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Speaking out: ideas that work for Canadians
By Jack Layton. 2004
NDP leader Jack Layton believes that the Harper government has abandoned what Canadians hold dear: our environmental commitments to the…
world and future generations, our role as purveyors of peace, our engagement on the global battle against poverty and AIDS, and the emphasis on investments in child care, housing, and education essential for our future. He provides a "blueprint for Canada" to get the country back on track. 2004.Slutever: dispatches from a sexually autonomous woman in a post-shame world
By Karley Sciortino. 2018
So you want to talk about race
By Ijeoma Oluo. 2018
Ijeoma Oluo offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing issues such as privilege, police brutality,…
intersectionality, microaggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between people of color and white Americans struggling with race complexities, Oluo answers the questions readers don't dare ask. 2018.Shame nation: the global epidemic of online hate
By Melissa Schorr, Sue Scheff. 2017
In today's digitally-driven world, countless people are being electronically embarrassed every day, whether it's from trolling, cyber-slamming, revenge porn, sexting,…
doxing, hacking, or other malicious virtual takedowns. This book taps into our fascination and fear of digital shaming, sprinkling actual social media posts from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more to illustrate how unbelievably mean things have become. 2017.Documents the underlying causes that force teenagers onto the streets, such as sexual abuse and the malfunction of child-protection services.…
Includes first-person vignettes, commentary by street workers and educators, and sections on drugs, prostitution and illiteracy. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Textbook format. c1991.Stop the insanity
By Susan Powter. 1993
This popular television personality and authority on wellness explains how people can take control of their lives for better health…
and self-esteem through diet, mental fitness and the power in creating a positive image of themselves. 1993.Still raising hell: Poverty, Activism And Other True Stories
By Sheila Baxter. 1997
Baxter describes herself with dignity as a woman who is old, fat and poor. She decries the world of 'experts'…
and 'professionals' and insists on giving a voice to people living in poverty. Her book also provides accounts of grassroots activism and community initiatives for change in and around Vancouver. 1997.Stiffed: the betrayal of the American man
By Susan Faludi. 1999
Prize-winning journalist reassesses the masculine role in U.S. society. Focusses on men born after World War II who feel angry…
at the discrepancy between perceived promises and the reality of their existence. Begins at a domestic violence meeting and progresses to numerous interviews with individuals in a wide range of occupations. Bestseller. 1999.Sometimes we dance alone: your next years can be your best years
By Edith S McCall. 1994
Believing that life is a gift of endless possibilities, eighty-something writer McCall urges others not to drop out of the…
dance of life just because they live alone in their later years. Using her own life as an example, McCall describes the adventures she has had since her divorce in the 1960s and the help she received from God. Included is a list of recreational resources. 1994.Stalking the elephant: my discovery of America
By James Laxer. 2000
James Laxer travels to different regions in the U.S. in an effort to examine the social and political issues, trends…
and conflicts that shape the current American society. He observes the IMF protests in Washington, D.C., tracks the campaign of presidential candidate George W. Bush, visits an abortion clinic in Seattle, and enrols in a firearms training course in Springfield, Massachusetts. Some strong language; some descriptions of violence; graphic descriptions of an abortion procedure. 2000.Solitude: a singular life in a crowded world
By Michael Harris. 2017
The capacity to be alone--properly alone--is one of life's subtlest skills. Real solitude is a contented and productive state that…
garners tangible rewards: it allows us to reflect and recharge, improving our relationships with ourselves and, paradoxically, with others. Today, the zeitgeist embraces sharing like never before. Fueled by our dependence on online and social media, we have created an ecosystem of obsessive distraction that dangerously undervalues solitude. Many of us now lead lives of strangely crowded loneliness--we are ever-connected, but only shallowly so. Bestseller. 2017.Shifting time: social policy and the future of work
By Armine Yalnizyan, Ran Ide, Arthur J Cordell. 1994
This text presents two essays: "Securing society: creating Canadian social policy;" and, "The new tools: implications for the future of…
work." The essays discuss the decline of work and its meaning, while considering the new realities of work. The job search is obstructed by "technological progress", a situation which results in loss of tax revenue, fewer people in standard employment, and sociological and moral consequences. The proposed solutions for these problems include suggestions ranging from an equitable distribution of wealth to a national strategy for child care. c1994.Sex wars: a humorous look at sexism down through history
By Mark M Orkin. 1978
Search for the soul
By Milbourne Christopher. 1979
Science and the paranormal: probing the existence of the supernatural
By Barry Singer, George O Abell. 1981
A collection of twenty articles in which eminent scientists and authorities, such as Carl Sagan and Isaac Asimov, take a…
critical look at popularized paranormal phenomena, including UFO's, psychics, and ancient astronauts. c1981.Santé et politique: un point de vue de l'intérieur
By David Levine, Danièle Blain. 2015
Levine revient sur son passé en politique et sur son expérience de gestionnaire. Il redit son appui indéfectible à un…
système de santé gratuit et universel. Il remet en question toutefois la manière dont ce système est géré et dénonce les effets que certaines décisions politiques, y compris les toutes dernières réformes mises en oeuvre par le gouvernement Couillard, peuvent avoir sur son efficacité. À la fois mémoires retraçant un parcours exceptionnel, source d'enseignements sur la manière d'exercer son leadership et réflexion en profondeur sur notre système, ce livre est une lecture indispensable pour tous ceux qui s'intéressent à la santé. 2015. Titre uniforme: Health care and politics.Sasquatch: ape or man
By John Green. 1978
Sanctuary: stories from Casey House Hospice
By Patrick Conlon. 1991
In 1988, Casey House in Toronto became North America's first community-based AIDS hospice. This book tells of the people who…
planned Casey House, the people who work and volunteer there, and the people who will die there. c1991.Rompre sans tout casser
By Linda Berube. 2001
La séparation d'un couple n'est pas la fin du monde, mais c'est certainement la fin d'un monde pour ceux qui…
vivent cette situation. Dans cet ouvrage, l'auteure, présidente fondatrice de l'Association de médiation familiale du Québec passe en revue des sujets importants comme la garde partagée des enfants ainsi que les négociations des aspects financiers et matériels en plus de proposer des orientations à prendre pour régler les obstacles qui se présentent. 2001.