"This book is about building credible science to address the challenge of criminal recidivism. It does so by drawing upon a unique natural experiment that presented an opportunity to witness an alternate reality. More than 625,000 individuals are released from prison in the United States each year, and roughly half of these individuals will be back in prison within just three years. A likely contributor to the churning of the same individuals in and out of prison is the fact that many released prisoners return home to the same environment with the same criminal opportunities and criminal peers that proved so detrimental to their behavior prior to incarceration. This study uses Hurricane Katrina as a natural experiment for examining the question of whether residential relocation away from an old neighborhood can lead to desistance from crime. For many prisoners released soon after Katrina, they could not go back to their old neighborhoods as they normally would have done. Their neighborhoods were devastated by a once-a-generation storm that damaged the vast majority of housing units in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina provided a rare opportunity to investigate what happens when individuals move not just a short distance, but to entirely different cities, counties, and social worlds. This study draws upon both quantitative and qualitative evidence to reveal where newly released prisoners resided in the wake of the Katrina, the effect of residential relocation on the likelihood of reincarceration through eight years post-release, and the mechanisms revealing why residential change is so important"--

The vigilantes of the Sisterhood reorganize as a secret group called the CIC and dedicated to serving their friend, the president of the United States, Martine Connor.

The Sisterhood bids readers a fond farewell in the 20th and final novel in the mega-popular series from #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Michaels. Original.

A comprehensive guide to buying a home while avoiding pitfalls in India. Home buying is a thrilling experience often overwhelmed by its complex process. Many home buyers take the plunge without any knowledge of the real estate industry and the underlying processes. The consequences range from buying the wrong property to losing one’s life savings.. As new-age buyers enter India’s thriving real estate market as well as varied voices educating them, the need for one trusted voice has only grown.. Mayank Agarwal, a first-generation real estate entrepreneur and educator, addresses this need in his book ‘How to Buy a Scam Free Home’ to provide the right information backed by the real experience to help avoid most pitfalls and scams. It equips you with all the knowledge you need to buy your dream home without getting into trouble. It breaks down the infamously opaque and intimidating industry and bridges the massive gap that has long plagued the customer.

When it comes to your home, peace is possible... Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical but create places of peace that reflect your personality. Kathi will help you tackle the four-step process of dedicate, decide, declutter and “do-your-thing” to reveal the home you’ve always dreamed of, and then transform it into a haven that reflects who you truly are meant to be. If you’re also feeling overwhelmed by the care and upkeep of all the stuff under your feet or sense that your home is running you, instead of the other way around, come discover how to create a space that doesn’t have to be showroom perfect to be perfect for you and the people you love.

Newlyweds, retired folks, house restorers, apartment renovators, interior decorators and others wanting to spruce up a residence can find all the free guidance they need on the Internet. Internet leads found in this guide include: guidance for windows, floors and furniture; special interest; and many projects, tips and general discussion groups. 150 illustrations.