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The Art of Negotiation

The Art of Negotiation

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Four of this title, entitled "Turf Wars" discuss the challenges and conflicts faced by communities in the Northwest Territories during Stuart Hodgson’s career. … 9 $0.90 Add
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The Art of Resistance
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The Art of Resistance

From: When the Pine Needles Fall

In Chapter Five Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel explains the role of her artwork in her advocacy for Indigenous rights, specifically during the Mohawk crisis. ; ; ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The Art of Retreat
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The Art of Retreat

From: In Praise of Retreat

In this chapter, the author explores the factors that motivate people to seek seclusion from the world. She discusses historical examples of pilgrims and hermits and what motivated their retreats. 31 $3.10 Add
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The Arts in Interesting Times
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The Arts in Interesting Times

From: Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World

This chapter is Margaret Atwood’s 2026 keynote at the Canadian Arts Summit in Banff, in which she reflects on the evolution of Canadian arts from the infrastructure-less 1960s to a sector … 14 $1.40 Add
The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools
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The Attack on Nova Scotia’s Schools

The story behind 25 years of tumultuous change

Nova Scotia’s public schools and their students have faced dramatic conflict and drastic change over the past 25 years. While critics charge that schools are failing kids, teachers have … 180 View
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The Auto Revolution Begins:

The Auto Revolution Begins:

Invention and Industry

From: Car Nation

1900-1920. Looks at the beginning of the auto revolution, examines different makes and models, looks at the auto revolution’s impact on work, wages, and workers 17 $1.70 Add
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The Auto Revolution Begins: Invention and Industry
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The Auto Revolution Begins: Invention and Industry

From: Car Nation Canada

A history of the auto industry in Canada from 1900 to the 1920s. Includes details of early manufacturers and makes of vehicles, including many photos and illustrations, and a description of the … 14 $1.40 Add
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The Avenue Not Taken

The Avenue Not Taken

From: The Ward

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The Ba'athists' Islamic Ally

The Ba’athists’ Islamic Ally

From: Washington's Long War on Syria

There were two officially recognized Islamic states in the Middle East which played key roles in the conflict in Syria. One, Saudi Arabia, an important regional satellite of the United States, … 10 $1.00 Add
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The Backlash Begins

The Backlash Begins

From: Equal as Citizens

1970s. October Crisis of 1970 challenges the social services being developed and an economic downturn occurs, leading to the rise of neo-conservativism, arguments against equalization 20 $2.00 Add
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The Backstory

The Backstory

From: Einstein on Israel and Zionism

In this chapter, Jerome traces Albert Einstein’s evolving relationship with Jewish identity and Zionism against the broader history of the movement from the late nineteenth into the early … 17 $1.70 Add
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The Backward City
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The Backward City

Section 3: Jacobs’ Spectrum of Economic Regions

From: Cities Matter

Chapter 12 focuses on cities dubbed “backward,” calling them a category of Backward Cities and exploring how they can evolve into a more forward economy. This chapter discusses topics … 6 $0.60 Add
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The Bahamas Adventure of C. Powell Morgan

The Bahamas Adventure of C. Powell Morgan

From: Sweethearts

1960s .The syndicate continues to refine methods of money laundering. Examines the Atlantic Acceptance Coorporation and its Bahamas hotel/casino developments 20 $2.00 Add
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The Banality of Evil

The Banality of Evil

From: On Love and Tyranny

In this chapter, Heberlein covers the arrest of Adolf Eichmann in Argentina, Arendt’s decision to attend his trial in Israel, and the reception of her seminal work Eichmann in Jerusalem. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Bargain Builders

The Bargain Builders

From: Sweethearts

1960s the development of new building techniques that maximized profits by decreasing the need for skilled labour and finding cheaper materials. There are also inter-union disagreements for control 12 $1.20 Add
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The Battery of the North East

The Battery of the North East

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter is about Hydro-Quebec and energy-trading. ; 19 $1.90 Add