Growth: From Microorganisms to Megacities, Smil Vaclav
Автор: Smil Vaclav Название: Energy and Civilization: A History ISBN: 0262536161 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780262536165 Издательство: MIT Press Рейтинг: Цена: 3885.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization.
"I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. --Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the Year
Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows--ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity--for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization.
Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts--from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time.
Автор: Smil Vaclav Название: Energy ISBN: 1786071339 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781786071330 Издательство: TBS/GBS Рейтинг: Цена: 1319.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This authoritative guide, written by international expert Vaclav Smil, has been fully revised to reveal how every aspect of our existence is governed by one of the most important concepts in our universe.
Автор: Smiley Sarah Название: Dinner with the Smileys ISBN: 0316408948 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780316408943 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3236.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: They say you are what you eat--but apparently, with whom you eat is pretty important too. Current medical research bears this out. But wellness was not what motivated mil-blogger/Navy wife and mom Sarah Smiley to invite one guest every week for 52 weeks to have dinner with herself and her three young sons. Sarah's motivation was to fill a void in her family life: that empty chair at the dining room table while her Navy pilot husband, Dustin, was deployed overseas for a year. But what started as a gesture meant to distract the boys from missing their Dad became a joyous journey as the unlikeliest people accepted the invitations... and brought dessert. The Smiley family discovered that a surprising number of people really are available for dinner. You just have to ask. Each dinner guest taught them about life, and the importance of sharing something simple and intimate--like a meal--to cement these valuable lessons in place. From a state senator (she baked brownies) to sports superstars (ice cream), from the boys' teachers (cookies) to their 94-year old neighbor--with R2-D2 making a very special visit--each Smiley dinner guest leaves an indelible impression. Throughout the book, Sarah Smiley's unvarnished detailing of the emotional ebb and flow of being a "single mom" to three irrepressible boys while trying to balance career, car pool and dinner prep is Bombeck-esque at times, deeply moving at others. DINNER WITH THE SMILEYS transformed the family, so much so that even upon Dad's return home, the dinners have continued... one new guest every week. DINNER WITH THE SMILEYS shows how one family made a difference not only in their own lives, but the life of each guest as well. Full of humor and heart, this memoir will remind readers how nice it is to sit down, break bread, and connect, as well as surely inspire many invitations to the dinner table.
Описание: Changing Lives One Smile At A Time Your smile is the gateway to your personality. However, we often take our smiles for granted. After all, we smile every day without thinking about it. Each year millions of Americans seek orthodontic treatment to improve those smiles and their dental health. You or someone in your family may be considering orthodontic treatment. This book is a guide to a great, long-lasting smile. Having the skill to change lives by giving people a beautiful smile is Dr. Steve Moravec's great joy. In Going the Extra Smile: Merging Technology and Expertise for a Lifetime of Smiles, Dr. Moravec informs the reader about orthodontics and outlines what orthodontic care is all about, including: - Why an early orthodontic evaluation at around age seven is important - Information on new treatment options including SureSmile and clear aligners - Why it's never too late to enhance your smile Please read this book to nd out about the latest in orthodontics and how it changes lives one smile at a time.
Описание: Beautiful, Healthy Smiles...By Design "I was captivated by the stories of real patients with a variety of dental needs and 'whole-person' care provided by a dentist that truly GETS IT from a patient's perspective. Dr. Myers has spent her career learning and teaching the fascinating connection of dental health and total-body health. If you have teeth, you must read this " --Denise Apple Burris, CDT, By Design Dental Studio Dr. Anita Myers has seen it all and been through it all. With decades of experience, Dr. Myers has written Stunning Smiles : A Dental Guide to Improve the Way You Eat, Smile & Live as a guide to everything you need to know about dentistry, including: - how the smile can impact self-esteem, - what foods you should eat more of or avoid, and - how oral health is the gateway to whole-body health. The longer you put o proper care of your oral health, the more severe it will become down the road. Don't delay--find out which steps you need to take to get on the path to great health.
Автор: Smil Vaclav Название: Oil - A Beginner`s Guide 2nd Edition ISBN: 1786072866 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781786072863 Издательство: TBS/GBS Рейтинг: Цена: 2176.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this fully revised and updated edition, world acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature`s most sought-after resource.
Автор: Smil, Vaclav Название: Enriching the earth ISBN: 0262693135 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780262693134 Издательство: MIT Press Рейтинг: Цена: 5925.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Dr. Smil is the world's authority on nitrogenous fertilizer.
The industrial synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen has been of greater fundamental importance to the modern world than the invention of the airplane, nuclear energy, space flight, or television. The expansion of the world's population from 1.6 billion people in 1900 to today's six billion would not have been possible without the synthesis of ammonia.
In Enriching the Earth, Vaclav Smil begins with a discussion of nitrogen's unique status in the biosphere, its role in crop production, and traditional means of supplying the nutrient. He then looks at various attempts to expand natural nitrogen flows through mineral and synthetic fertilizers. The core of the book is a detailed narrative of the discovery of ammonia synthesis by Fritz Haber -- a discovery scientists had sought for over one hundred years -- and its commercialization by Carl Bosch and the chemical company BASF. Smil also examines the emergence of the large-scale nitrogen fertilizer industry and analyzes the extent of global dependence on the Haber-Bosch process and its biospheric consequences. Finally, it looks at the role of nitrogen in civilization and, in a sad coda, describes the lives of Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch after the discovery of ammonia synthesis.
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