Ebook: Cheaper by the Dozen

Reminiscences of the Gilbreth family. A time-and-motion expert and his engineer wife use scientific principles to raise their twelve children. No growing pains have ever been more hilarious than those suffered loudly by the riotous Gilbreth clan. First there are a dozen red-haired, freckle-faced kids to contend with. Then there's Dad, a famous efficiency expert who believes a family can be run just like a factory. Finally there's Mother, his partner in everything except discipline.;Whistles and shaving bristles -- Pierce Arrow -- Orphans in uniform -- Visiting Mrs. Murphy -- Mister Chairman -- Touch system -- Skipping through school -- Kissing kin -- Chinese cooking -- Motion study tonsils -- Nantucket -- The Rena -- Have you seen the latest model? -- Flash powder and funerals -- Gilbreths and company -- Over the hill -- Four wheels, no brakes -- Motorcycle Mac -- The party who called you.