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Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 'An insightful and important book, that often reads like a good thriller, and that exposes the danger of mixing powerful technology with irresponsible politics' - Yuval Noah Harari, author of Sapiens 'As moving as it is painstakingly researched. . . a...

From the beginning of the eighteenth century to the high water mark of the Victorian era, the world was transformed by a technological revolution the like of which had never been seen before. Inventors, businessmen, scientists, explorers all had their part to play in the story of the Industrial Revolution and in this Brief History Thomas Crump brings their story to life, and shows why it is a chapter in English history that can not be ignored.

Few subjects are more fundamental to modern life than electrical power. The systems that generate, transport, and distribute electricity are among the most essential contributors to modern industry, development, and everyday living. As energy demand grows and, with it, the electric power industry, more and more non-electrical professionals must make important policy and administrative decisions regarding the systems that power our world.

Long Hard Road provides an inside look at the birth of the lithium-ion battery, from its origins in academic labs around the world to its transition to its new role as the future of automotive power. It chronicles the piece-by-piece development of the battery, from its early years when it was met by indifference from industry to its later emergence in Japan where it served in camcorders, laptops, and cell phones. The book is the first to provide a glimpse inside the Japanese corporate culture that turned the lithium-ion chemistry into a commercial product.

The question is no longer if electric vehicles will happen, or even when they'll happen, but how. Veteran automotive reporter Mike Colias takes you inside the transformation in this thoroughly reported profile of the hard pivot in the car business, a $2 trillion industry undergoing the biggest change in its 120-year history—a change that is already sending ripples across the entire global economy.

In the twentieth century, wealth and power was dictated by access to oil. This century will have different kingmakers, perhaps different wars. We depend on a handful of metals and rare earths to power our phones and computers. Increasingly, we rely on them to power our cars and our homes. Whoever controls these finite commodities will become rich beyond imagining. Sanderson journeys to meet the characters, companies, and nations scrambling for the new resources.

Master home energy independence and survive grid failures with a practical blueprint for off-grid solar battery systems. Whether you are planning a DIY home upgrade or preparing for extreme weather, securing a reliable power supply is critical. This empowering guide delivers calm, actionable...

Turn job site chaos into safe, profitable builds with this field-tested construction management and leadership playbook. Perfect for your daily commute to the site, this focused audio experience equips ambitious tradespeople and junior engineers with the tools to step confidently into management...

The clean energy transition is humanity's biggest ever economic challenge. In Powering Up, former Australian chief scientist Alan Finkel shows how to remove the barriers that prevent nations transforming from petrostate to electrostate. Finkel considers the entire supply chain, from raw materials through power infrastructure, the workforce, transportation and household customers. He reveals the outlines of a new geo-economic order and explains in persuasive, practical terms how we can get there.

In The Accidental CIO, veteran software developer-turned-executive Scott Millett delivers an essential playbook to becoming an impactful, strategic leader at any stage of your IT leadership journey. You'll find a wealth of hands-on advice for tackling the many challenges and paradoxes that face technology leaders, from creating an aligned IT strategy, defining a target architecture, designing a balanced operating model, and leading teams and executing strategy.

An energy expert shows why hydrogen can fight climate change and become the fuel of the future. That may sound too good to be true, but as energy expert Marco Alverà explains, if we're going to heal the climate, we need to start thinking big. This audiobook is the blueprint for how to get us there. This is a guidebook for how to save the world and whether you are a policy maker, a business person, an activist, or simply curious, the message is this: there is hope, for us and our planet. The best part about hydrogen is that when you burn it, the only by-product is water.

Unlock the accessible science of energy storage and demystify the electronics powering your everyday life. Whether you are commuting or tinkering in the garage, this engaging guide transforms complex physics into clear, everyday concepts. Say goodbye to dense lab jargon and confusing...

Discover how electrochemistry and the green energy revolution forged the invisible infrastructure ruling our lives. Perfect for an awe-inspiring daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this narrative transforms everyday objects into dramatic marvels of engineering. Satisfy your curious...

Demystify atomic power and explore clean energy alternatives through clear, conversational science for everyday learners. Whether you are commuting and looking to expand your mind or seeking objective facts about the climate crisis, this journey breaks down complex physics into simple, relatable...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Storing hydrogen is like capturing sunlight in a bottle. A flowing current born from an invisible dance of molecules – that is the fuel cell. What if we could harness the energy of the stars? Imagine driving a car that emits only water. This audiobook...

تخلص من رهبة الميكانيكا المعقدة وافهم منظومة السيارات بثقة عبر هذا الدليل التعليمي المصمم للمبتدئين. استمع أثناء تنقلك اليومي لتطوير ثقافتك التقنية وتحويل...

Ontcijfer de wereld van schone energie en maak de transitie naar duurzaamheid glashelder tijdens je dagelijkse rit. Deze toegankelijke audiogids vertaalt complexe klimaattechnologie naar heldere, alledaagse concepten. Weg met de verwarrende vaktaal; voel je direct geïnspireerd en perfect...

Beleef hoe een ontwerpfout in een Sovjet-reactor escaleerde tot een ongekende historische en nucleaire crisis. Deze waargebeurde, sfeervolle reconstructie is de perfecte luisterervaring voor tijdens je woon-werkverkeer of een avond vol diepe focus. Laat je meevoeren naar de fatale lentenacht in...

在预算收紧与工期压缩的双重重压下，如何彻底告别工程返工与无休止的扯皮，实现建设项目的“一次成优”？将质量隐患扼杀在前端，不仅是施工现场管理的核心痛点，更是决定项目利润与交付进度的胜负手。面对错综复杂...

在需求繁杂与多方博弈的跨部门协作中，如何用系统工程思维将失控的复杂项目转化为有序的成功交付？当你深陷范围蔓延或集成失败的泥沼时，这套无须高深数学推导的结构化管理框架，将为你提供破局的实战利器。...