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The struggle for wealth and power that has surrounded oil for decades continues to shake the world economy, dictate the outcome of wars, and transform the destiny of men and nations. The Prizeis as much a history of the twentieth century as of the oil...

*WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2018**WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2019*'As moving as it is painstakingly researched. . . a cracking read' Viv Groskop, Observer'A riveting account of human error and state duplicity. . ...

An honest, radical and moving account of life off the grid. It was 11pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever. No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers:...

A new type of Cold War is emerging between China and the West. . The global order is being simultaneously shaken by climate change and the shale revolution in oil and gas - and now by the coronavirus. Controversial fracking technology has given America...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912014958Author Ian StaffFormat PaperbackPage Count 158Imprint 2QT Publishing ServicesPublisher 2QT Publishing ServicesWeight(grams) 527gDimensions(mm)...

The outrageous sequel to Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs (She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse) brings more great stories from the far side of civilization - hilarious, full of humour, colourful characters and dramatic action! Just another...

Our civilisation stands on the brink of catastrophe. Our thirst for energy has led to threats from global warming, nuclear disaster and conflict in oil-rich countries. We are running out of options.Solar power, Keith Barnham argues, is the answer. In...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593420416Author Alex EpsteinFormat HardbackPage Count 480Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner, this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers and organizes a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scale--for Europe, the United States, and the world. In...

Get exam ready with our Higher Engineering Science Study Guide! Written specifically for the Scottish curriculum, this guide covers a wide range of topics to help build your knowledge and equip you with the tools needed to succeed at Higher Engineering...

Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) enables power to be transferred from a grid or storage unit to a device without the need for cable connections. This can be performed by inductive coupling of magnetic fields as well as by direct radiative transfer via beams...

Coal, oil and gas provide four-fifths of the energy that powers our modern world. But continuing to burn them will mean wrecking the only planet we have. Is there a way out? In The Future of Energy, journalist and analyst Richard Black argues that there...

At a moment when a new generation of power stations and weapons are being developed, Fallout is a measured and fascinating exploration of our most misunderstood energy source and asks: what can we learn from our past mistakes, and what role should...

A TIMES BEST SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF PROSPECT'S TOP THINKERS 2024'AN IMPORTANT READ FOR ANYONE IN NEED OF OPTIMISM' BILL GATES'DAZZLING AND DEEPLY REPORTED' DAVID WALLACE-WELLS'HIGHLY READABLE . . . ENGAGING STORIES OF PEOPLE...

In most organizations, errors - although common and unavoidable - are rarely mentioned bottom-up. Using this example of the high risk aviation industry this book assess how active error management can work and lead to success. Using academic research and...

'A remarkably hopeful and useful book...The climate crisis leaves us no choice but to build a new world and as Sanderson makes clear, we are capable of making it a better one than the dirty and dangerous planet we've come to take for granted.' Bill...

This textbook takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject of thermodynamics and is therefore suitable for undergraduates in chemistry, physics and engineering courses. The book is an introduction to phenomenological thermodynamics and its...

Why did the West become rich? Was it the product of institutions, culture, and economic policies? Or were foreign expansion, imperialist exploitation and the slave trade the keys to prosperity? In this book, Kristian Niemietz takes the reader beyond the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692210536Author Tony SebaFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint Tony SebaPublisher Tony SebaWeight(grams) 390g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578546193Author Joseph P O'ConnorFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Old Sequoia PublishingPublisher Old Sequoia PublishingWeight(grams) 281g

We don't have an energy crisis. We have a consumption crisis. And this book, which takes aim at cherished assumptions regarding energy, offers refreshingly straight talk about what's wrong with the way we think and talk about the problem. Though we...

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With the World desperate to find energy sources that do not emit carbon gasses, nuclear power is back on the agenda and in the news, following the increasing cost of fossil fuels and concerns about the security of their future supply. However, the...

Labor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the same process professional contractors use. Through...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982039205Author Morgan Patrick DowneyFormat HardbackPage Count 452Imprint Wooden Table Press LLCPublisher Wooden Table Press LLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780750352840Author Paul WoodsFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint Institute of Physics PublishingPublisher Institute of Physics Publishing

The objective of this book is to help readers better understand the links between fossil fuel, greenhouse gas, and climate change in a clear, explanatory format. It avoids sensationalism and politics, using plain language to explain the details of the...

This textbook accommodates the two divergent developmental paths which have become solidly established in the field of fusion energy: the process of sequential tokamak development toward a prototype and the need for a more fundamental and integrative...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909889477Author Sigrid RausingFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Granta MagazinePublisher Granta MagazineWeight(grams) 325gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

In an era of increasing contributions from intermittent renewable resources, energy storage is becoming more important to ensure a resilient and reliable electricity supply. Energy Storage at Different Voltage Levels presents the technology, integration...

It's an astonishing fact that capturing all the energy in just one hour's worth of sunlight would enable us to meet the planet's food and energy needs for an entire year.The Solar Revolution tells the story of how scientists are working to reconnect us...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800499010Author Tim BensteadFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Independent Publishing NetworkPublisher Independent Publishing Network

The more we know about the catastrophic implications of climate change, the more fossil fuels we burn. How did we end up in this mess?In this masterful new history, Andreas Malm claims it all began in Britain with the rise of steam power. But why did...

A take-no-prisoners approach to life has seen Paul Carter heading to some of the world's most remote, wild and dangerous places as a contractor in the oil business. Amazingly, he's survived (so far) to tell these stories from the edge of civilization. He...

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEOThe Wheel of Time Box Set 3 includes volumes seven, eight and nine of Robert Jordan's internationally bestselling Wheel of Time series, one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published - now a major...

Viktor Schauberger was one of the first genuine environmentalists. In the 1930s he was predicting ecological catastrophe when no-one else could see it coming. He foresaw: Global warming and its devastating consequencesIncreasing violence and...

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a commercially attractive phase of the commodity that facilitates the efficient handling and transportation of natural gas around the world. The LNG industry, using technologies proven over decades of development, continues...

This book will assess and compare several options for ammonia co-fueling of diesel locomotives with integrated heat recovery, multigeneration (including on-board hydrogen fuel production from ammonia), and emission reduction subsystems from energy,...

Renewable energy principles and practices—fully updated for the latest advancesWritten by a team of recognized experts, this thoroughly revised guide offers comprehensive coverage of all major renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydropower,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781591847441Author Alex EpsteinFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 446gDimensions(mm) 236mm * 157mm *...