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	alternative energy demystified Stan Gibilisco This is the fast and easy way to get up-to-speed on alternative energy. Because of current events, geopolitics, and natural disasters, the cost of fuel is front and centre in our lives. This book provides a concise look at all forms of energy including fossil fuels, electric, solar, biodiesel, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and renewable fuel cells. You will get explanations, definitions, and analysis of each alternative energy source from a technological point of view. 322pp more on energy Price: £12.99
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	renewable energy: a user's guide Andy McCrea Every day there are news reports that highlight spiralling energy costs, accelerating energy consumption, serious concerns over fuel security and fears that oil production may soon decline. All such reports are set against a background of the most serious threat to the world today - global warming and the devastating impact of climate change. 160pp more on energy Price: £16.99
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	off-grid energy handbook Alan Bridgewater As consumers' awareness of their own carbon footprint continues to grow, more and more people seek out ways to ensure that they are as eco-friendly as possible. This invaluable guide is a must for anyone who wishes to control their consumption of fossil fuels and learn about different possible sources of energy that could be adopted in the home.Firstly off-grid energy itself is explained in detail, and then seven different chapters take on the various different options available (solar, wind, wood, bio, water, geothermal and gaseous). In each chapter, the basics are covered before exploring what each form of energy could be used to power, along with guidelines for adopting it in different homes with different scenarios.Furthermore, essential advice and information on the conservation and preservation of energy is also supplied - as well as information about supplying your energy back to the grid - making this a truly comprehensive guide to off-grid energy. 192pp more on energy Price: £12.99
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	homeowners' guide to renewable energy: achieving energy independence through solar, wind, biomass and hydropower Daniel Chiras The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all everyone. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even to cook. These measures can result in huge savings and a level of energy independence. The "Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy" tells you how. It starts by outlining the likely impacts of fossil fuel shortages and some basic facts about energy. It then discusses energy conservation to slash energy bills and prepare for renewable energy options. Focusing carefully on specific strategies needed to replace specific fuels, the book then examines each practical energy option available to homeowners. The "Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy" gives readers sufficient knowledge to hire and communicate effectively with contractors and, for those wanting do installations themselves, it recommends more detailed manuals. With a complete resource listing, this well-illustrated and accessible guide is a perfect companion for illuminating the coming dark age. Althrough an American book, this text is also useful for those living outside of America. 334pp more on energy Price: £23.50
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	renewable energy: power for a sustainable future (2nd revised edition) Godfrey Boyle (editor) Providing a comprehensive overview of the principal renewable energy sources, this work explains the underlying physical and technological principles, and examines environmental impacts and prospects. It also includes the advances in renewable energy technology and reflects the increasing concerns over the environmental impact. 464pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £33.99
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	sustainable energy - without the hot air David J. C. McKay At last a book that comprehensively reveals the true facts about sustainable energy in a form that is both highly readable and entertaining. David MacKay's technique of simplifying the analysis in a step-by-step approach cuts through the "twaddle" he refers to which is often used to confuse, misdirect and distort by many that know better and by others who should know better. A "must read" for all those who have a part to play in addressing our climate crisis. 384pp more on energy Price: £19.95
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	the final energy crisis Sheila Newman (editor) With oil reaching $100 a barrel in January 2008 and the US facing challenges to dollar hegemony, few people would now deny that there is an energy crisis and that it is linked to economic uncertainty. However, the mainstream lacks a theory to explain this apparently sudden challenge to optimistic expectations of long-term economic growth and an end to world poverty. "The Final Energy Crisis" provides political explanations to fill that gap. The authors engage with depletion trends in oil, gas, coal, uranium, soil and biodiversity.Taking an interdisciplinary approach, they study energy trends, prospects, assets and liabilities in different political systems and regions, including the US, Venezuela, China, Africa, the ex-Soviet Union, North Korea, Japan, France and Australia. Far from being a doom-laden work on peak oil, this book offers practical suggestions for readers keen to be part of the solution to resource depletion. This comprehensively updated edition includes 13 new chapters and thorough revisions of existing material. 336pp more on energy Price: £19.99
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	energy beyond oil: could you cut your energy use by sixty per cent? Paul Mobbs Wonderful book that explains vividly the implications of 'Peak Oil', and the fact that there's not enough uranium left to switch power generation to nuclear for very long either. Also explains renewable energy technologies, and demonstrates clearly what should be obvious to all of us but isn't - we have to reduce our energy consumption, not just assume that it is going to rise every year. 204pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £11.99
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	blood and oil: the dangers and consequences of america's growing petroleum dependency Michael Klare Since September 11th 2001 and the commencement of the 'war on terror', the world's attention has been focused on the relationship between US foreign policy in the Middle East and the oceans of crude oil that lie beneath the region's soil. Michael Klare traces oil's impact on international affairs since World War II, revealing its influence on the Truman, Eisenhower, Nixon and Carter governments. He shows how America's own wells are drying up as demand increases and warns that by 2010 the US will need to import 60 per cent of its oil. And since most of this supply will have to come from chronically unstable, often violently anti-American zones - the Persian Gulf, the Caspian Sea, Latin America and Africa - their dependency is bound to lead to recurrent military involvement. 288pp more on energy Price: £9.99
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	energy options: an introduction to small-scale renewable energy technologies I.T.Power (edited by Desmond Hislop) This informative, illustrated book brings together experts from ITDG, IT Power, and Energy for sustainable development, to contrast the relative merits of biomass, solar, hydro and wind power, as well as detailing some direct applications of different forms of renewable energy to help non-specialist decision-makers weigh up the alternatives. 96pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £12.95
