Meekin: 3 books

( This story starts up shortly after Meekin's recent encounter with the dragoness, which he's quite sure is over with and he'll never see her again, confident that she has learned her lesson. The naïve little kobold then finds himself trying to enjoy a peaceful meal when none other than an actual...

How low-income people cope with the emotional dimensions of poverty Could a lack of close, meaningful social ties be a public—rather than just a private—problem? In Social Poverty, Sarah Halpern-Meekin provides a much-needed window into the nature of social ties among low-income, unmarried...

The world of welfare has changed radically. As the poor trade welfare checks for low-wage jobs, their low earnings qualify them for a hefty check come tax time—a combination of the earned income tax credit and other refunds. For many working parents this one check is like hitting the lottery, offering...