Breakwater Books
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From  IntroductionFrom: No One to Tell |
The introduction outlines the arc former RCMP officer Janet Merlo’s career, and her encounters with harassment, often sexual, from male officers. The introduction charts the path of Merlo … | Linden MacIntyre | 8 | 2013 | $0.80 Add |
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From  Introduction |
In the introduction, the author reflects on the first volume in this series, and notes that her feminism is what inspired this work. | Kerri Cull | 5 | 2021 | $0.50 Add |
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From  NEW! Part 1: Finding My Place in LifeFrom: A Life Spent Listening |
In Part 1 the author detailed his early life growing up in Iran, his family life, and his path to becoming a psychologist. The author also discussed stories and observations from throughout his … | Hassan Khalili | 28 | 2022 | $2.80 Add |
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From  PrefaceFrom: Almost Feral |
- | Gemma Hickey | 3 | 2019 | $0.30 Add |
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From  PrefaceFrom: No Place For A Woman |
The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. | Antony Berger | 2 | 2020 | $0.20 Add |
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From  NEW! PrefaceFrom: Bottoms Up |
In the preface, the author discusses her reasons for writing the book and how studying the history of alcohol is an effective way to understand many facets of human societies. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 3 | 2020 | $0.30 Add |
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From  Chapter 1The Labyrinth From: The Invisibles |
In this chapter, Candow explores the complex bureaucratic, financial, and military apparatus that governed the British Empire’s operations overseas. | James E. Candow | 9 | 2019 | $0.90 Add |
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From FuelFrom: Almost Feral |
- | Gemma Hickey | 4 | 2019 | $0.40 Add |
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From I Think There’s Been a Turn for the Better |
This chapter focuses on a sex worker who entered the industry to fund their transition from male to female. | Kerri Cull | 8 | 2021 | $0.80 Add |
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From  IntroductionFrom: Out Loud |
Introduction by Ramona Dearing | Ramona Dearing | 4 | 2010 | $0.40 Add |
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From  Kicking was the Whole PointFrom: Rock Paper Sex |
The firsthand account of a young sex worker in St. Johns Newfoundland named Lori. The chapter includes a discussion of the factors that lead an individual to becoming a sex worker and includes … | Keri Cull | 8 | 2017 | $0.80 Add |
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From  My Life is Going Up in SmokeFrom: About Face |
On Smoking. The essays in the first section of the book discuss substance abuse. These readings include personal accounts of struggles with addiction in all its forms. The authors in these … | Jennifer Barnett | 8 | 2019 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! NecessityBenevolent Booze From: Bottoms Up |
Chapter 1 explores the history of alcohol in maritime societies and how it played an variety of essential roles, as a medicine, a ration for sailors, a social lubricant, and a trading commodity … | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
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From NEW! Part 2: Jackasses, Brain Farts, And a Magic ScrewdriverFrom: A Life Spent Listening |
In Part 2 the author discussed the lessons he has learned and insight he has gained from his career as a psychologist. Topics in this part included finding psychological treatments that help … | Hassan Khalili | 56 | 2022 | $5.60 Add |
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From  PrehistoryFrom: The Beothuk |
This chapter investigates the prehistory of the Beothuk: When and how they first arrived in Newfoundland and the archaeological evidence discovered at numerous sites around the island. | Ingeborg Marshall | 4 | 2009 | $0.40 Add |
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From PrologueFrom: No One to Tell |
in the prologue, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo shares an overview of her story, her decision to share it and what feedback she got from beginning to share her story. | Janet Merlo | 4 | 2013 | $0.40 Add |