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	energy systems and sustainability Godfrey Boyle This book provides an introduction to the economic, social, environmental and policy issues raised by systems of energy use, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features. It explains basic energy concepts and covers the historical evolution and present status of the conventional fossil and nuclear fuelled energy systems, and discusses the sustainability problems associated with both fossil and nuclear fuel use, and ways in which these might be improved by various technological developments. 638pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £34.99
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	natural home heating: the complete guide to renewable energy options Greg Pahl This guide to heating your home with renewable energy sources offers a tour of all the available options including traditional oil and gas furnaces, wood stoves and masonry heaters, active and passive solar systems, and heat pumps. Included is everything you need to know about the fuels, systems, technologies, costs, and advantages and disadvantages of each option. Pahl teaches homeowners how to retrofit existing heating systems, choose renewable replacements, or design a new house that can be heated comfortably with minimal environmental and financial impact. 320pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £22.50
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	off the grid: modern homes and alternative energy Lori Ryker Confronting the ecological and cultural problems associated with the way we get and use energy, this wonderfully illustrated hardback book explains how it is possible to live in a beautifully designed home using much less - no matter where your home is located. It proves that off-the-grid living is a concept that can be easily understood and adopted by everyone. 160pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £17.99
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	the party's over: oil, war and the fate of industrial societies Richard Heinberg Without oil, what would you do? How would you travel? How would you eat? What would everyday life be like? The world is about to change dramatically and permanently as a result of oil depletion. Within the next few years, the global production of oil will peak. Thereafter, even with a switch to alternative energy sources, industrial societies will have less energy available to do all the things essential to their survival. We are entering a new era as different from the industrial one as the latter was from mediaeval times. "The Party's Over" deals head-on with the imminent decline of cheap oil. It shows how oil and war have been closely related for the past century, and how competition to control oil supplies is likely to lead to new resource wars in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South America. Tracing the crucial role of fossil fuels in the rise of industrialism, Heinberg discusses the degree to which energy alternatives can compensate for oil, and recommends: a managed transition to a slower-paced, low-energy, sustainable society in the future; a global programme of resource conservation and sharing implemented by the US - the world's foremost oil consumer and the most mightily armed nation in world history - in concert with other countries; and realistic ways for families, communities, nations, and the world to prepare for the coming crisis. A riveting wake-up call that does for oil depletion, what Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" did for the issue of chemical pollution - i.e. raising to consciousness a previously ignored global problem of immense proportions - "The Party's Over" is essential reading for all those concerned with the future of modern life as we know it. 320pp more on energy Price: £12.99
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	hydrogen: hot stuff, cool science: discover the future of energy Rex A. Ewing Learn where hydrogen comes from, and how it will create energy for fuel cell cars, for backup electricity in homes and much more. Read about global warming and the role of hydrogen in our future. And be prepared to have more fun discovering science and technology than you thought possible! 288pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £15.95
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	the passive solar house: the complete guide to heating and cooling your home James Kachadorian For the past ten years The Passive Solar House has offered proven techniques for building homes that heat and cool themselves, using readily available materials and methods familiar to all building contractors and many do-it-yourself homeowners. True to this innovative, straightforward approach, the new edition of this best-selling guide includes CSOL passive solar design software, making it easier than ever to heat your home with the power of the sun. Since The Passive Solar House was first published, passive solar construction expert James Kachadorian has perfected user-friendly, PC-compatible software to help readers analyze the efficiency of their passive solar house designs and the solar potential of their current homes or building sites. This is the building book for a world of climbing energy costs. Applicable to diverse regions, climates, budgets, and styles of architecture, Kachadorianis techniques translate the essentials of timeless solar design into practical wisdom for todayis solar builders. Profiles of successful passive solar design, construction, and retrofit projects from readers of the first edition provide inspiration to first-time homebuilders and renovators alike. 224pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £32.50
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	a solar world: climate change and the green energy revolution David Elliot One of the Shumacher Briefing range. Assesses the future of energy and transport, with implications for the environment and the economy. Also asks if we need to think about changing the way we live and behave, and whether economic growth can be sustained indefinitely. 96pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £6.00
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	electrical installation work: 5th edition Brian Scaddan Best electrics book we've found. Contains sections on the science of electricity and electromagnetism, capacitors, resistance, three-phase circuits, motors, cells and batteries, earthing and testing, as well as installation work. Also self-assessment questions at the end of sections. 432pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £17.99
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	the 12 volt bible for boats (2nd revised edition) Miner Brotherton Over 100,000 copies sold, and it's not just for boat owners. Anyone interested in setting up a 12-volt system, whether in conjunction with photovoltaics, a wind turbine, other renewables, or in fact any kind of electricity generation will find this book invaluable. A complete introduction to batteries, wiring, charge controllers, inverters, and everything you need to know about 12-volt systems. 208pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £14.99
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	high noon for natural gas: the new energy crisis Julian Darley Takes a look at natural gas as an energy source. This book outlines the implications of increased dependence on this energy source and why it has the potential to cause serious environmental, political, and economic consequences. It also includes an analysis of government policy on energy. 280pp click on image for contents page more on energy Price: £12.95
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