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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 1 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Get the truth about alternative energy and make it part of your life Want to utilize cleaner, greener types of energy? This plain-English guide clearly explains the popular forms of alternative energy that you can use in your home, your car, and more. Separating myth from fact, this resource explores the current fossil fuel conundrum, the benefits of alternatives, and the energy of the future, such as hydrogen and fuel cell technology. - The ABCs of alternative energy — what it is, how it works, and what the real costs are
Where we are now — learn where our current energy comes from and how much longer it will last Take the first step — see how energy efficiency and conservation can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels Grasp the alternatives — from nuclear power to geothermal energy to wood burning, understand the benefits that alternative energy can have on the nation Apply alternative fuels to transportation — from biofuels to exotic propulsion to electricity, see how they are best used and how hybrid, all-electric, and fuel cell–powered vehicles work Get a peek into the future — see what the outlook holds for each form of alternative energy discussed Open the book and find: - The pros and cons of alternative energy
A review of the current world energy economy The problems with fossil fuels, from smog to global warming Advantages of alternative energy Practical results of alternatives you can use in daily life Guidelines for investing in alternative energy vehicles Ten ways you can bring about change right now Insight into the future of energy production — and how you can invest in it | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Rik DeGunther | | Paperback: | 384 pages | | Publisher: | For Dummies | | Publication Date: | May 04, 2009 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0470430621 | | Product Length: | 9.1 inches | | Product Width: | 7.3 inches | | Product Height: | 1.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.25 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.2 inches | | Package Width: | 7.4 inches | | Package Height: | 1.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 A truly helpful read Jun 22, 2009
By earthlover12
I picked up Alternative Energy For Dummies to learn a bit more about hybrid and electric vehicles before I took myself to the car lots and invested. I've used Dummies before to help educate myself on other topics and always got what I was expecting--but this book really surprised me! I found the author did an excellent job of explaining everything from the pros and cons of flex fuel, bio-diesel, and other alternative fuel cars as well as the ins and outs of their environmental, political, and social impact so that I could make the best decision for my life and conscience. I highly recommend.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
An Informative Page-turner Jun 26, 2009
By Lloyd Long
Several months ago I read an interesting National Geographic article on ethanol. I learned how Brazil's motor vehicles run on ethanol, and how expensive it is to produce ethanol from corn.
But where could I find a book covering the salient points on hydrogen fuel cells, coal, diesel engines, nuclear power, solar cells, maglev trains, wind power, geothermal heating, hybrid-electric vehicles, natural gas, and hydropower? And how does each energy source affect global warming and pollution?
Alternative Energy for Dummies discusses all these topics and more in a very readable fashion and at an affordable price. I read the book from cover to cover.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Energy Basics - Surprisingly Comprehensive Oct 01, 2010
By rikide
I was expecting the usual hodge podge of alternative energy, but this book delves deeper into the meaning of energy, and the fundamental problems inherent in all energy processes. This is not a rah rah book, but a sober analysis of the problems facing alternative energy, along with realistic solutions. Realism will solve the green dilemma, not partisanship and wishful thinking.
Highly recommended if you want a comprehensive viewpoint of energy.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Basics on Alternative Energy Sep 12, 2010
By Dano1851
As a 'green' thinker, I was looking for some ideas as to how to reduce my dependencies on the utilities and energy providers. I had some preconceived notions as to what was available, but really did not know the advantages or disadvantages of the choices.
The author does a great job producing content that can be scanned for items of interest without requiring that you read the book cover to cover. Each of the alternative energy options are explored, with pros and cons, estimated pricing options, and a good comparitive summary.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
An Intelligent and Interesting Perspective Jun 11, 2009
By Good Book Guy
Alternative Energy For Dummies is a thoughtful and intelligent look at the current state of affairs and future possibilities presented by each of the alternatives to our current reliance on fossil fuels. Far from a polemic expousing *the* solution, DeGunther has produced a book that clearly explores the pros and cons of each alternative -- including nuclear power -- from an environmental, social, political, and financial perspective. Not your standard how-to type book from the Dummies, but a winner nonetheless.
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