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Shopify Gathers Speed
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Shopify Gathers Speed

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter follows the ways Shopify executives were constantly learning and developing in their roles over the years. 14 $1.40 Add
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Skedaddling, Crimping, and Deserting
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Skedaddling, Crimping, and Deserting

PART TWO: A HOUSE TORN ASUNDER

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Seven focuses on public and financial support for the war effort during the early weeks of the Civil War. Topics discussed include the need for more men, “bounties” and public … 16 $1.60 Add
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Slavery and Freedom in a British Colony
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Slavery and Freedom in a British Colony

PART ONE: THE ATTIC

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Two covers the history of enslavement in pre-confederation Canada, through the French, British and Portuguese presence in the areas that would become Canada. Topics discusses the lives of … 18 $1.80 Add
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Social Gastronomy
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Social Gastronomy

Giving Food a Seat at the Table

From: Take Back the Tray

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Southerners Choose London
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Southerners Choose London

PART THREE: RECONSTRUCTING

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Twelve focuses on the rise of London, Ontario in US-Canadian relations post Civil War. Topics discussed include bounty hunters, profiteering on newly arrived Southerners, the Tecumseh … 19 $1.90 Add
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Speculators and Boodlers

Speculators and Boodlers

From: Cheated

Chapter Four details an immigration scam pulled off by deputy minister James Smart and other Liberal government officials. ; 31 $3.10 Add
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Staying Alive
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Staying Alive

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter discusses the new faces at Shopify and how the company adapted to compensation and corporate governance issues. 10 $1.00 Add
Still Hopeful
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Still Hopeful

Lessons from a Lifetime of Activism

“Canada’s best-known voice of dissent.” — CBC In this timely book, Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that … 240 View
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Story
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Story

From: Killing the Wittigo

In this chapter, Methot explains the importance of oral traditions and storytelling within indigenous culture. Examining how the trauma of colonialism has altered the ways indigenous people share … 18 $1.80 Add
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Story Taking
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Story Taking

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry explores how colonialism and anti-Indigenous racism impact how the media reports on missing and murdered Indigenous wome. She offers a first hand account through her … 18 $1.80 Add
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Super-aging: the joys of old age

Super-aging: the joys of old age

PART 3 LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF

From: Nerve

This chapter reflects on the authors retirements, and how they have aged as women. Their reflections include finding joy in life, their spirituality, and health. ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Systems and Institutions
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Systems and Institutions

From: Killing the Wittigo

In this chapter, Methot describes indigenization and decolozination. She examines how colonial systems and institutions continue to uphold oppressive values and practices. 26 $2.60 Add
Take Back the Tray
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Take Back the Tray

Revolutionizing Food in Hospitals, Schools, and Other Institutions

Good food generally doesn’t arrive on a tray, but Chef Joshna Maharaj knows that institutional kitchens have the ability to produce good, nourishing food, because she’s been making it … 258 View
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Terror, Anger, Grief, Loss
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Terror, Anger, Grief, Loss

From: Killing the Wittigo

In the first chapter, Methot categorizes the traumatic implications of oppressive colonial tactics into historic trauma, impacts on 1st generation, intergenerational impacts, and continued … 26 $2.60 Add
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The Anatomy of Mr. Big

The Anatomy of Mr. Big

From: The "Mr Big" Sting

This chapter builds on the case studies of previous chapters by breaking the RCMP’s Mr. Big operations into the component parts: case selection, making contact, establishing a relationship, … 47 $4.70 Add
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The Art of Retreat
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The Art of Retreat

From: In Praise of Retreat

In this chapter, the author explores the factors that motivate people to seek seclusion from the world. She discusses historical examples of pilgrims and hermits and what motivated their retreats. 31 $3.10 Add