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"This is a fascinating story of a remarkable time in aviation history, when American businesses helped fund the arsenal of democracy that helped defeat the Axis powers. Warbird Factory tells this story with over 200 photographs, many of which come directly from the NAA/Boeing archives, where they have resided since WWII. This is an essential book for anyone interested in warbirds, aviation, Boeing/NAA, WWII, and/or the history of Southern California"--Amazon.com.

Examines the factors that influence whether a nation is rich or poor, explains the economic institutions that underlie economic success in the twenty-first century, and discusses China and its growth, America's future, and an effective way to help millions overcome poverty.

"Is constant access to technology safe for children? Should driverless vehicles replace human-controlled cars? Every day, we hear arguments about technology issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible technology-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues"--Provided by publisher.

Two friends embark on an experiment to grow a bumper crop of corn on an acre of land in Greene, Iowa. Following the harvest, they investigate what becomes of their crop, only to be enlightened to some unsettling facts concerning the economics of corn and the nutritional aspects of corn products.

Looks at the careers of hip hop entrepreneurs Diddy, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z.

Something remarkable emerged as a result of the Great Recession of the early twenty-first century: a sharing economy. Among the loss of jobs and mortgages and uncertainty about the future, people got creative with the way they earnedand spenttheir money. Democratic platforms like Uber and Airbnb have skyrocketed in popularity, prompting tighter government regulations. But are they the answer to an economy increasingly controlled by giant corporations? Or are they just a different way for people to profit from and exploit struggling workers? Learn more from viewpoints written by todays experts.

Explores how video games are brought to fruition, taking readers behind the scenes of video game development.

Argues that the current form of capitalism is broken, leading to rampant inequality, unemployment and environmental destruction, and that it needs to be replaced with a new economic system that uses altruism as a powerful creative force and explains how global companies are getting involved with the new social economy.

"A collection of essays from ... acclaimed authors--from Cheryl Strayed to Roxane Gay to Jennifer Weiner, Alexander Chee, Nick Hornby, and Jonathan Franzen--on the realities of making a living in the writing world"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at how innovations such as Uber, Airbnb, and Crispr are reshaping their industries.