An examination of how production processes—from penicillin to steel to semiconductors—get more efficient over time, and a powerful argument for efficiency as an underrated driver of progress.Efficiency is the engine that powers human civilization. It’s the reason rates of famine have fallen precipitously, literacy has risen, and humans are living longer, healthier lives compared to preindustrial times. But where do improvements in production efficiency come from?

Unrequited love: defined as love not reciprocated or returned in kind. Unrequited love becomes the bane of police detective Tess Champion's existence in the town of Aurora, Colorado. Unrequited love will soon become the bane of several other women's existence as well. While struggling to rebuild her life after an attempted rape, Tess Champion is thrown into case after case of women who have suffered what she had…and worse. In the midst of the terror, a new man arises, someone she might be ...

By any measure, Julius Caesar is one of the most significant and famous figures in Roman history. Self-identified as a "popular" politician, he advocated for effective government to better the lives of average Romans, but believed such a government could not be based upon the existing democracy. Only through his personal authority and the massive organization he built to overthrow the government could the prosperity of all Rome's citizens be ensured.Through a careful analysis of th...

A Highland lass dares to fall in love with her clan's most hated enemy in the first book of Patricia Potter's spellbinding Scottish Highland Series, set in the sixteenth centuryFelicia Campbell has just received a death sentence from her uncle and the king. In a fortnight, she is to wed the Earl of Morneith. Vowing to escape her fate as the bride of the lecherous, decades-older nobleman, she devises a daring scheme. But the plan goes horribly awry when she is abduct...

Trinity Grace knows about control. She understands control. She's lived with the tight reins of control wrapped around her so tight, she can barely breathe. When she finds out to what great lengths her father would go to retain that control, she flees to Vail, Colorado, to enjoy a girls' week-long party. She's surprised to find Rush Drayton in Vail. A man, she only recently met… a man, who sends delicious shivers up her spine. What are the chances they could both leave Savannah and wind up...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. TABLE OF CONTENTS:The Tale of Peter Rabbit The Tailor of GloucesterThe Tale of Squirrel NutkinThe Tale...

Even when it seems hopeless, there can always be a better tomorrow.Jill Bishop has one goal in life – to survive. Jill is trapped in an abusive marriage, while raising two young girls. Her husband has isolated her from the world and filled her days with fear. The last thing on her mind is love, but she sure could use a friend.Alex McCoy is enjoying a comfortable life, with great friends and a prosperous business. She has given up on love, after picking the wrong woman one t...

"Noah's Big Boat Adventure" – The Bible Bedtime Story Collection Every Child NeedsImagine a world where faith turns into the greatest adventure of all time. A world where a brave man named Noah builds a giant boat, a floating zoo, to save his family and every kind of animal from a storm like no other.Welcome to the magical world of "Noah's Big Boat Adventure."Parents, grandparents, and anyone who cares about a child's growth and ima...

This collection includes: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucester, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Two Bad Mice, The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, The Pie and the Patty-Pan, The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit, The Story of MissMoppet, The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, The Roly-Poly Pudding, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse, The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes, The Tale of Mr. T...

A trio of courageous brothers face danger and love in sixteenth-century Scotland in these three enthralling romances from a USA Today– bestselling author.The men of the Maclean Clan are fierce warriors. From the battle of Flodden Field to the waters off the Spanish Coast, they fight to protect their homes and those they love. In this spellbinding Scottish Highland series, the Maclean brothers find unexpected romance with women who heal and ...

A wounded warrior and a beautiful English border thief battle treachery, betrayal, and their own warring hearts to satisfy a dangerous, passionate loveAs the battle at Flodden Field rages, Lachlan Maclean rides with King James IV of Scotland, sworn to vanquish their English enemies and find redemption for the past that haunts him. But as the battlefield runs red with blood, Lachlan realizes they're fighting a losing battle. Thrown from his horse, he awakens to find ...

Embark on a heartwarming journey with this complete collection of Beatrix Potter's classic tales! This charming ebook treasury features including the iconic The Tale of Peter Rabbit, the adventurous The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, the heartwarming The Tailor of Gloucester, and the delightful The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, all brought to life with Beatrix Potter's original illustrations.Immerse yourself i...