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Farm the City

Farm the City

A Toolkit for Setting up a Successful Urban Farm

Urban farming has the power to change diets, economies, and lives. Yet starting an urban farm can seem daunting with skills and knowledge that extend beyond growing to include marketing, sales, … 130 View
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From Keynesianism to NeoLiberalism: Union Breakthroughs and Challenges

From Keynesianism to NeoLiberalism: Union Breakthroughs and Challenges

From: Building a Better World Third Edition

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From the Hunger

From the Hunger

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Angela Ranson recounts the story of Roger. The chapter discusses his early childhood, struggles with school, his mother, foster care, his foster mother Jean, cadets, the death of his father, and … 8 $0.80 Add
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Getting from Here to There

Getting from Here to There

From: Basic Income For Canadians

This chapter looks at the next steps for making basic income a reality in Canada. 17 $1.70 Add
Haircuts by Children and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract

Haircuts by Children and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract

A cultural planner's immodest proposal: change how we think about children and we just might change the world. We live in an 'adultitarian' state, where the rules are based on … 218 View
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How Basic Income Affects Different People

How Basic Income Affects Different People

From: Basic Income For Canadians

This chapter explores the impact of basic income on different populations including indigenous people, racialized people, and people with disabilities. 19 $1.90 Add
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How Do Unions Work?

How Do Unions Work?

From: Building a Better World Third Edition

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I Wanted to Better Myself

I Wanted to Better Myself

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Richard Toth recounts the story of Maurice. The story discusses his success in business, his motivations to learn as an adult learner, tractors, and the importance of writing letters in business. 5 $0.50 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Basic Income For Canadians

The introduction provides an overview of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic how it may play a role in the adoption of basic income. 6 $0.60 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Farm the City

The introduction indicates that this book is a guide for creating urban farms that produce significant amounts of food while employing people who would most benefit from full time, meaningful … 3 $0.30 Add
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James’s Attitude Makes the Difference

James’s Attitude Makes the Difference

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

June Horsman recounts the story of James. The story discusses his experiences with special education, his working years, and his desire to upgrade his education later in life. 4 $0.40 Add
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Letting Her Own Light Shine

Letting Her Own Light Shine

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Laura Wells recounts the story of Elaine. The story discusses the desire to read to your children, anxiety, the impacts of poor experiences from the school system, her children, work aspirations, … 4 $0.40 Add
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Life Is Amazing

Life Is Amazing

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Judy Bowman recounts the story of Patricia. The story discusses surviving an abusive marriage, freedom, education, and her passion for helping others. 5 $0.50 Add