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The education of a female leader

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

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The authors discuss educational opportunities for women and their own early memories of learning and education. ; 17 $1.70 Add
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The Murky: R v. Hart

From: The "Mr Big" Sting

In this chapter a double homicide is solved with a Mr. Big sting using illegal tactics. In addition, the uncertain evidence and conflicting accounts of the accused do not lead to a certainty of … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Scoop on Sensational Stories

From: The Trauma Beat

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In this chapter, Cherry discusses the sensationalizing of "uncommon stories", how the boundary-less reporting of these a-typical events traumatically impacts the surviving family … 12 $1.20 Add
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The suspension of disbelief

From: The Environmentalist’s Dilemma

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This chapter examines the phenomena of news presented as two opposing sides and the role of unregulated social media and fake news. It suggests that conspriacy theories and denial of climate … 21 $2.10 Add
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Tragedy of the White Amur

From: Overrun

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This chapter discusses efforts by the United States government to regulate the transport and breeding of non-native species. 26 $2.60 Add
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Untrammelled Landscapes

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Four focuses on Louise’s move to Canada. The chapter explores Louise’s joining of the Canadian Red Cross Outpost Service, her settling in Bonfield, Northern Ontario, her … 27 $2.70 Add
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Above the Troubled Fray

PART ONE: THE ATTIC

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

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Chapter Four  focuses on  abolitionist activities and gatherings in the urban centres of Canada West. Topics discussed include abolitionist John Brown and Harriet Tubman, the … 18 $1.80 Add
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Before Takeoff Checklist

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

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Chapter 4 explores the questions Morris often finds himself being asked about landing. The chapter discusses topics including concerns of mechanical issues, the “what ifs”, … 11 $1.10 Add
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Blue Communities Give Hope in Europe

From: Whose Water Is It, Anyway?

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This reading takes a country by country look at water activism in Europe. The beginnings of the Blue Community movement in Switzerland is discussed, followed by a discussion of the spread of … 22 $2.20 Add
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Brains on Trauma

From: The Trauma Beat

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In this chapter, Cherry discusses the psychological impacts of traumatic events and includes the responses of various survey participants who have lost loved ones to homicide or traffic … 15 $1.50 Add
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Burger 2.0

From: Lost Feast

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In this chapter Newman explores the possible future of alternative meat, through examining the history of veggie burgers, Beyond Meat products, and the next generation of agricultural innovation … 16 $1.60 Add
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Change for Good Risk

Chapter 4

From: Change for Good

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Chapter 4 explores how businesses can move past the risks they associate with doing too little or too much to help solve social problems and suggests ways that can help corporations find their … 25 $2.50 Add
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Chapter 3

Space cards

From: Canadarm and Collaboration

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This chapter discusses the impact of the Challenger Disaster on Canadian astronauts. The author goes on to discuss the role played by Canadians in the construction of the International Space … 25 $2.50 Add
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Chapter 4

A New Era

From: Saved by Science

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Lessons from the Onion Patch

From: Fight or Submit

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Chapter 4: Biophilia

PART II: RED EDEN

From: Dinner on Mars

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Chapter 4 examines the role biospheres and greenspaces will play in the Martian city. Discussing the Bloedel Conservatory, agriculture and architecture , the history of greenhouses and glass … ; 28 $2.80 Add