One of Bill Gates's Favorite Books of 2016A revelatory look at our national power grid--how it developed, its current flaws, and how it must be completely reimagined for our fast-approaching energy future.America's electrical grid, an engineering triumph of the twentieth century, is turning out to be a poor fit for the present. It's not just that the grid has grown old and is now in dire need of basic repair. Today, as we invest great hope in new energy sources--solar, wind, and other alternatives--the grid is what stands most firmly in the way of a brighter energy future. If we hope to realize this future, we need to reimagine the grid according to twenty-first-century values. It's a project which forces visionaries to work with bureaucrats, legislators with storm-flattened communities, moneymen with hippies, and the left with the right. And though it might not yet be obvious, this revolution is already well under way. Cultural anthropologist Gretchen Bakke unveils the many facets of America's energy infrastructure, its most dynamic moments and its most stable ones, and its essential role in personal and national life. The grid, she argues, is an essentially American artifact, one which developed with us: a product of bold expansion, the occasional foolhardy vision, some genius technologies, and constant improvisation. Most of all, her focus is on how Americans are changing the grid right now, sometimes with gumption and big dreams and sometimes with legislation or the brandishing of guns.The Grid tells--entertainingly, perceptively--the story of what has been called "the largest machine in the world": its fascinating history, its problematic present, and its potential role in a brighter, cleaner future. Read more

A “must” for the serious student of Russell science and philosophy, The Universal One is Walter Russell’s first expression of his new Cosmology explaining the Mind-centered electromagnetic universe. Russell later revised some of the content of The Universal One in The Secret of Light and A New Concept of the Universe. Students of the Russell science should be aware of the historic sequence of Walter Russell’s books of science, and note the various changes in details which Walter Russell himself made. Nikola Tesla told Walter Russell to lock his cosmology in a sepulcher for a thousand years because mankind was not ready for it . Though a century or more ahead of its time, The Universal One, uniting spiritual Cause and scientifically observable Effect in a seamless whole, is now appealing to the many people—scientists and laymen alike—who are examining the nature of science and consciousness. In this 1926 historic volume, Walter Russell first reveals the possibility of transmutation of the elements. This is a universe of Mind, a finite universe, limited as to cause, and to the effect of cause. A finite universe, in which the effects of cause are limited, must also be limited as to cause; so when that measurable cause is known, then can man comprehend and measure all effects. The effects of cause are complex and mystify man, but cause itself is simple. The universe is a multiplicity of changing effects of but One unchanging cause. All things are universal. Nothing is which is not universal. Nothing is of itself alone. Man and Mind and all creating things are universal. No man can say: ‘I alone am I.’ There is but One universe, One Mind, One force, One substance. When man knows this in measurable exactness then will he have no limitations within those which are universal.” — Walter Russell, from The Prelude to The Universal One. Part I: Creation; The Life Principle; Mind, The One Universal Substance; Thinking Mind; The Process of Thinking; Thinking Registered in Matter; Concerning Appearances; The Sex Principle; Sex Opposites of Light; The Reproductive Principle; Energy Transmission; A Finite Universe; A Dimensionless Universe; Concerning Dimension; The Formula of Locked Potentials; Universal Oneness; Omnipresence; Omnipotence; Omniscience. Part II: Dynamics of Mind & Light Units of Matter; Electricity and Magnetism; New Concepts of Electricity and Magnetism; Electricity; The Elements of Matter; The Octave Cycle of the Elements of Matter; The Instability and the Illusion of Stability of Matter; The Universal Pulse; Concerning Energy; Electro-Magnetic Pressure; Attraction and Repulsion; Gravitation and Radiation; Expressions of Gravitation and Radiation – Universal Direction; Universal Mathematics & Ratios; Charging & Discharging Poles; The Wave; Time; Temperature; Color; Universal Mechanics; Rotation; Revolution; Crystallization; Plane and Ecliptic; Ionization; Valence; Tone; Conclusion; New Laws and Principles. The Universal One contains numerous charts and diagrams. The Universal One is both an historic and present/future treasure illuminating questions about universal cosmology and philosophical considerations of the nature of the universe. Read more

