Energy and Civilization: A History, Paperback - Vaclav Smil

Reducere. A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-d...

Reducere. 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 every...

Reducere. With his famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein showed us that all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere; it is everything. In this engagin...

The first systematic, quantitative appraisal of power density, offering detailed reviews of power densities of renewable energy flows, fossil fuels...

DescriptionThere are many misconceptions about the future of global energy often presented as fact by the media, politicians, business leaders, act...

A vibrant new history of twentieth-century Europe - covering everything from war and politics to social, cultural, and economic developments in a p...

Reducere. Cifrele nu mint. 71 de povesti care ne ajuta sa intelegem lumea moderna Cat de periculos e sa zbori? Care este greutatea cumulata a tuturor vacilor...

Reducere. Cum functioneaza lumea cu adevarat. Ghidul unui om de stiinta pentru trecutul, prezentul si viitorul omenirii • Bestseller New York Times In ciuda ...

A systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations.Growth has been bo...

Natural gas is the world's cleanest fossil fuel; it generates less air pollution and releases less CO2 per unit of useful energy than liquid fuels ...

The story of how diesel engines and gas turbines, used to power cargo ships and jet airplanes, made today's globally integrated economy possible.Th...

Oil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be no planes, no plastic, no exotic produce, and a global political landscape few...

Meat eating is often a contentious subject, whether considering the technical, ethical, environmental, political, or health-related aspects of prod...

DescriptionHow much further should the affluent world push its material consumption? Does relative dematerialization lead to absolute decline in de...

An interdisciplinary and quantitative account of human claims on the biosphere's stores of living matter, from prehistoric hunting to modern energy...

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„Astept intotdeauna cu cea mai mare nerabdare fiecare carte a lui Vaclav Smil." – Bill Gates„O lectura foarte utila pentru oricine este sceptic in ...

Cum functioneaza lumea cu adevarat - Vaclav Smil

Dr. Smil is the world's authority on nitrogenous fertilizer.Norman Borlaug, Nobel Peace Laureate and IFDC Board Member

Reducere. Explore the Captivating History of the Incas The Inca Empire was the largest and one of the most prosperous empires in the Americas. The empire sta...

Reducere. In this classic work, Herbert Marcuse takes as his starting point Freud's statement that civilization is based on the permanent subjugation of the ...

In this classic account of madness, Michel Foucault shows once and for all why he is one of the most distinguished European philosophers since the ...

Science and Civilization in Islam has remained unsurpassed as the authoritative statement on this subject. With his characteristic breadth of learn...

Reducere. Atlantis was first mentioned in Plato's works Timaeus and Critias, written in 360 BC. Obtained from the Akashic Records and under the influence of ...

Offers a concise introduction to political, cultural, and intellectual history. This eleventh edition retains many popular features, including comp...

Reducere. Chinese Civilization sets the standard for supplementary texts in Chinese history courses. With newly expanded material, personal documents, social...

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Reducere. Family and Civilization is the magnum opus of Carle Zimmerman, a distinguished sociologist who taught for many years at Harvard University. In this...

Ever since the attacks of 11th September, western leaders have described a world engaged in 'a fight for civilization'. Sweeping in its scope and c...

Reducere. Making sense of our universe...It's an age-old practice that transcends cultures and generations. From our vantage point, the larger than life Maya...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Captivating HistoryExplore the Captivating History and Mythology of the Maya In this captivating guide, you will discover w...