík, a Czech style of dumplings, his time in Czechoslovakia teaching English, Czech beer, poverty cuisine, and the culture of Prague. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Libreville Conference and Federalism in Canadian Foreign Relations

From: 1968 in Canada

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In February 1968, Quebec’s Minister of Education, Jean-Guy Cardinal, attended the meeting of francophone ministers of education in Libreville, Gabon. After almost a decade of disagreements … 17 $1.70 Add
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The Maiden from Afar

From: On Love and Tyranny

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This chapter concerns Arendt’s conflicting feelings of homesickness and alienation in regard to Germany. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Milk Bottle Battle

From: The Ward Uncovered

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The Politics of Smart Cities

The Dream of the Smart City

From: Dream States

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The Dream of the Smart City: part 10 explores the politics of smart cities. Topics discussed include politics, think tanks, Privacy Legislation Reform, Regulatory Procedures, Data Governance, … 17 $1.70 Add
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The Sale

From: Sweethearts

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1960s. Looks at the Forming Council vs the labourers 9 $0.90 Add
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Tunirrusiangit Revisited: Curating Inuit Art in Virtual Reality

Decolonial Practices: Section 2

From: Qummut Qukiria!

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This chapter explores the Tunirrisiangit or seal feast art exhibit. Discussing COVID-19, going online, Inuit art and the digital divide, and includes highlights from the exhibit. ; ; 22 $2.20 Add
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University for the Canadian Forces

From: To Serve Canada

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From Canadian Military Colleges to a "university with a difference." 13 $1.69 Add