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Alternative Energy for Dummies by Rik DeGunther (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Alternative Energy for Dummies, Paperback by Degunther, Rik (NA), ISBN 0470430621, ISBN-13 9780470430620, Brand New, Free shipping in the US An accessible and comprehensive introduction to alternative energy options and their related issues clarifies hype-style claims to provide straightforward comparisons of the full range of potential scenarios from solar and nuclear to biomass and geothermal, in a resource that also addresses scientific, political, and economic factors. Original.

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The myths and facts about alternative fuels-and how they impact our lives As the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy. But there's no clear "winner" in the race to replace fossil fuels. Alternative Energy For Dummies explores the current fossil fuel conundrum and society's growing need for more and more energy. Cutting through the competing claims, this book offers a multifaceted examination of alternative energy, including solar, wind, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, biofuel, and other sources. Each alternative scenario is compared to current fossil-fuel intensive practices in the scientific, environmental, social, political, and economic realms. Readers also gain insight into the future of energy production.

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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470430621
ISBN-13
9780470430620
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70988947

Product Key Features

Book Title
Alternative Energy for Dummies
Author
Rik Degunther
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Energy, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Science
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
23.2 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Tj808
Reviews
"...this book really does offer a comprehensive picture of the possible future of energy...well priced." (UK-Energy-Saving.com, August 6th 2009)
Table of Content
Introduction 1 Part I: The Basic Facts of Energy Life 9 Chapter 1: What a Mess! 11 Chapter 2: What Energy Is and How It's Used (Politically and Practically) 25 Chapter 3: Putting Together Each Piece of the Energy Puzzle 37 Part II: Digging Deeper into the Current State of Affairs 57 Chapter 4: Developing a Snapshot of Fossil Fuel Use and Availability 59 Chapter 5: Burning Up with Conventional Energy Sources 73 Chapter 6: The First Alternative-Energy Sources: Efficiency and Conservation 95 Chapter 7: Understanding the Demand For Alternatives 113 Part III: Alternatives -- Buildings 127 Chapter 8: Going Nuclear 129 Chapter 9: Harnessing the Sun with Solar Power 151 Chapter 10: Treading Water with Hydropower 177 Chapter 11: Blowing Away with Wind Power 191 Chapter 12: Digging into Geothermal 207 Chapter 13: Exploring Biomass 221 Chapter 14: Burning Wood 235 Chapter 15: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies 249 Part IV: Alternatives -- Transportation 261 Chapter 16: Alternative Transport Technologies 263 Chapter 17: Alternative-Fuel Vehicles 271 Chapter 18: Plugging In: Electric Vehicles 283 Chapter 19: Hybrid-Electric Vehicles 297 Chapter 20: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles 307 Chapter 21: Exotic Propulsion Systems 315 Part V: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 22: Ten or So Myths about Energy 327 Chapter 23: Ten-Plus Ways to Invest in an Alternative-Energy Future 335 Index 343
Copyright Date
2009
Dewey Decimal
333.794
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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