The global engine that keeps on going, and going, and going -- Misperceptions, myths, and justifications explained -- Simplifying the confusing : the "short-short" of Europe and the European Union -- Attractive, determined, and competitive : socialism has ceased to be -- High tech gizmos, web-surfing, cells, and not-so green power -- The things we want in life : health, security, work, culture, and quality -- Europe's global tentacles reach you everywhere : trade, law, business, armaments, and military operations -- Kant and Uncle Sam : competition, coordination, and cooperation -- Appendix A: Figures and tables -- Appendix B: Survey of American students' views and ideas of Europe