Energy: A Beginner's Guide

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Synopsis
In this user-friendly and informative book, prolific author and academic Vaclav Smil provides an introduction to this far-reaching term and gives the reader a greater understanding of energy's place in both past and present society. Starting with an explanation of the concept, he goes on to cover such exciting topics as the inner workings of the human body, and the race for more efficient and environmentally friendly fuels. Whether you're after insight or dinner table conversation, Energy: A Beginner's Guide will amaze and inform, uncovering the science behind one of the most important concepts in our universe.

Chosen for Mark Zuckerberg's "A Year of Books"

Copyright:
2006

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
192 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781780741512
Related ISBNs:
9781851684526
Publisher:
Oneworld Publications
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Vaclav Smil
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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