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Hardback. It is no secret that the United States' dependence on oil - mostly foreign - puts the country in a precarious position. This title focuses especially on green vehicles and the interrelationship between their design and various energy sources. It explains the complex energy and automotive engineering issues involved in developing green vehicles. Num Pages: 208 pages, 42, 35 black & white line drawings, 7 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNU; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421401973
ISBN
9781421401973
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.43
€ 72.48

Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 160 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 250 x 15. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781498711272
ISBN
9781498711272
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.15
€ 121.49

Hardcover. This publication contains papers presented at the 18th British Wind Energy Association Conference. The topics covered include electricity markets, environmental and public relations, integration, wind turbine design, resource, noise and wind farm performance/design. Num Pages: 496 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; TGBN; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 300 x 215 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1622.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860580345
ISBN
9781860580345
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 311.43

Hardcover. The papers of the British Wind Energy Association's 19th Annual Conference. Num Pages: 422 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: THRB; THRH; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 295 x 211 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1530.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860580826
ISBN
9781860580826
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 394.59

Hardcover. A collection of papers from an IMechE seminar held at The Boots Company, Nottingham, in June 1998. This volume gives an insight into the methods that can be used to develop a strong case to invest in renewable energy within the contest of a developing competitive electricity market. Num Pages: 66 pages, 13ill. BIC Classification: THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 278.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
66
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860581632
ISBN
9781860581632
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.50

Hardcover. As the DTI launch a new wave energy programme, this publication reviews recent advances in each of the relevant technologies and presents it to a wider audience. Num Pages: 118 pages, index. BIC Classification: THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
118
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860583056
ISBN
9781860583056
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.06

Hardcover. Explores the management of risks faced by bioenergy projects and the potential benefits that they bring. Series: IMechE Event Publications. Num Pages: 220 pages, index. BIC Classification: RNF; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860584039
ISBN
9781860584039
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 279.78

Paperback. An excellent source of information and a must-read for non-specialists, this book accurately surveys the energy issue from a broad scientific perspective while considering the alternatives from an environmental, economic, and social viewpoint. Num Pages: 390 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNF; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Germany
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
SKU
V9783527325405
ISBN
9783527325405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.79

Hardback. Examines what the United States can do to help prevent climate devastation. This title explores advances made by climate scientists and addresses the various political and economic issues associated with global warming, including the practicality of reducing emissions from automobiles, and the efficacy of taxing energy consumption. Num Pages: 272 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNPG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231137102
ISBN
9780231137102
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.01
€ 80.20

Hardcover. As concerns about climate change, energy prices, and energy security loom, regulatory and research communities have shown growing interest in alternative energy sources and their integration into distributed energy systems. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: THR; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 181 x 20. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780470824030
ISBN
9780470824030
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.15

Paperback. Shows that agrofuels, once heralded as a solution to climate change, do more harm than good due to the capitalist system in which they are produced. Translator(s): Bawtree, Victoria. Series: Transnational Institute. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: KCN; RNT; THX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 136 x 12. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745330129
ISBN
9780745330129
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.77

Hardback. Shows that agrofuels, once heralded as a solution to climate change, do more harm than good due to the capitalist system in which they are produced. Translator(s): Bawtree, Victoria. Series: Transnational Institute. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: KCN; RNT; THX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780745330136
ISBN
9780745330136
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.50
€ 84.29

Paperback. White Gold looks at what went wrong with hydro development, with the predicted industrial transformation, with the timing and magnitude of projects, and with national and regional initiatives to link these major projects to a trans-Canada power grid. Num Pages: maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; KNBL; THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774807098
ISBN
9780774807098
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.55

Hardcover. Comprehensive coverage on the growing science and technology of producing ethanol from the world's abundant cellulosic biomass The inevitable decline in petroleum reserves and its impact on gasoline prices, combined with climate change concerns, have contributed to current interest in renewable fuels. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: PN; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 36. Weight in Grams: 934.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118233009
ISBN
9781118233009
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 267.93

Hardcover. Biomass is a renewable resource whose utilization has received great attention due to environmental considerations and the increasing demands of energy worldwide. This volume discusses the environmental impacts and social concerns of energy production in its various forms, offering comprehensive coverage of the many available biofuels. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; THX; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118233719
ISBN
9781118233719
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 231.46

Hardcover. The offshore wind sector s trend towards larger turbines, bigger wind farm projects and greater distance to shore has a critical impact on grid connection requirements for offshore wind power plants. Num Pages: 306 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118539620
ISBN
9781118539620
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.31

Hardcover. Focusing on the cutting-edge technologies available in the field of photovoltaics, Solar Cell Nanotechnology explores the latest research and development activities related to organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials being used in solar cell manufacturing. Editor(s): Tiwari, Atul; Boukherroub, Rabah; Sharon, Maheshwar. Num Pages: 544 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TBN; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 876.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118686256
ISBN
9781118686256
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 267.74

Hardcover. Sugarcane has garnered much interest for its potential as a viable renewable energy crop. While the use of sugar juice for ethanol production has been in practice for years, a new focus on using the fibrous co-product known as bagasse for producing renewable fuels and bio-based chemicals is growing in interest. Editor(s): O'Hara, Ian; Mundree, Sagadevan. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 254 x 23. Weight in Grams: 928.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118719916
ISBN
9781118719916
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 224.51

Hardback. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; THR; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118910009
ISBN
9781118910009
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.07

Hardcover. Praised for its visual appeal, conversational style and clear explanation of complex ideas with minimal mathematics, Electricity from Sunlight has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect advances in the global PV market, economics and installed capacity. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 0. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118963807
ISBN
9781118963807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 102.33

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