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The status quo doesn't work for millions of Americans, and the
consequences of millions of failures are expensive for everyone
else. There has to be a better, fairer, and more cost-effective way
of helping people achieve success. That is what this book is all
about. The United States now spends trillions of dollars on chronic
disease, incarceration, educational failures, and lost
productivity-among the many problems of the current system.
Instead, this book argues for better, more targeted spending that
could guarantee an opportunity-rich childhood for all. The
"guardrails" of the title are the aspects of a well-functioning
neighborhood that help children become thriving adults: good
schools, well-funded libraries, safe streets and public spaces,
quality health care, churches and other spiritual homes, and
transportation and other public services. "Airbags" are timely
interventions at the individual level that help avert lasting
damage from bad events. Examples include drug treatment or
psychological counseling for troubled young people. The United
States can afford both better guardrails and airbags for kids to
help them become healthy and productive adults who will be
effective parents for the next generation. This book advocates a
smarter social safety net that will catch kids heading in the wrong
direction before they are harmed, and society will pay for those
upstream investments and reap the benefits of healthier and more
productive generations to come.
The status quo doesn't work for millions of Americans, and the
consequences of millions of failures are expensive for everyone
else. There has to be a better, fairer, and more cost-effective way
of helping people achieve success. That is what this book is all
about. The United States now spends trillions of dollars on chronic
disease, incarceration, educational failures, and lost
productivity-among the many problems of the current system.
Instead, this book argues for better, more targeted spending that
could guarantee an opportunity-rich childhood for all. The
"guardrails" of the title are the aspects of a well-functioning
neighborhood that help children become thriving adults: good
schools, well-funded libraries, safe streets and public spaces,
quality health care, churches and other spiritual homes, and
transportation and other public services. "Airbags" are timely
interventions at the individual level that help avert lasting
damage from bad events. Examples include drug treatment or
psychological counseling for troubled young people. The United
States can afford both better guardrails and airbags for kids to
help them become healthy and productive adults who will be
effective parents for the next generation. This book advocates a
smarter social safety net that will catch kids heading in the wrong
direction before they are harmed, and society will pay for those
upstream investments and reap the benefits of healthier and more
productive generations to come.
Dniknam was a man without a purpose and a destiny. He asked God to
help him find his destiny and God sent eight angels to show him the
way to his purpose and destiny. Join our hero and his son as they
complete the journey to discover their destinies.
John Common and Mary Common started a common family in Common Town
when they had the Common Twins. The Common family had uncommon
dreams and goals but they continued leading a very common life.
Eventually with all their commonality their got common jobs and
lost common jobs. They had to go on common unemployment and finally
common disability. Their common lives have deteriorated into lives
out of common control. Follow the Common Family as they learn
through their common mistakes how to be uncommon again.
Continue to follow the adventures and miss-adventures of the
teenager Izzy and her new friend Geo as they meet new friends
during the "Tribulation" period. These two, who recently came to
know the Lord, are out to save the world before the anti-Christ
takes control. "They Came From the North" is an exciting trip into
what it would be like in Alaska as the Northern Force builds into a
powerful movement for God at the end of time.
The Truth Alaska Style was inspired from a sense of adventure that
is created in ones mind when you think of Alaska. The Fairbanks
police and its investigative team lead us all over the interior of
the Great Land in search of truth. The truth that is written in the
local and state laws. Dave, a young detective from the San
Francisco area, steps right into the fire as he lands in the
largest city in northern Alaska. He meets his fellow investigators,
Lieutenant 'Jake' Jacobson, Chief Morrison, Investigator Gloria
Caruthers, Doc Morgan, the chief pathologists, and Detective Smokey
Smothers. Together this unlikely team, through the good and bad,
attempt to find the truth behind varoius local and statewide
crimes. Their adventures take them through many parts of the state
as they chase the 'bad guys.'
Things are definitely getting weird. Izzy's choices of late have
not improved this situation. Coming to Alaska with a wild bunch
using stolen tickets, and when she didn't "put out," they threw her
out the into the cold with only a light coat Later, no one returned
to the domed-house in Healy, where that nice preacher had brought
her last night; or was early morning? What strangeness, but she has
a job, winter clothes from her friends, and a room. Tomorrow she
starts her first real job. She can't call home because the
telephone isn't working. She can't find the preacher and the owners
of the domed-house. Many are missing. People were saying it's all
because of aliens. Others are blaming God. This doesn't help her
problems. Who can she trust; her new employers? Not those two
strange boys but the old guy? She should have listened to her mom,
stayed out of trouble, and maybe gone to church. How is she going
to survive day two of her new life, or even day 3?
This book is intended for the new homeowner, pre-owned homeowner
and renter. It will give you valuable and concise information on
how to assess the inner workings of your new residence, thereby
providing you with the consumer awareness you need as you go
through this exciting journey.
You will find a breakdown that takes you from room to room
identifying items you should look for as you inspect your new home.
We have also provided for you examples and helpful hints in caring
for your new home as well as a section for notes in the back of
this book. This book will also assist you in properly maintaining
your new residence.
Typically, for the new homeowner, the builder's representative
will meet you at the home for an orientation to explain the inner
workings of your new home. The warranty will be explained as well
as how to obtain service from their company. Usually the builder
has a set time limit per home when performing an orientation. By
having a checklist and a set of preset questions for this day, your
orientation will be smooth and free of distractions. You will find
the questions you need to ask in this book as you go from room to
room.
For the pre-owned homeowner, you will be able to assess your new
home like a pro. This book gives concise information which will
enable you to check the inner workings of the home in an easy
format.
For the renter, this book gives information for you to assess the
home for any minor deficiencies prior to moving in. Thus being able
to secure your deposit when it is time to move to your next new
home.
To every HomeOwner who isn't afraid to askthe questions...
Knowledge of your home is a powerful tool
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