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Hunting, Fishing and Gathering

From: The Beothuk

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This chapter describes life in pre-contact Beothuk communities with a focus on food gathering throughout the year. This chapter also serves as a brief general overview of the seasonal cycles … 6 $0.60 Add
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Not Victims but Warriors

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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This chapter features a 42-year-old gay man who owns and operates three adult massage studios. He also runs NL Adult, a free service that connects sex workers with clients. 3 $0.30 Add
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Part 4: Contentment Cake

From: A Life Spent Listening

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In part 4 the author introduced his concept of the Contentment Cake and his criteria for being content in life. Topics included in this part are techniques for developing positive self esteem, … 56 $5.60 Add
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Standing Tall

From: No One to Tell

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In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo recounts her experiences in basic training for the RCMP in Regina. She discusses the both the physical and mental aspects of RCMP training as well … 8 $0.80 Add
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The Vagina Monologues

From: Rock Paper Sex

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The firsthand account of a sex worker in St. John’s named Emily. She relays her experiences with clients, and her business approach. The chapter ends with a discussion about the toll that … 11 $1.10 Add
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The Weekend Alcoholic

From: About Face

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On Alcohol. 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 … 6 $0.60 Add
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To Boston University

From: No Place For A Woman

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The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. 3 $0.30 Add
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A Moment in Time

From: About Face

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On Alcohol. 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 … 5 $0.50 Add
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Burial Practices

From: The Beothuk

This chapter discuses Beothuk burial practice using archaeological evidence and the accounts of outside observers. 5 $0.50 Add
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Ballrooms and Battlefields

From: The Invisibles

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In this chapter, Candow describes the often contradictory world of the officers of the Royal Newfoundland companies, and the impact they had on the Newfoundland communities in which they were … 23 $2.30 Add
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Committing and Submitting

From: No One to Tell

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In this chapter, Former RCMP officer Janet Merlo discusses her first posting. Discussions include encounters with sexism and violence in the RCMP, as well as institutional efforts to avoid … 20 $2.00 Add
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

From: Bottoms Up

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Chapter 4 explores early attempts to regulate and control alcohol production and consumption in Newfoundland. 14 $1.40 Add
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England, Marriage, and Social Action

From: No Place For A Woman

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The opening sections of the book provide a brief biography of Ella Manuel, describing her Newfoundland upbringing, travels, and relationships throughout her life. 12 $1.20 Add
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Essays 3

From: Out Loud

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A selection of 15 essays on the subject of mental illness. The authors discuss their experiences with mental illness, how it affects their families and their personal lives and how they work to … 59 $5.90 Add
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I Am a Businesswoman

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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In this chapter, the author interviews a young woman who works in an adult massage parlour. While she feels like an empowered business woman, she also believes that non-consensual interactions … 13 $1.30 Add