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If you suspect that human-caused climate change has been greatly exaggerated by politicians and the media, you’re right.Climate change alarmism is based not on scientific methods, such as careful observation and measurement, but on computer modeling. Weather and climate are extremely complicated and cannot be modeled accurately.Even worse: agencies such as NASA and NOAA have admitted to tampering with temperature data. Their “adjustments” have lowered older temperatures and raised recent ones, greatly exaggerating the increase that has actually occurred. There would be no need for this if their premise was correct.In the 1970s we were told that the carbon dioxide we were releasing by burning "fossil fuels" was causing the earth to cool down. Although temperatures were declining, the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was increasing.Then, when the temperatures warmed slightly in the 1980s, the climate fear mongers changed their tune in lockstep, telling us we were causing global warming. That term became "climate change" when the warming stopped around the year 2000.In an 8 1/2 x 11 inch format, this richly illustrated book explains why:the world is not running out of petroleum,wind and solar farms are not the answer to the world’s energy needs. They are not only impractical and unsustainable, but also destructive to the environment.many prominent scientists – even Nobel laureates - have been demonized for telling the truth that there is no climate emergency.Those in power who are pushing this narrative have even stated that “climate change” is not an environmental issue but an attempt to gain total control over every aspect of our lives.This valuable resource will open your eyes to the facts behind the "climate change" narrative and empower you, as a voter or policy maker, to make informed decisions about the future of our planet. Read more

From the pilot's seat in the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, to Chernobyl's exclusion zone and to the site in Finland where highly radioactive waste will be buried, this is the incredible story of nuclear power.Providing a vivid account of the characters and events that have shaped the world's most controversial energy source and our thinking around it, The Power of Nuclear weaves politics, culture and technology to explore nuclear power's past and future.In his quest to disentangle myth from facts, Marco Visscher asks: How dangerous is radiation? What should you do after a nuclear accident? Have nuclear weapons really made the world less safe? And why do some still reject the evidence showing the atom can provide unlimited clean energy, free countries of their dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change?This is an informed look at what we might do with nuclear power - and what nuclear power is doing to us. Read more

With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and it is everything. In this newly updated and engaging introduction, renowned scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets – from the inner workings of the human body to what we eat, the car we drive and the race for more efficient and eco-friendly fuels. Energy: A Beginner's Guide highlights the importance of energy in both past and present societies, by shedding light on the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it, and by revealing how our daily decisions affect energy consumption. Whether you're looking for dinner table conversation or to further your own understanding, this book will amaze and inform, uncovering the truths and exposing the myths behind one of the most important concepts in our universe. Read more

Dive into the Cutting-Edge World of Utility-Scale Energy Storage!Unlock the transformative power of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) with The BESS Book! Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned professional, The BESS Book is the ultimate guide to the rapidly growing field of lithium-ion BESS technology.Dive into this comprehensive guide to:Discover the fundamental principles of lithium-ion BESS technology, engineering, and financeExplore the latest advancements, safety protocols, policy shifts, and market trends driving the global expansion of large battery systemsGain invaluable hands-on insights from real-world projects, from design and construction to operations and maintenanceWith vivid examples, detailed graphics, and expert knowledge, this book provides a thorough overview of the booming energy storage industry. Whether you're looking to advance your career, become a BESS developer, or stay current on the latest trends, The BESS Book is a gateway to knowledge of a clean energy future.Advance Praise for "Charging the Future":"Finally! A battery book for professionals at the frontline of utility-scale BESS projects. The authors cover engineering, financing, supply chain, contracting and construction with the nuance and lingo of today's industry. Game-changing."-Christian Sanchez, P.E., Sr Manager of Development Engineering, AES Renewables.“Comprehensive and insightful! This book is a must-read roadmap for understanding the transformative power of battery energy storage systems.”–Jamie Daggett, Energy Storage Advisor, Ariel Green"The BESS Book deftly chronicles the rapid, exponential advancements in stationary battery storage deployment. This compelling exploration captures a decade of relentless innovation, unexpected challenges, and brilliant successes."-Andrea Hu-Bianco, SVP Engineering, RWE Clean EnergyStart harnessing the power of big batteries for energy storage and join the clean-energy revolution! Read more

