Energy
A Beginner's Guide
With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and it is everything. In this newly updated and engaging introduction, renowned scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets – from the inner workings of the human body to what we eat, the car we drive and the race for more efficient and eco-friendly fuels.
Energy: A Beginner's Guide highlights the importance of energy in both past and present societies, by shedding light on the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it, and by revealing how our... more
Energy: A Beginner's Guide highlights the importance of energy in both past and present societies, by shedding light on the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it, and by revealing how our... more
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Bill Gates CEO/MicrosoftThere is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil. (Source)
Mark Zuckerberg Founder/FacebookThis book is about physical rather than social sciences. It explores important topics around how energy works, how our production and use might evolve, and how this affects climate change. (Source)
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