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Dream hoarders : how the American upper middle class is leaving everyone else in the dust, why that is a problem, and what to do about it / by Reeves, Richard V.,author.(CARDINAL)344310;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-186) and index.Hoarding the dream -- A class apart -- Growing gains -- Inheriting class -- Market merit -- Opportunity hoarding -- Sharing the dream -- Check our privilege."America is becoming a class-based society. It is now conventional wisdom to focus on the wealth of the top 1 percent-especially the top 0.01 percent-and how the ultra-rich are concentrating income and prosperity while incomes for most other Americans are stagnant. But the most important, consequential, and widening gap in American society is between the upper middle class and everyone else. Reeves defines the upper middle class as those whose incomes are in the top 20 percent of American society. Income is not the only way to measure a society, but in a market economy it is crucial because access to money generally determines who gets the best quality education, housing, health care, and other necessary goods and services. As Reeves shows, the growing separation between the upper middle class and everyone else can be seen in family structure, neighborhoods, attitudes, and lifestyle. Those at the top of the income ladder are becoming more effective at passing on their status to their children, reducing overall social mobility. The result is not just an economic divide but a fracturing of American society along class lines. Upper-middle-class children become upper-middle-class adults. These trends matter because the separation and perpetuation of the upper middle class corrode prospects for more progressive approaches to policy. Various forms of "opportunity hoarding" among the upper middle class make it harder for others to rise up to the top rung. Examples include zoning laws and schooling, occupational licensing, college application procedures, and the allocation of internships. Upper-middle-class opportunity hoarding, Reeves argues, results in a less competitive economy as well as a less open society. Inequality is inevitable and can even be good, within limits. But Reeves argues that society can take effective action to reduce opportunity hoarding and thus promote broader opportunity. This fascinating book shows how American society has become the very class-defined society that earlier Americans rebelled against-and what can be done to restore a more equitable society"--
Subjects: Middle class; Income distribution;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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The wealth hoarders : how billionaires pay millions to hide trillions / by Collins, Chuck,1959-Author(DLC)n 99282702 ;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-212) and index.The high cost of hidden wealth -- Who are the wealth defenders? -- Tools in the wealth hiding toolbox -- All in the family office -- The wealth hiding in your neighborhood -- Directly engaging the wealth defense industry -- Solutions to wealth hiding."A devastating insider expose of the industry that hides the plutocrats' trillions from the taxman"--.
Subjects: Tax evasion.; Wealth; Income distribution.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The house on Hoarder Hill / by Lish, Mikki,author.;
"When siblings Hedy and Spencer are forced to spend time with their reclusive and eccentric grandfather, they find themselves on a quest to solve the mysterious disappearance of their grandmother decades earlier. Searching for clues, they'll uncover dangerous secrets from their grandfather's past as a magician...Using their ingenuity, bravery, and new-found belief in magic, Hedy and Spencer must search for the truth behind Rose's disappearance and attempt to heal the family rift"--750LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Missing persons; Grandparent and child; Haunted houses; Family secrets;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The hoarder's wife : a novel / by Greenhut, Deborah S.,1951-author.;
It wasn't quite Marie Kondo meets Grey Gardens in The Women's Room, but it was close. Professor Ludwig Berg hoarded; Grace Berg gave away as much as she could. During their thirty-five years of marriage, Luddy was all about the concrete, while abstract Grace sidelined her career in music because marriage and the family required it. At sixty, Grace divorced him to claim her space in the arts, but, by taking his own life, it seemed that Luddy had written the last movement of their relationship. Or did he? A symphony can have a coda. Following Luddy's tragic suicide, Grace reunites with her sons in the house where her husband hoarded, reclaiming the literal journal of her adult life to make sense of how she came to be The Hoarder's Wife so she can complete her abandoned concerto. Without this painful reckoning, she knows the music will never come. Every caregiver must reckon with the question of how much to give, if only Grace can learn to keep time.--
Subjects: Novels.; Domestic fiction.; Hoarders; Grief; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The hoarder in you : how to live a happier, healthier, uncluttered life / by Zasio, Robin.(CARDINAL)397748;
Pack rats, clutterers, and compulsive hoarders -- Our love affair with stuff -- "You love your stuff more than me" -- Placing yourself on the continuum -- When it's time to take charge -- The desire to acquire : pulling yourself out of hunter-gatherer mode -- Clearing the clutter -- Room by room -- Keeping your life clutter-free -- Appendix A. Compulsive hoarding saved items questionnaire -- Appendix B. Dr. Robin's love your life list."The once little known condition of hoarding has become a household phrase-- in part due to the popularity of the Emmy Award-- winning television show Hoarders, which has captivated audiences with its stark and heartbreaking look at the people who suffer from this paralyzing condition. Our fascination with hoarding stems, according to Dr. Robin Zasio, from the fact that we all fall somewhere on the hoarding continuum. From compulsive shoppers to hobbyists and collectors to ordinary, run-of-the-mill pack rats-- to some degree or another, we all hoard. Dr. Zasio shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show, including some of the most serious cases of hoarding that she has encountered-- and explains how we can learn from these extreme examples. She also shares psychological and practical advice for de-cluttering and organizing, including how to: tame the emotional pull of acquiring additional things-- make order out of chaos by getting a handle on clutter -create an organizational