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Title & Subtitle	Abstract	Contributors	Pages	Year	Purchase
From Chapter One The Lessons of World War, 1914-1916 From: The Bitter Harvest of War View Goose Lane Editions	In this chapter, Theobald provides and overview of how the First World War was received in New Brunswick. He follows the initial optimism and support the war effort experienced within New …	Andrew Theobald	34	2008	$3.40 Add
From Chapter One British War Brides From: Captured Hearts View Goose Lane Editions	Chapter One explores the experiences of New Brunswick servicemen while overseas in Great Britain as well as the experiences of civilian women across Great Britain throughout the Second World War. …	Melynda Jarratt	16	2008	$1.60 Add
From Chapter Seven Shaking down the Mississippi From: On Borrowed Time View Goose Lane Editions	Earthquake readiness in the Mississippi River Valley and the New Madrid Seismic Zone is examined, as well as how this risk is persistently overshadowed by more pressing natural disaster concerns.	Gregor Craigie	11	2021	$1.10 Add
From Chapter Six The big one coming to the bee hive state From: On Borrowed Time View Goose Lane Editions	This chapter explores Salt Lake City, which, while not an obvious location, presents with a substantial earthquake risk and needs to prepare its infrastructure for such an event.	Gregor Craigie	12	2021	$1.20 Add
From Chapter Ten Charleston and other East Coast questions From: On Borrowed Time View Goose Lane Editions	The earthquake threat in Charleston, North Carolina, is discussed. The issue of disaster fatigue is explained as earthquake preparedness remains on the back burner for the city of Charleston.	Gregor Craigie	11	2021	$1.10 Add
From Chapter Thirteen Countering complacency From: On Borrowed Time View Goose Lane Editions	This chapter summarizes the measures that need to be taken to protect communities from earthquakes and tsunamis. Discusses what has actually been accomplished and how much further they ought to go.	Gregor Craigie	21	2021	$2.10 Add
From Chapter Three The Pacific's deadly echo From: On Borrowed Time View Goose Lane Editions	Looks at the inextricable connection between earthquakes and tsunamis. Studies the devestation of historical tsunamis and the challenge to low-lying communities.	Gregor Craigie	19	2021	$1.90 Add
From Chapter Three The Crisis Manifest, December 1917 - November 1918 From: The Bitter Harvest of War View Goose Lane Editions	In this chapter, Theobald explores the final year of the war from December 1917 to November 1918. The chapter follows the consequences of the conscription crisis, looks at how the loss and …	Andrew Theobald	20	2008	$2.00 Add
From Chapter Three Settling In From: Captured Hearts View Goose Lane Editions	Chapter Three focuses on how these women and their husbands settled back into civilian life in New Brunswick after the war. It focuses on the hardships, isolation, cultural and religious …	Melynda Jarratt	20	2008	$2.00 Add
From Chapter Twelve The unfathomed Atlantic From: On Borrowed Time View Goose Lane Editions	A look at earthquakes and tsunamis on North America’s Atlantic coast. Details the earthquake, tsunami, and destruction that occurred in 1929. Assesses the risk and preparedness of Atlantic …	Gregor Craigie	12	2021	$1.20 Add
From NEW! Chapter 12: Caveat Emptor Part Four: A Curious Legacy From: The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case View Goose Lane Editions	The author concludes the art fraud case that took place in 1962-1964. The lasting impacts of this high profile case on the secondary Canadian art market is also discussed.	John S. Dellandrea	3	2022	$0.30 Add
From Chapter Two Responding to the risk From: On Borrowed Time View Goose Lane Editions	Details the evolution of seismographic and earthquake preparedness testing, as well as the work that has been done in various municipalities.	Gregor Craigie	16	2021	$1.60 Add
From Chapter Two Vimy Ridge and Conscription, January - November 1917 From: The Bitter Harvest of War View Goose Lane Editions	In this chapter, Theobald provides an overview on the bitter debate over conscription in New Brunswick and across Canada. Both federally and provincially, the Conservatives and Liberals were …	Andrew Theobald	23	2008	$2.30 Add
From Chapter Two Marriage and Travel to Canada From: Captured Hearts View Goose Lane Editions	Chapter Two explore what life was like for these women after marriage and how they travelled to their new homes across the Atlantic. This chapter highlights the formal approval process from the …	Melynda Jarratt	22	2008	$2.20 Add
From NEW! Chapters 1-5 From: My Road from Damascus View ECW Press	Includes the chapters "Silver Charm and Apple Trees", "Despair Was the Secret of My Courage", "Holy", "From Syria’s Next Great Writer to Dog Food", …	Jamal Saeed	29	2022	$2.90 Add
From NEW! Chapters 11-15 From: My Road from Damascus View ECW Press	Includes the chapters "We Didn’t Mean to Get Married", "My First Interrogation Session", "Cell Number Four", "Birds and Jinn", and "Show Me …	Jamal Saeed	31	2022	$3.10 Add