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What I’ve Become

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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In this chapter, the author interviews a man who has bought sex for two decades. He can’t live without the thrill of his clandestine “other” life, and the thrill caused by his … 8 $0.80 Add
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Working Short

From: No One to Tell

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In Working Short, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo discusses staffing shortage patterns, as well as evidence of any sexual harassment she was experiencing at work. The chapter also discusses how … 16 $1.60 Add
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Writing Apace and Returning to 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. 4 $0.40 Add
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Language and Trauma

An Interview with Cheryl Coleman, Formerly of the Blue Door

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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This chapter is an interview with a woman who worked with a program that helped women exit the sex trade. 18 $1.80 Add
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Meeting of Lieutenant David Buchan and Beothuk at Red Indian Lake

From: The Beothuk

This chapter recounts the firsthand experiences of Lieutenant David Buchan in the early 19th century 5 $0.50 Add
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Shooting Stars

From: No One to Tell

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In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo discusses her rationale for not wanting promotions within the RCMP, as well as her struggle to maintain balance in her life with children, aging … 9 $0.90 Add
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That Fine Summer and Final Reflections

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. 4 $0.40 Add
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This is Not an Offer of Prostitution

From: Rock Paper Sex

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The firsthand account of Jessica and Daniel, a professional couple in St. John’s Newfoundland who engage in sex work part-time. A discussion about the challenges and anxieties faced by sex … 3 $0.30 Add
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You Are Never Alone

From: About Face

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On Alcohol and Narcotics. 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 … 6 $0.60 Add
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Coming Apart

From: No One to Tell

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In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo discusses the cumulative impact the work stress was having on her husband Wayne and the rest of the family, as well as the weight of the work of … 9 $0.90 Add
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Demasduit

From: The Beothuk

This chapter describes the experiences of a Beothuk captive in the early 19th century. 4 $0.40 Add
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Hitting the Jackpot

From: Rock Paper Sex

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The experiences of a transgender sex worker in St. John’s Newfoundland named Vanessa. The chapter is an exploration of the unique challenges facing transgender sex workers, as well as a … 5 $0.50 Add
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It’s Not Something That’s Supposed to Have a Boss

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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In this chapter, Cull interviews a woman who began working in the sex trade when she lived in a family shelter. She later left the sex trade, and became involved with organizations that help … 5 $0.50 Add
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Lomond

From: No Place For A Woman

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No Place for a Woman? – A Cjamce Meeting, a New Idea – My Killdevil Days 18 $1.80 Add
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Year One

From: About Face

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On Alcohol and Narcotics. 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 … 6 $0.60 Add
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Hidden Behind the Orgasm

From: Rock Paper Sex

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The firsthand experience of a BDSM and fetish sex worker named Grace. The chapter includes an exploration of the challenges and stigma surrounding BDSM as well as a discussion of power dynamics … 9 $0.90 Add