Energy
An Audio Guide
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Energy
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Narrated by:
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Dave Ferguson
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Written by:
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Vaclav Smil
About this listen
In this user-friendly and informative audiobook, prolific author and academic Vaclav Smil provides an introduction to this far-reaching term and gives the reader a greater understanding of energy's place in both past and present society. Starting with an explanation of the concept, he goes on to cover such exciting topics as the inner workings of the human body and the race for more efficient and environmentally friendly fuels.
Whether you're after insight or dinner-table conversation, Energy will amaze and inform, uncovering the science behind one of the most important concepts in our universe.
©2006 Vaclav Smil (P)2012 Bolinda PublishingWhat listeners say about Energy
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- ROMEL S DHALLA
- 2021-02-11
A must read, if you wish to understand the world.
Smil breaks it down, in detail, the sources, uses, and realities of energy.
Importantly, he makes very real statements about the future of energy production that perhaps you don’t want to hear.
Be informed. Read this book.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Matt
- 2019-09-24
Highly technical analysis of energy
This book goes into great detail about all different types of energy, from the amount of energy we get from foods, to the energy produced by power generation and even the amount of energy used to produce many common items. It also goes through the energy production and consumption throughout history.
It's very eye opening to understand the raw energy differences between compatible sources, but it's also rather difficult to take it all in over audio. If you're really into a technical analysis, I'd recommend getting a paper version of this book. If you're looking for an overview, the audio book does an ok job, but it is highly technical with a lot of numbers to keep track of, which is a bit weird to listen to.
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