The US faces a major challenge: to create a coherent and comprehensive energy policy that accommodates and coordinates domestic and foreign policy priorities and objectives in an effective manner. This report defines the energy problems facing the US and outlines findings and re…
Since they were heralded as a key weapon in the fight against climate change, agrofuels have been criticised heavily for doing more harm than good due to deforestation and stealing agricultural land essential to farmers in the developing world. This title asks whether there is a…
Himalayan ascetic Om Swami unveils the story of kundalini, the formless aspect of the Goddess, or your primordial energy. With workable steps for awakening this energy source, the author explains the esoteric and practical meaning of kundalini and the seven chakras
Forlagets beskrivelse: For courses in introductory calculus-based physics. A research-driven approach, fine-tuned for even greater ease-of-use and student success. For the Fourth Edition of "Physics for Scientists and Engineers", Knight continues to build on strong research-base…
Escaping to Planet B to avoid environmental catastrophe is pure fantasy. This book is for anyone who yearns for a realistic alternative to the destructive path the world is on at the moment, and wants practical advice on how they can make things better
Energy technology innovation - improving how we produce and use energy - is critical for a transition towards sustainability. This book presents a rich set of twenty case studies of energy technology innovation embedded within a unifying conceptual framework. It provides insight…
This Third edition has been updated with the latest in green building technologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. The chapters, case studies, and resources give readers practical guidance on green building, including the latest on green building approaches, materials, r…
Strongly grounded in the scientific method and evidence, "The Environment: Science, Issues, and Solutions" presents an organized, accessible, building block approach that introduces the principles of ecology. This book examines the effects of technology use and the unprecedented…