Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Gasoline, diesel, and ethanol biofuels from grasses and plants Gasoline, diesel, and ethanol biofuels from grasses and plants Ram B. Gupta "This book introduces readers to second-generation biofuels obtained from non-food biomass, such as forest residue, agricultural residue, switch grass, and corn stover"--Provided by publisher. "The … OL15582341W
Thermochemical processing of biomass Thermochemical processing of biomass Robert C. Brown "This book is a comprehensive examination of the large number of possible pathways for converting biomass into fuels and power through thermochemical processes. The book brings together a widely scat… OL15988795W
Hydrogen Hydrogen Niki Walker Describes how hydrogen can be used to produce useful engergy. OL16062941W
Future bioenergy and sustainable land use Future bioenergy and sustainable land use Renate Schubert "Because of the major opportunities and risks associated with it, and the complexity of the subject, bioenergy policy has in a short time become a challenging political task for regulators and planne… OL16122333W
Biofuels and bioenergy Biofuels and bioenergy Sunggyu Lee "Preface Humans have a long history of using a wide variety of biomass resources as sources of energy and fuel. The discovery and use of fossil energy, represented largely by coal, natural gas, and p… OL16672454W
Renewable energy from forest resources in the United States Renewable energy from forest resources in the United States Barry Solomon "This book is particularly relevant to areas of study such as energy and forestry economics. It will also appeal to renewable energy specialists, foresters, and ecological economists."--Jacket. OL16961029W
Food versus fuel Food versus fuel Francis X. Johnson,Francisco Rosillo Calle Compiled by an internationally renowned scientist and authority, and including perspectives from both 'pro' and 'anti' biofuels experts and activists, from the North and South, Food versus Fuel aims … OL17922437W
Geothermal and bio-energy Geothermal and bio-energy Ian Graham Defines geothermal and bio energies, and explains their advantages and disadvantages. OL1818055W
Recent advances in biomass gasification and combustion Recent advances in biomass gasification and combustion H. S. Mukunda With reference to India; seminar papers. OL19380671W
The Biogas Handbook The Biogas Handbook Arthur Wellinger The biogas handbook: Science, production and applications provides a comprehensive and systematic guide to the development and deployment of biogas supply chains and technology. OL19831172W
The compost-powered water heater The compost-powered water heater Gaelan Brown Here is a revolutionary approach for heating rooms and generating hot water. The author has worked with engineers and compost scientists to refine methods of composting that can heat greenhouses, bar… OL19978537W
Energy Energy Harold H. Schobert "People rarely stop to think about where the energy they use to power their everyday lives comes from and when they do it is often to ask a worried question: is mankind's energy usage killing the pla… OL19986920W
Biofuels Biofuels Kate A Conley 48 pages : 24 cm OL20492771W
Biofuels in Africa Biofuels in Africa Donald O. Mitchell A new economic opportunity for sub-Saharan Africa is looming large: biofuel production. Rapidly rising energy prices are expected to remain high for an extended period of time because of the increasi… OL20636966W
Guidelines for integrating alternative jet fuel into the airport setting Guidelines for integrating alternative jet fuel into the airport setting Bruno Miller ACRP Report 60: Guidelines for Integrating Alternative Jet Fuel into the Airport Setting is a handbook for airport operators and others associated with drop in alternative jet fuel production and del… OL22635407W
Biomass power Biomass power Neil Morris Energy use is one of the most important issues of our age. This new series looks at different sources of power that are in use today. Clear text, attractive photos and instructive artwork help young … OL24179646W
Biomass power Biomass power Neil Morris Providing information on how each type of power is generated and used, this title includes discussion of environmental, economic, and social issues and concerns, with photographs and explanatory diag… OL26213097W
Dance of the freaky green gold Dance of the freaky green gold John Coetzee Dance of the freaky green gold is the Silver winner in the Sanlam Prize for Youth Literature 2007. OL500375W
A Pennsylvania German Reader and Grammar A Pennsylvania German Reader and Grammar Earl C. Haag This book presents the language (Pennsylvania German, Dutch, or Deitsch) developed by the settlers brought to Pennsylvania from the Rhine Valley by William Penn. The settlers' dialects evolved into a… OL5920288W