Showing results for "Energy Law" in Science & Engineering

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.

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.

In an age where technologies such as AI threaten to supplant human intelligence, an award-winning scientist offers a radical new view of our innate human technology and what we're truly capable of. There are rare moments in time when we make choices that irreversibly change the world, and our...

This intriguing work explores the fascinating intersection of Ancient Occult Teachings and cutting-edge Modern Science. It presents an unusual yet captivating union of two seemingly disparate worlds. The success of this marriage hinges on a shared passion—just as true love is rooted in common interests, so too can Occultism and Science find harmony within these pages. Join us in discovering whether this unique collaboration can spark a deeper understanding and appreciation for both realms. - William Walker Atkinson

The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the universe. From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal - everything is moved or restrained by four simple laws. This powerful and compact introduction explains what these four laws are and how they work, using accessible language and virtually no mathematics.

A discussion of global and local environmental law issues. Produced by the EinStrong Foundation and the International Environmental Law Committee of the American Branch of the International Law Association. Hosted by Myanna Dellinger.

This is the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, brought to you by the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. This podcast was created to keep you in the know on current events and legal developments relating to energy development in rural America.

A short and entertaining introduction to thermodynamics that uses real-world examples to explain accessibly an important but subtle scientific theory.