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.

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.'

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.

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