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Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
xvii, 301 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans, portraits ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the trend of of seniors living together for the support they do not receive living independently or in a traditional care facility.
Author
Language
English
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Falmouth Narrative Nonfiction Book Club
Morning Book Group Past Selections
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"[The author] takes us into the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the edge. Arleen is a single mother trying to raise her two sons on the 20 dollars a month she has left after paying for their rundown apartment. Scott is a gentle nurse consumed by a heroin addiction. Lamar, a man with no legs and a neighborhood full of boys to look after, tries to work his way out of debt. Vanetta participates in a botched...
Author
Language
English
Description
"What if scrapping one flawed policy could bring US cities closer to addressing debilitating housing shortages, stunted growth and innovation, persistent racial and economic segregation, and car-dependent development? It's time for America to move beyond zoning, argues city planner M. Nolan Gray in Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It. With lively explanations and stories, Gray shows why zoning abolition is a necessary-if...
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
157 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Keeping chickens, even for city dwellers, is a trend that just keeps on growing. With this book, today's modern farmer will find plans and construction techniques for making seven different chicken coops, fun chicken facts, and recipes for eggs. Experienced farmer, woodworker, and author Chris Gleason's hip eye for design, combined with sound woodworking techniques make the coops both attractive and sturdy. Practical information such as how to properly...
Publisher
Film-Truth Productions
Pub. Date
[200?]
Physical Desc
1 video disc (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"In this documentary, residents of the town of Aquinnah who are participating in an affordable housing lottery open their doors and share their stories."--Container.
Author
Series
Sullivan's Crossing volume 5
Language
English
Description
Hannah Russell's carefully crafted plans for her life have been upended without warning. When her best friend died suddenly, Hannah became guardian to a five-year-old named Noah. With no experience at motherhood, she's terrified she's not up to the challenge. She and Noah need time to get to know each other, so she decides to rent a country house with stunning views on a lake in rural Colorado. When they arrive at the house, they are greeted by the...
Author
Publisher
Bold Type Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 257 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Over the past century, American demographics and social norms have shifted dramatically. If trends continue, we should expect to see more people living alone, later-in-life marriages, fewer (and smaller) new families, and a majority-minority population that skews older and older. Americans' daily life and preferences have also changed, whether by choice or by force, to become more virtual, more mobile, and less stable. But housing today largely looks...
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Pub. Group
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Animals need their own space, and no where is this more apparent that for those who own multiple animals. When not given their own private space to be alone many animals, especially dogs and livestock will become overly territorial. Yet many owners put off or overlook the need for building homes for their animals because they think it might be too hard or time consuming. Written for every pet and livestock owner who has sighed or groaned at the prospect...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Richard Rothstein explodes the myth that America's cities came to be racially divided through de facto segregation -- that is, through individual prejudices, income differences, or the actions of private institutions like banks and real estate agencies. Rather, The Color of Law incontrovertibly makes it clear that it was de jure segregation -- the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments -- that actually promoted...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Bat House Builder's Handbook is the definitive source for bat house information. This new edition has been completely revised to incorporate the latest research on improving the success rates for bat houses. It updates the original bat house plans and includes a new "rocket box" design, along with mounting suggestions, tips for experimentation, frequently asked bat house questions, and information about bats most likely to use bat houses.
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