The Rotarian Economist Short Books series was launched in February by Rotarian Quentin Wodon in collaboration with his daughters. The books are practical, hopefully insightful, and free to download. The series provide rapid and practical introductions to topics related to volunteer work, service clubs, nonprofits, and the areas of focus of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. These areas of focus are promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economies. Other topics are considered as well, including polio eradication and development work more generally. The book series is associated with the Rotarian Economist Blog . The aim of the blog and the book series is to provide analysis that can help readers make a positive difference in the life of the less fortunate. The series of six books addresses membership, service, grants, foundations, and public relations.