system that reduces stress and anxiety"--"From the hit A&E show Hoarders, psychologist Dr. Robin Zasio shows readers how to take control of their stuff and de-clutter their lives. The once little-known condition of hoarding has become a household phrase-- in part due to the popularity of the Emmy Award-winning television show Hoarders, which has captivated audiences with its stark and heartbreaking look at the people who suffer from this paralyzing condition. Our fascination with hoarding stems, according to Dr. Robin Zasio, from the fact that we all fall somewhere on the hoarding continuum. From compulsive shoppers to hobbyists and collectors to ordinary, run-of-the-mill pack rats-- to some degree or another, we all hoard. Dr. Zasio shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show, including some of the most serious cases of hoarding that she's encountered-- and explains how we can learn from these extreme examples. She also shares psychological and practical advice for de-cluttering and organizing, including how to: l tame the emotional pull of acquiring additional things l make order out of chaos by getting a handle on clutter l create an organizational system that reduces stress and anxiety"--
Subjects: Compulsive hoarding; Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Self-care, Health; Compulsive hoarding.; Obsessive-compulsive disorder.; Self-care, Health.;
Available copies: 20 / Total copies: 23
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The house on Hoarder Hill : The magician's map / by Lish, Mikki,author.; Ngai, Kelly,author.;
Return to the magic of Hoarder Hill in this spellbinding sequel! Exploring the mysterious tunnels under their grandfather's house on Hoarder Hill, Hedy and Spencer discover the Fantastikhana, an underground tournament of magic. Here they find a group of powerful magicians called the Sleight and a mysterious living map, which tattoos itself onto Hedy's skin and seems to be directing her further underground. And so an extraordinary treasure hunt begins ...
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Grandparent and child; Haunted houses; Family secrets;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Andy Warhol was a hoarder : inside the minds of history's great personalities / by Kalb, Claudia,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (293-314)."Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? In this surprising and inventive look at the evolution of mental health, respected journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety, Kalb provides compelling insight into a broad range of maladies, using historical records and interviews with leading mental health experts, biographers, sociologists, and other specialists. Packed with fascinating revelations, this smart narrative brings a new perspective to one of the hottest new topics in today's cultural conversation"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Fame; Celebrities; Celebrities.; Mental Disorders; Psychology; Psychology; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 19
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The secret lives of hoarders : true stories of tackling extreme clutter / by Paxton, Matt,author.(CARDINAL)396005; Hise, Phaedra.(CARDINAL)636340;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is hoarding? -- Why people hoard -- Where to begin -- The plan : laying the groundwork -- The players : recruiting the team -- The cleanup -- Staying clean.The extreme cleaning specialist from A&E's TV show "Hoarders" describes the stories of real clients and addresses the physical challenges associated with working the front lines of hoarding, as well as the social issues surrounding the disorder.
Subjects: Case studies.; Compulsive hoarding; Obsessive-compulsive disorder.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Digging out : helping your loved one manage clutter, hoarding & compulsive acquiring / by Tompkins, Michael A.(CARDINAL)706415; Hartl, Tamara L.(CARDINAL)565565;
MARCIVE 11/4/13Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-188).From the Publisher: Many people who hoard understand the extent of their problem and are open to help. This book is not for them. Digging Out is for the concerned and frustrated friends and family members of people who do not fully accept the magnitude of their hoarding problem and refuse help from others. If you have a friend or loved one with a hoarding problem and are seeking a way to guide him or her to a healthier, safer way of life, this book is for you. In Digging Out, you will find a complete guide to helping your loved one with a hoarding problem live safely and comfortably in his or her home or apartment. Included are realistic harm reduction strategies that you can use to help your loved one manage health and safety hazards, avoid eviction, and motivate him or her to make long-term lifestyle changes. You'll learn how to handle a roommate or spouse with a hoarding problem, identify and work through special considerations that may arise when the person who hoards is frail and elderly, and receive guidance for healing strained relationships between people who hoard and their friends and family. Take heart. With this book as a guide, you can help your loved one live more comfortably and safely, salvage your damaged relationship, and restore your peace of mind.
Subjects: Compulsive hoarding; Hoarders;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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An untidy death [large print] / by Brett, Simon,author.(CARDINAL)349287;
When Alexandra Richards approaches professional declutterer Ellen Curtis to ask her to help sort out her mother's chaotic flat, Ellen gets the impression Alexandra doesn't like her mother very much. But when Ingrid Richards' body is discovered in her burned-out home, Alexandra's exasperated words don't seem such a joke. Due to the hazardous state of the victim's over-cluttered residence, the police are inclined to dismiss her death as an unfortunate accident. Ellen's not so sure. Could Alexandra's resentment towards her mother have escalated into outright violence? The more she discovers about the dead woman's remarkable past, the more convinced Ellen becomes that there's something decidedly suspicious about her death. At least she can console herself that clearing out widower Edward Finch's bungalow will be a straightforward job in comparison. But in this assumption, Ellen couldn't be more wrong...
Subjects: Large print books.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Fiction.; Businesspeople; Hoarders; Mothers and daughters;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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