Rethink Energy Books (Español Tambien!)

This collection of article pro and con on energy alternatives examines whether alternative energy sources can effectively replace fossil fuels, the extent to which the benefits of wind power outweigh its disadvantages, whether utility-scale solar power is a practical alternative energy source, and the advantages and disadvantages of other energy sources.

Energy expert Scheckel offers practical solutions for adapting solar, wind, wood gasification, biogas, and micro hydro power systems for home use, complete with step-by-step instructions. Whether to live completely off the grid or just save some money on fuel bills, this guide has the knowledge and skills to do it.

Why is it so hard to make lasting changes in our companies, in our communities, and in our own lives? The primary obstacle is a conflict that's built into our own brains, say authors Chip and Dan Heath. Psychologists have discovered that our minds are ruled by two systems - the rational and the emotional - that compete for control. Here the Heaths show how everyday people have united both minds and achieved dramatic results. (Bestseller)