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Beat the Clock

Beat the Clock

From: The Accidental Caregiver

In this chapter, Fraser examines how time pressure shapes the daily lives of family caregivers. 10 $1.00 Add
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Before We Met

Before We Met

From: Pilgrim Souls

Outlines their lives before they were married 16 $1.60 Add
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Beware the Conflict Germlins

Beware the Conflict Germlins

From: The Joy of Conflict Resolution

Knowing ourselves and our triggers allows us to develop a preventive maintenance program that can serve us when conflict surfaces. Self-management begins with awareness of our body and breathing. … 11 $1.10 Add
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Birthing Hope

Birthing Hope

From: Hope Is a Woman's Name

In this chapter, Alh’jooj describes the events following the C-section delivery of twins, Moad and Adan, at a hospital where she had worked as a social worker for Bedouin children. 2 $0.20 Add
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Boys and Work

Boys and Work

From: Cracking the Boy Code

• Purposeful work is transformative because it elevates feelings of competence, contribution, and skillfulness. • Boys define themselves and uncover elements of authenticity through … 15 $1.50 Add
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Butcher

Butcher

From: Insurgent Love

This chapter recounts the friendship between the author and a man convicted of killing his partner. 8 $0.80 Add
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Call You by Your Name
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Call You by Your Name

From: This Has Always Been a War

In “Call You by Your Name” the author delves into their relationship with Lucky. Discussing relationships, cheating, bush life, camp relationships, abuse, manipulation, sex, shame, … 73 $7.30 Add
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Canada’s Court Structure
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Canada’s Court Structure

From: Child Victims in Canada’s Justice System

Chapter Seven Canada’s Court Structure examines the Canadian court systems and how they vary by province. The chapter explores the Provincial/Territorial Court of Justice, Superior Court of … ; ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Challenges in Service Delivery

Challenges in Service Delivery

From: Hiding in Plain Sight

From Hiding in Plain Sight: Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence 24 $2.40 Add
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 10

Nail Biting

From: Float Like a Butterfly, Drink Mint Tea

Though not as dangerous as other addictions, Wood notes that nail biting was his longest-standing vice. An impulse to hurt himself came with it. Being in the hospital to support Nora during … 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 16

Gossip

From: Float Like a Butterfly, Drink Mint Tea

Communcation and sharing stories is natural for humans, Wood notes, before explaining how gossip can have similarities to the highs and lows of other addictions. Though tempted early on, Wood … 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 2

Miley

From: Float Like a Butterfly, Drink Mint Tea

After feeling like a "grown up" after the Just for Laughs gig, Wood describes how he was "a boy again within weeks." Addiction and debt begins to interfere with his gigs and … 19 $1.90 Add
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Turning Off the Tap: Preventing Homelessness for Victims of Violence

Turning Off the Tap: Preventing Homelessness for Victims of Violence

From: Ending Homelessness in Canada

Chapter Two discusses the pipeline for victims of intimate partner violence into homelessness. Author Pearl Eliadis discusses the lack of second stage housing, emergency housing, the need for … 15 $1.50 Add
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 5

Two Fighters

From: Float Like a Butterfly, Drink Mint Tea

Wood begins the chapter discussing his friendship with Moaiad, a past roommate. His mother suggests tea when Wood is told the quit coffee, beginning his connection with peppermint tea. Wood … 13 $1.30 Add
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 6

Wish You Were Here

From: Float Like a Butterfly, Drink Mint Tea

Wood’s career trajectory begins to take stronger shape. However, two weeks after a farewell bash thrown in Uncle Noel’s honour, Wood relapses. Though staying strong for his family … 5 $0.50 Add
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 9

Caffeine

From: Float Like a Butterfly, Drink Mint Tea

Next is Wood’s journey with coffee, or more importantly, caffeine. Being "coffee-sick" was an ongoing cycle, and with news of his ulcers, Wood tries to sever ties with caffeine. … 27 $2.70 Add