Social Science
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3 or 4 Years an Indian
by Cindy Styles
A little story about one girl’s attempt to claim her heritage, and the maneuvering by the Canadian government to discredit that heritage. This book contains a “gift of words” for Toronto, with views on substance abuse presented in the spirit of a...
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The Hidden Treasure of Dutch Buffalo Creek - Heirloom Edition
by Jackson Badgenoone
An eight year old boy named James, aka the wannabe Cisco Kid, nearly lost his life as he searched for precious metal in a bone dry southwest Arizona gulley. He retrieved only pyrite before a desert flood swept away his world. Over the course of...
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Of mörg gæludýr
Saga um Eddu Melkorku og lýsnar by Catherine Wayne
Edda Melkorka er ung stúlka sem býr á Íslandi. Edda talar bæði íslensku og ensku (og blandar þeim stundum saman) og hún umgengst reglulega fólk af margvíslegum uppruna. Hún er alin upp við bæði evrópska og norður-ameríska siði og hefðir, svo hún...
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Celebrating a Century of 4-H in Ontario
by 4-H Ontario
This book celebrates a century of 4-H in Ontario through stories of members and families from across rural Ontario who have been involved in the 4-H program. Part 1 of the book was originally published in 1995 on the 80th anniversary of 4-H in...
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Playing Dolls, Canadian Experience Required
by Najat Sinclair-Benrbia
Playing Dolls, Canadian Experience Required is a real life story that depicts the events of my journey coming to this majestic country, Canada. It is also a story of all the other immigrants who have come searching for new beginnings. Like many...
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Reviving Canadian Democracy
by C. Richard Tindal
The Downward Spiral of Canadian Democracy Democratic government in Canada has been declining – at an accelerating rate. The House of Commons is ineffective. The Senate is not accountable and is scandal-ridden. Decision making is increasingly...
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Preemie Voices
Young men and women born very prematurely describe their lives, challenges and achievements by Saroj Saigal
The birth of a very premature baby is a shock for parents. The immediate anxiety about whether their infant will survive quickly leads to concerns about their child’s future quality of life. In this inspiring and informative book, young people...
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The Big Cookie Proposition
Insights and Inspiration for a Generous New You by Dr. Kim Pensinger
Studies show that American Christians give only 3% of after-tax income to church, charity, and humanitarian causes. Why so little? In most cases, it’s not for lack of means or desire—they simply have yet to learn how people become givers. The Big...
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Markings In The Mail By A Sidney Boy Volume one
I Heard The Eagle's Piercing Cries by Wallace G. du Temple
In the stirring lead story, the Matriarch of Talhtan shows courage in the face of racism and assimilation; first, her baby dies in a blizzard, then her other three are seized. Wally blows the whistle on the provincial welfare department because...