From the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of continued nuclear research and nuclear energy, looks at each incident in turn and analyzes what happened and why, often discovering where scientists went wrong when analyzing past meltdowns.Every incident has lead to new facets in understanding about the mighty atom—and Mahaffey puts forth what the future should be for this final frontier of science that still holds so much promise. Read more

This book provides for the first time an insider’s view into ITER, the biggest fusion reactor in the world, which is currently being constructed in southern France.Aimed at bringing the “energy of the stars” to earth, ITER is funded by the major economic powers (China, the EU, India, Japan, Korea, Russia and the US). Often presented as a “nuclear but green” energy source, fusion could play an important role in the future electricity supply. But as delays accumulate and budgets continue to grow, ITER is currently a star partially obscured by clouds. Will ITER save humanity by providing a clean, safe and limitless source of energy, or is it merely a political showcase of cutting-edge technology? Is ITER merely an ambitious research project and partly a PR initiative driven by some politically connected scientists? In any case, ITER has already helped spur on rival projects in the US, Canada and the UK. This book offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at this controversial project, which France snatched from Japan, and introduces them to a world of superlatives: with the largest magnets in the world, the biggest cryogenic plant and tremendous computing power, ITER is one of the most fascinating, and most international, scientific and technological endeavours of our time. Read more

Witness the revolutionary experiments and innovations of Nikola Tesla in the realm of high-frequency alternating currents.Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency by Nikola Tesla: Enter the world of electrical engineering and scientific innovation with Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency by Nikola Tesla. This book offers a detailed account of Tesla's experiments with alternating currents and high-frequency electrical currents, and explores the practical applications of his groundbreaking research. Tesla's inventive thinking and intellectual curiosity make this book a must-read for students of science and engineering.Why This Book?Experiments with Alternate Currents is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the frontiers of electrical engineering and technology. Nikola Tesla's visionary ideas and innovative techniques make this book a seminal work of scientific literature.Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer, is known for his contributions to the development of alternating current electrical systems. Experiments with Alternate Currents is a testament to his legacy and his ongoing influence on the field of electrical engineering. Read more

Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. Read more

For decades, we’ve been promised that a hydrogen economy is just around the corner: a high-tech Eden in which our cars, homes, and industries would be powered not by fossil fuels but by hydrogen from pollution-free sources. After billions in investment, hydrogen has failed to live up to these overblown promises. Yet it is as hyped as ever, a target of media enthusiasm and hefty investment from government and industry. Is it time to accept that the "fuel of the future" may never arrive?  In 2003, energy expert Joesph J. Romm wrote The Hype About Hydrogen to explain why hydrogen wasn’t the panacea we were promised—and may never be. In this newly revised and updated edition, Romm builds an even stronger case, explaining the barriers hydrogen faces, from its inefficiency as an energy carrier to the “chicken-and-egg” problem in infrastructure development and the risk of increased global warming from hydrogen leaks and emissions. In a series of significant updates, Romm breaks down the latest methods of production, including "green" hydrogen, hydrogen made with nuclear power, geologic hydrogen, and “blue” hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture and storage (CCS), laying out the challenges with each. He then explores the limitations of suggested applications of hydrogen, including e-fuels made with direct air capture of CO2, hydrogen cars, and heating in buildings and industry.  The Hype About Hydrogen is essential reading for anyone who hopes that hydrogen will be a major solution to the climate crisis. The good news? We don’t need it to be. With advancements in renewables and battery technology, electrification offers us a path forward that is cleaner, safer—and can be implemented today.  Read more

