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Geothermal power

An exploration of geothermal power that describes how it is harnessed and discusses its advantages and disadvantages as well as its potential for being used as a primary source of energy.
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Water power

2009
"Discusses ways we can get power from water by damming rivers or harnessing tides and ocean waves, and how water power may be used in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Water power

2010
"Discusses ways we can get power from water by damming rivers or harnessing tides and ocean waves, and how water power may be used in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Nuclear power

2010
Explains how nuclear energy is produced, the history of how it was discovered and discusses the dangers of using nuclear power including plant meltdowns, nuclear bombs, waste disposal and its benefits.

Solar power

2010
"Discusses how we get energy from the sun, how it can be effectively harnessed and used, and ways solar power could be used in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Biomass power

2010
Defines biomass power, explains how it is made and used, and discusses benefits and potential problems of the energy source.

Geothermal power

2010
An exploration of geothermal power that describes how it is harnessed and discusses its advantages and disadvantages as well as its potential for being used as a primary source of energy.

Wind power

2010
An exploration of wind power that describes how turbines harness it to make electricity and discusses its advantages and disadvantages as well as its potential for being used as a primary source of energy.

The energy mix

2010
Energy use is one of the most important issues of our age. This book looks at different sources of power that are in use today.
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