{"product_id":"alternative-energy-demystified-2nd-edition-stan-gibilisco-9780071794336","title":"Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, 2nd Edition","description":"Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003cbr\u003eDeMYSTiFieD fuels your knowledge of tricky subjects like alternative energy\u003cp\u003eIf you think a Maglev train is a child's toy, or learning about fusion makes your brain reach critical mass, \u003ci\u003eAlternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Editionwill power up your knowledge of this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at primitive heating sources such ascoal and wood. As you progress, you will master the science behind alternative energies such as evaporative cooling, fuel-cell vehicles, aeroelectric power, and more. You will understand the difference between conventional fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps as well as the benefits of large-scale wind power. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's a no-brainer! You'll learn about: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive solar heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal-mass cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropulsion with biofuels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-scale hydropower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemiconductor lamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeothermal power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, \u003cb\u003eAlternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD\u003c\/b\u003e, Second Edition is your shortcut to a working knowledge of this timely topic.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan Gibilisco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0071794336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071794336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/11\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.30w x 0.80d","brand":"Stan Gibilisco","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43913350414591,"sku":"9780071794336","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_923a4093-7138-4d26-8252-1d3f95d93232.jpg?v=1680618130","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alternative-energy-demystified-2nd-edition-stan-gibilisco-9780071794336","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}