When the Alpha Event struck Earth, the rules of reality itself were rewritten. Millions died as the world was transformed into a lethal realm of magic and monsters - yet somehow, an overweight, out-of-shape construction supervisor managed not just to survive the apocalypse, but inadvertently became an reluctant hero after saving thousands from one of the many monsters spawned by the mana storm.Now, Adrian Fitzgerald is slimmed down, leveled-up, and ready for the dangerous journey back home to his wife and kids - but the Interface he's spliced with has other plans. Creatures even deadlier than the Bird are almost certainly threatening survivors on the road to Melbourne, and as Adrian learns more about the rules and systems that govern this new reality, he's called to a duty greater than just his own survival. Thousands of souls are counting on his newly-acquired strengths and skills, and the Interface is challenging Adrian to choose between his own desires and continuing along the path towards a destiny he'd never realized he'd been capable of.Which will he choose?Delay is the second book in Alex Kozlowski's thrilling Alpha Physics series - a powerful post-apocalyptic LITrpg saga that will have you hooked from the very first page. Read more

In an increasingly unpredictable world, the question isn't *if* the grid will go down…but when."How to Survive When the Grid Goes Down" is your comprehensive guide to surviving and thriving in a world without the grid.This book is tailored for the uninitiated and the seasoned prepper alike. It is for anyone concerned about your personal safety and the safety of your loved ones. Especially when the unthinkable happens.If you read this book, you will learn about the grid's importance and how to prepare for its (inevitable) failure. You will also acquire the skills needed for long-term off-grid living. "How to Survive When the Grid Goes Down" covers every aspect of survival.For example, you will learn how to (1) secure and purify water, (2) acquire and store food without reliance on modern conveniences, (3) build shelters, and (4) ensure personal and property security in a grid-down scenario.But, survival is more than just meeting physical needs…This guide delves deep into psychological preparedness and leadership skills. Both are necessities for surviving and maintaining hope and morale in challenging times.With chapters dedicated to health and first aid, renewable energy alternatives, communication, navigation, and community building, this book provides a holistic approach to a life disconnected from modern conveniences.Key features include:Practical strategies for water procurement, food storage, and shelter construction.Essential knowledge of first aid, hygiene, and managing health without a healthcare system.Techniques for generating power, ensuring communication, and navigating without GPS.Guidance on self-defense, tactical training, and building a survival team.Insights into the psychological aspects of survival and the importance of community and leadership.You might be a solo survivor or responsible for a group. Either way, "How to Survive When the Grid Goes Down" equips you with the knowledge and skills to face a grid-down future confidently.Prepare to transform fear into action, uncertainty into readiness, and challenges into opportunities.The path to self-sufficiency and resilience starts here.Don't wait for the lights to go out—start your journey today by purchasing this book now. Read more

First published in June 1900 in Century Illustrated Magazine, ‘The Problem of Increasing Human Energy’ is an essay by Nikola Tesla, one of the most important technological innovators of the modern industrial age. In the essay, Tesla explained the greatness of the wireless system he envisioned. The article is a prolonged philosophical treatise and an intelligible scientific description of his work. He contemplates how a man should employ his time and body, what makes a man effectual in his most heightened capacity, and what increases man's "energy" in the human capacity. Tesla approaches human potential energy from the physics perspective tying it to the mass, speed, and removal of retarding forces. When human civilization was just starting to impact the natural world, Tesla was already worrying about problems of overpopulating and running out of nonrenewable resources. He was not only pointing this out, but he was already working out the solutions. Read more

