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Humanitarianism and the Invention of Emergency

Humanitarianism and the Invention of Emergency

From: Slouching Towards Sirte

In Chapter 5, Forte asks the reader to consider what the alternatives were to foreign intervention. He does this by criticizing popular myths that worked to legitimize military intervention and … 30 $3.00 Add
Humans
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Humans

The 300,000-Year Struggle for Equality

Historian Alvin Finkel builds on the work of archaeologists, anthropologists and historians to present the very long view of the history of the human species. His focus is not on the leaders … 416 View
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Hundred Block Rock

Hundred Block Rock

From: Fighting For Space

In the 1990s and early 2000s, Bud Osborn was part of a grassroots group of addicts who transformed how the City of Vancouver treats people addicted to drugs. He helped pioneer North … 25 $0.50 Add
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Hungry for Something
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Hungry for Something

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Three follows Louise’s time as a nurse during the First World War at a Russian POW camp on the Eastern Front. The chapter follows her first meeting and later marriage to Russian … 21 $2.10 Add
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Hunt
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Hunt

From: Tracking the Caribou Queen

The chapter recounts Margie’s time with Lawrence, her first bird hunt, a malicious invitation from Mr. Puce, and reflections on the intentions of the teachers who came north. 14 $1.40 Add
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Hunting, Fishing and Gathering

Hunting, Fishing and Gathering

From: The Beothuk

This chapter describes life in pre-contact Beothuk communities with a focus on food gathering throughout the year. This chapter also serves as a brief general overview of the seasonal cycles … 6 $0.60 Add
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Hydro World

Hydro World

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter explores Hydro-Quebec and international energy circles, and the work of Hydro-Quebec International (HQI). ; 10 $1.00 Add
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I Do Not Have an Account in the Bank of Wars

I Do Not Have an Account in the Bank of Wars

From: Pay No Heed to the Rockets

In this chapter the author crosses into Israel to meet with Palestinian writers living there. 42 $4.20 Add
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I Don't Just Sit There and Smile and Clap My Hands

I Don’t Just Sit There and Smile and Clap My Hands

From: Let's Move On

Okalik discusses the 2008 election, challenges and controversies faced by his administration, becoming a regular member of the Legislative Assembly and his view of the Aariak government, his … 8 $0.80 Add
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I Pinch, Therefore I Am
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I Pinch, Therefore I Am

The Filling

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings

Matthew Murtagh-Wu reflects on growing up in Vancouver’s Chinatown, his business the Dumpling King, his mama dumpling recipe, and the power of nostalgia. 6 $0.60 Add
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Get Mad - Play Rock 'n' Roll

Get Mad – Play Rock ‘n’ Roll

From: Any Other Way

Susan Cole recalls her experience forming a band in the 1970’s and the power of music to inspire a community. 4 $0.40 Add
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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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“I was always apprehensive”: The Story of Ulysse Gallant

Chapter Three

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

Chapter Three focuses on the story of Ulysse Gallant, from Moncton, New Brunswick, describing his career in the army with the New Brunswick Rangers before the war, joining the airforce and … 13 $1.30 Add
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I Was in Charge of Kitty Litter

I Was in Charge of Kitty Litter

From: Any Other Way

Jane Farrow decribes the queer houses of Toronto, residences that were passed from friend to friend. More than residences, these houses served as gathering places, refuges, and communities. 3 $0.30 Add
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I Was Miss General Idea

I Was Miss General Idea

From: Any Other Way

Derek McCormack describes how he adopted the identity of Miss General Idea, a character created by the Toronto art collective, and made her real. 2 $0.20 Add
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I Was Thinking About Tomorrow

I Was Thinking About Tomorrow

From: Let's Move On

The author continues to recount his early life and path towards university, detailing jobs and passions along the way. 10 $1.00 Add
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I Was Young, Stupid, and Full of Energy!

I Was Young, Stupid, and Full of Energy!

From: Let's Move On

Paul Okalik recounts his early life. 14 $1.40 Add