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Inside the Montreal Mafia
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Inside the Montreal Mafia

The Confessions of Andrew Scoppa

A groundbreaking, exclusive inside look at the North American Mafia and the Rizzuto family. For the first time in Canadian history, a high-ranking Mafioso agreed to break the code of omertà by … ; 240 View
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Mr. Big Travels the World

Mr. Big Travels the World

From: The "Mr Big" Sting

The author looks at how Mr. Big has been received in other countries with criminal justice systems that are like Canada’s, such as the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. 21 $2.10 Add
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Mr. Big under Pressure: "Reining In" or "Getting Better"?

Mr. Big under Pressure: "Reining In" or "Getting Better"?

From: The "Mr Big" Sting

This chapter tracks the history of the 30 years of Mr. Big tactics, the constitutionality of Mr. Big, and the arguments for improving vs. abolishing Mr. Big. 34 $3.40 Add
My Road from Damascus
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My Road from Damascus

A Memoir

"An extraordinary account of survival in Syria’s most notorious military prisons that is written with “brutal clarity — and yet, there is a poetic quality to the … 440 View
Nerve

Nerve

Lessons on Leadership from Two Women Who Went First

Candid and insightful perspectives on the dilemmas and opportunities women confront as they take on leadership positions. Martha Piper and Indira Samarasekera had vastly different career paths on … ; 320 View
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Nervous Breakdown
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Nervous Breakdown

the great birth control swindle

From: Bleed

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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Never a Day Alike to the Other
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Never a Day Alike to the Other

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Eighteen wraps up the story of Louise’s life by reflecting on her accomplishments. The chapter includes the author’s last encounter with Louise, reflections on her legacy, and … 28 $2.80 Add
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No One Will Interfere With You

No One Will Interfere With You

From: Cheated

Chapter One describes the Indian Affairs branch of the Canadian government in the 1800s, and a treaty put forth between the Crown and the Cree people. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Nothing Happens Haphazardly
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Nothing Happens Haphazardly

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Eight explores Louise’s journey writing her "Little Bird Book." The chapter follows the writing and publishing of her first book and Len’s homecoming from the war. 10 $1.00 Add
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Notice of Eviction
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Notice of Eviction

2 legit 2 quit (the system)

From: Bleed

In this chapter, Lindeman narrates her experience of receiving a hysterectomy during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. 24 $2.40 Add
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Oh Bondage, Up Yours!
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Oh Bondage, Up Yours!

how the system got its power

From: Bleed

In this chapter, Lindeman examines how the power imbalance of the doctor-patient relationship and the feminization of "sick role" impact the medical care received by women and those … 38 $3.80 Add
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Once upon a time in deutschland
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Once upon a time in deutschland

From: The Environmentalist’s Dilemma

This chapter details the author’s German heritage and Germany’s postwar journey of coming to terms with its sins; the point is to see what other nations might learn about dealing with … 25 $2.50 Add
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Open Up and Bleed
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Open Up and Bleed

the mental dimensions of pain

From: Bleed

Lindeman explores the correlation between psychological distress and physical pain, and how this manifests for people who suffer from endometriosis, PCOS, and other pelvic disorders. She … 17 $1.70 Add
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Other Ways of Living Well
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Other Ways of Living Well

From: Happily Ever Older

Readings in this text explore a variety of case studies from around the world of approaches to long-term care. 24 $2.40 Add
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Overexposed
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Overexposed

From: The Trauma Beat

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
Overrun

Overrun

Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis

Intelligent investigative writing meets experiential journalism in this important look at one of North America’s most voraciously invasive species. Politicians, ecologists, and government … 387 View