This book, together with its upcoming companion titled "The Seeds of Life" (planned for 1Q 2026), considers the main aspects of what might be the biggest mystery of all - how everything came to be. As a broad outline, this book covers the creation of everything around us from seemingly nothing, leading to the origin of life itself in the next title. Although they are treating very different topics in the long evolution from what we believe was the complete void to the world we know, they can be read separately. Also, there are no undertones of any religion or supreme deity in any of this work.By bringing the concept of the aether back and explaining how absolutely everything is made of this intangible energy medium of space, we have even attempted to explain how the aether itself originated and evolved from the complete nothingness in the remote past. This alternative creation theory requires the rejection of the creation in the so-called Big Bang some 13.8 billion years ago. However, the Big Bang is not a true creation theory, because what existed a priori to allow this event to happen? Do not expect to get a satisfying answer to that from anyone.With the void of space being filled with energy, what was to become our Universe evolved very slowly. Building upon what we refer to as the granularity of space and which is the direct cause of what we observe as quantum effects today, all the fundamental particles and photons, forces and fields and their properties evolved, and so also the laws of physics. We will present an entirely new theory of what particles and hence what tangible matter is. You will find that our models are very different from established theories. Our calculations are substantiated with actual measurements.Admittedly, an “ex-nihilo” creation theory like this must be rather speculative and with no hard evidence given. But it does focus on what other texts on this subject have failed to consider.As you read along, you will discover that this new approach has paved the way for a radically new perception of the material world and what Mother Nature has in hiding for us. Not only have we presented a theory of what electric charge actually is, we have even given a radically different explanation of the force of gravity and calculated the value of the gravitational constant. We have also developed a model of particles of matter, which allowed us to calculate their physical dimensions and other properties to an accuracy that is no short of amazing. To this we must also add that our model of the photon – the so-called particle of light, allowed a very simple explanation of what is known as the wave-particle duality of light. What might seem as impossibilities make sense once the correct models are used to describe the phenomena.It is our hope that independent researchers in theoretical physics, astronomy and other fields might find inspiration in what is presented here and over time fill in the many gaps that this book has revealed.The book is written in a textbook style, with sufficient details given, so that even a reader with a limited background should be able to follow the reasoning. Where there is mathematics beyond what is given in the Appendices, references are given to free online papers where more in-depth explanations and calculations can be found. Read more

Kinetic Energy Storage: Theory and Practice of Advanced Flywheel Systems focuses on the use of flywheel systems in storing energy. The book first gives an introduction to the use of flywheels, including prehistory to the Roman civilization, Christian era to the industrial revolution, and middle of the 19th century to 1960. The text then examines the application of flywheel energy storage systems. Basic parameters and definitions, advantages and disadvantages, economic considerations, road vehicle applications, and applications for fixed machines are considered. The book also evaluates the flywheel, including materials, radial bar and filament flywheel, composite material disc flywheel, rotor stress analysis, and flywheel testing. The text also discusses housing and vacuum systems and flywheel suspension and transmission systems. Aerodynamic drag on wheels, burst containment, types of bearings, rotor dynamics, dampers, and types of transmissions are described. The text is a vital source of information for readers wanting to explore the composition and functions of flywheels. Read more

'Dennis Buchanan’s text clearly shows how an understanding of the complementary disciplines of geoscience, conventional engineering and advanced financial engineering is essential to making the right decisions concerning how to appraise a resource or project and how to structure the funding of natural resources assets in order to mitigate technical and financial risk and to maximise value for owners. Crucially, the book also looks at how other sources of capital, such as limited recourse lenders, appraise metals and energy assets. Such an understanding is essential to optimising the capital structure and valuation of natural resources assets … The advanced methodologies revealed in Dennis Buchanan’s book will have great value to those working in the technical and financial functions, or to those spanning both functions, of the natural resources industry. 'Mineral EconomicsGiven the design component it involves, financial engineering should be considered equal to conventional engineering. By adopting this complementary approach, financial models can be used to identify how and why timing is critical in optimizing return on investment and to demonstrate how financial engineering can enhance returns to investors. Metals and Energy Finance capitalizes on this approach, and identifies and examines the investment opportunities offered across the extractive industry's cycle, from exploration through evaluation, pre-production development, development and production. The textbook also addresses the similarities of a range of natural resource projects, whether minerals or petroleum, while at the same time identifying their key differences.This new edition has been comprehensively revised with a new chapter on Quantitative Finance and three additional case studies. Contemporary themes in the revised edition include the current focus on the transition from open pit to underground mining as well as the role of real option valuations applied to marginal projects that may have value in the future.This innovative textbook is clear and concise in its approach. Both authors have extensive experience within the academic environment at a senior level as well as track records of hands-on participation in projects within the natural resources and financial services sectors. Metals and Energy Finance will be invaluable to both professionals and graduate students working in the field of mineral and petroleum business management. Read more