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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 $2.21! new only from $5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air more books like this by David JC MacKay add to wishlist Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner, this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers and organizes a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scale--for Europe, the United States, and the world. In case study format, this informative reference answers questions surrounding nuclear energy, the ... see all copies from $28.58! new only from $28.58! \| SVS
3	The Long Emergency: Surviving the Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century more books like this by James Howard Kunstler add to wishlist The depletion of nonrenewable fossil fuels is about to radically change life much sooner than anticipated. This title describes what to expect after the honeymoon of affordable energy is over, preparing readers for economic, political, and social changes of an unimaginable scale. see all copies from $3.83! new only from $12.08! \| first editions
4	E=mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation more books like this by David Bodanis add to wishlist This accessible book chronicles the life, times, and impact of Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity, relating both the history and the science behind this equation to all levels of scientific aptitude. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.29! \| first editions \| SVS
5	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 $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Long Emergency: Surviving the End of Oil, Climate Change, and Other Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century more books like this by James Howard Kunstler add to wishlist The depletion of nonrenewable fossil fuels is about to radically change life much sooner than anticipated. This title describes what to expect after the honeymoon of affordable energy is over, preparing readers for economic, political, and social changes of an unimaginable scale. see all copies from $3.93! new only from $7.99! \| SVS
7	Angels Don't Play This Haarp: Advances in Tesla Technology more books like this by Dr. Nick Begich, Jeane Manning add to wishlist Crucial expose and analysis of the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Project in Alaska, conducted by the US government. This new ground-based 'Star Wars' weapon system can alter human brain functions over large geographic areas, modify the weather, disrupt and control global communication systems and destroy electronic components of airborne ... see all copies from $4.29! new only from $8.91! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Reckoning: The Challenge to America's Greatness more books like this by David Halberstam add to wishlist In this study of the competition between Ford and Nissan, journalist David Halberstam searches for larger answers to the future of America and whether it can still compete in the world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.76! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Science Insights: Exploring Matter and Energy more books like this by Michael A. Dispezio add to wishlist A textbook exploring such aspects of matter and energy as heat, electricity, and nuclear chemistry, with suggested activities and review questions at the end of each chapter. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions
10	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 $4.70! new only from $8.10! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Einstein's Telescope: The Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the Universe more books like this by Evalyn Gates add to wishlist Dark energy. Dark matter. These strange and invisible substances sound mysterious and their unexpected appearance in the cosmic census is upending long-held notions about the nature of the Universe. The Universe is known to be expanding but everything indicated that gravity should slow this spread. Instead, the Universe is accelerating its ... see all copies from $11.00! new only from $13.95! \| SVS
12	Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes more books like this by John A Duffie, William A Beckman add to wishlist This is the updated, cornerstone engineering resource of solar energy theory and applications. Solar technologies already provide energy for heat, light, hot water, electricity, and cooling for homes, businesses, and industry. Because solar energy only accounts for one-tenth of a percent of primary energy demand, relatively small increases in ... see all copies from $50.00! new only from $109.88! \| SVS
13 view cover	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
14 view cover	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
15 view cover	The Party's Over: Oil, War and the Fate of Industrial Societies more books like this by Richard Heinberg add to wishlist The world is about to run out of cheap oil and change dramatically. Within the next few years, global production will peak. Thereafter, even if industrial societies begin to switch to alternative energy sources, they will have less net energy each year to do all the work essential to the survival of complex societies. We are entering a new era, as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| signed copies \| SVS
16 view cover	The Extravagant Universe: Exploding Stars, Dark Energy, and the Accelerating Cosmos more books like this by Robert P Kirshner add to wishlist Harvard Astronomer Kirshner, in researching supernovas, reveals a startling discovery about the nature of the universe. EXTRAVAGANT UNIVERSE follows Kirshner and his team as they uncover the fuel that drives the universe's expansion: dark energy. Kirshner not only offers an informed glimpse inside today's most cutting-edge scientific research but ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.91! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Beyond Oil: The View from Hubbert's Peak more books like this by Kenneth S Deffeyes add to wishlist Deffeyes, a geologist who was among the first to warn of the coming oil crisis, now takes the next logical step and turns his attention to the earth's supply of potential replacement fuels. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity more books like this by David Bodanis add to wishlist "Supernova" author Bodanis embarks on a mesmerizing journey of discovery about the awe-inspiring force known as electricity--taking readers from Hamburg cellars during a World War II firestorm to the interior of the human body. Young Adult. see all copies from $3.37! new only from $3.37! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Problem of Increasing Human Energy more books like this by Nikola Tesla add to wishlist Part philosophical ponderings on humanity's relationship to the universe, part scientific extrapolation on what technological advancement might bring to that understanding, this long essay, first published in Century Illustrated Magazine in June 1900, is yet another example of the genius of Serbian inventor NIKOLA TESLA (1857-1943), the ... see all copies from $3.39! new only from $3.39! \| SVS
20 view cover	The Bottomless Well: The Twilgiht of Fuel, the Virtue of Waste, and Why We Will Never Run Out of Energy more books like this by Peter W Huber, Mark P Mills add to wishlist This is a myth-shattering book that explains why energy is not scarce, why the quality of energy is more important than quantity, and why "waste" of energy is both necessary and desirable. The sheer volume of talk about energy, energy prices and energy policy at both ends of the political spectrum suggests that we must know something about energy. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications more books like this by George A. Brooks add to wishlist Considered a standard in the field, this text integrates Bioenergetics into every chapter and provides a comprehensive survey of current data and research in exercise physiology. In-depth discussion of all areas of exercise physiology makes this text an invaluable resource for students in exercise science, kinesiology, sports medicine, human ... see all copies from $8.50! new only from $130.37! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life more books like this by Nick Lane add to wishlist Mitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are found in all complex living things, and in that sense, they are fundamental for driving complex life on the planet. But there is much more to them than that. Mitochondria have their own DNA, with their own small ... see all copies from $8.88! new only from $11.23! \| SVS
23 view cover	Guide to Energy Management more books like this by B L Capehart add to wishlist A manager's guide to the important areas of energy cost cutting, presented by three energy professionals. The text addresses subjects such as: energy auditing; HVAC; boilers and industrial wastes; steam generation and distribution; control systems and computers; maintenance; process energy management; alternative energy sources; waste reduction ... see all copies from $66.73! new only from $91.64! \| SVS
24 view cover	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
25 view cover	The Murder of Christ more books like this by Wilhelm Reich add to wishlist see all copies from $4.00! new only from $14.79! \| first editions \| SVS

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