housing

Presents various viewpoints on homelessness, addressing whether it is a serious problem, what causes it, whether and which housing policies will benefit the homeless, and which policies will reduce homelessness.

Introduces the elements of the global community, looking at the similarities and differences among homes around the world.

The author describes his experiences working with Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that builds housing with volunteer laborers.

Describes a number of shelters constructed from different types of materials and suitable to varying climates, including tepees, yurts, log cabins, stone houses, and igloos.

Discusses how the subprime crisis happened and how similar crises can be prevented. Addresses the new administration's policy initiatives and proposed solutions.

"Los Angeles Times" columnist Steve Lopez shares the story of his relationship with Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless violinist who captured his attention playing a two-stringed instrument on Skid Row, discussing his attempts to help Ayers--once a promising student at Juilliard--reclaim the life he was forced to give up following a mental breakdown.

Describes the ways average people have lived in various cultures from ancient times through the twentieth century, presenting details on homes, family structures, and daily customs.

Provides a detailed picture of what life in the slums of New York was like, how the slums were created, how and why they remained as they were, who was forced to live there, and offers suggestions for easing the lot of the poor.

Presents an introduction to the various places on Earth that people live, including grasslands, forests, deserts, and mountains, and describes the way people live near each, managing food, shelter, and transportation.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to gross things found around the home such as bacteria found on kitchen or bathroom surfaces, dust mites in carpeting or bedding, and germs that live on toothbrushes.