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Chapter 6

More than just visitors

From: Canadarm and Collaboration

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This chapter discusses the experiences of Canadians conducting research on the International Space Station. Topics include how different countries cooperate on research conducted on the space station. 21 $2.10 Add
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Chapter 7: Aftermath

From: Mass Murder, Police Mayhem

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In this chapter, Beeby summarizes the immediate afternath of the mass shooting in Portapique and the first few months of the investigation, as described by the Mass Casualty Commission in its … 36 $3.60 Add
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Chapter 7: The Henchman

From: The Killer's Henchman

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This chapter explores Covid-19 mitigation/responses with particular analysis of Operation Warp Speed, Washington’s Covid-19 vaccine program, which used public money, and capitalized on … 44 $4.40 Add
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Chapter Seven

Shaking down the Mississippi

From: On Borrowed Time

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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. 11 $1.10 Add
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Children at the Vanguard

From: Rebound

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In this chapter, the author writes about Lay-Up, a community sports organization that offers basketball and active lifestyle camps. 5 $0.50 Add
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Choosing the Best Policy Tools

From: The Sea Is Rising and So Are We

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In Chapter 6 Kaufman discusses the main policy tools that are currently working to help people introduce and implement climate action and policy. The chapter discusses regulations, elections, … 17 $1.70 Add
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Cleaning up the Mess

Putting Students and the Larger Community First

From: Degrees of Failure

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People involved in college and university teaching need to create a higher education version of thinking and acting locally at the classroom level, a vision that will move us towards the goal of … 11 $1.10 Add
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Coercion And Positive Alternatives In The Classroom

From: Freedom To Learn

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Sometimes we encounter teachers who are willing to adopt some positive methods, but insist they must continue to use systems of consequences for inappropriate behavior. Unfortunately, the … ; 27 $2.70 Add
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Collective Hysteria

From: In Defiance

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Conflicting attitudes from mainstream media towards the strike and students. ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Conclusion

From: Leading Progess

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In the concluding chapter, Russell suggests that the key moment in PIPSC’s history occurred in 1967, when the Public Service Staff Relations Act allowed federal public servants to unionize. 16 $1.60 Add
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Congratulations, You’re Fired!

From: Unicorn in the Woods

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In this chapter, Pitts examines the new American CEO of Q1 Labs, Shaun McConnon. 9 $0.90 Add
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Convivial Banking Innovations: Seeds for Transition

From: Resilience Imperative

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Before the rapid globalization spurred by deregulation, community residents and local businesses in the commercial strips of towns and cities had a long-term relationship with the local … ; 30 $3.00 Add
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Correctional Renewal Without the Frills

The Politics of “Get Tough” Punishment in Ontario

From: Disorderly People

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Data minecraft

Surveillance and policing

From: Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars?

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Chapter seven of Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars? considers surveillance and policing of digital data associated with the new transportation revolution technologies. The author finds the new … 17 $1.70 Add
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Defending Indigenous Rights against the Just Society

From: 1968 in Canada

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This chapter traces the historical importance of, and interrelations between, developments in federal “Indian policy” and investments in fossil fuel extraction, and Indigenous … 27 $2.70 Add