Baraka Books

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Mussolini the Man of Law

Mussolini the Man of Law

Was the Duce an upright defender of justice?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

The author tackles the popular Italian myth that Mussolini in fact represented a parenthesis of honesty and moral rectitude in the history of the political life of Italy. He examines fascist rule … 28 $2.80 Add
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Mussolini the Provident and Prudential

Mussolini the Provident and Prudential

Was the Duce the first man to give Italians pensions?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

This chapter examines Mussolini’s regime’s activity in the fields of social security and in labour issues. The author refutes the idea that Mussolini was the first man to give … 18 $1.80 Add
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My Role Was to Lead and Make Things Work

My Role Was to Lead and Make Things Work

From: Let's Move On

Okalik discusses his time in office after the creation of Nunavut in 1999, speking about the Bathurst mandate and various political decisions and his involvement in them. 8 $0.80 Add
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My Studies Made me a Proud Inuk

My Studies Made me a Proud Inuk

From: Let's Move On

Paul Okalik speaks about his studies and time at Carleton University, discussing the adversity and struggles he overcame and his interest in Law. He also comments on his issues with the Canadian … 8 $0.80 Add
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Nakba

Nakba

From: Israel, A Beachhead in the Middle East

Chapter Three focuses on the Nakba or ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic. The chapter explores the creation of the colonial settler state of Israel, aided by the British after the First World … 13 $1.30 Add
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Naksa

Naksa

From: Israel, A Beachhead in the Middle East

Chapter Seven focuses on the ‘Naksa’ or defeat of the Arab states and the Palestinians at the hands of the Israeli army during the 1967 War, or the June War. The chapter explores the … 26 $2.60 Add
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Nasserism

Nasserism

From: Israel, A Beachhead in the Middle East

Chapter Six explores Nasserism. As a nationalist and socialist ideology, Nasserism, which took its name from the Egyptian leader and president Gamal Abed Nasser, greatly influenced and inspired … 19 $1.90 Add
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Neither Cockeyed nor an Optimist about <i>South Pacific</i>

Neither Cockeyed nor an Optimist about South Pacific

From: Bigotry on Broadway

The author explores the racist, imperialist, and sexist undertones of South Pacific. 9 $0.90 Add
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Neomercantilist imperialism and its implosion (1870-1945)
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Neomercantilist imperialism and its implosion (1870-1945)

From: Imperialism

In this chapter, Saul traces neomercantilist imperialism from 1870 to 1945, a phase in which the 1873 depression, protectionist tariffs, and the scramble for colonies reshaped global power. 42 $4.20 Add
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New Era for the Laboratory

New Era for the Laboratory

From: Montreal and the Bomb

This chapter outlines the evolution of the project, touching on The MAUD Committee, Lew Kowarski’s work on the project, The ZEEP design, chemicals experimentation, the De Gaulle meeting, … 41 $4.10 Add
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Not in My Backyard

Not in My Backyard

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter explores Hydro-Quebec’s management of community relations and social acceptability for its projects. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Note from the German Translator

Note from the German Translator

From: Einstein on Israel and Zionism

This note, written by translator Michael Schiffmann in Heidelberg in December 2008, reflects on rendering Albert Einstein’s writings about Israel and Palestine into English. 4 $0.40 Add
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Notes on Sources, Bibliography, Appendices

Notes on Sources, Bibliography, Appendices

From: The Truth About the '37 Oshawa GM Strike

This chapter includes, notes, bibliography, and appendices. 49 $4.90 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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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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<i>Oklahoma!</i>: As American as Apple Pie and Broken Treaties

Oklahoma!: As American as Apple Pie and Broken Treaties

From: Bigotry on Broadway

The author examines the racism and bigotry in Oklahoma!. 11 $1.10 Add