Baraka Books
Showing 17–32 of 243 results
| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
From  A Textile Industry for New EnglandSECTION ONE - From ships’ captains to captains of industry From: A Distinct Alien Race |
This chapter looks at the global economy and textile industry in different contexts at the beginning of the 19th century, then focuses on Boston specifically. It then looks at "Mill … | David Vermette | 15 | 2018 | $1.50 Add |
|
From  A Tour de ForceFrom: Charging Ahead |
This chapter explores just how impressive Hydro-Quebec and its services are, considering H-Q have one of the biggest power systems on the continent with the "most reliable service." The … | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 20 | 2019 | $2.00 Add |
|
From  A War against AfricaAFRICOM, NATO, and Racism From: Slouching Towards Sirte |
In Chapter Four, Forte examines the role of the United States military in Africa through the role of the Africa Command (AFRICOM), the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), the work of the … | Maximilian C. Forte | 50 | 2012 | $5.00 Add |
|
From  Aaron Hart’s Estate |
This chapter explores records concerning the affairs and quarrels over the estate of the Hart family at the time. | Denis Vaugeois | 24 | 2012 | $2.40 Add |
|
From  Accommodation in the Middle GroundFrom the Pays d’en Haut to Illinois and Michigan Territory (1670-1818) From: Songs Upon the Rivers |
This chapter continues to explore Métis history, looking at the stories of various families and individuals as well as migrations/communities in different parts of North America. | Michel Bouchard; Robert Foxcurran; Sébastien Malette | 48 | 2016 | $4.80 Add |
|
From  American Power Comes to Montreal |
This chapter explores the reasons for and impact of a host of important American politicians, radical abolitionists, bankers, newspaper editors, treasury agents, arms manufacturers, and Federal … | Barry Sheehy; Cindy Wallace | 19 | 2017 | $1.90 Add |
|
From  An Avatar of Colonial EuropeCollette Braeckman |
In Chapter 12, Philpot reviews Colette Braeckman’s book “Rwanda, Histoire d’un genocide”, published immediately after the Rwandan war in October 1994. Philpot addresses … | Robin Philpot | 8 | 2013 | $0.80 Add |
|
From  An Industrial City (1850-1896)From: The History of Montréal |
This chapter explores the changes the city and its people underwent during industrialization, as well as demographic changes and language tensions in the city. Towards the halfway mark of the … | Paul-André Linteau | 14 | 2013 | $1.40 Add |
|
From Appendix 1:Interview with Captain Amadou Deme – “Shock and Awe” in Kigali, April 1994 |
Interview with Captain Amadou Deme “Shock and Awe” in Kigali, April 1994 | Robin Philpot | 10 | 2013 | $1.00 Add |
|
From Appendix II:Human Rights Watch and Alison Des Forges VS Rwandan Delegation in New York, May 1994 |
Human Rights Watch and Alison Des Forges VS Rwandan Delegation in New York, May 1994 | Robin Philpot | 5 | 2013 | $0.50 Add |
|
From  Arctic Research and Publicity, 1883-1885: Articles in Germany and the United States / Life with Inuit and Whalers, 1883-1884: “I am now truly just like a typical Eskimo”Chapters 3 and 4 From: The Franz Boas Enigma |
Chapter 3 looks at the leadup to Boas’ trip to the Arctic, exploring how he organized and funded this trip. It also looks at the articles he wrote before his trip and their impact. Chapter … | Ludger Müller-Wille | 26 | 2014 | $2.60 Add |
|
From  Are Generation Y/Millennial Parents More Equal? |
This chapter looks at current gender roles and divisions of domestic/parental labour and asks whether we are on a good path towards equality. The author tries to get to the root of inequality for … | Marilyse Hamelin | 12 | 2018 | $1.20 Add |
|
From  Author’s UpdateFrom: The Einstein File |
The author discusses the aftermath of the first publication of this book in 2002. He critiques Genius, the 2017 ten-part series on Einstein that aired on the National Geographic cable channel. He … | Fred Jerome | 28 | 2018 | $2.80 Add |
|
From  Byungjin |
Chapter fourteen, Byungjin focuses on North Korea’s Nuclear program. | Stephen Gowans | 21 | 2018 | $2.10 Add |
|
From Canada’s Leading Metropolis (1896-1914)From: The History of Montréal |
This chapter explores the city’s population growth, social and ethnic divisions, and the nature of city life/the social landscape. Between the end of the nineteenth century and the start of … | Paul-André Linteau | 16 | 2013 | $1.60 Add |
Charging AheadHydro-Québec and the Future of Electricity |
Hydro-Québec manages one of the largest power grids on the continent. It is among the most profitable, the least expensive and the greenest. With a stunning renewable energy rate of 99.8 … | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 320 | 2019 | View |
