Isbn: 9780393058574 - out of gas: the end of the age of oil (27 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Science tells us that an oil crisis is inevitable. Why and when? And what will our future look like without our favorite fuel? Our rate of oil discovery has reached its peak and will never be exceeded; rather, it is certain to declineperhaps rapidlyforever forward. Meanwhile, over the past century, we have developed lifestyles firmly rooted in the promise of an endless, cheap supply. In this book, David Goodstein, professor of physics at Caltech, explains the underlying scientific principles of the inevitable fossil fuel shortage we face. He outlines the drastic effects a fossil fuel shortage will bring down on us. And he shows that there is an important silver lining to the need to switch to other sources of energy, for when we have burned up all the available oil, the earth's climate will have moved toward a truly life-threatening state. With its easy-to-grasp explanations of the science behind every aspect of our most urgent environmental policy decisions, Out of Gas is a handbook for the future of civilization. Charts, graphs, photographs. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Science tells us that an oil crisis is inevitable. Why and when? And what will our future look like without our favorite fuel? Our rate of oil discovery has reached its peak and will never be exceeded; rather, it is certain to declineperhaps rapidlyforever forward. Meanwhile, over the past century, we have developed lifestyles firmly rooted in the promise of an endless, cheap supply. In this book, David Goodstein, professor of physics at Caltech, explains the underlying scientific principles of the inevitable fossil fuel shortage we face. He outlines the drastic effects a fossil fuel shortage will bring down on us. And he shows that there is an important silver lining to the need to switch to other sources of energy, for when we have burned up all the available oil, the earth's climate will have moved toward a truly life-threatening state. With its easy-to-grasp explanations of the science behind every aspect of our most urgent environmental policy decisions, Out of Gas is a handbook for the future of civilization. Charts, graphs, photographs. …

Zustand: very_good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

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Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Science tells us that an oil crisis is inevitable. Why and when? And what will our future look like without our favorite fuel? Our rate of oil discovery has reached its peak and will never be exceeded; rather, it is certain to declineperhaps rapidlyforever forward. Meanwhile, over the past century, we have developed lifestyles firmly rooted in the promise of an endless, cheap supply. In this book, David Goodstein, professor of physics at Caltech, explains the underlying scientific principles of the inevitable fossil fuel shortage we face. He outlines the drastic effects a fossil fuel shortage will bring down on us. And he shows that there is an important silver lining to the need to switch to other sources of energy, for when we have burned up all the available oil, the earth's climate will have moved toward a truly life-threatening state. With its easy-to-grasp explanations of the science behind every aspect of our most urgent environmental policy decisions, Out of Gas is a handbook for the future of civilization. Charts, graphs, photographs. …

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. First printing (complete number line) hardcover and dust jacket in excellent, next-to-pristine, probably unread, condition. Unmarked. 140 pages. [11oz]. Book.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Jacket has light edgewear. Boards have rubbed edges. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Fine. Very Good +. First Edition. (2004), 140pp, illus., light edgewear to dj.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Like New. First Edition. Gift Condition. Clean tight and square. No markings.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Printing. Light wear to the DJ. ; 8.20 X 5.70 X 0.60 inches.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Very Good, Not Price Clipped. Third Printing. Some edge wear to boards and dust jacket; crease on one page; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; a very good reading copy. Book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good +. 2nd Printing. SIGNED-AUTHORS SIGNATURE ONLY. PAGES LIKE NEW CLEAN AND UNMARKED. SIGNED-AUTHORS SIGNATURE ONLY.

Hard cover. 1st edition, 2nd printing. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 140 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. book and jacket are very good plus, near fine. Very good in very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. With its easy-to-grasp explanations of the science behind every aspect of our most urgent environmental policy decisions. OUT OF GAS is a handbook for the future of civilization. Author of FEYNMAN'S LAST LECTURE. As new, unread, first edition, first printing, in as new, mylar-protected dust jacket. {Not remainder-marked or price-clipped} NF54. …

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: new.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Très bon. Salissures sur la tranche. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Stains on the edge. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. The author a professor of technology answers the question, about what will happen when we run out of oil, in a provocative, hard-hitting book that looks at the specifics of this limited natural resource and speculates on what will happen when the well runs dry. 20,000 first printing.…

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Bon. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Bon. Format:14,5/22.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.