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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.

In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization and offers listeners a magisterial overview of humanity's energy eras.

It is dedicated to the Spiritual Development of mankind. The premise of this book is that there are clearly definable, perceivable and achievable qualities or "levels" of energy and that each level corresponds with specific physical, mental and emotional realities

To better put into perspective the various issues surrounding energy in the 21st century, you need to understand the essential science behind how energy works. And you need a reliable source whose focus is on giving you the facts you need to form your own educated opinions.

You may feel as if you don't control your emotional energy, that it's an inevitable consequence of the world around you and the forces bearing down on you. But that's not the case. To reach your full potential, you can learn to recognize and harness the energy in your brain. Leading neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi will teach you how through eight "codes." Some of the codes will surprise you. All will fortify you. You will learn why these codes work and how to apply them to your own challenges through exercises and reflections.

Without superior levels of energy it's impossible to get to personal and professional greatness. Yet most of us go through our days only half awake. Take your energy, and your life, to the next level with The Energy Explosion. This Five Element program will dramatically improve your energy and productivity in as little as 14 days.

Cultures of Energy brings writers, artists and scholars together to talk, think and feel their way into the Anthropocene. We cover serious issues like climate change, species extinction and energy transition. But we also try to confront seemingly huge and insurmountable problems with insight, creativity and laughter. We believe in the possibility of personal and cultural change. And we believe that the arts and humanities can help guide us toward a more sustainable future. Cultures of Energy is a Mingomena Media production. Co-hosts are @DominicBoyer and @CymeneHowe

As a $3-trillion economy, India is on her way to becoming an economic superpower. Between 1991 and 2011, the period of our best growth, there was also a substantial decline in the number of people below the poverty line.Since 2011, however, there has been a marked retreat in the high growth...

Before the global financial meltdown of 2008, India's economy was thriving and its GDP growth was cruising at an impressive 8.8 per cent. The economic boom impacted a large section of Indians, even if unequally. With sustained high growth over an extended period, India could have achieved what...

Join us on "Energy Culture Unplugged," where host Kym Ali navigates the evolving landscape of the energy industry. This podcast offers a unique glimpse into how leadership, diversity, wellness, and innovation are shaping the sector amid an unprecedented energy transition. Hear from industry leaders and disruptors who are steering the course toward a more diverse, sustainable, and resilient future.

L’Energy Cafè è un luogo di incontri, storie e idee. È qui, nel cuore di Milano, che Edison ha dato vita un nuovo modo di incontrare i propri clienti: un negozio, un caffè, ma anche uno spazio di ascolto. Da questo luogo scopriremo alcune realtà capaci di trasformare l’energia in valore concreto: una nuova serie che racconta esperienze diverse, unite dall’impatto sociale e dall’attenzione alle persone. Da gennaio, sulla tua piattaforma streaming preferita. @edisonenergiaofficial @edison_onoff

Isabella y Andrea hablan sin filtros sobre la vida real, mezclando experiencias, risas y verdades incómodas en un espacio íntimo, honesto y divertido, con pura energía de hermanas.¡Nuevo episodio todos los miércoles! Síguenos en redes sociales: @itsbigsisterenergy

In the style of The Tipping Point or Freakonomics, a groundbreaking book that will change the way you look at the world. The fearless Tina Rosenberg has spent her career tackling some of the world's hardest problems. The Haunted Land, her searing work on how Eastern Europe faced the crimes of...

From the man who coined the term "net neutrality," author of The Master Switch and The Attention Merchants, comes a warning about the dangers of excessive corporate and industrial concentration for our economic and political future. We live in an age of extreme corporate concentration, in...

En esta monumental historia, Vaclav Smil ofrece una impresionante panorámica de cómo la energía ha impulsado el progreso cultural y económico de las sociedades humanas durante los últimos diez mil años, desde los primeros grupos de cazadores-recolectores hasta la civilización fósil, pasando por las sociedades agrícolas tradicionales y la "gran transición" que lo cambió todo.

The "Energy Economist Outlook" podcast addresses one of the world’s most complex challenges: the transition towards a more sustainable energy system. The host, Matteo di Castelnuovo, Professor in Energy Economics at SDA Bocconi School of Management, sits down for a short conversation with leading energy economists about their career, their research interests and the most pressing issues in the energy transition. The podcast is supported by the Italian Association of Energy Economists (AIEE), the Italian affiliate of the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE).In each episode, ...

Two-Spirit Indigiqueer psychotherapist and cultural theorist Dr. Roger Kuhn illuminates the ways our bodies offer portals to our own liberation. Experience somacultural liberation: A revolutionary ideology to explore how our bodies offer portals to personal and collective freedom. What role does...

Based on a hugely popular Internet documentary, this exploration of historic signs and symbolism determines what the future holds for humanity come 2012. "If you believe there is no special significance to the year 2012, then prepare yourself for a guided tour through the most incredible...

Wie ein Boom an Innovationen die größten Probleme der Menschheit lösen und unser Leben verändern wird. Autos, die kein Benzin mehr verbrennen, an keine Steckdose mehr müssen und allein über die Straßen steuern. Getreide, das mit wenigen Tropfen Wasser wächst und ganze Dörfer ernährt. Krankheiten, die von allein Alarm schlagen und sich selbst ausrotten - zu schön, um wahr zu sein? Im Gegenteil: Zum ersten Mal könnten diese Dinge Wirklichkeit werden. Christoph Keese hat mit deutschen Erfindern, Gründerinnen, Investoren und Innovatorinnen gesprochen, in ihre Werkstätten und Labors geschaut.

Are radical climate activists hurting the cause? Germany should have been a global leader in combating climate change—its voters consider it a major issue and back the world’s most powerful Green Party. Yet, Germany’s climate policies have been disappointing. What happened? In Climate...