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Energy technology & engineering
Paperback. This book discusses renewable energy, including the thesis that nuclear energy, although by no means problem-free, can be a viable source of concentrated, reliable and carbon free electricit, as part of a diversified and rational mix of electricity sources. Translator(s): Ingiardi, Cristina. Num Pages: 174 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; THK; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 10. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag Italy
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 116
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788847024779
- ISBN
- 9788847024779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.75
€ 36.99
€ 30.75
Paperback. This handbook refutes the claims of the nuclear power industry that nuclear power can prevent the build-up of greenhouse gases and reduce US dependence on foreign oil, and shows how plutonium waste from power stations is a cause of nuclear weapons proliferation Num Pages: 266 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNBN; PDZ; THK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 0. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Apex Press United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945257929
- ISBN
- 9780945257929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.38
€ 43.38
The Papers of Thomas A. Edison. Electrifying New York and Abroad, Apri...
Edison, Thomas A.. Ed(S): Israel, Paul B.; Ca...
Hardback. The sheer diversity of material offered here refreshingly transcends any exclusive restriction to Edisonia."-British Journal for the History of Science Editor(s): Israel, Paul B.; Carlat, Louis; Hochfelder, David; Collins, Theresa M. Series: The Papers of Thomas A. Edison. Num Pages: 944 pages, 227, 211 black & white line drawings, 16 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGT; TBY; THR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1838.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 944
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801886409
- ISBN
- 9780801886409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.65
€ 133.65
The Papers of Thomas A. Edison. Losses and Loyalties, April 1883-Decem...
Edison, Thomas A.. Ed(S): Israel, Paul B.; Ca...
It concludes with Edison returning to the laboratory to develop new communications technology. Editor(s): Israel, Paul B.; Carlat, Louis; Collins, Theresa M.; Hochfelder, David. Series: The Papers of Thomas A. Edison. Num Pages: 864 pages, 172, 140 black & white halftones, 32 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: HBJK; PDX; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 179 x 63. Weight in Grams: 1704.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 864
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400907
- ISBN
- 9781421400907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.75
€ 116.75
Hardback. In March 1881, he moved to the Edison Electric Light Company's headquarters on Fifth Avenue and began the hard work of introducing the new electric light and power technology. Editor(s): Israel, Paul B. Series: The Papers of Thomas A. Edison. Num Pages: 1152 pages, 398, 15 black & white illustrations, 383 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: BGH; TBY; THR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 184 x 55. Weight in Grams: 2270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801831041
- ISBN
- 9780801831041
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.87€ 97.56
€ 101.87
€ 97.56
Paperback. A comprehensive multi-disciplinary survey of decision-making in the energy field, especially electricity in the UK and western Europe. Explores the reasons for the paralysis in decision-making, contrasting it with past periods of rapid change and growth such as the deployment of nuclear power in the 1970s and '80s. Num Pages: 496 pages, 121 b/w and 10 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KNB; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 170. .
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849951678
- ISBN
- 9781849951678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.84
€ 76.84
Paperback. An introduction to the physics of the photovoltaic cell. It covers the fundamental principles of semiconductor physics and simple models used to describe solar cell operation. It presents theoretical approaches to efficient solar cell design and examines the main practical types of solar cell. Series: Series on properties of semiconductor materials. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PHFC; PHK; THR; TJFD5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Imperial College Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860943492
- ISBN
- 9781860943492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.49
€ 60.49
Hardcover. This book analyzes the extent to which the current political paradigm is capable of meeting the challenges of climate change. Placing the UK in comparative perspective, leading energy expert Catherine Mitchell argues for a new way of approaching policy towards energy and sustainability. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 247 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNPG; RNT; THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537118
- ISBN
- 9780230537118
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.07
€ 205.07
Paperback. Explains the issues behind the international effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons in the world. The processes for manufacturing the nuclear material used in bombs are explored, the history of nuclear development is examined, and the possibilities of uncontrolled proliferation are looked Num Pages: 384 pages, line drawings, tables, notes, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWMN; RNQ; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295977263
- ISBN
- 9780295977263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. An examination of the politics of international aviation. Topics covered include international conflicts and the safety of air travel, ICAO in the United Nations context, and the problems related to terrorism in the sky, such as setting security standards in airports. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; THRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349113491
- ISBN
- 9781349113491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Paperback. Explores the history and challengesof nuclear energy development in China, across five main areas: politics, economics, environment, technology transfer and the nuclear fuel cycle. It emphasizes the political challenges in developing a set of long-term national strategies to ensure speedy, safe and secure nuclear energy development." Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; RND; RNQ; THK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 249
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349310340
- ISBN
- 9781349310340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.92
€ 126.92
Paperback. Editor(s): Gokay, Bulent. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJ; JPS; KCM; KCP; THRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 315.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349409426
- ISBN
- 9781349409426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. Editor(s): Halinen, Dmitry S. Num Pages: 129 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWK; TDCB; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 129
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781614709909
- ISBN
- 9781614709909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.22€ 116.23
€ 167.22
€ 116.23
Hardcover. The Power of Design offers an introduction and a practical guide to product innovation, integrating the key topics that are necessary for the design of sustainable and energy-efficient products using sustainable energy technologies. Product innovation in sustainable energy technologies is an interdisciplinary field. Num Pages: 368 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 250 x 23. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118308677
- ISBN
- 9781118308677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.79
€ 102.79
paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; THRH; TRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 143. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780143128328
- ISBN
- 9780143128328
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 22.02
€ 29.99
€ 22.02
Hardback. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813569796
- ISBN
- 9780813569796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.16
€ 161.16
Hardcover. A top-down approach that enables readers to master and apply core principles Using an innovative top-down approach, this text makes it possible for readers to master and apply the principles of contemporary power electronics and electromechanic power conversion, exploring both systems and individual components. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118656099
- ISBN
- 9781118656099
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.67
€ 112.67
Hardcover. Editor(s): Rider, Lydia. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNFY; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633218291
- ISBN
- 9781633218291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.64€ 158.44
€ 229.64
€ 158.44
Hardcover. Sets the stage for the development of sustainable, environmentally friendly fuels, chemicals, and materials Taking millions of years to form, fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources; it is estimated that they will be depleted by the end of this century. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TDCB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470644102
- ISBN
- 9780470644102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.72
€ 154.72
Hardcover. Series: Wiley-Scrivener. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470626122
- ISBN
- 9780470626122
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 268.13
€ 268.13
Paperback. The disposal of radioactive waste is a central issue in the future of nuclear power and poses considerable technical, political and social issues. This book addresses these topics in an integrated fashion using performance assessment of the disposal concept as a unifying theme. Editor(s): Savage, David. Num Pages: 454 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNH; RNQ; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471960904
- ISBN
- 9780471960904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 419.75
€ 419.75
Hardcover. Beginning first with the fundamentals of biofuel and co-firing, this essential resource then moves into coverage of the methodology that assists energy scientists and engineers to arrive at optimal biomass materials that are tailored to each company's business and economic environments. Series: IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: THX; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118542668
- ISBN
- 9781118542668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.81
€ 145.81
Paperback. The Solar Revolution reveals for the first time how cutting-edge science can use the sun to provide sustainable food and energy for a global population of 10 billion people. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNU; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 136 x 24. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848316553
- ISBN
- 9781848316553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.90
€ 11.99
€ 9.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PDX; PHK; TBX; THR; TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 14. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- I.E.E.E.Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780780311930
- ISBN
- 9780780311930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 152.18
€ 152.18