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<p>Nuclear Diplomacy and the Onset of the Cold War</p>

Nuclear Diplomacy and the Onset of the Cold War

From: The Myth of the Good War

Eastern vs Western front post war reorganization and the road to the Cold War. 14 $1.40 Add
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Nuclear Power
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Nuclear Power

Regulating the Nuclear Power Industry — the Need for Independence of the Regulator

From: Corporate Rules

In this chapter, Theresa McClenaghan discusses the history of of nuclear power in Canada and the world. She explains many aspects involved with the creation and sustaining of the nuclear … 28 $2.80 Add
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Nunavut: The Long Road Before

Nunavut: The Long Road Before

Historical Context by Louis McComber

From: Let's Move On

Louis McComber gives a thorough account of the history of Nunavut. 47 $4.70 Add
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O Canada

O Canada

From: Man at the Airport

In the final chapter, Al Kontar writes about his experiences in British Columbia, and his Operation#NotForgotten campaign to aid refugess trapped on Manus and Nauru. 10 $1.00 Add
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Obsuring a Crisis

Obsuring a Crisis

The Obstetricians' and Gynecologists' Job Action and Maternal Care in Alberta

From: Care and Consequences

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October 2020: Migrant Workers and COVID-19

October 2020: Migrant Workers and COVID-19

From: Spin Doctors

This chapter focuses on how Covid-19 impacted migrant workers in Canada. Loreto discuss the work and living conditions of various farms in Canada during Covid-19, as well as how the government … 23 $2.30 Add
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Of Motors and Batteries

Of Motors and Batteries

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter highlights some of H-Q’s commercial exploits as well as Karim Zaghib’s work and impacts on Hydro-Quebec. ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Of Omens and Expectations
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Of Omens and Expectations

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day One of "Encounter on Urban Environment," discussing the 12 expert panelists arrival to Halifax. 5 $0.50 Add
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Of Resources and Constitutions:

Of Resources and Constitutions:

The Rising of the New West

From: The Rise of the New West

1960s absence of general economic diversification causes the west to open their provinces to virtually unrestricted resource development. 1970s, the resource economy is not working and the west … 40 $4.00 Add
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Oil and Gas Development in Russia and Northern Indigenous Peoples

Oil and Gas Development in Russia and Northern Indigenous Peoples

From: Russia and the North

This chapter discusses some of the current problems in the relationships between the northern indigenous peoples of Russia, oil and gas developers and governmental structures. These … 16 $1.92 Add
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Oil and the deep state

Oil and the deep state

From: Oil’s Deep State

Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft analyzes how an economy heavily dependent on oil production sets the stage for a deep state with examples from around the world. 10 $1.00 Add
Oil and World Politics

Oil and World Politics

The real story of today's conflict zones: Iraq, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Ukraine and more

This book identifies the underlying role played by the oil and gas resource and the oil industry in international affairs, with a focus on recent conflict zones. It discusses military … 280 View
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Oil-Lobby Power, Railway-Lobby Power

Oil-Lobby Power, Railway-Lobby Power

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

Analyzes the rise of Stephen Harper against the backdrop of Big Oil interests. Identifies how oil lobby, backed by rail lobby, and supported by Harper pushed through additional deregulation. He … 12 $1.20 Add
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Oil, militias, and the second civil war
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Oil, militias, and the second civil war

From: Targeting Libya

This chapter outlines how, after helping destroy Qadhafi’s Libya, Canada turned a blind eye to its own illegal war while prosecuting SNC-Lavalin for corruption, backing a new Libyan regime … 8 $0.80 Add
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Oil Sands Binges, Rebrands

Oil Sands Binges, Rebrands

From: The Big Stall

Analyzes the relationship between the oil industry and the Alberta government. The industry’s approach shifted to accepting a cap on carbon emissions which permitted ongoing operations and … 21 $2.10 Add
Oil’s Deep State

Oil’s Deep State

How the petroleum industry undermines democracy and stops action on global warming — in Alberta, and in Ottawa

Why have democratic governments failed to take serious steps to reduce carbon emissions despite dire warnings and compelling evidence of the profound and growing threat posed by global warming? … 256 View