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Going Blue – One Community at a Time

From: Whose Water Is It, Anyway?

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The final chapter of this title explores ongoing Blue Community movements in Africa and Asia as well as a vision for the future of global water security. 21 $2.10 Add
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Let’s get drunk and celebrate the future

From: The Environmentalist’s Dilemma

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This chapter is a call to change the world to a sustainable one through celebration. A world that uses our creative energy and intelligence and ambition and puts it wherever we want, other than … 7 $0.70 Add
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Nervous Breakdown

the great birth control swindle

From: Bleed

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In this chapter, Lindeman examines the medical reaction to female pain and the shift towards pharmaceutical intervention to alleviate this pain. Lindeman uses research as well as her own … 27 $2.70 Add
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Overexposed

From: The Trauma Beat

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In this chapter, Cherry explores the ethical issues surrounding crime scene photographs. Cherry reflects on her experiences as a reporter desperate to get the ‘body shot’, the high … 11 $1.10 Add
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We Bought the Farm

From: Billion Dollar Start-Up

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This chapter describes the slow rise of the legal marijuana industry in Canada and the challenges that the founders of HEXO overcame on their journey to profitability. ; ; 82 $8.20 Add
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Pilgrim Ways

From: In Praise of Retreat

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This chapter explores the concept of pilgrimage and how it can be applied in modern life. The author discusses a variety of examples of notable religious pilgrimages. 45 $4.50 Add
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Scientific Salvation

From: Overrun

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In this chapter, the author travels to Minnesota to interview researchers at the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC). Topics discussed include different non-physical … 30 $3.00 Add
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Self-Accusation: The Power of Confession and Disclosure

From: The "Mr Big" Sting

This chapter argues that Mr. Big seeks the truth and does so by lying. The author looks closely at the power and danger of seeking truth from confession and disclosure. 17 $1.70 Add
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Serendipity: happy surprise

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

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The authors talk about the serendipity of impactful relationships and moments. They remember their mentors, sponsors and the lessons they have learned throughout their life and career. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Social Gastronomy

Giving Food a Seat at the Table

From: Take Back the Tray

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The Book

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

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This chapter explores "The Book" and its power. ; 12 $1.20 Add
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The Dutch Model

From: Happily Ever Older

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Readings in this text explore a variety of case studies from around the world of approaches to long-term care. 17 $1.70 Add
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The Living Wind

From: Lost Feast

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In this chapter Newman provides an overview on the rise and fall of the passenger pigeon in North America. Through this Newman examines how during the shift from agricultural to industrial … 21 $2.10 Add
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The Next Steps to Take

From: Still Hopeful

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In Chapter Five Barlow examines alternative approaches to the current framing of global commerce and business, which is dominated by the narratives of neoliberalism and corporate interests. She … 54 $5.40 Add
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The Post-Liberal Order

Part II: The Insurgency

From: Has Populism Won?

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This chapter discusses how populist leaders are against liberal international order. This chapter discusses how populist figures continue to challenge liberal free-trade internationalism. ; 17 $1.70 Add
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This Gentle Art

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Six explores Louise’s growing interest in birds. The chapter discusses Louise’s first recordbook of bird watching, her relationship with Percy Traverner, the evolution of her … 25 $2.50 Add