Baraka Books
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From  Of Motors and BatteriesFrom: Charging Ahead |
This chapter highlights some of H-Q’s commercial exploits as well as Karim Zaghib’s work and impacts on Hydro-Quebec. | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 13 | 2019 | $1.30 Add |
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From  St Albans Raid |
This chapter looks at the St. Albans Raid, which resulted in the most northerly engagement of the Civil War. | Barry Sheehy; Cindy Wallace | 11 | 2017 | $1.10 Add |
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From  Sustainable Development at the Local Level |
This chapter tackles sustainable development at the local level and highlights some projects undertaken under municipal mandates. This study is limited to the Nordic capitals — Stockholm, … | Dominique Côté; Marie-France Raynault; Sébastien Chartrand | 23 | 2015 | $2.30 Add |
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From  The Anti-Communist Police State |
Chapter ten, Anti-Communist Police State After 1953 focuses on Washington’s commitment to rolling back communism in Korea. From the very first moments that Koreans had fought for freedom … | Stephen Gowans | 18 | 2018 | $1.80 Add |
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From  The Importance of Being CanadianCarol Off |
In Chapter 10, Philpot examines Carol Off’s essay “The Lion, The Fox and the Eagle.” Off’s essay the is about author’s heroes, Roméo Dallaire (“the … | Robin Philpot | 10 | 2013 | $1.00 Add |
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From  They Came from L’IsletSECTION TWO - The other side of the cotton From: A Distinct Alien Race |
A large segment of Brunswick’s Franco-Americans came from the town of L’Islet; this chapter looks at the context surrounding this group’s emigration to New England. | David Vermette | 8 | 2018 | $0.80 Add |
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From  We Used to Deal With Problems Right Away, and Move OnFrom: Let's Move On |
Okalik speaks on his preferred methods for conflict resolution and the Inuit conflict resolution system. He critiques the Canadian justice system and touches on mental health response and needed … | Paul Okalik | 7 | 2018 | $0.70 Add |
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From Critical Views on the Nordic Countries’ Policies |
This chapter outlines some critical perspectives on the Nordic model. In public health, as in economics, the complex interaction of many factors must be taken into account; therefore it is useful … | Dominique Côté; Marie-France Raynault; Sébastien Chartrand | 9 | 2015 | $0.90 Add |
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From  Fireworks (1960-1976)From: The History of Montréal |
This chapter covers important developments during the 60s in Montreal, including in the realms of language, culture, politics, and gender rights. The Swinging Sixties were a particularly lively … | Paul-André Linteau | 14 | 2013 | $1.40 Add |
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From Franco-Americans and AmericanismSECTION THREE - The reception of franco-americans From: A Distinct Alien Race |
This chapter looks at Anglo-Protestant culture in the U.S. and the culture of Franco-Americans, and the tensions that emerged as Franco-Americans denied assimilation. The author argues that the … | David Vermette | 19 | 2018 | $1.90 Add |
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From Hydro WorldFrom: Charging Ahead |
This chapter explores Hydro-Quebec and international energy circles, and the work of Hydro-Quebec International (HQI). | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 10 | 2019 | $1.00 Add |
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From Jefferson Davis in Montreal |
This chapter focuses on the settlement of Jefferson Davis and his family in Montreal. | Barry Sheehy; Cindy Wallace | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |
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From Still Frozen in Time!From: Let's Move On |
Okalik describes his vision/ideals for progress in Nunavut. | Paul Okalik | 9 | 2018 | $0.90 Add |
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From Sunday at the CesspoolGil Courtemanche |
In Chapter 11, Philpot critiques Gil Courtemanche’s novel Sunday at the Pool in Kigali, in which Courtemanche describes himself as “an eye-witness report,” even though he was … | Robin Philpot | 9 | 2013 | $0.90 Add |
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From  The Pleasure of an Inquiry: An Open Church |
The author continues to explore the tumultuous history of the Hart family and their life and treatment in Quebec, as well as his experiences researching this history. It touches on the end of … | Denis Vaugeois | 24 | 2012 | $2.40 Add |
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From  Timeline |
A thorough timeline outlining Quebec’s history. | Jacques Lacoursière; Robin Philpot | 6 | 2002 | $0.60 Add |
