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Oil, Transition and Security in Central Asiaby Sally Cummings
RoutledgeCurzon 2003; US$ 170.00Approaching Central Asia from the perspective of geopolitics, transition, oil and stability, the authors provide a very broad and diverse analysis of the region, examining domestic and international developments since 1991. more...
Caspianby Shirin Akiner
RoutledgeCurzon 2004; US$ 39.95Reflects the particular concerns of each of the Caspian countries, which with contributions from a host of international experts offer a unique perspective on the prospects and priorities for long-term development round the Caspian basin. more...
Biomass and Agricultureby Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 126.00The 21st century could see the switch from the fossil fuel to the biological based economy. Agriculture could be rejuvenated as a source of bioenergy and biomaterials, as well as providing food and fibres. The relative costs of fossil fuels and agricultural biomass will clearly play a key role. more...
Dictionary of Energyby Cutler J. Cleveland; Christopher G. Morris
Elsevier 2005; US$ 105.00At a time when the topic of energy prices, resources and environmental impacts are at the forefront of news stories and political discussions, we are pleased to announce the publication of the exciting new Dictionary of Energy . This authoritative resource, called "an essential reference for energy researchers" by Mark Jaccard, Director of the Energy and Materials Research Group at Simon Fraser University, covers all aspects of energy and its role in society. * Over 8,000 definitions spanning 40 scientific disciplines * More than 100 'window essays' written by experts, and covering topics of particular scientific, historical or social significance * Over 150 photos and illustrations Co-edited by Cutler J. Cleveland, the Editor-in-Chief... more...
Fuel Cells: A Technology Forecastby John Vanston; Henry Elliott
TSTC Publishing 2003; US$ 25.00The fuel cell industry is now beginning to acheive its promise and this report is designed to provide insights and data useful in identifying and initiating new technology-related programs in the field. more...
China and the Global Energy Crisisby T. Kambara; C. Howe
Edward Elgar Publishing 2007; US$ 40.00China?s rapid economic development is having profound implications for energy resources. China has always been exceptionally reliant on its abundant coal, but consumption of oil and gas have grown rapidly since reform began in the 1980s. In spite of vigorous domestic development ? most recently in the Tarim Basin ? China is now consuming approximately 8 per cent of the world?s oil output but producing only 4 per cent. China?s emergence as an energy importer has given rise to concerns that it is a major contributor to recent turmoil in energy markets. This book examines China?s record of oil and gas development, its refining capacity, and energy prospects. The authors conclude that there are no fundamental reasons for anxiety about China?s demands... more...
2004 Survey of Energy Resourcesby Judy Trinnaman; Alan Clarke
Elsevier 2004; US$ 505.00* Clear and concise, information is analysed and presented in both a resource-by-resource and country-by-country approach * Comprehensive, the outlook for seventeen energy resources including all major fossil and renewable resources is evaluated * Free CD-Rom will help electronic navigation of this comprehensive resource The Survey of Energy Resources (SER) is a unique and authoritative publication produced by the World Energy Council every three years, since 1934. SER presents a comprehensive global picture of resource availability, production and consumption levels, technological developments and outlook for seventeen energy resources, including all major fossil and renewable resources. Each resource is covered in a separate chapter... more...
European Energy Futures 2030by Timon Wehnert; Daniela Velte; Juan Pedro Lopez Araguas; Oliviero Bernardini; Lukasz Jaworski; Wolfram Jorb
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2007; US$ 139.00The book summarizes the results of an international research project - the first Europe-wide Delphi study on future developments in the energy sector (EurEnDel). With a time horizon of 2030, this expert survey not only provides a useful perspective on long-term developments of energy technologies, but also evaluates these technologies against different sets of social values or "visions". Close to 700 energy experts from 48 countries participated in this two-round, web-based Delphi exercise. Thus the results represent a broad European perspective on the challenges that Europes energy system will be facing over the next two and a half decades. In the survey and in the analysis of the results, equal emphasis was placed on the technology-push... more...
Renewable Energies for Central Asia Countriesby Aldo Iacomelli
Springer 2006; US$ 135.00Over the years, there has been an increase in the awareness and worries towards the exhaustion of natural resources. If energy consumption decreases, renewable sources could cover a significant part of the demand of energy, if consumption remains uselessly high, renewable energy would become a reality. This work talks about this energy resources. more...
Alternative Energy Demystifiedby Stan Gibilisco
McGraw-Hill 2006; US$ 21.95The fast and easy way to get up-to-speed on alternative energy . Because of current events, geopolitics, and natural disasters, the cost of fuel is front and center in our lives. This book provides a concise look at all forms of energy, including fossil fuels, electric, solar, biodiesel, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and renewable fuel cells. You will get explanations, definitions, and analysis of each alternative energy source from a technological point of view. more...