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1	Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--And How It Can Renew America more books like this by Thomas L Friedman add to wishlist Friedman's bestseller "The World Is Flat" has helped millions of readers to see globalization in a new way. Now the author brings a fresh outlook to the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for energy. see all copies from $2.40! new only from $5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy more books like this by Michael T Klare add to wishlist From the author of the now-classic "Resource Wars" comes an indispensable account of how the world's diminishing sources of energy are radically changing the international balance of power. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.60! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The New Cold War: Putin's Russia and the Threat to the West more books like this by Edward Lucas add to wishlist In late 1999 when Vladimir Putin was named Prime Minister, Russia was a budding democracy. Multiple parties campaigned for seats in the Duma, the nation's parliament. The media criticized the government freely. Eight years later as Putin completes his second term as president of Russia and announces his bid for prime minister, the country is under ... see all copies from $4.60! new only from $8.10! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Powerdown: Options and Actions for a Post-Carbon World more books like this by Richard Heinberg add to wishlist Avoiding cynicism and despair, the book begins with an overview of the likely impacts of oil and natural gas depletion and then outlines four options for industrial societies during the next decades: Last One Standing: the path of competition for remaining resources; Powerdown: the path of co-operation, conservation and sharing; Waiting for a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of "Energy Independence" more books like this by Robert Bryce add to wishlist 'Energy independence' might sound appealing, but as veteran energy reporter Robert Bryce shows in this smart and surprising book, it's neither achievable nor desirable. For more than three decades, politicians have been promising to make America energy independent, a self-sufficient. They reason that energy independence will mean a thriving ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Clean Tech Revolution: Discover the Top Trends, Technologies, and Companies to Watch more books like this by Ron Pernick, Clint Wilder add to wishlist When industry giants such as GE, Toyota, and Sharp and investment firms such as Goldman Sachs are making multi-billion dollar investments in clean technology, the message is clear. Developing clean technologies is no longer a social issue championed by environmentalists: it's a money-making enterprise moving solidly into the business mainstream. ... see all copies from $4.92! new only from $9.57! \| SVS
7	Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less: A Handbook for Slashing Gas Prices and Solving Our Energy Crisis more books like this by Newt Gingrich (Narrator), Callista Gingrich (Narrator) add to wishlist Newt Gingrich presents a bold plan for America's energy independence: Do it all. Do it now. Do it for America. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.13! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Clean Tech Revolution: The Next Big Growth and Investment Opportunity more books like this by Ron Pernick, Clint Wilder add to wishlist Around the world, renewable energy and other clean energy, transportation, water, and materials technologies are now moving solidly into the mainstream, affecting millions of lives. Long considered the "alternative" province of altruistic environmentalists and scientists on research grants, clean tech has emerged as an increasingly lucrative ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $16.09!
9	Lives Per Gallon: The True Cost of Our Oil Addiction more books like this by Terry Tamminen add to wishlist Tamminen takes a hard look at health, environmental, and national security costs hidden in every barrel of oil. He also offers a blueprint for developing alternative energy sources based on California's real world experiences. see all copies from $2.23! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Energy Systems and Sustainability more books like this by Godfrey Boyle (Editor), Bob Everett (Editor), Janet Ramage (Editor) add to wishlist Today energy and sustainability are areas of primary concern. "Energy Systems and Sustainability" provides a thorough introduction to the economic, social, environmental and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features. The book begins with an introductory account of the ... see all copies from $35.01! new only from $61.47!
