AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Essentials by Scott OnstottStraightforward, easy-to-follow instruction pairs with real-world, hands-on exercises to help you quickly get up to speed with core features and functions; screenshots illustrate tutorial steps to help you follow along, and each chapter concludes with a more open-ended project so you can dive in and explore a specific topic in-depth.
Encyclopedia of Energy by Morris A. Pierce (Editor); Salem Press EditorsThis academic, multi-author reference work serves as a general and non-technical resource for students and teachers to understand the importance of energy; to appreciate the influence of energy on societies around the world; to learn the history of energy; and to initiate educational discussion brought forth by the specific social and topical articles presented in the work.
Publication Date: 2012
Energy Sprawl Solutions by Joseph M. Kiesecker (Editor), et al.Over the next several decades, as human populations grow and developing countries become more affluent, the demand for energy will soar. Parts of the energy sector are preparing to meet this demand by increasing renewable energy production, which is necessary to combat climate change.
Publication Date: 2017
Solar Power to the People by A. J. M. van Wijk; E. van der Roest; J. BoereYou read about it every day: How can we create a sustainable, reliable and affordable energy supply? Does a local water supply play a role in this? Why don't we drive hydrogen cars that are powered by the sun and rain? The availability of cheap green energy is increasing.
Publication Date: 2017
Our Renewable Future by Richard Heinberg; David FridleyThe next few decades will see a profound energy transformation throughout the world. By the end of the century (and perhaps sooner), we will shift from fossil fuel dependence to rely primarily on renewable sources like solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal power.
Publication Date: 2016
Optimization of Energy Systems by Ibrahim Dincer; Marc A. Rosen; Pouria AhmadiAn essential resource for optimizing energy systems to enhance design capability, performance and sustainability Optimization of Energy Systems comprehensively describes the thermodynamic modelling, analysis and optimization of numerous types of energy systems in various applications.
Publication Date: 2017
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