{"product_id":"alternative-energy-for-dummies-isbn-9780470430620","title":"Alternative Energy For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe myths and facts about alternative fuels–and how they impact our lives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy. But there's no clear \"winner\" in the race to replace fossil fuels. \u003ci\u003eAlternative Energy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explores the current fossil fuel conundrum and society's growing need for more and more energy. Cutting through the competing claims, this book offers a multifaceted examination of alternative energy, including solar, wind, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, biofuel, and other sources. Each alternative scenario is compared to current fossil-fuel intensive practices in the scientific, environmental, social, political, and economic realms. Readers also gain insight into the future of energy production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Basic Facts of Energy Life 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What a Mess! 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: What Energy Is and How It’s Used (Politically and Practically) 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Putting Together Each Piece of the Energy Puzzle 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Digging Deeper into the Current State of Affairs 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Developing a Snapshot of Fossil Fuel Use and Availability 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Burning Up with Conventional Energy Sources 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The First Alternative-Energy Sources: Efficiency and Conservation 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Understanding the Demand For Alternatives 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Alternatives — Buildings 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Going Nuclear 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Harnessing the Sun with Solar Power 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Treading Water with Hydropower 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Blowing Away with Wind Power 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Digging into Geothermal 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Exploring Biomass 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Burning Wood 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Alternatives — Transportation 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Alternative Transport Technologies 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Alternative-Fuel Vehicles 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Plugging In: Electric Vehicles 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Hybrid-Electric Vehicles 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Exotic Propulsion Systems 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten or So Myths about Energy 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten-Plus Ways to Invest in an Alternative-Energy Future 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"... this book really does offer a comprehensive picture of the possible future of energy... well priced.\" (\u003cem\u003eUK-Energy-Saving.com,\u003c\/em\u003e August 6th 2009)   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRik DeGunther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Author,\u003c\/i\u003e Solar Power Your Home For Dummies \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e  Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate the various forms of alternative energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the science behind future energy options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSort through the political hype\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp your options for alternative-fuel cars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the truth about alternative energy and make it part of your life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to utilize cleaner, greener types of energy? This plain-English guide clearly explains the popular forms of alternative energy that you can use in your home, your car, and more. Separating myth from fact, this resource explores the current fossil fuel conundrum, the benefits of alternatives, and the energy of the future, such as hydrogen and fuel cell technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ABCs of alternative energy —\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhat it is, how it works, and what the real costs are\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere we are now —\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003elearn where our current energy comes from and how much longer it will last\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake the first step —\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esee how energy efficiency and conservation can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp the alternatives —\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efrom nuclear power to geothermal energy to wood burning, understand the benefits that alternative energy can have on the nation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply alternative fuels to transportation —\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efrom biofuels to exotic propulsion to electricity, see how they are best used and how hybrid, all-electric, and fuel cell–powered vehicles work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a peek into the future —\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esee what the outlook holds for each form of alternative energy discussed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe pros and cons of alternative energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA review of the current world energy economy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe problems with fossil fuels, from smog to global warming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvantages of alternative energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical results of alternatives you can use in daily life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidelines for investing in alternative energy vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen ways you can bring about change right now\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsight into the future of energy production — and how you can invest in it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988716208357,"sku":"NP9780470430620","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470430620.jpg?v=1761781309","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/alternative-energy-for-dummies-isbn-9780470430620","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}