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The Age of Industry
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The Age of Industry

From: Toronto: The First 13,000 Years

From Toronto: The First 13,000 Years: An Illustrated History 27 $2.70 Add
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Chapter 10

Chapter 10

The Agonizing Steps to Freedom

From: Quebec in Question

A fascinating brief history of events in Quebec in 1970, including a full account of FLQ kidnappings, its manifesto, the reaction of federal and provincial authorities, and the imposition of the … 42 $4.20 Add
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The American Power Elite and Fascism

The American Power Elite and Fascism

From: The Myth of the Good War

Analyzes how before and even after the outbreak of war in Europe Hitler and his National Socialism, and fascism in general, enjoyed a disproportionate amount of sympathy within the ranks of the … 16 $1.60 Add
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The Arguments Against Jury Independence

The Arguments Against Jury Independence

From: The Secret Power of Juries

examines the arguments against jury independence 31 $3.10 Add
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The Arrival of Agriculture
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The Arrival of Agriculture

From: Humans

This chapter looks at the advent of agricultural societies and sedentary lifestyles, it inspects what effect these developments had on the egalitarian values of their foraging ancestors … 36 $3.60 Add
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The Arts in Interesting Times
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The Arts in Interesting Times

From: Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World

From Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World: 14 $1.40 Add
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The Auto Revolution Begins:

The Auto Revolution Begins:

Invention and Industry

From: Car Nation

1900-1920. Looks at the beginning of the auto revolution, examines different makes and models, looks at the auto revolution’s impact on work, wages, and workers 17 $1.70 Add
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The Auto Revolution Begins: Invention and Industry
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The Auto Revolution Begins: Invention and Industry

From: Car Nation Canada

A history of the auto industry in Canada from 1900 to the 1920s. Includes details of early manufacturers and makes of vehicles, including many photos and illustrations, and a description of the … 14 $1.40 Add
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The Bahamas Adventure of C. Powell Morgan

The Bahamas Adventure of C. Powell Morgan

From: Sweethearts

1960s .The syndicate continues to refine methods of money laundering. Examines the Atlantic Acceptance Coorporation and its Bahamas hotel/casino developments 20 $2.00 Add
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The Bargain Builders

The Bargain Builders

From: Sweethearts

1960s the development of new building techniques that maximized profits by decreasing the need for skilled labour and finding cheaper materials. There are also inter-union disagreements for control 12 $1.20 Add
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The Beginning of the End for New France — 1758

The Beginning of the End for New France — 1758

From: The Fall of New France

Looks at Louisbourg, Fort Carillon, Fort Frontenacm, The Fall of Fort Duquesne, Montcalm’s Dilemma to explain what lead to French defeat 12 $1.20 Add
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The Big Lie

The Big Lie

Why and How BC Hydro Dismissed the Peace River Valley Microclimate

From: Damming the Peace

Former B.C. Environment Minister Joan Sawicki sets out her analysis that BC Hydro “overlooked” the importance of microclimate in its agricultural impact assessment of the Site C dam … 9 $0.90 Add
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The Big Shift

The Big Shift

From: Getting to Zero

Discusses the urgent need to shift from carbon intensive activities in three sectors: energy (bitumen to be declared a "sunset" industry), transportation (to shift from private internal … 37 $3.70 Add
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The Birth of a Politician

The Birth of a Politician

From: Canada is Not Back

A brief biography of Justin Trudeau, examining how the influence of his father and travelling in his 20’s affected his career. outlook and approach to foreign affairs. 13 $1.30 Add
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The Bitter Fruits of Crisis Capitalism: The Gig Economy and Homelessness, 2000–25
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The Bitter Fruits of Crisis Capitalism: The Gig Economy and Homelessness, 2000–25

From: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Crises

In this chapter, Palmer discusses how the gig economy emerged, impact on workers’ incomes, the emergence of homelessness across Canada in the period, and the rising cost of housing— all … 13 $1.30 Add
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The Business of Politics

The Business of Politics

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

Reactions from outside the CCF circles to the Regina Manifesto and the written policy of the party. Looks at the lack of money and organization that the party faced but highlights reform measures … 33 $3.30 Add