11 view cover	Fueling Our Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy more books like this by Robert L Evans add to wishlist One of the most important issues facing humanity today is the prospect of global climate change, brought about primarily by our prolific energy use and heavy dependence on fossil fuels. Fuelling the Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy provides an accessible and concise overview of current energy demand and supply patterns. It then ... see all copies from $11.93! new only from $16.59! \| SVS
12 view cover	Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy more books like this by Jay Inslee, Bracken Hendricks add to wishlist "Apollo's Fire" is a thoughtful, optimistic book, based on sound facts. No one before has tied together the concepts of economic growth and greenhouse gas reductions with such concrete examples. No one has previously told the real stories of the people who are right now on the front lines of the energy revolution. The co-authors, one a U.S. ... see all copies from $2.29! new only from $11.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Energy Victory: Winning the War on Terror by Breaking Free of Oil more books like this by Robert Zubrin add to wishlist In this compelling argument for a new direction in US energy policy, world-renowned engineer and best-selling author Robert Zubrin lays out a bold plan for breaking the economic stranglehold that the OPEC oil cartel has on our country and the world. Zubrin presents persuasive evidence that our decades-long relationship with OPEC has resulted in ... see all copies from $2.47! new only from $3.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience more books like this by Rob Hopkins add to wishlist We live in an oil-dependent world, and have got to this level of dependency in a very short space of time, using vast reserves of oil in the process without planning for when the supply is not so plentiful. Most people don't want to think about what happens when the oil runs out (or becomes prohibitively expensive), but "The Transition Handbook" ... see all copies from $14.79! new only from $18.14! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Oil Factor: Protect Yourself and Profit from the Coming Energy Crisis more books like this by Stephen Leeb, Ph.D., Donna Leeb add to wishlist Renowned financial analyst Stephen Leeb asserts that in this perilous period, oil prices will drive all other economic indicators. This volume details how to diversify holdings to avoid potential disaster. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.71! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Energy Economics: A Modern Introduction more books like this by Ferdinand E Banks add to wishlist This is a modern text and reference book on energy economics. It assumes as background only the microeconomic portion of the introductory or first course in economics, and the mathematical requirements can, for the most part, be met by secondary school algebra. The subjects taken up in some detail are: oil, gas, coal, electricity, and energy ... see all copies from $86.00! new only from $86.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Oil Crisis of 1973-1974: A Brief History with Documents more books like this by Karen R Merrill add to wishlist In a year that saw both the formal end to the Vietnam War and the unfolding of the Watergate scandal, the oil crisis of 1973-1974 dealt a critical blow to the American psyche. After decades of wealth and prosperity, stagflation and gas shortages hit Americans in their own pockets. They faced hard questions about a national culture of consumption ... see all copies from $4.15! new only from $7.15! \| SVS
18	Soft Energy Paths: Toward a Durable Peace more books like this by Amory B Lovins add to wishlist see all copies from $2.41! first editions
19 view cover	High Noon for Natural Gas: New Energy Crisis more books like this by Julian Darley add to wishlist In this timely expose, author Julian Darley takes a hard-hitting look at natural gas as an energy source that rapidly went from nuisance to crutch. Darley outlines the implications of our increased dependence on this energy source and why it has the potential to cause serious environmental, political, and economic consequences. In "High Noon for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.10! \| first editions
20 view cover	Nuclear Energy Now: Why the Time Has Come for the World's Most Misunderstood Energy Source more books like this by Alan M Herbst, George W Hopley add to wishlist This work presents a timely and thought provoking solution to the world's energy shortfall. The dramatic increases in oil and natural gas prices, the finite supply of fossil fuels, and concerns over emissions and global warming are forcing us to consider alternatives. In this measured and knowledgeable book, energy experts Alan Herbst and George ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
21 view cover	A Declaration of Energy Independence: How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment more books like this by Jay Hakes add to wishlist If you've wondered about how America can break links between oil consumption, terrorism, and the war in Iraq, "A Declaration of Energy Independence: How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment" will show you how our country can gain energy independence and solve its energy crisis. Written by a top ... see all copies from $3.94! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Oil Factor: Protect Yourself and Profit from the Coming Energycrisis more books like this by Stephen Leeb, Ph.D., Donna Leeb add to wishlist Financial guru Leeb shows how following oil prices can lead investors to real financial security. A storm is coming--an inflationary "perfect storm" whipped up by skyrocketing oil prices that will lay waste to millions of portfolios if investors don't prepare. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Alternative Energy: Political, Economic, and Social Feasibility more books like this by Christopher A Simon add to wishlist "Alternative Energy" systematically approaches various alternative sources of energy, discussing in layperson's terms the current state of public policy, energy technology and the political, economic, and social feasibility of the alternative energy paradigm. The goal is to help the less technically-minded become active participants in choosing ... see all copies from $23.94! new only from $36.09! \| SVS
24 view cover	Alternative Energy Resources: The Quest for Sustainable Energy more books like this by Paul Kruger add to wishlist This book is a balanced introduction to tomorrow's energy sources. Over the course of the next fifty years, there will be a shift in the quest for sustainable energy, including a major change in transportation from internal combustion engines burning petroleum derived fuels to newer technology engines using new transportation fuels. "Alternative ... see all copies from $65.75! new only from $65.75! \| SVS
25 view cover	Saving Energy, Growing Jobs: How Environmental Protection Promotes Economic Growth, Profitability, Innovation, and Competition more books like this by David B Goldstein, Olympia J Snowe (Foreword by) add to wishlist The idea that we must choose between a healthy environment and a healthy economy is a myth, says David Goldstein. Not only do well-conceived environmental regulations create more jobs, in the long run they contribute to more efficient designs and less expensive products. Standing between us and a cleaner, more prosperous society is the resistance ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS

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	The Coming Economic Collapse: How You Can Thrive When Oil Costs $200 a Barrel by Stephen Leeb, Ph.D., Glen C Strathy see all from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
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