communities

[An] analysis that identifies the true factor behind the decline of the American dream: it is not purely the result of economics as the left claims, but the collapse of the institutions that made us successful, including marriage, church, and civic life. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald J. Trump proclaimed, "the American dream is dead," and this message resonated across the country.

"How is it that the internet connects us to a world of people, yet so many of us feel more isolated than ever? That we have hundreds, even thousands of friends on social media, but not a single person to truly confide in? [The author] calls this 'community confusion,' and in [this book] she offers every reader a blueprint to find their people and build and nurture community, because connectedness--as more and more studies show--is our key to happiness, fulfillment, and success"--Provided by publisher.

In a climate of culture wars and tremendous economic uncertainty, the media have often reduced America to a simplistic schism between red states and blue states. In response to that oversimplification, journalist Dante Chinni teamed up with political geographer James Gimpel to launch the Patchwork Nation project, using on-the-ground reporting and statistical analysis to get past generalizations and probe American communities in depth. The result is Our Patchwork Nation, a refreshing, sometimes startling, look at how America's diversities often defy conventional wisdom.

Join the pups of PAW Patrol to meet the different kinds of people working to make your community a great, safe place to be.

"Explores how people gather in groups of all kinds to fulfill the basic human need for companionship . . . [and] examines the many ways we are the same, no matter where we live"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies about police training and excessive force in an objective and comprehensive way.

Simple text and photographs describe what it is like to live in a rural community.

"Counting up from one stuffed pi?ata to ten hefty hens--and always counting on each other--children are encouraged to recognize the value of their community, the joys inherent in healthy eco-friendly activities, and the agency they possess to make change. A broad and inspiring vision of diversity is told through stories in words and pictures. And of course, there is a duck to find on every page!"--OCLC.

"Life at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends soon find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a tree house, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community?"--Back cover.

Text and color illustrations explore different kinds of communities, including suburban life and relationships with neighbors and other people who work and live there.